About

Boston is the capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United
States.

Boston is Massachusetts’ capital and largest city. Founded in 1630, it’s one of the oldest cities in the U.S.
The key role it played in the American Revolution is highlighted on the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile walking
route of historic sites that tells the story of the nation’s founding. One stop, former meeting house
Faneuil Hall, is a popular marketplace.

“Beantown” is home to Symphony Hall, where the legendary Boston Pops orchestra performs, and
Fenway Park, where the beloved Red Sox baseball team plays. Famous cultural institutions include the
Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, housing a world-
class collection in a space designed like a 15th-century Venetian palazzo. Popular strolling spots include
the Public Garden, featuring iconic swan boats; Newbury Street, offering upscale shopping; the
Waterfront, dotted with seafood and chowder restaurants; and the North End, abundant with Italian
bakeries and cafes.

Currency: The official currency of the Boston is Dollars.The most common banknotes are $1, $2, $5,
$10, $20, $50, $100.

Language: The most widely spoken language in Boston is English. Spanish is a second language
frequently spoken in Boston after English.

Climate: The climate of Boston is mainly a humid continental climate, with warm summers and cold,
snowy winters. April and May are stunning months to visit Boston, as spring blooms along the city’s
parks and green spaces. October and November will show you an authentic New England fall. January is
the coldest month, with an average temperature of 37°F (2.7°C). July is the warmest month, with an
average temperature of 82°F (28 °C).

Time Zone: Boston is in the Eastern Time Zone in the United States of America (USA). Eastern Standard
Time (EST) is 4 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT-4)

Country ISD Code: +1

Our Locations

Address Key contacts

Ram Reddy
Nagarro Inc. Email: ram.reddy01@nagarro.com
Phone: +1-781-956-3667
625 Massachusetts Ave,
Cambridge, MA 02139
Email: info.us@nagarro.com

Our Clients

OnSolve
Address: 100 North Washington St.
Suite 601 Boston, MA 02114

Transport

Boston's public transportation system is operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority,
but locals know it simply as the "T". It offers subway, bus, trolley car and boat service to just about
everywhere in the Greater Boston area and beyond. Subway stops are color coded - Red Line, Green
Line, Blue Line, Orange Line or Silver Line.

MBTA "T" Map

Take the T from the Airport - Boston Logan Airport Wayfinder

To ride the T, you need to purchase a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket. These can be purchased at most
subway stations at vending machines and at select convenience stores. The basic fare is $2.75 with a
CharlieTicket or $2.25 if you have a Charlie Card. Kids 11 years and younger ride free! And your Charlie
Card will provide you with more than 75 discounts on attractions during your visit. The "T's" LinkPass
gives visitors unlimited travel on Subway, Local Bus, Inner Harbor Ferry and Commuter Rail Zone 1A for
one day ($12) or seven days ($21.25). More than 500 fare-vending machines are located throughout all
subway stations.

For specific information on routes and schedules, call the MBTA at 617-222-3200 or
visit mbta.com. Information is in several languages and the website offers a very useful "Trip Planner" to
get you to your destination.

COMMUTER RAIL

Operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Boston's Commuter Rail services the
outlying Boston suburbs. Service is available from several T stations, but most departures take place at
South Station, North Station or Back Bay Station. Phone: 617.222.3200. Visit the MBTA site for more
information.

Commuter Rail Map

TAXI INFORMATION

Taxi service is available throughout the city. From Logan International Airport to most hotels in Boston
and Cambridge, current fares are approximately $25-$35.00, one way. You may also book online or call
617-410-7500

BUS

Service is widely available throughout Massachusetts, with expanded late night service as of Fall 2018.
All intercity/interstate buses depart from South Station. Ticket counters are located on the third level of
the Transportation Center. For information, call the South Station Bus Terminal at 617-737-8040
LOGAN EXPRESS TO BACK BAY

Logan Express stops at all terminals. Bus route time is approximately 20 minutes. Be sure to allow extra
time during rush hour periods.

Bus Route Stops

To Airport (5am-9pm)
Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street (opposite Gloucester Street)
Copley T Station, 650 Boylston Street (near Boston Public Library)
Terminal A, B, C, E (Departures Level drop-off)

From Airport (6am-10pm)

Terminal A, B, C, E (Arrivals Level pick-up at Logan Express stops)
Copley Square, St. James Avenue
Hynes Convention Center

Logan Express to Back Bay

Mobile Phone Services & Operators

Prepaid Sim Cards: AT & T and T- mobile are major service providers in Boston. You can check on the
most suitable monthly plan that suits your needs. However, for short business trips, Nagarro Asset
Management Team takes care of the sim card requirements. It is highly recommended to use Vonage for
calls to India.

