Recent comments in /f/massachusetts
MBOSY t1_j53hn3f wrote
Reply to F*ck this rain....all it does in western mass is f*cki g rain... How is this much rain even possible? by ldot1582
Thats the thing with weather.
LadyGreyIcedTea t1_j53gq0s wrote
Reply to F*ck this rain....all it does in western mass is f*cki g rain... How is this much rain even possible? by ldot1582
We had the worst drought in 20 years this summer. I'd rather it rain now when we're all indoors anyway.
oliverollie07 t1_j53el3t wrote
Reply to F*ck this rain....all it does in western mass is f*cki g rain... How is this much rain even possible? by ldot1582
I was just having the exact same thought, it’s January and it’s raining almost every other day. Everyone at work and around me are so worried about the snow coming in, talking about possible school closure or delays… I’m over here just praying for some good snow that stays on the ground.
nick-j- t1_j53dpho wrote
Reply to comment by Inevitable-Careerist in Despite the geographic similarities, and their proximity to eachother, New York was never considered a part of New England. Why was this historically? What sets NY, especially Upstate (with scenic views, small towns) apart from NE? by Commercial-Life-9998
I will add that central/Western New York does have a New England feel to it, especially around Buffalo in their suburbs.
starsandfrost t1_j53d94f wrote
I don't understand what happened here? Why would you get rid of light switches if you're installing a system that conserves energy?
justvisiting7744 t1_j53cwh1 wrote
802grrl t1_j5396ir wrote
Reply to Despite the geographic similarities, and their proximity to eachother, New York was never considered a part of New England. Why was this historically? What sets NY, especially Upstate (with scenic views, small towns) apart from NE? by Commercial-Life-9998
Speaking for Vermont, we had protracted land disputes with NY that caused VT to be its own First Republic independent from the US for about nine years, with our own constitution, currency, and governance - then it went all downhill. 🤪 Made us very grumpy and cantankerous. That's why VT is not an original 13 colony because a bunch of money grubbing Yankees wanted money for native lands that were never theirs. And probably added to the drift between upstate NYS and VT/NE.
3720-To-One t1_j532i8f wrote
Reply to comment by AbbreviationsFar7867 in Despite the geographic similarities, and their proximity to eachother, New York was never considered a part of New England. Why was this historically? What sets NY, especially Upstate (with scenic views, small towns) apart from NE? by Commercial-Life-9998
New Amsterdam does sound a lot cooler
dcgrey t1_j530peh wrote
Reply to comment by poprof in Why The Lights At A MA School Have Been On For Over A Year: Report by cailinloesch
Did the school ever sue?
Small-Builder3855 t1_j52ww3j wrote
Reply to Despite the geographic similarities, and their proximity to eachother, New York was never considered a part of New England. Why was this historically? What sets NY, especially Upstate (with scenic views, small towns) apart from NE? by Commercial-Life-9998
It’s because they suck. Don’t need any other reason.
peanutbuttercandy8 OP t1_j52tk99 wrote
Reply to comment by Quirky_Butterfly_946 in Car insurance help by peanutbuttercandy8
I'm taking classes but only once a month. I was driving my grandmother's car everywhere with a supervisor bit she got a new car and gave me the old one. I don't want to drive her new expensive car so I have to get the old one on the road if I want to keep practicing.
Quirky_Butterfly_946 t1_j52t8gn wrote
Reply to Car insurance help by peanutbuttercandy8
As far as learning to drive, you could go to a driving school who will pick you up at your address and show you how to drive well enough to pass your test.
That is the best way to go as insurance companies give discounts (usually) for those who complete the classes. They know what is going to be on the test, what you need to work on.
Quirky_Butterfly_946 t1_j52sn42 wrote
Reply to RAFT assistance ?? by ApprehensivePair7113
While I am no expert, you are technically couch surfing even though you share a room with your child. The renter can say that you cannot stay permanently and need to find a place of your own. If you can speak with someone who is running the RAFT program they will tell you what your options are regarding getting verification. I hope you can find a place soon
DJScrubatires t1_j52rxsr wrote
Reply to comment by Dont_Call_Me_Sir in Despite the geographic similarities, and their proximity to eachother, New York was never considered a part of New England. Why was this historically? What sets NY, especially Upstate (with scenic views, small towns) apart from NE? by Commercial-Life-9998
DAAAAAAAAAAA YANKEES LOSE
poprof t1_j52on8u wrote
Work in a school built by one of these companies. Same issue. Lights all over campus were on 24/7 and there was no switch to shut them off. Dances in the gym could only be done by me and another staff member finding the right circuit breaker and shutting it off.
Closets in the hallways had lights in them - with no switches - they were on all the time.
Can’t even change the bells without calling a company in another state.
Rumor is the light bill jumped from 10k per period (monthly/quarterly Im not sure) to over 40k.
They literally walked around the building and made sure we weren’t charging our personal phones or had plug in pencil sharpeners.
Crazy.
TheGrandExquisitor t1_j52mj92 wrote
MA infrastructure strikes again
Megsmik8 t1_j52mikr wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Despite the geographic similarities, and their proximity to eachother, New York was never considered a part of New England. Why was this historically? What sets NY, especially Upstate (with scenic views, small towns) apart from NE? by Commercial-Life-9998
No its not. It's a Northeastern State. There's no map anywhere that it's a Mid-Atlantic state.
lilbitspecial t1_j52ma0u wrote
Reply to Car insurance help by peanutbuttercandy8
Call an independent insurance agency and they may be able to help. Some of the bigger ones like Eastern Insurance, Kaplansky, Hub International and Cross Insurance work with multiple insurance companies and may have a company that can get you a policy. This is honestly your best bet rather than the national companies you see commercials for.
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peanutbuttercandy8 OP t1_j52l3zk wrote
Reply to comment by jkjeeper06 in Car insurance help by peanutbuttercandy8
I haven't but I'll look. I don't really know any other than the mainstream companies.
jkjeeper06 t1_j52k2t8 wrote
Reply to comment by peanutbuttercandy8 in Car insurance help by peanutbuttercandy8
Have you tried some of the smaller insurance agencies like plymouth rock or Amica?
mikemerriman t1_j52jpod wrote
Reply to Car insurance help by peanutbuttercandy8
Just keep looking. You’ll find an insurance provider but it will cost you
peanutbuttercandy8 OP t1_j52jn2o wrote
Reply to comment by jkjeeper06 in Car insurance help by peanutbuttercandy8
My grandmother can add me to hers but I was hoping to avoid that. There's nothing legally that says I can't buy insurance. But apparently no one wants to sell to a permit driver. Even if I'm 25
jkjeeper06 t1_j52jaid wrote
Reply to comment by peanutbuttercandy8 in Car insurance help by peanutbuttercandy8
Do you have a family member who can add your car to their insurance plan?
Unfortunately the $4-5k(it shouldnt be quite that high) is not isolated to MA. All states except NH require insurance and new drivers are viewed as high risk and are charged accordingly
TheHoundsRevenge t1_j53hxp4 wrote
Reply to F*ck this rain....all it does in western mass is f*cki g rain... How is this much rain even possible? by ldot1582
Called climate change