Recent comments in /f/massachusetts
rjyanco t1_jdg93ns wrote
The railcars were not moving along the tracks at the time they came off the tracks. Local residents report that the tracks at the place of derailment tilt to the side, and that was a known problem. Even better, the commuter rail from Leominster to North Station uses the same poorly-maintained tracks.
FourAM t1_jdg8g7m wrote
Reply to comment by Justlike2havefun in Found this obviously fake license plate on my commute after they cut me off by masonf4
Personal conveyances are not encumbered by the sanctions of maritime commerce! I know my rights!
/s for those who need it
Checkers923 t1_jdg7i79 wrote
Reply to comment by HaElfParagon in Andrew’s Point, Rockport: Homeowner suing to end public access by SarcasticRaspberries
Easements are not only for utilities, and the easement existed when she bought the house. She had the chance to walk away - I walked from two houses when I was buying because they had easements I didn’t want to live with.
Wide_Television_7074 t1_jdg62i8 wrote
Public access to the shore is a right. People like this woman need to be put in a mayonnaise jar
rmajkr t1_jdg4t1z wrote
Reply to comment by Quercus-bicolor in Andrew’s Point, Rockport: Homeowner suing to end public access by SarcasticRaspberries
Thanks! You’re right, and people will lose interest and she may win in the long term.
Quercus-bicolor t1_jdg42sm wrote
Reply to comment by rmajkr in Andrew’s Point, Rockport: Homeowner suing to end public access by SarcasticRaspberries
She has money. It will just drag out for years and trying to go to higher courts.
BeastCoast t1_jdg243s wrote
Reply to comment by UsernamesAreHard26 in Moving from AZ to MA by okayorlando
To be fair 2-3 hours isn’t very far for the majority of the country.
sh0n01 t1_jdg03kq wrote
Reply to comment by deadliftothersup in Former Tyngsboro cop sentenced to one year and one day in prison by ak47workaccnt
Legally, I doubt he’s able to operate a gun store since he can’t legally hold a gun. Both his livelihoods and passions have been absolutely eviscerated. I unironically love to see it.
profmarrstudent t1_jdfz0yi wrote
Reply to comment by Cheap_Coffee in Please fill out this questionnaire if you live in the Boston metro area, looking for thoughts on a course project by [deleted]
I got to BU, hence the bostonu at the beginning. The objective is in the questionnaire. It's for four courses to create a business proposal. Honestly, I'm kind of tired, but hopefully this is better context.
AllstarGaming617 OP t1_jdfwrjq wrote
Reply to comment by NativeMasshole in Driver Retraining Program 3 times for license reinstatement after 15 years of incompetence? by AllstarGaming617
Makes perfect sense now understanding that. During both arrests actual courts would look at the evidence and see reason. Never really had difficulty with them because I always had the right documentation. Never understood why I had so much success removing/expunging the misdemeanors for driving on a suspended with them, yet couldn’t resolve a stupid lane violation for over a decade. Never realized they essentially had no connection. I’ve always been proud of being an “honorary” masshole. I grew up on the border less than 10 minutes from my house to Webster mass. My college girlfriend went to school in Springfield so I spent a lot of time there. Then after college I met my wife who’s from the north shore and we had a place on Salisbury beach for a few years before buying a house in Nashua and getting married. She still works for a town government in mass and my business does a fair amount of work there as well. I’ve always loved the state, still do, but this shithousery is beyond comprehension lol.
Proof-Variation7005 t1_jdfwn4r wrote
Reply to comment by Adventurous_Hour5475 in Massachusetts train derails, no hazardous cargo reported by 10marketing8
I don’t necessarily want to hear from that dude but I’m kinda curious how he would pronounce Ayer. Is it air? Or is it the over stretched out double syllable thing he does?
millargeo t1_jdfvv2r wrote
I just planned a summer day trip.
Adventurous_Hour5475 t1_jdftias wrote
Is Trump going to visit? AYER STRONG…..I STAND WITH AYER
idkhow2userddt t1_jdfruto wrote
Reply to comment by malapriapism4hours in Found this obviously fake license plate on my commute after they cut me off by masonf4
The only time that doesn't apply is vanity, trailer, commercial and motorcycles. Vanity and trailers always expire in November and commercial and motorcycles in December.
elemenopppppp t1_jdfqtm2 wrote
Downrightregret t1_jdfpybz wrote
One of the quiet great things about Massachusetts is that the trash is too entitled and uppity to do so alone or quietly. Wave your trash flag you trash bag...
elemenopppppp t1_jdfpqww wrote
Reply to comment by Whitey3752 in Andrew’s Point, Rockport: Homeowner suing to end public access by SarcasticRaspberries
Turn into? Feel like we are already here
SileAnimus t1_jdfpjpv wrote
Who?
Adventurous_Hour5475 t1_jdfotog wrote
Reply to comment by Lobstaman in Found this obviously fake license plate on my commute after they cut me off by masonf4
Wasn’t that filmed three years ago? Great movie
Honest_Salamander247 t1_jdfojzd wrote
Reply to comment by prberkeley in Andrew’s Point, Rockport: Homeowner suing to end public access by SarcasticRaspberries
I expect it’s what she said. She is ok with people walking through like they do in England (public right of way and all) but you don’t buy a house on the edge of the ocean expecting people to throw down a blanket and spend the day blasting their music.
CelticsRaider t1_jdfnpzf wrote
Reply to comment by HaElfParagon in Andrew’s Point, Rockport: Homeowner suing to end public access by SarcasticRaspberries
I would then argue you are back to where we are right this moment. I highly doubt the attorney who has been fighting this for so long is not going to challenge the legality of eminent domain in this case.
Why would the town risk losing that case, which would lay the ground work for the easement being successfully eradicated when they have the almost 150 years precedent of the easement existing as is ?
madogblue t1_jdfnk8g wrote
Reply to comment by CraigInDaVille in Moving from AZ to MA by okayorlando
Like most places it helps to know the area. Lowell has some good areas and some that are not. Best to get with a realtor or someone that knows the area. Its a good choice if you want a more city vibe.
HaElfParagon t1_jdfmqul wrote
Reply to comment by CelticsRaider in Andrew’s Point, Rockport: Homeowner suing to end public access by SarcasticRaspberries
Despite me not being a fan of it, this is one of the few times eminent domain would actually make sense
mini4x t1_jdfmo6y wrote
Reply to comment by agrimi161803 in Andrew’s Point, Rockport: Homeowner suing to end public access by SarcasticRaspberries
And there's a ROW in your land deed.
slouchingtiger414 t1_jdg9649 wrote
Reply to Fuel Assistance by Competitive_Event_55
Recently was approved for fuel assistance, too. The MA state website has some general info and also about other programs.
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/learn-about-home-energy-assistance-liheap
Also i just learned about Joe-4-Sun. It could be a supplement to the fuel assistance; website says it can save a few hundred in a year. It’s basically solar credits (clean energy!) but the nonprofit pays 50% of the solar bill credits earned and you’d pay the other half. Am looking into it, so don’t have personal experience to report
https://www.citizensenergy.com/joe4sun-ma