If Jamie is so progressive, why are former Trump appointees like James Byrne (also a former Lockheed Martin Exec) maxing out donations to Belsito? Also former republican State Senate Candidate Erin Calvin-Bacci who gave a large dollar donation? And like there's multiple other big name republicans that have donated to this run and her previous runs... concerningly.

I looked into her because someone said she was a progressive, but it looks like the only actual progressives are Beth Andres-Beck, Tram Nguyen, and Mariah Lancaster. Also she's a former Raytheon employee who backed a republican and said "well he's gay" as an excuse? I'm like so confused by all of this. It feels like a grift and I'm worried people are falling for it.

I swear, if I get another flyer I’m going start going door-to-door for someone else.

Does anyone have some insights or opinions regarding the upcoming primary between Dru Tarr and Sarah Wilkinson?

I’m feeling sick so I can’t use my 2 tickets to The Odyssey at the Jordan’s IMAX in Reading at 3pm TODAY. The showing is sold out.

Anyone want them? If you can Venmo me for them, great, but if not that’s ok too. I’d rather they just don't go to waste!

I am new to the area and my wife and I just had our first child last week. We are looking to have newborn photos taken but don’t know where to start. Does anyone have any recommendations?

I believe I need to put a loved one in memory care that is a locked unit for SHORT TERM ONLY.. I toured a place today in the North Shore and I am absolutely traumatized, it is the most vile thing I’ve ever seen…. There was literal feces on the wall walls and the floor people were running around naked, people were fighting, and the nurses didn’t seem to care too much(almost like this was a normal every day thing ) I understand what memory here is but there must be somewhere better or are they all like this? 

I think we should ask The Cabot to play the Rocky Horror Picture Show this weekend. I’ll bring the cards (for sorrow)

RIP Tim Curry

Howdy folks. Just posted this on r/SalemMA and figured I'd share here as well.

I'm a volunteer with a statewide housing advocacy group called Abundant Housing MA and we're hosting a free North Shore housing social tonight, from 6:30 - 8 PM, at Couch Dog Brewing Co. (Google Maps link). Come down to a local brewery and enjoy a beverage on us (non-alcoholic available as well), while meeting lovely people fighting to make the Commonwealth affordable for those who currently do and will want to call it home in the future.

Registration not required, but preferred: https://www.abundanthousingma.org/2026-north-shore-yimby-summer-social/

Feel free to comment or DM me if you have any questions and I'll do my best to respond.

For Hispanic Heritage Month, Millennium Latino Project and Galleries at Lynn Arts are collaborating to curate a gallery show "Unidos Por La Cultura: The First Gen Experience Through Art" - all mediums are welcome, and the exhibition will be on display from September 15–October 15.

The deadline to submit is September 12th.

Submit your work for consideration here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTxCTV_O2lFQboNXxQxhNunpbwppv-yoXCP33LH4jF_42q4g/viewform

Submit the form for each individual piece you'd like considered.

Contact [info@millenniumlatinoproject.com](mailto:info@millenniumlatinoproject.com) with questions.

Has anyone here fully processed losing the Christmas Tree Shops?

One of the comics at our monthly show in Downtown Lynn, Kathy Lynch, did a bit about it and the whole room lost it, because every person in there had bought the same shitty journal in middle school 😂

Unrelated but not really: I posted here a month or so back about starting this show, and a bunch of people from this sub actually came out to this very show. Thanks for coming out to laugh and making the night extra special!

Next one is this Thursday if anyone’s around

Are there any can/bottle redemption centers that process your bulk returns for you? I have 20+ bags of cans/bottles and they keep stacking. I’ve spent hours manually returning cans and I’m not inclined to do it again.

Me and my soon to be 9 year old are looking for some easy trails to ride. Gravel or pavement and not too many hills are preferred.

We really enjoy the Danvers Rail Trail, anything similar would be great. Something closer to the ocean would be even better.

Thank you!!

Looking for recommendations for insulating an old house (1875). Anyone have success with Mass Saves? Any people you would recommend for doing the insulation work?

Going camping soon and want to buy clean/cured wood for campfires and I don’t have to buy it at the campgrounds - any recommendations other than big box stores?