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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 07/07/2026

For the curious, here's the phishing email that everyone keeps falling for. Clicking any link takes you to a website that mimics a google sign in screen. A few things folks should notice 1. the email is from your friend's address, not Evite 2. You are BCC'd on […] [Original post on better.boston]

Screenshot of a phishing email which appears to be an event invitation from Evite. The subject line is "You're invited by [friend's name], click the invitation for more details"

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 01/07/2026

Weatherbug also just out here wildly misrepresenting units

a screenshot from the Weatherbug app. The selected tab says "Pressure InHg" but in the table below it, the first reporting station lists a pressure of 1013 which is likely in millibars, not inches of mercury.

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 05/06/2026

@universalhub My mother was flying in and her flight had to go around (re-do the approach); after landing she sent me this photo of what appears to be a Cape Air Cessna 402 parked on a runway or taxiway with various vehicles including a fire truck surrounding […] [Original post on better.boston]

A picture of a smaller twin-engine propeller airplane which appears to carry Cape Air branding though it is difficult to tell due to the distance from the camera. The plane is facing the camera, and appears to be off center from a taxi way. There are three white pickup trucks, a yellow airport fire truck, a gator go cart, and a number of people in hi-viz vests surrounding the aircraft.

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 03/06/2026

I don’t think I know any #improv people on here (at least in #Boston ) but it’s worth sharing anyway - I’m going to be teaching some workshops this summer at the Rozzie Square Theater in #Roslindale June 27th 12-2 is introduction to genre August 2nd 2-4 is a […] [Original post on better.boston]

Photo contains same information as post, with the addition of a picture of myself in overalls and holding a pipe

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 13/02/2026

Davis to West Somerville: I have a number of friends who live over in West Somerville, but it is very difficult to get to them via transit. This route would go from Davis through Teele Square, stop in the Clarendon Hill bus loop (couldn't make the mapping tool […] [Original post on better.boston]

Map of a hypothetical shuttle route which travels from the VNA situated at the roundabout where Mystic Valley Parkway and Alewife Brook Parkway split, traveling down Alewife Brook parkway to Powderhouse Blvd, then North St to Broadway, stopping at the Clarendon Hill bus loop before taking Broadway to Holland Ave into Davis square, then reversing the route for the return trip.

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 13/02/2026

Assembly to Market Basket: This is my favorite, as it connects some areas of the city that are rather hard to get between: Assembly Row and the Orange line there, to Ten Hills which currently has no transit access, to the mystic apartments, to winter hill and […] [Original post on better.boston]

A map showing a hypothetical shuttle bus route in Somerville. It stars from Assembly row to the Ten Hills neighborhood, then up Temple Street towards Broadway in Winter Hill. From there it runs down School street to nearby city hall before continuing south to Market Basket. From there it continues via Dane St. to Washington St and the corner of Washington & Beacon. It then loops back through Union square, back to Market Basket, up Qunicy & Prescott street back to Highland & City Hall before turning down Walnut and Medford back to School street and then completing the loop.

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 29/01/2026

#Boston protests/actions this weekend I’m aware of: Saturday 1/31 11:30 am Boston Common Ice Out protest Saturday 1/31 2 pm (2:30pm roll out) Copley square unity ride for Alex

Poster for Saturday protest. Saturday 1-31-26 11:30 AM liberty mall @ Boston common. We demand mass state house and governor end cooperation with ice.

Poster for Alex pretti bike ride. Saturday 1.31.26 meet at 2pm at Copley, roll at 2:30.

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 30/12/2025

I have enough TikTok followers now that I have access to TikTok studio, which offers other ways to monetize and promote content. Multiple of the options in this carousel pictured below encouraged car propaganda, which I find interesting and displeasing. If you […] [Original post on better.boston]

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 11/11/2025

Even though Google maps and even GeoVelo (which is OSM based!) don’t have biking directions for Puerto Rico, biking continues to be the best way to get around the city* *heavy caveat that I have so far remained in heavily touristy areas #BikeTooter

A point of view shot from a bike rider in a green colored two-way cycle track with a park on the left. On the right we see a grassy median separating the cycle track from a roadway.

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 11/10/2025

@rednikki the only better combo than trains and bikes is boats and bikes. Absolutely delightful journey.

