The case pertains to an investigation into the use of rodenticides by government agencies You have five days to agree to give us $22,000, or else … While this may sound like an extortion note from a B movie, it’s essentially a newly state sanctioned proper response to a public records request in Massachusetts. Some […]
SMART BOXES COME TO SOMERVILLE
Will the City’s pilot program be a step towards addressing the rat problem? (Somerville Wire) –The City of Somerville announced that it would be launching a five-month pilot program to mitigate rodent activity on February 28. For years, residents and businesses have been plagued by this problem, while some said that they feel the City […]
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OPINION: ADDRESSING THE RAT INFESTATION PROBLEM IN SOMERVILLE
“Last year, the rats did little damage to my yard, but this year, they have been damaging my ornamental plants and vegetable garden.”
RODENT SIGHTINGS ON THE RISE IN GREATER BOSTON THROUGHOUT COVID-19 CRISIS
“The rodents are actually looking for food that is not there, so there are a lot more sightings. They need food and water to survive. It doesn’t have to be filet mignon, it doesn’t have to Evian.”