14 March 2011, 4:20 pm
Okay, here's the scoop; my boyfriend and I are moving to MA this summer. I'm going to be a nanny, he works in security. We're looking for an apartment no more than 1 hr from Boston. We're looking at areas north of Boston including Everett, Malden, Revere but possible Burlington, Bedford, Bellerica, Wilmington, Woburn and others. I've looked at Haverhill and Lowell but wonder if they're too removed? I've done day trips to MA but haven't spent much time there otherwise, we're on a limited Budget of $800 a month--1bedroom not studio, I've found a good number of apartments that would work for this so please don't tell me it's impossible. What I really need is to know if these are good areas for public transportation-- my boyfriend will be needing the bus/train to get to and from work. I also want to make sure the area is inclusive--not a one horse town and racially diverse as we are a mixed couple. If anyone knows about these areas or others to look at/ ones to stay away from please let me know. Also if you could point me in the direction of good resources for relocating, to find out about the areas in more detail, as I've been searching, and rental guides/resources that would be wonderful as well. Thank you!... Read More »