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Hanukkah Celebrations In Boston!

On December 11, 2012 By emma Posted in Things To Do In MassachusettsTagged Berklee Music Ensemble, Boston Celtics, Boston Chabad, Boston Menorah, Boston Synagogue, Chanukah, Copley Square, Festival of Lights, governor Deval patrick, hanukkah, Hebrew College, House of Blues, Jewish heritage, Keshet, The Doctors Foxcomment

Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights as it is also known, began last Saturday, December 8th and will conclude on Sunday, December 16th this year. For those of you looking to […]

Resources for Hurricane Sandy

On October 29, 2012October 29, 2012 By yramadan Posted in Travel, UncategorizedTagged frankenstorm, governor Deval patrick, hurricane sandy, hurricane sandy in massachusetts, massdrivecomment

Hurricane Sandy has begun; just two days before Halloween, it has earned the nickname “Frankenstorm.” In Massachusetts, many schools and colleges are closed today, as are many offices and business. […]

Texting Behind the Wheel Bill: PASSED

On July 8, 2010January 27, 2012 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged governor Deval patrick, junior drivers, Massachusettes teen drivers, massachusetts drivers, Massachusetts driving laws, Massachusetts Driving Legislation, surchargeable violation, talking and driving, texting ban, texting behind the wheelcomment

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 […]

South Coast Rail Project Moves Forward

On June 17, 2010 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged CSX Transportation, CSXT, governor Deval patrick, Lieutenant Governor, Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Massahcusetts DOT, MassDOT, South Coast Rail, Timothy Murraycomment

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 […]

Massachusetts State of Emergency

On May 3, 2010January 31, 2012 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged Dempartment of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, governor Deval patrick, Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, MWRA, President Obama, water maincomment

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 […]

Massachusetts Bridge & Road Construction

On May 1, 2010January 31, 2012 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged Accelerated Bridge Program, governor Deval patrick, Holding Government Accountable for Fixing America's Crumbling Roads and Bridges, massachusetts drivers, Massachusetts RMV, Massachusetts roads, Road Work Ahead, U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Public Interest Reserach Group, US bridgescomment

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 […]

Check Twice Save A Life – Motorcylists are Everywhere

On April 29, 2010January 31, 2012 By vicki Posted in Car Safety TipsTagged Amesbury, Bob Doiron, governor Deval patrick, Massachusetts Motorcycle Association, Massachusetts Motorcyclists, Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, Massachusetts RMV, MMA, motorcycle safety, Paul Cote, Think Twice Save a Lifecomment

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 […]

Teen Driving Fatalities Decrease Significantly!

On April 19, 2010January 27, 2012 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged governor Deval patrick, Junior Operator License, Massachusetts Driving Legislation, Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, Massachusetts RMV, teen drivers, teen driving, teen fatalities, The Boston Globecomment

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 […]

Massachusetts rejects health care hikes

On April 8, 2010January 31, 2012 By mbrennan Posted in UncategorizedTagged Boston Globe, governor Deval patrick, Insurance Commisioner Joseph G. Murphy, Jay McQuaide, premium increases deniedcomment

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 […]

Patrick-Murray Administration Announces 511

On April 5, 2010January 31, 2012 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged 511 traveler information, Accelerated Bridge Program, Federal Communications Commission, governor Deval patrick, Massachusetts Department of Transportation, massachusetts drivers, Patrick-Murray Administration, RMV online access, Sendzacomment

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 […]