Again with the "harm the town's character".

No surprise there. Middleborough is the biggest red town in southeast MA.

That said, I'm in favor of the State of using the stick to get towns to comply. If they don't want to comply, they can request the MBTA close the station down then.

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If we banned these type of posts this sub would be skyline photos, lazy shit posts, and people bitching about how expensive things are.

I do think the auto mod could be better about reminding folks to include some details about their move.

Can we create a new r/movingtoBoston Sub for these types of posts, please?

There is r/Bostonhousing, but that is more for specific housing listings or people seeking housing.

No

Don’t. I’d try anywhere else first. Florida would give you a good taste of america and you can lean on Spanish speaking residents for more feedback. Boston is similar in climate to Argentina but cost of living is crazy. Consumer Prices in Boston, MA are 163.9% higher than in Buenos Aires (without rent) Consumer Prices Including Rent in Boston, MA are 280.6% higher than in Buenos Aires Rent Prices in Boston, MA are 727.6% higher than in Buenos Aires Restaurant Prices in Boston, MA are 199.7% higher than in Buenos Aires Groceries Prices in Boston, MA are 222.0% higher than in Buenos Aires Source https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_cities.jsp?country1=Argentina&city1=Buenos+Aires&country2=United+States&city2=Boston%2C+MA

You need to get a visa first lol

Do you have a job or money? Coming from Argentina you will be in for a massive shock!

it is one of the most expensive places in the world to live.

1. Find a visa or work authorization first.
2. Come loaded with money or after being hired for a high paying job

EZPZ. Short walk into town from there, or a couple drops on the green line. You’ll be fine. :)

Safe as in, you are unlikely to be attacked or accosted. But, whether you catch on fire is anyone’s guess.

If you're staying where I think you're staying, you'll be just fine. I live close to that area and my mom (who comes from Maine via Amtrak and is very nervous about "big city" traffic and public transit) has no problem getting around on foot and by T from the Royal Sonesta/ Marlowe block. That bridge also has a sidewalk that's very safe and leads directly to the TD garden/ north station area- I use it all the time to walk home even late at night, so you may find you don't even end up needing the train. If you do it's a newer and very nice little station, with the one quirk being both tap cards and tickets are validated at the ticket machines themselves, don't stress and just keep your ticket/receipt. The line leading there is also one of the quieter ones (E), if you hop on you can take it all the way to the MFA if it's rainy and you want your art fix or the Pru to do some retail therapy- I've been living in and out of Boston for the last 8 or so years and honestly I feel very lucky to be proximal to it, as it feels like one of the last remaining non-chaotic lines these days.

Its fine around there, you can easily walk into Boston from there, I recommend going over the locks from the park instead of along the road.

> Is the subway system in Boston relatively safe?

On it's most dangerous day, it's still a heck of a lot safer than driving.

Sure, there's an oddball on the T from time to time, maybe a drug addict dozing off. They're mostly harmless. But I've lived here about a decade and never had any issues. At worst, a bus I was on broke down and I had to catch the next one.

Normal city rules apply - so a little vigilance is recommend.

> What about getting off at a station at night?

Pretty much anywhere a tourist will be in Greater Boston area is safe at night. I see the closest station you'll be is Lechmere, you have nothing to worry about.

The Green Lines are a little slow (they're light rail trolleys, unlike the Blue, Orange and Red which are heavy rail subways) - but it'll get to where you need to go.

Have fun, enjoy!

have never felt unsafe in the city or in T (pre-pandemic). post-pandemic T's hiring bar seems to have suffered and why you see so many T fiascos. 99% you'll be fine

My friend was walking home tonight and some asshole spit on her

You’ll be fine around there. Have fun

Just pay attention to your surroundings,you'll be fine

this comment 😂 on other hand its not a bad idea until T gets it's shit together

I believe we are closest to Lechmere, and our hotel is technically in Cambridge if I remember correctly. We are actually staying in Boston 14-16 and then driving down to the cape, so we’re hoping we miss a lot of the 17th craziness.

You’ll be fine. Regular city rules apply, stay alert and mind your own business.

Around St Patrick’s Day will be hellish. But that’s the whole city not just the T. What station are you staying near?

Have you seen the movie The Warriors?

I mean, it's BYO Fire Extinguisher.

And it gets, uh, interesting on March 17th.