Boston, Massachusetts Has a Rat Problem Looking Like NYC

As a young child, I had always thought that NYC was so much nicer than Boston. It was New York, New York BABY. The city that never sleeps. Between Broadway and the bright light, I just assumed it was nicer. Then I grew up...and went there.

Gross. NYC is nasty. You never know what kind of liquid there is on the streets, there is human feces on the sidewalk, and don't forget about all of the rats! Thousands of rats all over NYC prove just how disgusting it was.

So, since the age of 10 or so, I have thought Boston was FAR nicer than NYC. No rats, no grossness. I have been to Boston hundreds of times and I had never seen a rat. Well, things may be changing, and Boston may be turning into a NYC...

Rat Issues in Boston, Massachusetts

To put it simply, yes, Boston has a rodent issue. According to the City of Boston Government website, there are "various causes and effects related to rodent infestation, including poor trash mitigation, storage, and removal."

Rats are seen all over the city, around and under cars. Making those just visiting Boston feel less welcome.

Elected officials are pushing for more to be done about what they’re calling a “public health emergency.” The push calls for rat-resistant trash cans and implementing same-day trash put out and pick up.

Boston officials are also calling on the residents to do their part, minimizing the trash being left out, taking away their food, water, and shelter.