nomjs OP t1_j3djtb9 wrote on January 7, 2023 at 8:21 PM

Reply to comment by mzzy_ozborne in Moving to Greater Boston Area - Thoughts on Newton? by nomjs

What is a nimby?

enyopax t1_j3dkmxo wrote on January 7, 2023 at 8:26 PM

"a person who objects to the siting of something perceived as unpleasant or hazardous in the area where they live, especially while raising no such objections to similar developments elsewhere. "rural development arouses intense suspicion from NIMBYs and conservationists"

nomjs OP t1_j3dkqol wrote on January 7, 2023 at 8:27 PM

Oh. Ha. Nope, not us!

CookiePrior7310 t1_j3fde7z wrote on January 8, 2023 at 4:07 AM

Nimby = Not In My Back Yard