In the foreground, a hand holds out a bottle of Sam Adam’s October fest beer. In the background, we see the wake of a ferry boat trailing across the harbor.

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 11/10/2025

A great day for #coffeneuring - hit up Flat Black in Dorchester Lower Mills and then Redeye in Hingham, then took the ferry back

In the foreground, a half-consumed iced latte is in focus. Blurred in the background we see an orange bike and a teal bike affixed to a bike rack in front of a streetscape.

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 18/09/2025

Hey you! Go get your Covid and flu shots while we still can. It’s an easy, quick way to help protect yourself and your community.

A selfie of me, a mid-30s white man in a gray baseball hat, sitting in a grocery store pharmacy with two bandages on my left arm and a sticker on my shirt that says “I got my shots”

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 05/09/2025

This is a vacuum truck. I learned today by talking to it’s operator that they are often used in excavation where utilities may be present - rather than using an excavator and risking damage, they will blast the area with high pressure water and then vacuum up […] [Original post on better.boston]

A truck is parked along a curb facing to the right with a large tank on the back and what looks like a giant hose attached to a large boom or crane arm sits atop.

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 29/08/2025

Hey #Somerville (and neighbors in #Boston #Cambridge etc) - I’m hosting a comedy show tomorrow! It’s a fundraiser for my city council campaign, but it also should be a very good show. I’m pulling together some of my favorite performers from theaters across the […] [Original post on better.boston]

Promotional graphic, reads: comedy at large. Saturday August 30th at 6pm. Union comedy 593 Somerville Ave. scottistvan.com/comedy for tickets

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 06/08/2025

Aight I have semi-finalized a line up so I am stoked to announce Comedy At Large: An improv & standup comedy campaign fundraiser for my #Somerville City Council campaign! Saturday, August 30th 6:00 PM at Union Comedy Tickets available here […] [Original post on better.boston]

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 25/07/2025

Flexposts are out; gimme planter separated bike lanes or bust.

An intersection, where the bike lanes connect inside of a barricade made out of metal planters with various plants growing out of them. Also the protected area is painted with an artistic blue/purple/orange line design.

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 20/07/2025

Did I miss the #MBTA extending service on the 93 to winter hill in #Somerville or did I stumble upon an erroneous sign?

An MBTA bus stop sign indicating that routes 89, 93, and 101 serve this location

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 16/07/2025

Have you ever thought “wow my yard/front window really just needs a hit of vibrant teal and purple and also I want to support a fun progressive city council candidate who loves #safestreets and #transit (and upzoning and small businesses)?” WELL HAVE I GOT […] [Original post on better.boston]

A selfie of me (mid 30s bearded white guy with teal hair wearing a baseball hat) next to a teal and purple campaign yard sign that reads “Scott Istvan for Somerville city councilor at large”

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 12/07/2025

Quadruple your customer parking with this one easy hack! (It’s bike racks) #BikeTooter #Minneapolis

On the right we see a patio in front of a brewery filled with tables and people. On the left we see a parking lot where three parallel spaces have been replaced with a large number of bicycle racks, which are about 70% full.

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 12/07/2025

Why yes that is a raised pedestrian crossing across a cycle track. And a covered bus shelter with a raised platform for level boarding. This is what I mean when I say first-class walking, biking, and transit infrastructure. (Currently in #Minneapolis for work)

A photo of a transit station. On the left we see a bus stop with a shelter, to the right of that is a two-way cycle track painted grey. There is a painted crosswalk across the cycle track that is also elevated, creating a speed bump for cyclists.

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 30/06/2025

Hello #Boston area #BikeTooter! It's a gorgeous day out, and I am trying to make good on my New Year's resolution to get better at photography. I'd like to take portraits of people with their bikes this evening (Monday, June 30th) if anyone is interested - free […] [Original post on better.boston]

A woman wearing a gold helmet leans on a set of bicycle handlebars. There is a small black dog wearing goggles in a backpack on her back. In the backdrop, we see a tree with red foliage and a warm sunset between tall buildings.

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 16/06/2025

@DemonHusky I recently unlocked the “blue bike on a ferry” achievement because the east Boston ferry was departing in 2 minutes and the bike dock is a 5 minute walk away. Not that bikes don’t regularly cross the harbor but it did feel like this one got to go on a journey!

A blue bike from Boston’s bike share system stands next to a wall inside a boat.

