Reasons why I dislike Medford P.D.
~ They ticketed my car because I violated the "alternate side of the street" parking rule, a rule for which they have no signs about ANYWHERE on the street
~ They towed my car because apparently there was street cleaning this past wednesday night, and my car was parked on the street. They actually improved and put up signs, but when did they put up the signs? Wednesday morning. Big help that is.

case in point: So we're trying to created this good relationship between Tufts Students and the city of Medford, because we are essentially residents of Medford/Somerville during our four years at tufts. The least they could do is inform us about things. We have free programs for the kids that live in your town, not to mention all the community service projects that we run. You think the least you could do is give us better notice about street cleaning.

I know I'm a fool for complaining about something as insignificant as parking tickets (even though this will probably cost me upwards of 150), but dammit, it feels good to complain sometimes.

Update: So I went with Matt to pick up his car, and the tow-guy said that Tufts was the one who wanted the streets cleaned, and apparently they announced it by announcing on loudspeakers right before they towed. Right. Since people actually live on Boston ave where the cars are parked. ::scowl::

But in efforts to end on a good note, I went to AND with Emily tonight and I love Trinity Church. I'm really excited about going there for service this summer... :)