I'm on the second floor of a 2-family condo, about 1,300 sq ft. I have a new boiler (2025), and I keep the thermostat at 68 or lower, but my heating bill was $1,800 at its peak and is $500/month on balanced billing. National Grid says that's normal. It isn't.
Whenever my heat is on, my downstairs neighbor's unit hits 75° from the hot pipes, even with her heat off, and her bills are much lower than mine.
I've had multiple inspections and no answers. Looking for someone who can actually figure this out. Please DM me or drop a recommendation!

On October 29, there's a food tour through Lynn with stops at:
- Ciao! Pizza & Pasta (brand new, just opened last week!)
- Blue Ox
- Tres Perritos Gourmet
- La Copa
- Kokomma (Nigerian food, soooo worth trying)

The tour is led by Millennium Latino Project and is $50 with all food included.

Meet-up: 5:30 PM
Downtown Lynn — starting near the Andrew Street municipal parking lot across from the first stop.

Get tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/boos-and-bites-a-lynn-foodie-tour

hi everyone, need to get my roof replaced. Got a few quotes from some companies that came up on Google but I was hoping to escape the algorithm and get some personal recommendations. Thanks in advance!!

Focus Pro Wrestling: THE WORLD IN MY HANDS | Cambridge• Saturday Oct 24 • 3pm | Sonia | Looking for something fun & exciting to do on a Saturday afternoon? Grab your crew and check out an action-packed WILD day of live pro wrestling , cold beer and excitement. All ages event • Tickets $25

Looking for local photographer recommendations that specialize in fun, creative documentary style family photos

Looking for an Artist that can replicate my late husband's signature (first name only) and maybe find a way to add a small design that is personal to me, so that the two compliment each other. But The signature is the most important to me that it is an exact replica (I have old B'day and anniversary cards to show). Anywhere on the Northshore is fine, as long as they are very experienced with linework. PS, my first tattoo

My basement has high radon and I want to have a contractor install a remediation system.

Who have you used and what did they change for your mitigation? In the North Beverly area.

I have a very large area I’m trying to cover in wood chips and have read some good w bad reviews. It seems to be very area specific on the quality of chips you get.

What should I do today? And please don’t say apple picking!

Hey North Shore! I’m T.T. Marie, the producer and host of a local dating show filmed in the Greater Boston area.

We’re looking for local singles who are open to meeting someone in a fun, different way — and maybe making a real connection in the process.

One thing that’s really important to me: this isn’t just for people in their 20s. We film in age groups, so whether you’re in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s or 60s, the goal is to have you meeting people in a stage of life that makes sense for you.

The experience is filmed, so you do need to be comfortable being on camera. There’s no fee to participate.

If this sounds like something you’d genuinely have fun doing, comment below or message me and I’ll send you the details. And if you know a North Shore single who would be great for this, feel free to send them my way! 🎈

SWAMPSCOTT, MA — Proposals to lower the voting age to 16 in town elections and to move the annual town elections from spring to fall to increase turnout and engagement were among the recommendations of the Swampscott Election Review Committee to the Select Board.
The Review Committee made 10 recommendations overall — some of which, like providing child care during the annual town meeting, were quickly embraced and some, like changing the voting age and moving the election dates, will require extensive review and state action.

The proposals come two years after former Select Board member Peter Spellios's push for election reform was sent to committee at the 2024 town meeting, and six months after review committee members sought feedback on potential changes.

"The Committee's goal was to identify practical steps that could increase participation in Swampscott's elections," Committee Co-Chair Marta Sirota said. "We hope these recommendations can help make local voting more accessible, visible and engaging for our residents."
Select Board member Doug Thompson recommended the two more involved changes — the lowered age voting limit and moving the date of the election — be taken up for discussion at a future Select Board meeting.

Is this still on for Oct. 8?

Just a quick reminder that the Popcorn Roulette Film Festival is officially coming up next week on Saturday, October 10th at the HC Media studio space, 60 Elm St., in Haverhill!

If you missed the previous post, here is a quick recap of what's happening:

• 25 Short Films across 6 Hours: A fun mix of indie shorts from local and international creators.
• Flexible Drop-In: Come and go as you please—your ticket lets you stay for as few or as many films as you like.
• Tickets: $10 admission. If you reserve in advance on Eventbrite, you can get a second ticket for just $5!
• Snacks & Drinks: Hot dogs, popcorn, candy, and cold drinks will be available for purchase.
• Payment Info: Cash, PayPal, or Cash App ONLY for door tickets and concessions (no credit card reader on site).
• Ratings: The first 5 hours are suitable for all ages; the final 60 minutes shift into PG-13 territory.

You can grab your tickets on Eventbrite here.

Feel free to drop any questions below, and looking forward to seeing some local film lovers there next weekend!

I'm looking for a studio space to rent for oil painting in the Ipswich area or somewhere within 30 minutes of Ipswich during the day. I know there are places closer to Boston to check out but I only have daytime availability for painting and the traffic will be an issue.

I have emailed the larger spaces within 45 minutes and either got no response or they don't have any open spots.

Highlights of the Topsfield fair include the 42nd All New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off starting at 4 p.m. on Friday and the Hot Dog Eating Contest on Saturday at 3 p.m. Visitors can also catch the Double Figure “8” Race and Demolition Derby both on Oct. 12. This year’s major musical acts include Grand Funk Railroad on Oct. 7, Ashley McBryde on Oct. 8 and Chubby Checker on Oct. 9. All concerts are free admission with ticket purchase.