6/24/2010 7:25:00 AM
Alive at Twenty-Five is a four hour training program provided federally by most states. This program teaches drivers, ages sixteen to twenty-four, how to take responsibility while driving and make the correct decisions in various situations. Instructors of the Alive at Twenty-Five class use real life stories and humor to get the point across to this somewhat difficult age group.
6/23/2010 9:30:00 AM
Melanie’s Law, signed into law in October 2005, proposed more severe punishments for drivers that operate a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Melanie’s law also requires any driver with two or more Operating Under the Influence (OUI) offenses who is eligible for license reinstatement to have an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) installed in any car the driver owns, leases or operates. This device, which is required for two years, mandates the driver to pass a breath test before being able to start their car.
6/23/2010 8:50:00 AM
Enrolling your child into a Rhode Island or Massachusetts Driver’s Education Program provides teens with a much better chance of passing the test. The program helps your teen to actually understand and apply classroom knowledge to their new adventures on the road! Driver’s education programs in Massachusetts consist of both in the classroom instruction, as well as, motor vehicle on-road instruction. Students have a maximum of two years to finish classes from the start of the first session in order for the class to be valid under the state of Massachusetts. Plus, upon completion of the course, students may be eligible for Massachusetts auto insurance discounts.
6/15/2010 9:10:00 AM
Effective August 28, 2010 all Liquor Licensees will be required to provide proof of Liquor Liability Insurance when renewing or applying for a new license.
4/20/2010 6:50:00 AM
Water damage from naturally occurring floods and mechanical breakdowns cause extensive and catastrophic losses to homes every year. But there are numerous ways you can safeguard your home from these losses, including the following.
4/15/2010 10:15:00 AM
Ever wonder what you’re really
buying when you shop for insurance online? Sure, those entertaining ads
can be enticing. And who wouldn’t want to buy from a perky red-head with
a price gun? But, are you sure you’ve bought what you need to be
protected?
4/14/2010 10:10:00 AM
Now that all of the
flooding is done, what’s next? The FEMA website is a great
starting point for answers to your questions. The FEMA site provides
affected families with after flood tips, removing mold
tips, and also how to assess hazards
within your home after a flood.
4/1/2010 12:15:00 PM
Individuals and
businesses who suffered damage as a result of the rainstorm events on
March 12-15th and March 30-31st may be eligible
for low interest loans from the Federal Small Business Administration
(SBA).
3/29/2010 10:45:00 AM
Congress is scheduled to vote on the
National Flood Insurance Program on April 12
th,
leaving many questions unanswered for many people until then. People
with
Massachusetts flood insurance
are left wondering, am I still covered?
3/17/2010 11:45:00 AM
A new Federal Law set forth by the EPA requires
training certification for any contractor involved in any construction
activity that will or has the potential to disturb lead based paint. The
new EPA rule (going into effect on April 22, 2010) will directly affect
ALL paid renovators who work in pre-1978
housing and child-occupied facilities, including: renovation
contractors, maintenance workers in multi-family housing, painters and
other specialty trades.
