Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed legislation H4794 into law last week banning drivers from texting behind the wheel. The new law has made Massachusetts the 29th state to pass a law restricting texting behind the wheel. The passed legislation bans drivers from reading or writing an e-mail, texting and basically anything that doesn’t include talking [...]
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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has finalized the legalities with CSX Transportation to gain the rail lines necessary to restore the commuter rail service between the South Coast region and Boston. “Helping this region realize the promise of South Coast Rail has been our focus since day one… While others have stopped at talking about [...]
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A major water main break in Weston this past Saturday has disrupted water supply to 38 Massachusetts communities and affected more than 2 million people since its burst. The 10-foot diameter pipe’s damage was discovered in an area where two pipes join carrying treated water from the Quabbin reservoir. Although the water main has been [...]
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Potholes plague drivers across the United States creating an uncomfortable and bumpy commute for many. According to a report by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group drivers spend an average $335 per year repairing pothole damages to their vehicles totaling $67 billion dollars throughout the nation. The Research Group published its results in Road Work [...]
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As the snow melted and floods subsided, March’s beautiful weather lured motorcyclists out early this riding season, a drastic change from last year when many motorcyclists did not ride until July. As of last September 182,215 motorcycles were registered in Massachusetts, which may sound impressive until it’s placed side by side with the 4.3 million [...]
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By Cassandra
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Posted in Car Safety Tips, Massachusetts Driving
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Also tagged Amesbury, Bob Doiron, Massachusetts Motorcycle Association, Massachusetts Motorcyclists, Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, Massachusetts RMV, MMA, motorcycle safety, Paul Cote, Think Twice Save a Life
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April 19, 2010 – 11:57 am
Fatal accidents involving teenagers under 18 years of age has fallen 75% in the past three years after Massachusetts began implementing the Junior Operation License Law creating harsher penalties for younger drivers and making it more difficult to obtain a license. These added difficulties and punishments junior operators face have not only driven down fatalities, [...]
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The state Division of Insurance denied 235 of 274 increases proposed by insurers. The requested premium increases were for plans covering individuals and small businesses. The denial of the insurers proposal marks the first time the state has turned down health premium increases. Jay McQuaide, vice president of the state’s largest health insurer, Blue Cross and [...]
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The Patrick-Murray Administration has increased the Massachusetts Department of Transportation efforts to strengthen customer service through online RMV services, the Accelerated Bridge Program, and now with spreading a free 511 service. The next generation of 511 traveler information service, as the press release describes it, is at no cost to the Commonwealth. Mass DOT will [...]
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March 30, 2010 – 10:38 am
Governor Deval Patrick declared a state of emergency yesterday for the second time this month as heavy rain returns to the Bay State. The third heavy rainfall this month brought a total of 11 inches of rain to Boston, a record breaking downfall. The National Weather Service reported areas of Massachusetts experienced 12.8 inches of [...]
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March 26, 2010 – 10:42 am
Governor Deval Patrick has written President Obama asking for a declaration of disaster in Massachusetts. This would bring federal funds to residents and businesses who have suffered losses from the recent storm and flooding. Patrick’s office has reported hundreds of homes suffering significant, uninsured damages; more than 1,000 experienced minor but still considerable losses; and [...]
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By Cassandra
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Posted in Massachusetts News
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Also tagged Bristol, declaration of disaster, Essex, Federal Emergency Management Agency, flooding, massachusetts, Middlesex, National Weather Service, Norfolk, Plymouth, President Obama, Suffolk, Worcester
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