Recently moved to Boston. Can someone please explain the mandatory health insurance situation to me?
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posted by doppleradar
on Jan 19, 2008 -
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Why does road paving take so long in Massachusetts? Last year, when the Mass Pike was being paved, it was a multi-month project. They would mill the road, leave the milled road as is for several weeks, then pave it. The process of covering the length of the work area took several months.
By comparison, when I lived in the DC Metro area, paving happened overnight on Route 66 in Northern Virginia inside the Beltway - seemingly instantaneously. One machine would mill the road, collect the milled asphalt, turn it into new asphalt, lay it, and then it would be paved -- in hours, not weeks or months. They would mill/pave one lane one night, then move to the next lane the next night.
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posted by scottso17
on Dec 9, 2007 -
19 answers
Is helping family from New York prepare wills and trusts the "unauthorized practice of law" if I'm an attorney from a different state?
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posted by pikaboy202
on Dec 6, 2007 -
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Please make sense of Massachusetts' "surchargeable events" policy as it relates to license suspensions, particularly if these events are contested in court.
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posted by lizzicide
on Nov 17, 2007 -
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There is a stretch of highway 25 in Wareham, MA (south of Route 195) that consistently smells like garlic, and I have no idea why or where the smell is coming from.
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posted by nekton
on Sep 11, 2007 -
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I'm looking to play soccer regularly, and live in Somerville, MA. Weekday evenings or weekends. Where should I look?
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posted by galaksit
on Aug 18, 2007 -
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Husband works in Braintree, MA and wife works in Framingham, MA. What's the most affordable area to live in while minimizing the commute to both locations?
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posted by lizzicide
on Aug 12, 2007 -
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Does anyone know of a good full service laundromat in Quincy or Milton in Massachusetts?
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posted by pikaboy202
on Jul 25, 2007 -
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I need help understanding MA auto insurance; specifically, are rates really identical among insurers? Is there anything I can do to lower the cost?
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posted by Marit
on Jul 24, 2007 -
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I need help researching a 1950s murder in Massachusetts, but I live in Atlanta and know no one there to find the info for me. Where do I begin?
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posted by czechmate
on Jun 27, 2007 -
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A few questions about being a digital/computer forensics practitioner in Massachusetts and licensing.
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posted by about_time
on Jun 18, 2007 -
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I was thinking of hiking in New England for three weeks this May. Was that is, until everyone started pitching in with scare stories of blackflies and other insects. Am I going to die?
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posted by godawful
on Apr 25, 2007 -
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Help me and my boyfriend find a/multiple doctors in Cambridge, MA. Difficulty: BCBS HMO Blue plan.
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posted by olinerd
on Feb 20, 2007 -
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CluelessFilter, MassachusettsFilter: "Mobil station at exit 17 off 495 in Franklin". Totally lost about how to find out whether this location is even vaguely accessible via the
MBTA/commuter rail? I can plug in an address at the MBTA site but I have no idea how to find nearby addresses or that of the Mobil station at that particular exit.
posted by Firas
on Feb 2, 2007 -
11 answers
Counselor/therapist in the Boston area (MBTA-accessible) who is good at handling career and life goal questions?
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posted by cadge
on Jan 30, 2007 -
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I recently found out that I've been a victim of mortgage fraud. In short, someone stole my identity and took out a ~400k mortgage on a house in MA, in my name and with my credit. Has anyone out there been through this? What can I expect going forward?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 5, 2007 -
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Work is paying for a Flash Actionscript class. What are the best ones available in or around Boston, Massachusetts USA? I am Straight Outta Newton and work in Allston, so I would like something in those areas, but I am willing to go anywhere in Metro Boston/city if the course is very good.
posted by Mayor Curley
on Nov 27, 2006 -
2 answers
Recommend a recording studio in Metro Boston for doing reasonably-priced mixdowns from miscellaneous sources (ADAT, 4-track, DAT, hard disk, etc.).