Following mobile phone companies offer pre-paid mobile phone plans:

T-Mobile
Sprint Store
Mega Mobile
AT&T Store
Verizon

General Do's and Don'ts

Do's
Wear formal attire. Well-groomed person would
always give everlasting good impression.
Always carry your visitor/access card inside office
premises (if applicable).
Follow security rules.
Follow the client guidelines while using client
facilities (lift, vending machines etc.).
Keep your workspace neat and clean
Show respect towards client's culture.
Dont's
Don't talk loudly or in your native language in front
of client.
Never be late for a meeting and office.
Never pass any inappropriate comment about
client's work, culture or language.
Don't drink too much while in the presence of client
during informal gatherings, e.g. after work party.

Accommodation

How to search an apartment

AIRBNB: Short term apartments can be booked through www.Airbnb.com by creating log-in credentials.
Before booking, ensure to enquire about facilities, cancellation policy as well as provision of signed
residence registration forms.

Online: The apartments can be found through websites like:

 https://bostonpads.com
 https://hotpads.com
 https://www.zillow.com

Newspapers: Private apartments, as well as apartments offered by real-estate agents, are often
advertised in daily newspapers. Especially the weekend editions are of particular interest.
Colleagues Recommendation: At times, you may also contact our colleagues whose assignment is soon
going to be over. They may connect you with their Landlords who may want to further want to rent out
their apartment at a pre-negotiated cost.

Brokers and agents: Once you've found a listing that sounds promising, call right away to schedule an
appointment. If you reach an answering machine, leave a clear, concise message; say that you are calling
about the apartment that was listed in X publication. Give your name and telephone number and ask
the person to call you back at his/her earliest convenience to schedule an appointment to see the
apartment. Follow up with another (polite) call in 24 hours if you don't get a call back. There are times
when apartment renters are swamped, and won't return your call, but if you catch them while they're
around, you can usually work yourself an appointment.

You may also be interested in finding a place through any number of dedicated real estate websites.
Most of the real estate websites allow you to browse listings selected by price, location, size and other
criteria. Most listings have many photographs that allow you the opportunity to take a "virtual tour".

Lease Agreement: You can negotiate with small or zero notice period with the apartment owner for
facilitating early check out. However, for your own safety you are advised to include the clause of one
month's notice in your Lease Contracts so that you get sufficient time to look for another alternative
apartment in case the apartment owner decides to vacate your apartment.

Vacating the Apartment: When you vacate the Apartment, you must make sure that you have vacated
the apartment in as close to the original condition (when you had received possession of the
apartment). Also make sure that the keys are returned to the owner of the Apartment. Deposits usually
are two to three months' rent, which is in addition to your first month's rent. However, the deposit will
be returned with interest when you leave, provided your quarters are in good order. This usually means
a renovation, and it is sometimes required that this be the work of a professional.

Upkeep of Apartments

General Upkeep

 The apartments should be maintained and cleaned in proper manner to avoid any penalty/
damage charges.
 For any incidental damages including cleanliness & maintenance of apartment the occupant will
be held responsible and will need to bear the necessary damage charges, if any. The apartment
condition needs to be maintained at all time, throughout the period of occupancy in "as is
condition" as per the original handover.
 According to the rental agreement; the tenant shall look after and take good care of the sublet
property. If suspicion of significant damage is there, tenant must inform landlord immediately.
 It is not allowed to put up satellite dish without the written permission from landlord.
 Windows and/or balcony doors shall not be left open during rain/show. This will damage the
wood.
 No loud music or loud sounds on weekdays before 7 am or after 10 pm, or on weekends before
9 am and after 11 pm (on Sundays 10 pm).
  When cleaning your apartment: Do not clean carpets etc. from a balcony or a window. (A
terrace for beating carpets is available in many backyards). Do not use a vacuum cleaner on
weekdays before 7 a.m. (9 a.m. on weekends) and after 9 p. m. all days.
 Smoking is mostly not permitted in the stairwell, elevator, apartment or communal areas.
 Do not use outdoor shoes indoors inside to maintain the floor.
 Do not put any object (for example pram, bicycle, chair etc.) in the staircase, because of safety
reasons (like fire). Do not leave objects in the vestibule, entranceway, attic or cellar corridors
without permission from the owner of the building or the landlord.
 Do not make any nail holes in the walls without written permission from landlord.
 In case of any suspicion of mold/ fungus/insects/bugs during the stay, you must inform landlord
immediately.
 Do not feed birds etc. from the balcony and/or around the building premises. This can attract
rats etc. Do not shout or speak loudly in stair cases and Avoid walking with hard heeled indoor
shoes in the apartment as it will disturb neighbors.
 When using the elevator, send the elevator down to the ground floor after use.
 If you have guests, it is your responsibility that they follow these rules

Kitchen

 Please wash the dishes every day, so old food won't stick and thus won't go away.
 Wipe the stove every day, otherwise the food will burn into the stove and will be very difficult to
take away.
 Open the kitchen window slightly while cooking so food smell does not get a foothold on the
wallpapers, textiles etc.

