2010 – Page 7 – MassDrive Blog

IRS delays tax deadline for victims of storms

On April 1, 2010 By mbrennan Posted in UncategorizedTagged disaster area receives tax extension, IRS, IRS extends tax deadline, tax deadline extended for disaster area, tax extensioncomment

The severe storms and flooding that have occurred in Massachusetts recently have been classified by the government as federal disaster areas. The counties of Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, […]

Early Success In Historic Accelerated Bridge Program

On March 31, 2010January 27, 2012 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged Accelerated Bridge Program, Governor Patrick Deval, Interstate 190, Lieutenant Governor, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Massachusetts DOT, Timothy Murraycomment

Early March Governor Deval Patrick visited the Interstate 190 Bridge passing over Route 12 in Worcester emphasizing the quick and early success of the Patrick – Murray Administration’s eight year […]

Third Flooding Brings National Guard

On March 30, 2010February 6, 2012 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged Charles River, federal disaster, fedral funding, governor Deval patrick, massachusetts, Massachusetts Flooding, National Guard, National Weather Service, President Obama, Sudbury Rivercomment

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 […]

Recourse for Toyota Drivers & At Fault Accidents

On March 29, 2010January 27, 2012 By vicki Posted in Save On Auto InsuranceTagged Consumer Alert, Massachusetts Appeal hearing, Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents, Massachusetts Board of Appeals, Massachusetts Commissioner of Insurance, massachusetts drivers, Nonnie Burnes, Saving Money On Auto Insurance, Toyota drivers, Toyota Recall, William Lapointecomment

Toyota drivers involved in recent recalls have worried about how this will affect their auto insurance coverage and premiums. Although a standard auto insurance policy does not exclude vehicles damaged […]

Deval Writes Obama for Flood Disaster Declaration

On March 26, 2010February 6, 2012 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged Bristol, declaration of disaster, Essex, Federal Emergency Management Agency, flooding, governor Deval patrick, massachusetts, Middlesex, National Weather Service, Norfolk, Plymouth, President Obama, Suffolk, Worcestercomment

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 […]

Reduced RMV Lines!

On March 24, 2010 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged Deval Patrick, Governor of Massachusetts, Masachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, Massachusetts RMV, MassDOT, Plymouth, RMV, RMV lines, Watertown, Wilmington, Worcestercomment

The Patrick–Murray Administration has moved forward in an effort to make transportation agencies more accountable and strengthen customer service. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) introduced two new RMV initiatives […]

Managed Competition = Driver's Savings

On March 22, 2010February 6, 2012 By vicki Posted in Save On Auto InsuranceTagged AAA, auto insurance disocunts, Managed Compeition, massachusetts auto insurance, Massachusetts Commissioner of Insurance, Massachusetts managed competition, massdrive, Saving Money On Auto Insurancecomment

Before 2008 Massachusetts auto insurance rates were set by the Massachusetts Commissioner of Insurance by the fix-and-establish system. The previous system relied on zip code and driving record to determine […]

Massachusetts Division of Insurance Issues Warning

On March 18, 2010January 31, 2012 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged auto insurance, Consumer Affaris and Business Regulation, Joseph Murphy, licensed insurance producer, Massachusetts Commissioner of Insurance, Massachusetts Division of Insurance, massdrive, motor vehicle salespersonscomment

The Massachusetts Division of Insurance has issued an official warning to all auto dealers in the state. Salespersons are told to watch what they say and do regarding auto insurance […]

Storm Clean Up Begins

On March 17, 2010February 6, 2012 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged Charles River, flooding, Govenor Patrick Deval, Governor of Massachusetts, home owners insurance, insurance claim, Ipswich River, Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, Mill River, Pat, Taunton River, Walthamcomment

As the sun broke through for the first time in days yesterday a massive state wide clean up commenced. The three days of torrential rain brought havoc to many Massachusetts […]

Bay State Bike Week Announced!

On March 16, 2010February 6, 2012 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged Bay State Bike Week, bike paths, environmentally friendly transportation, Massachusetts Bicycle Transportation Plan, Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Massacusetts Bicycle Coalition, MassBike, MassDOTcomment

MassDOT and the Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition (MassBike) will be partnering in an effort to make the Bay State Bike Week a state wide event. The two organizations working together hope […]