I lived in the area for a year. I am also sensitive to noises, and the construction alone got to me. I lived there before the green line extension was up and running.

The arboretum has a nice overlook if you’re looking for city. Waltham has an excellent city viewpoint in their nature reserve, as does blue hills (which others have mentioned) if they have and want to use a car.

Premie diapers from target a 10 min walk away. 6 days post partum in a 90 degree July day. Fuck that.

They have two locations- the one down by the lechmere stop is probably closer to what you are looking for

Seconding Boomerangs. Fenway provides SO many crucial medical services to the LGBTQ community for folks without means.

Seconding Lyndell’s. They’ve done my last two birthday cakes

I have not had any luck getting anyone to accept donated pillows around here, which I get.