Access of apartment

 Do not keep the main door of the apartment open at any time and don't give the door code to
strangers.
 Make sure that the door to the street is closed and locked properly. Always fasten all locks and
bolts on the doors and windows when the apartment is empty and at night.

Use of the laundry room

 Book a laundry time on the booking board. In many buildings, the other tenants have the right
to make use of a booked laundry time if washing hasn't begun within 30 minutes of the booked
time. Please make sure that you are finished when your appointed time is up. Clean the laundry
room after use. Remove lint from the dryer.

Use of bathtub, shower and toilet

 The bathroom is the most expensive room of the apartment. It is important that the bathroom
is maintained in such a manner that damages and/or fungus do not occur.
 Do not drill/make any new holes in the bathroom walls.
 Do not flush objects down toilets that can cause blockage in the building's plumbing.
 If there are wooden areas in the bathroom, take special care as wet wood expands and gets
cracked.
  When possible, avoid use of water in the apartment that may disturb others between the hours
of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. When using the shower, please make sure to draw the shower curtain to
minimize water damage on the floor. Do not block any air vents and please make sure all
ventilation ducts are clean and free from obstruction. This can result in fungus growth.

Useful Information

Embassy contacts

Indian Affairs
Address: 100 Cambridge St, Boston, MA 02114, USA
Phone: +1 617-573-1100
Website: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/indian-affairs

Useful Phone Numbers

Organization Phone Number

Police Dept., emergency (617) 343-4633
Police Dept., non-emergency (617) 343-4200
Fire Dept., non-emergency (617) 343-3550
Mayor's Office (617) 635-4500
City Clerk (617) 635-4600
Treasurer/Tax Collector (617) 635-4287
Parks & Recreation (617) 635-7275
School Administration (617) 635-9000
Public Library (617) 536-5400
Transportation (617) 635-4680
Water & Sewer Department (617) 989-7800
Public Works Department (617) 635-7555
Housing Authority (617) 988-4000
Health Commission (617) 349-6100

Emergency apps

Emergency apps are growing in number, here are few that caught our eye. Also take a look at the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services' full list of disaster apps.

Prepare:
Disaster Readiness: Download this emergency prep guide before disaster hits. If the power goes out,
you'll still have access to over 175,000 sets of instructions that cover flood, fire, evacuation procedure
and more. $1.99.
Respond:
First Aid: Created by the American Red Cross, this app has video and written instructions to help you
handle everything from minor household injuries to major emergencies. Free.
Stay Informed:
Disaster Alert: Provides listings and maps of real-time natural and man-made disasters around the
world. Free.
Hurricane Tracker: Includes video, radar images, alerts and minute-by-minute tracking updates, so that
you can follow a storm all in one place. $2.99.
Outbreaks Near Me: Provides real-time, searchable disease outbreak information in your neighborhood.
Free.
Get Help:
Red Panic Button: Allows users to send their GPS location to pre-set emergency contacts with just one
touch. $2.99.
Shelter View: Created by the American Red Cross, this app maps available shelters and disaster centers
in your area. Free.
Update Others:
Life360: Lets you see family members’ locations and send text messages and emails to them. The basic
app is free, but users can pay for premium service, like 24-hour personal support.

EDUCATION AND SCHOOLS IN BOSTON

Boston is arguably the heart of America’s education system. Home to many prestigious academic
institutions, including Harvard and MIT, as well as the oldest public education system in the US, it goes
without saying that education and schools in Boston are top quality and expats will not struggle to find a
suitable school for their child.

There are a variety of schools in Boston to choose from, including public, charter, pilot, private and
international schools.

Public schools in Boston

Boston takes pride in its public education and it follows that the local school system is well regarded and
well-funded. Boston is home to the first American public school and regularly places in the top five city
school systems in the US.

Children in Kindergarten to Grade 8 are subject to a home-based school assignment plan, whereby
parents identify a list of their chosen schools within their geographic area and register accordingly.
Placement at a school is then determined according to an algorithm, similar to a lottery, so parents are
not guaranteed their child will be placed in their first choice of school. It’s best to apply as early as
possible to ensure the widest choice of schools. Children with siblings in a particular school are given
priority at that school.
The home-based school assignment plan doesn’t apply to high schools and children in high school in
Boston can attend any school.

There are also publicly funded charter and pilot schools in Boston that have greater control of their
curriculum and teaching method; however, space in these schools is limited and competition over
placements is fierce.

Private and international schools in Boston

There are many private schools in Boston. These range from the most prestigious prep and religious
schools to schools offering more flexible teaching styles.

International schools offer foreign curricula, including French, German and British. Tuition fees are high
at private and international schools and vary considerably between schools.

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PHARMACIES & HOSPITALS NEARBY BOSTON *

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Disclaimer

All the information collated is here is for reference purpose. There can be significant changes henceforth
we request you to crosscheck all information at your end.