Been reading these posts, some quite helpful. (for example, I did not realize that the bus is free; this changes my entire search process.)
Anyway, just thought I'd drop by and say that if any of you all are in search of roomates for the fall, I am in the same boat. I've been on C-List and the UMass housing site every day, but getting very few responses. And some you those who have responded seem, well...
It looks like sharing a house may be the best way to go (I've seen a fair number of ads for houses that look reasonable).
PM me if you interested.
Thanks. Looking forward to Western Mass!