Relocating to Boston

Boston Area Services

Whether you're new to Boston, to Massachusetts, to New England, or to the United States itself, the information provided on this page will connect you to many important online resources to assist you in your move to Boston. You may also wish to browse the BC Support Services page for addition information, particularly regarding on-campus and off-campus housing options for graduate students.

Helpful Links: Boston Area Resources for Graduate Students

Automobile Registration
(also driver's license and Massachusetts ID)
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles

Banks
Cambridge Savings
Century
Citizens
Eastern
Bank of America
Sovereign

Boston Neighborhoods
Boston Area Neighborhoods

Dentists
USA Dental Directory, online dentist search tool
1st Dentist, find a dentist
Emergency Dentist Listing
1-800-Dentist, a toll-free and free dentist telephone search service
Boston University Student Dental Plan web-site
Boston University offers a dental insurance plan, which is available to BC students, spouses, and children.

Doctors
American Medical Association Physician Search
Massachusetts General Hospital Physician Search
Brigham and Women's Hospital Physician Search
Boston Central, a doctor referral service

Government
State of Massachusetts
City of Boston
City of Newton
City of Allston/Brighton
Town of Brookline

Hospitals
Boston Central, listing of the major hospitals in the Boston Area

Online City Guides
Boston City Search
Search Boston

Real Estate Listings
Boston Globe
Boston.com
Homefind.com
Craig's List

Utilities
NStar, gas service
Keyspan Energy, gas service
Massachusetts Electric
Verizon, phone, internet access
AT&T, phone
Comcast, phone, internet access, cable TV
RCN, phone, internet access, cable TV

Victim Assistance Services
MOVA (The Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance is an independent state agency devoted to upholding and advocating the rights of crime victims and witnesses.