BOSTON — It’s Labor Day weekend, with all the trash, traffic and tight parking as Boston’s students try to get settled.
More than 3,000 parking permits
This weekend, the city issued more than 3,000 parking permits to moving vans in hopes that they won’t lead to storage.
“There’s no system; people just park wherever they want, even though that’s probably not what they’re supposed to do,” said BU student Avery Russey.
Dumpsters were overflowing and mattresses were left on the sidewalks, even though their owners risked a ticket. With parking at a premium, families are struggling to lift and drag their way through moving day.
There are about 150,000 students living in the city. Eliza Falk, a senior at Boston University, is excited to move into her place. For her, it’s all about teamwork.
“We work together,” Falk said. “I have both parents, and I’m really happy to have their support and to be living with my four best friends.”
High rent leads to ‘Allston Christmas’ shopping
Aiden Fockens is a senior at Boston University. When it comes to moving, he chooses a more frugal, Allston Christmas approximation.
“There’s free stuff everywhere. I got books, I got a lamp, I got a mattress,” Fockens said. “I was biking around and putting stuff in my backpack.” He told WBZ-TV he’s not too worried about bedbugs. He’s trying to save as much as he can because of the high rents.
That’s why Falk secured her apartment almost a year ago.
“We actually got a really good deal. Early start – we booked this last November.
Students say one of the biggest challenges on move-in day — besides traffic — is waiting for the previous tenant to leave so they can move in.
“The plan is to pack everything up and then sleep for a while,” said Boston University student Harschul Chugh.
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