January 18, 2012 – 2:20 pm
Now that we have seen some snow here in Massachusetts it is finally starting to feel like winter! With the unseasonably warm temperatures and lack of snow so far, the full effects of winter have just begun to kick in. When the temperature drops it can have some seriously negative effects on your vehicle, which [...]
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December 29, 2011 – 11:28 am
New Year’s is a time for celebrating, reflection, resolutions and some auld lang syne. One of the most hyped party nights of the year, there will be lots of festivities occurring this December 31st, which happens to fall on a Saturday this year. Whether you’re throwing a party, checking out the club scene or attending [...]
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December 27, 2011 – 2:08 pm
Although the most snow we’ve gotten this winter was a few flakes on Christmas Day, snow driving is still one of the hallmarks of residing in Massachusetts. For some, driving in the snow is the next great adventure, for others, it’s a terrifying experience. Wherever you fall on the spectrum, there’s no denying that snow [...]
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December 21, 2011 – 11:16 am
The holidays! What’s not to love? There’s great music, pretty lights, parties aplenty and, if you’re lucky, a great gift waiting for you under some adorable holiday-themed paper. The holiday season does come its share of challenges amongst the joy, and one of my least favorites is traveling during this season and all the traffic that [...]
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The Massachusetts Senate voted yesterday to ban texting while driving and to require elderly drivers to undergo regular cognitive and physical screenings every three years. The controversial bill finally made its way through the Senate with a 24 – 10 vote. The bill awaits a compromise between the House and Senate differences and lastly an [...]
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February 24, 2010 – 12:48 pm
Heavy snow fell last night and this morning weighing down tree branches, roofs, and power lines. The snowstorm has dropped between four and twelve inches of snow over central Massachusetts as temperatures daunt around 30 degrees for the day. The recent snow storm has caught the blame for a number of accidents as morning commuters [...]
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December 28, 2009 – 5:10 pm
Driving on a warm summer day is another world from the winter wonderland we’ve driven through this winter. If your vehicle breaks down in the summer, it is a great inconvenience, however you won’t be worried about walking through drifts of snow and below zero winds. If your car needs a tune up, oil change, [...]
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Late at night you drive home alone on the road. A bright flash comes from behind. you check the rearview mirror, still no one behind you. You think this odd but continue on your way. Some time later you’re reading through your mail and find a speeding ticket for that night. According to Russ Rader [...]
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Do you text and drive? Maybe you’re on your way to work updating your co-worker on the details of a big account. Or maybe you’re getting the directions for your saturday night out. More and more businesses are saying, “Not on our time!” AMEC, a global engineering firm, banned cell phone usage while driving on [...]
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