Monthly Archives: August 2010

Back To School: Driving Safety Tips

August 27, 2010 – 7:16 pm

As back to school season begins the simple fact is you will encounter more cars on the road. From additional youth drivers to parents returning from a summer vaca you may notice an increase in traffic throughout the day and especially in the mornings. Now is a great time to review safe driving techniques with [...]

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Kicking the Habit: Texting & Driving

August 17, 2010 – 10:12 am

The Massachusetts texting ban is to take effect October 1st and some drivers have already had difficulty trying to quit. Many texting addicts have already tried to start prying their fingers from a cell phone while driving, here are a few tips on how to keep yourself from the buttons while behind the wheel: Place [...]

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Twenty-Six Billion Dollar Bill: Passed

August 11, 2010 – 3:03 pm

The traditional six week congressional recess was interrupted yesterday when House members gushed back to Capitol Hill voting on a measure the Senate passed just last week. The Senate, House and President have now approved a bill for a $26 billion plan that will provide additional aid to states, including an additional $655 million for [...]

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Right to Repair Denied

August 5, 2010 – 10:39 am

A decade-long battle to require auto manufacturers to release diagnostic and software information as well as tools to auto repair shops and individuals was shot down this past weekend. Also known as the “Right to Repair” bill, the proposed legislation which passed the Massachusetts State Senate July 6th was denied entry to law by the [...]

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