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 12/05/2025

#massdot #somerville #boston #biketooter Mystic bridge meeting has been postponed due to space double booking

Door notice saying meeting has been postponed

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 23/04/2025

East Somerville’s small businesses are something like 70% immigrant owned, and after two ICE raids in the neighborhood, people are afraid to go out, leaving businesses with “covid-like” sales. So my friends and I decided to do dinners out prior to our Tuesday […] [Original post on better.boston]

Four people sit outside a restaurant with tacos and margaritas in hand

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 16/04/2025

Conveniently, the printer I’m using is only a block away from the Southwest Corridor path so I had an excuse for a good (but windy) bike ride this morning.

In the foreground is a box containing a number of palm cards for my city council campaign. In the background is my teal and purple bike locked up to a post.

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 15/04/2025

Hey #Somerville friends and neighbors - I'm hosting a cocktail party next week Friday, April 25th to support my at-large city council campaign. Would love to meet some of you IRL! More info & RSVP (donation not required): secure.actblue.com/donate/scottclas…

Photo of text that reads: Classy Campaign Cocktails! I'm running for city council, and would love to meet some neighbors! Please join me for an evening of Somerville-themes drinks and mocktails. Location shared with RSVP. Friday April 25th 6:30 to 9:30 pm. RSVP: actblue.com/donate/scottclassycocktails

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 09/04/2025

Where in #Somerville should we zone for more density? Here's an idea... #Housing #Zoning #SomervilleMA

A map of Somerville, MA entitled "Restricted Streets for PorchFest 2025" with most of the city's major cross-town thoroughfares highlighted.

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 16/03/2025

Hey #Somerville! Do you like free food? How about local politics? (It's ok if you only answered "yes" to the first one) - Anyway I'll be hosting a little Teele Square meet & greet with my friends over at Mass Hole Donuts on Saturday. There will be […] [Original post on better.boston]

Text promotion, read: Free Donuts for Somerville Resident. Saturday, March 22nd 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM or until I run out. Mass Hole Donuts, 1157 Broadway in Teele Square.

Text reads: I’ll be posted up in Mass Hole Donuts starting at 8:30 AM on Saturday and would love to talk to as many Somerville residents as possible. Anyone who comes to say hi gets a free donut! Heck, you don’t even have to say hi if you’re not feeling chatty, just grab a donut and some campaign swag.

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 12/03/2025

This form. It is entirely too long. It assumes you are hosting only one band? So many fields are required. This is not good #UX. I am just ranting into the void tonight because I was ok with submitting an application when I thought it would be a 5 minute […] [Original post on better.boston]

It's a screenshot of a very long form. I'm too tired and upset to describe all of the fields. Find it here https://somervilleartscouncil.org/porchfest/apply/

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 10/03/2025

Boo! #Cambridge crossing REI is closing effective April 3rd 😞

Sign on the door of the Cambridge REI which informs us that it is closing April 3rd

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 08/03/2025

Shoutout to the #Transit App for including a call to action to tell the city of #Boston to save our bike and bus lanes! For context, Mayor Wu announced the removal of a bus lane and a “review” of all new bike infrastructure. The popup links here […] [Original post on better.boston]

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 09/02/2025

I know the #MBTA is supposed to clear bus stops, but I always try to do my fellow #transit riders a solid and do a little cleanup if I get to it first. (Curb cuts and fire hydrants also get cleared)

A green snowblower sits in a snow-free patch of sidewalk in front of a bus shelter

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 24/01/2025

Self promo time! I'm produce (and in a rare moment of self indulgence, am performing in) two improv comedy shows tonight down in #Roslindale at the Rozzie Square theater - at 7:30 is Improvised History. Then right afterwards at 8:30 is After Dinner Mint […] [Original post on better.boston]

Text graphic, reads: After Dinner Mint, a little fresh improv comedy. Show Friday at 8:30 featuring TBD (pronounced tibidi)

Text graphic, reads: Improvised History presents Revolution! An improvised Comedy show inspired by the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. Friday January 24th 7:30PM Rozzie Square Theater.

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Scott @scottsthoughts.better.boston.ap.brid.gy · 21/01/2025

Felt like the timeline could use some #Mosstodon i found on a wander this weekend.

A brushy moss grows on a downed birch tree branch; a light layer of snow and ice adorns the top of it

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