With snow is once again on the way, what better time to familiarize yourself with your city or town's snow emergency policy. Don't get caught stranded or buried in parking fines. Please take your time to inform yourself of parking ban procedures and locations so that you can be prepared in the event that a snow emergency is declared.

Allston
Allston Snow Emergency Parking Procedures

Brookline
Brookline Snow Emergency Parking Procedures

Belmont
Belmont Snow Emergency Parking Procedures

Cambridge
Cambridge Snow Emergency Parking Procedures

Lawrence
Lawrence Snow Emergency Parking Procedures

Lynn
Lynn Snow Emergency Parking Procedures (PDF)

North Andover
North Andover Snow Emergency Parking Procedures

Salem
Salem Snow Emergency Parking Procedures

Somerville
Somerville Snow Emergency Parking Procedures

Waltham
Waltham Snow Emergency Parking Procedures

Please call our office at 617-625-8315 (during normal business hours) or our emergency line at 617-745-0488 (after hours) if you have any snow removal concerns.

Baby it’s cold outside, so why not come in to a new apartment this winter? RCG has a number of great apartments for rent in the coming months that will satisfy all your needs.

You can move into a modern apartment in the heart of Belmont's Cushing Square that is available right now. This apartment has a balcony and is located on the bus line, convenient to the commuter rail in one direction, Harvard Square in the other. The unit features hardwood floors, A/C, and the price includes heat and hot water. There is also laundry and storage in the building. The rent is $1,450/month.

You could also head to Brookline for a great two bedroom apartment that's available now. 14 Leverett St Unit 2 is a second-floor apartment with hardwood floors located approximately a five-minute walk to the Brookline Village and Brookline Hills T stops. There is laundry in the building. The current rent is $1,600, and that rate is locked until 5/31/12. The unit is currently being renovated and will be available for showings on Thursday, January 19th.

On February 1st, your can relocate just northwest of Boston to East Mill North Andover. For $1,650/month, you can move into a two-bedroom, one-bath rental unit with a pond view, in a historic mill building. Renovations feature exposed heavy-timber beams and columns, high wood ceilings, exposed brick, oversized windows, hardwood floors in living/dining areas, carpeted bedrooms, tile baths, modern styled kitchens with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, and an optional in-unit combination washer/dryer. The unit also comes with two parking spaces.

These units are just a sampling of what RCG has to offer. We currently have several units available across our portfolio. Click Here to view all of our apartment listings.

Finally, RCG can also help ease your winter parking woes. We have parking spaces available right near Brookline Village. Contact the RCG office at 617-625-8315 to learn more about renting one of these spaces.

RCG recently wrapped up its Eighth Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, and once again the generosity of our tenants made for a very successful season of giving.

Throughout November, food donation boxes were placed in the common areas of many RCG properties. Over the course of the month, every building did their part and rewarded RCG's efforts by filling their respective boxes with much-needed food items.

RCG would like to offer our sincere thanks to all of the tenants who participated. Such an event would not be possible each year without your cooperation. We appreciate your generosity and we are already looking forward to next year’s event.

The historic Lydia Pinkham Building in Lynn will be holding its sixth annual Open Studios on Saturday, November 19th from 10 am to 4 pm.

Join area residents and art enthusiasts at this year's Open Studios. North Shore Clay Studio and the artists of the Lydia Pinkham building will open their doors to the public for this free, annual event. Visitors are invited to walk through artists' studios, meet the artists, and view and buy their work.

This is a great invitation for the community to view and purchase nearly 25 local artists’ work, ranging from painting and illustrations to pottery, sculpture and multimedia!

Open Studios is the best way to meet the artists, see their work in the place it was created, and shop for the holidays. Roam from room to room during this once-a-year art extravaganza.

The Lydia Pinkham Building is located at 271 Western Avenue (Route 107) in Lynn, MA.

The Little Gallery Under The Stars will be hosting it monthly North of Boston Arts Salon (NOBAS) on Sunday, August 7th, at the Lydia Pinkham Building from 10am – Noon.

