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Here's When Your Child Can Ride In The Front Seat In MA
Here's When Your Child Can Ride In The Front Seat In MA
Here's When Your Child Can Ride In The Front Seat In MA
Isn't the goal of every child to ride in the front seat? It's just so boring sitting in the back! Parenting a five and a seven year-old, these are some inquiries I have to deal with on a regular basis. "Dad, when can I ride in the front seat"...
Is Using High Beams To Warn Of Police Legal In Massachusetts?
Is Using High Beams To Warn Of Police Legal In Massachusetts?
Is Using High Beams To Warn Of Police Legal In Massachusetts?
Can you legally warn oncoming traffic of a police nabbing speeders up ahead? I was flashed at the other night driving home and I actually appreciated it. It's definitely not a bad thing. What's the worst that can happen, you slow down? I mean, that's the point...
New Light Bulb Law In Massachusetts, Here's What You Need To Know
New Light Bulb Law In Massachusetts, Here's What You Need To Know
New Light Bulb Law In Massachusetts, Here's What You Need To Know
You can no longer buy incandescent light bulbs in Massachusetts. The new federal law took effect on Aug 1. A new rule by then President Bush in 2007 called for the ban, Obama added to it, Trump rolled it back, and now President Biden reinstated it. ...
These Items You Cannot Throw Away In Massachusetts
These Items You Cannot Throw Away In Massachusetts
These Items You Cannot Throw Away In Massachusetts
There are two types of people in the world. There's the folks who really have trouble parting with things and there's the folks who love to throw things away. I'm absolutely the latter. I really enjoy minimalism, although I'm not a purist. 😁 I had some old carpet that was cut up into pieces that I needed to dispose of for my mother, and I was wondering about that. In bul...
Here's When Mass Health (Medicaid) Can Go After Your House!
Here's When Mass Health (Medicaid) Can Go After Your House!
Here's When Mass Health (Medicaid) Can Go After Your House!
If a Massachusetts resident is over 55 and becomes seriously ill and needs to apply for Medicaid (MassHealth), let's say because of a need to get into a long term or permanent facility (nursing home), MassHealth will collect any unpaid debt...
Does Insurance Cover You If You Leave Your Keys In The Car?
Does Insurance Cover You If You Leave Your Keys In The Car?
Does Insurance Cover You If You Leave Your Keys In The Car?
I will admit that I'm way too cavalier when it comes to leaving my keys in the car. I sometimes do it by accident, but mostly I guess I just prefer to get in the car and go. I certainly don't leave them in the car all of time, but you get the idea...
Is Unlawful Possession Of Ammunition A Felony In Massachusetts?
Is Unlawful Possession Of Ammunition A Felony In Massachusetts?
Is Unlawful Possession Of Ammunition A Felony In Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has some pretty strict gun and ammunition laws. Here's an anecdote for you. I found a bullet (9mm live round) on the ground in the parking lot at work on Monday. I called the police just to be on the safe side. To be honest, I didn't know what to do...
5 Reasons You Can Get Ticketed For Your License Plate In MA
5 Reasons You Can Get Ticketed For Your License Plate In MA
5 Reasons You Can Get Ticketed For Your License Plate In MA
I'm going to list five reasons you can get stopped by law enforcement in Massachusetts because of your license plate. Being pulled over twice in the last six months, I'm looking for any reason not to get stopped again. I worked very hard to clear my subpar driving record when I was in my twenties and I'd like to keep it that way...
Is It Legal In Massachusetts To Pump Gas When Your Engine Is Running?
Is It Legal In Massachusetts To Pump Gas When Your Engine Is Running?
Is It Legal In Massachusetts To Pump Gas When Your Engine Is Running?
Listeners of "Slater & Marjo In The Morning" may often hear us talk about being lazy at the gas pump. I don't mind the heat, but I certainly don't love it and I wanna stay cool whenever I can, you know, like when I'm pumping gas! So, I broke the ultimate gas station rule the other day and filled my tank while the engine was running and I felt pretty guilty about it. I...
Do You Really Have To Stop At A Yield Sign In Massachusetts? The Answer May Surprise You
Do You Really Have To Stop At A Yield Sign In Massachusetts? The Answer May Surprise You
Do You Really Have To Stop At A Yield Sign In Massachusetts? The Answer May Surprise You
I specifically remember learning the actual definition of a yellow light when I was in driving school. I was originally wrong about it. You actually gotta stop if it is safe to do so. Is it the same for "yield signs"? We'll explore. I'm sure my father was trying to be a nice guy, but he always used to "let people go" who were trying to turn left (that would be his right, not as

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