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posted by mykescipark
on Nov 7, 2006 -
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When I moved from one town in Mass to another 4 years ago the rate DOUBLED. I can't move back there (commuting) but I'm looking for a town by town comparison. Googled it, Groups too, maybe too deep down, maybe queries were weak. Where if anywhere can I find this info?
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posted by Grand Wahzoo
on Nov 3, 2006 -
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What recourse do fathers who receive Massachusetts 209A restraining ? From what I can gather, a woman can say absolutely anything and get a restraining order imposed. I got one yesterday taking custody away from me for alleged threat of violence I made. At the time I was over 200 miles away. I didn't think I was that powerful.
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posted by notmtwain
on Jul 20, 2006 -
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Are there any documented cases of gay men or lesbians moving to Massachusetts to take advantage of our marriage laws? Has anyone written profiles of people or couples who have done this?
posted by alms
on Jul 11, 2006 -
10 answers
What Volkswagen dealership (Besides Tracy in Hyannis) would be close to Cape Cod, MA and good choice to take my car to?
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posted by Andrea2880
on Jun 20, 2006 -
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North of Boston on the coast. There was a crumbling fort, a small beach and a cute little restaurant.
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posted by MasonDixon
on Jun 6, 2006 -
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Where in the Boston area can one host a large barbeque? (we may or may not be doing the actual grilling ourselves)
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posted by darsh
on May 30, 2006 -
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The Merrimack River in Massachusetts decided to become part of my backyard these past few days, but thankfully has receded. My question is, how do I disinfect my lawn from all the bacteria and what not that was in the river without actually killing the lawn?
posted by kraagenskul
on May 17, 2006 -
15 answers
I've been applying to adopt a dog in Massachusetts for about a year. I live in a tenant-at-will apartment, so they won't give me one. My situation is such that I rent from a friend, his elderly aunt lives downstairs and I look after her, and she would love to have the companionship of a dog during the day when I'm at work. But it seems I can't have one, even though my landlady has given me the go ahead. She is deaf and partially blind, but able to play with a dog. I read the post about dogs being euthanized in Georgia (May 11, MeFi) Maybe these people should advertise in other states. I'd be happy to pay the transportation fee for a long-life friend. I don't want to buy one from a breeder, because that's a waste. I want a nice, friendly pooch, I don't care what it looks like, just that he's in my lap in the evenings when I'm watching TV, and an inspiration to get me up early in the mornings for the morning and evening pee, happily clutching my plastic bag to pick up the poo. Anyone in Massachusetts have any ideas?
posted by WaterSprite
on May 16, 2006 -
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Good people of Metafilter, what's the best place in the Boston area to get a car repainted?
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posted by killdevil
on Apr 19, 2006 -
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Does anyone know of a simple guide to calculating my refund on Massachusetts capital gains taxes for 2002? The
state's instructions are long and, at first glance, incomprehensible.
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posted by teaperson
on Jan 22, 2006 -
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I may be moving to the Metro West area of Massachusetts (east of Boston, west of Worcester). What's the coolest town in this area? Or, what are some resources that could help me make this determination for myself? Such as an equivalent to the NY Times' Real Estate Column: "If you're thinking of living in..."
posted by ericbop
on Dec 26, 2005 -
25 answers
I'm getting married in October, and our honeymoon is a long leisurely drive up to Massachusetts. We know we'll be stopping at Niagara Falls for one night, but are there any other places we should stop and see, weird roadside attractions, etc? We've already been to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland...any roads less traveled to consider?
posted by agregoli
on Mar 29, 2005 -
33 answers
Can anyone recommend a DJ in the Boston area for my september wedding? Perhaps a DJ is you. That's fine, too.
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posted by Mayor Curley
on Mar 10, 2005 -
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Out of state speeding tickets. Any way to avoid paying the fine? Non owner, busted in Arizona, live in Mass, liscense from NJ. Which state DMV or RMV do I need info from?
posted by brent
on May 3, 2004 -
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