The Boston Home Team Blog

As a follow-up to my post of earlier today regarding my neighbor’s roofing job, a reader mentioned they could be receycled. I’m not sure why I hadn’t thought of that since I recycled all the asphalt paving that some dope had put all around my house when I bought it. Anyway, I did a quick search and here are a dew places that will recycle asphalt shingles in Massachussetts:

Asphalt Reclamation, Inc.

Andrew Zickell, President
15 Cobbler Drive
Fitchburg, MA  01420
Azickell@aol.com
978.342.4875

P.J. Keating Company

Ron Sines
988 Reservoir Road
Lunenburg, MA  01462
rsines@pjkeating.com
978-582-9931
Website: www.pjkeating.com

Recycle America Enterprise

Recycling Facility Location:
50 Arbor Way
Fitchburg, MA  01420
978.342.2200

Office of Kenneth Snow, P.E., LSP:
12 Graystone Way
Southborough, MA 01772
508.370.0272

Website: www.recycle-america.com

Roof Top Recycling, Inc.

Sean Anestis, President /Owner
369 Codman Hill Road
Boxborough, MA  01719-1707
978.263.1899

I haven’t done any research yet, but this seems like a super alternative to just having a dumpster dropped off and filling up landfills. Spread the word!

Josh purchased his home a couple years ago in less than perfect condition and has gone on to prove that this can often be a great way to enter an otherwise expensive market. Obviously one must be armed with a first hand knowledge of carpentry and home improvement or enough money to pay someone else – which as many of us know can sometimes end up worse than if we had just done it ourselves.

A great event to get your hands on small works of art from local artists. Find hidden treasures from nationally known artists or discover up and coming talent!

It is also a great chance to meet and mingle with the local artist community in a relaxed, informal atmosphere, while helping to support the Jamaica Plain Arts Council.

Small Works Art Show and Sale features works of art 5×7 inches or smaller, from local and nationally celebrated artists here in Jamaica Plain. Suggested donation at the door: $10. Proceeds to benefit the Jamaica Plain Open Studios.

Hey kids – grab your boots and hoof it out on Saturday June 6th from 10a-noon and help restore trails and remove invasive species.

My wife and I did some brainstorming and in an effort to take part in the “Creative Economy” we have begun renting out the first floor as a vacation rental rather than a long term lease. We enjoyed all of our tenants so far – no doubt… but the vacation rentals are a bit more lucrative in addition to having some other advantages…

This is one swell house folks. I helped the owners, Dan & Anna find this place a few years ago or so. I can remember it was super cold. Actually, I think we established it was actually colder in the house than outside. The place was a mess. It was a good, solid house but it needed lots of ‘TLC’ as you read a lot on the sheets. Since then Dan & Anna have labored night and day to whip this baby into shape.

Inviting Dutch Gambrel on pretty street with circular flow for entertaining. Big deck off the kitchen overlooks large yard ready for your landscaping ideas. Rare full bath on 1st floor & brand new bath on 2nd floor has bright, Zen-like feel. Attractive kitchen with granite & stainless steel appliances. Kids will love the secret 3rd floor loft. Short walk from charming Roslindale Village and the commuter rail. Walk to Sophia’s Grotto, Birch St. Bistro, Fornax, Emack & Bolio’s or Delphino’s as well as a large grocery store and gourmet cheese and wine shoppes.

Check out www.TheBostonHomeTeam.com or www.25 DentonTerrace.com for more information and a virtual tour.

I’m sitting in my office getting ready for open houses and it’s a beautiful Mother’s Day. Happy Mother’s Day Mom! Anyway, there’s a lot of people out queuing up for breakfast at JP Cafe, City Feed & Supply, etc. Some folks take advantage of the great day to take Fido for a walk with the family. It’s a good idea genrally, but when you tie your dog up outside on a main street and he/she begins to bark incessantly – you have to do something about it! IT IS NOT OKAY to leave your dog tied up barking for like 30 minutes while you have a Trucker’s Breakfast or grab a coffee and a salmon bagel. You are violating one of the basic rules of the social contract. The Right To Quiet Enjoyment. We the citizens of JP think your dog is cute but we don’t want to hear the yapping while you knosh. Here’s an idea – take your dog for a walk somewhere in the woods. Not Centre Street! Or better yet, take the time to train your dog. Dog’s are a responsibility, not unlike a child and deserve the same care. Would you leave your child tied to a post screaming outside a restaurant? Well…

Happy Mother’s Day to all you Moms out there! I hope you have a great day and may all your children be as amazing as me. Seriously, we have three great open houses today – and there’s something for everyone.

14 Ardale, Roslindale, MA

242 S. Huntington, Jamaica Plain

83-85 West Walnut Park, Roxbury, MA

Historic walking tours of seven Jamaica Plain neighborhoods begin on Saturday, May 9 and continue through October 24. A new Jamaica Pond tour has been added this year. All tours start at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday mornings and are free and open to the public.For more info visit the Jamaica Plain Historical Society.

Each First Thursday of the month businesses along Centre and South Streets are transformed into galleries featuring works from local artists. Open receptions, at each location, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, offer a chance to meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and experience JP’s fabulous businesses in an entirely new light. Artworks usually remain on display for the remainder of the month.