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cofonseca t1_j9w8zob wrote

Reply to Where to find Sagres beer by bm02134

Wines & More in Cranston has Sagres and Super Bock 6 packs on the shelf.

Best bet though is to take a ride up to Fall River and hit either Seabra or Portugalia. They sell by the case and the prices are pretty good.

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cofonseca t1_j9mhlse wrote

Reply to What's it like living near the T. F. Greene? by RS_EJB

I grew up off Post Rd. between Rt. 37 and Ann & Hope, so on the approach side of Runway 16. The noise was fine... they don't use this runway very often, and even when they do, it's usually smaller planes that use it - the larger commercial jets still use Runway 23 (the long run between Airport Rd. and Main Ave.). Most of the traffic that flew over us was small single-engine prop planes. You learn how to tune it out pretty quickly.

One of my friends lives right off of Airport Rd. a few blocks to the side of Runway 23. The only noise I hear when I'm there is when large jets start spooling their engines to start their takeoff roll. It only lasts a few seconds.

Most houses immediately surrounding the airport should have beefed up windows to help with noise reduction. We only ever really noticed the noise when we were outside in the summer, for example.

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cofonseca t1_j89lu8l wrote

Reply to comment by mindful_intervention in Commute to Boston (Back Bay) from Providence by mindful_intervention

Happy to help! I think trying the commute out for real on a normal workday is a great idea. I did the commute on my way to my interview to make it as realistic as possible. It’ll help you get a sense of how busy it is, how long everything will take, and what your overall morning routine will be like.

Moving further south definitely puts you closer to a train station, but also increases your commuting time. There’s a lot to consider and it can be overwhelming. If you’re not sure, I’d say go with MBTA - there’s a reason a majority of commuters go that route over Amtrak. The flexibility is really nice to have.

If you have any specific questions about the commuter rail, let me know, happy to help.

Good luck!

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cofonseca t1_j89fx48 wrote

Reply to Commute to Boston (Back Bay) from Providence by mindful_intervention

I did the commute every day for 8 years, and still do at least once a month.

Amtrak is the fastest way into the city with the fewest stops, and is often less crowded, but there are fewer times to choose from and I believe it's a little more expensive than the MBTA commuter rail.

The commuter rail takes longer because there are more stops, but you have far more trains to choose from on the schedule which is helpful for aligning your train schedule with your work schedule, leaving early, or getting home late if you wanted to stay late for an event or drinks with coworkers.

I took the MBTA because it aligned better with my schedule, made stops at TF Green (I lived in Warwick at the time), and was less expensive, which reminds me... most employers in Boston will pay for a monthly commuter pass for the MBTA, but not for Amtrak. Something to consider. The commuter rail isn't the most reliable (can often be 10-15 mins late, sometimes more, though this is rare in my experience), and is much busier, but for the most part it was fine.

Talk to your employer about working your start/stop time around the train schedule. It really sucks leaving work and having to sit around for 45 minutes waiting for the next train home, then sitting around on the train for another hour. This type of commute is already exhausting, so anything you can do to minimize the amount of time commuting will really help.

Where exactly do you live? Parking at Providence can be expensive. If you're open to taking the MBTA commuter rail, look into taking the train from Wickford Junction, TF Green, or the new Pawtucket station. All three would be much cheaper for parking and would probably reduce your drive time.

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cofonseca t1_j4478o3 wrote

Reply to Looking to move to Providence - Please advise :) by Old_Way_4860

Definitely search this sub. This question gets asked quite often and there are plenty of other posts that will recommend specific towns or neighborhoods to look into.

Finding something for under $1000 is going to be extremely difficult in this market. You should be able to find something for under $1500 though.

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cofonseca t1_j2u18fe wrote

Reply to How to schedule bulk pick up with Waste Management. by OutlandishnessNo7283

I’ve used WM many times for bulk pickup in Providence and haven’t had any issues. I’m a little surprised.

Call WM at 1(800)972-4545 and follow the prompts. You’ll need to call at least 1 day before your normal scheduled trash pickup day. They’ll schedule the pickup, usually for the same day as your normal trash pickup. More info here:

https://www.providenceri.gov/public-works/bulky-items/

If they still aren’t picking up, I’d ask to speak to a manager and go full Karen, or start calling them out on Twitter. I’ve never had issues with WM picking up bulk items, but I have had issues with them dropping off new trash bins, and the only way to resolve it was to go full Karen.

Good luck.

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