NOBAS will be meeting in the studio of artist Joanne Desmond at 10am.

NOBAS is a monthly salon hosted by TLGUTS for artists and creative thinkers and tinkerers. Each month they hold meetings at different location to highlight the best of the North Shore Arts Scene. After a round of brief introductions, the NOBAS participants engage in lively discussion, immediately followed by sharing of news, cards, new works, etc. The discussion topics are decided by participants each month.

Located at 271 Western Avenue in Lynn, MA, the Lydia Pinkham Building is the North Shore's fastest growing collaborative artist and small business community. Learn more about the Lydia Pinkham Building at www.Lydia-Pinkham.com.

Fall is fast approaching, but there's still time to find the perfect September 1st apartment. RCG has a number of highly-desirable, no fee units throughout Greater Boston still available. These apartments won't stay on the market for long, however, so don't miss your chance to move into one of these great spaces.

In Allston, 15 Parkvale Ave Unit 2 is a three-bedroom apartment featuring an eat-in-kitchen and hardwood floors for just $2,100/month. Conveniently located near Harvard/Commonwealth in Allston, it is a short walk to the T and many shops, bars, and restaurants. Rent includes hot water. This unit was painted in September 2010.

Allston also offers up two huge, four-bedroom units just minutes from Cambridge and the Pike. 389 Cambridge Street Unit 2 is a four bed, two bath unit for $2,500/month, while 389 Cambridge Street Unit 4 is a four bed, one bath unit for $2,400/month. Heat is included in the rent for both units.

Finally in Allston, there are a number of one and two bedrooom units at 20-24 Royce Road. The one bedrooms range from $1,050-$1,100 while the two beds range from $1,650-$1,750. These units are located just steps from the Intersection of Harvard and Commonwealth Ave, close to the Green Line, shops, restaurants, and more.

In Brookline, there is a one-bedroom apartment on Cameron St between Brookline Village and Brookline Hills for $1,375/month. This unit is situated next to a park and close to downtown, Rt. 9, & Rt. 128. There is laundry in the basement.

There are also a number of great one bedroom Cambridge apartments available in Inman Square, Central Square and Harvard Square. These units range from $1,500-$2,250/month. Many of these units are One Bedroom+, boasting a study that can be used as a second bedroom.

Finally, if you're looking for two bedrooms, there are three apartments available in Inman Square. 107 and 109 Winter street are newly renovated units with laundry and additional storage in the private basement and a semi-private yard area in the back of the building. Ideally located near Lechmere and Cambridge St, they range from $2,300-$2,500/month. 365 Prospect St Unit 1 is a Spacious, renovated two-bedroom with hardwood floors that is close to many restaurants, cafes, and shops for $1,950/month.

Please call the rentals department at 617-625-8315 to learn more about these apartments or to schedule a showing. RCG also has a number of additional units currently for rent, so please visit www.rcg-llc.com/residential for a complete list of available units

Fourth of July festivities kick off this week, with a variety of activities and fireworks displays throughout Greater Boston. RCG customers will have plenty of options for fireworks and fun this Fourth of July.

Boston
No one does Fourth of July like the City of Boston. The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will take place on Monday, July 4th at the Charles River Esplanade. The Pops Concert at the Hatch Shell begins at 8:30 pm and concludes at 10:30 pm with a fireworks display until 11 pm.

Brookline
Brookline residents can head over to Larz Anderson Park for a great view of the Boston Fireworks Extravaganza on Sunday, July 4th.

Cambridge
Cambridge residents can also take advantage of the Boston festivities by heading over to the Charles River. Speakers will be set up near the Mass Ave bridge so you can enjoy the Pops Concert and have a great view of the fireworks.

Lynn
The City of Lynn will kick off it’s 2011 Fireworks Festivities on Sunday, July 3rd at 7 pm with a concert featuring Lois Lane and the Daily Planets at Red Rock Park. The fireworks display begins at 9pm. The best viewing for the Lynn event is along Lynn Shore Drive.

North Andover
The North Andover Festival Committee presents Happy Birthday America from July 1st-July 3rd. There will be food, activities and fun for the family all three days. The fireworks display will be held on Sunday, July 3rd at the North Andover Middle School at 9 pm.

Salem
Salem Celebrates the Fourth will take place on Monday, July 4th at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site on Derby Wharf. The event kicks off with the opening of a kids activity area at 4 p.m. A concert, National Guard Flyover, and Fireworks are also on tap for the evening.

Somerville
The City of Somerville’s Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration will be held on Thursday, June 30th at Trum Field. The celebration will get started at 6 pm with the fireworks displays slated to kick off at 9:15 pm.

Looking for the perfect industrial lofts space this summer? Look no further than East Mill. The North Andover mixed-use development is currently expanding its residential space. The 19 original loft residences at 120 Water Street will soon grow to 27 with the addition of eight new loft units at 45 High Street.

Scheduled for completion June 2011, these eight new units will feature soaring 12 ft. ceilings, spacious floor plans and beautiful industrial-size windows. Exposed brick walls and painted concrete floors combine to give a true loft feel with all the conveniences of modern construction.

East Mill is a new mixed-use development that includes restaurants, retail stores and office space in North Andover's former Davis & Furber Machine Shop Complex.

Rental applications are currently being accepted. For more information please contact Max Weisz at 617-625-8315.

With the rentals market heating up, it’s never too early to start the search for the perfect September 1st apartment. RCG recently released a number of highly-desirable, no fee units throughout Greater Boston to help you get a jump on the 2011 fall rental season.

In Allston, 15 Parkvale Ave Unit 2 is a three-bedroom apartment featuring an eat-in-kitchen and hardwood floors for just $2,200/month. Conveniently located near Harvard/Commonwealth in Allston, it is a short walk to the T and many shops, bars, and restaurants. Rent includes hot water. This unit was painted in September 2010.

Allston also offers up a pair of huge four bedrooms just minutes from Cambridge and the Pike. 389 Cambridge Street Unit 2 is a four bed, 2 bath unit for $2,800/month, while 389 Cambridge Street Unit 4 is a four bed, 1 bath unit for $2,400/month. Heat is included in the rent for both units.

In Brookline, there are a number of three-plus or four bedroom apartments located on Kent Street in Brookline Village ranging from $2,600- $2,700/month. These apartments are a two-minute walk to the D-Line T and the many shops and restaurants of Brookline Village. Close to Route 9, downtown, and Longwood, the units features hardwood floors and the price includes heat and hot water. There also is parking available.

In Cambridge, there are four September 1st units on the market within walking distance to vibrant Inman Square.

8 Clary St Unit 3 is three-bedroom apartment with hardwood floors and eat-in kitchen for $2,200/month. 122 Berkshire Unit 3B is a huge three bedroom unit with laundry in the building and storage in the basement. It is also available for $2,150/month. 1106 Cambridge St is a great three-bedroom apartment right on Cambridge Street in Inman Square for $2,400/month. Finally, 116 Willow St Unit 3 is a one-bedroom plus study with hardwood floors, dining room, and eat-in-kitchen for $1,550/month.

There is also a huge, three-bedroom/three bath, Central Square Apartment available September 1st. 19 Pleasant St Unit 7is a duplex-style three bedroom with three full bathrooms. The $2,900 rent includes heat and hot water and there is laundry in the building.

Finally, if Porter Square is more your neighborhood, check out 1800 Mass Ave. Unit 22. This large three-bedroom unit with a great layout is $3,000/month. It is ideal for those needing easy access to schools or the city. The price includes heat and hot water and there is affordable off-street parking available. This unit is available either 8/1/2011 or 9/1/2011 with a lease ending 8/31/2012.

Please call the rentals department at 617-625-8315 to learn more about these apartments or to schedule a showing. RCG also has a number of additional units currently for rent, so please visit www.rcg-llc.com/residential for a complete list of available units