Did Somebody Order Rain?

Rain, rain, go away... but unlike the nursery rhyme, most of us do NOT want it to come again another day.

According to capecodweather.net, the last storm produced rainfall of more than 10 inches over some parts of Massachusetts. Some rainfall totals for Cape Cod were, on average, low at:

Yarmouth Port (CapeCodWeather.Net): 3.73 inches
South Dennis: 4.21 inches
Hyannis: 2.85 inches
Provincetown: 3.43 inches
Chatham: 2.15 inches

The rain is bringing severe flooding to areas north and west of Cape Cod, with totals greater than 7 inches reported and more rain to come. We've all heard the stories on the news about Wellesley's rivers flooding local neighborhoods.

Sump pumps throughout towns in and around Winchester and Boston, to name a few, are working overtime and barely keeping up. Large waves are also causing coastal flooding along the eastern shore board, in addition to the erosion of our beaches. It seems like it's never going to end.

We are water logged throughout Massachusetts and it's not just an inconvenience, it's an outright hazard... a FLOODING hazard.

Are you protected if these flooding rainwaters come knocking at your door? Spring is here and we all know Massachusetts' springs are wet, wet, wet. If you're in a preferred flood zone, your annual premium, your annual premium for flood insurance may be as low as $380/year for up to $250,000 in coverage.

Contact us for a flood quote today!

Turn in YOUR PLATES

In Massachusetts, you were required to TURN IN YOUR LICENSE PLATES for a car to cancel the insurance OR remove the vehicle from the policy.

Well, that is STILL the case today, however the Registry of Motor Vehicles in Massachusetts is trying to make life easier for their patrons. This elicits a smile out of me... how many times have you visited the RMV in Massachusetts and had to wait for a LONG time. Then, last year the RMV decided to shut down MANY branches. What were they thinking?

Well, they must have been planning for their EXPANDED online capabilities. Kudos.

The RMV in Falmouth is closed. What can you do, where can you go? The comfort of your own home... no need to drive to Plymouth or South Yarmouth, no need to take the ferry to Martha's Vineyard.

If you sold your vehicle and want to turn your plates in, go to: http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/rmv/ - this is their website.

Along with canceling plates online, you can:

Apply for a learner's Permit

Convert your out-of-state Driver's license/permit

Get a duplicate driver's license, CDL driver's license, Mass ID, registration

Renew your driver's license, Mass ID, registration

Check your:

• Registration Expiration Date
• Vehicle Title and Lienholder information
• License Expiration Date
• Permit Expiration Date
• Mass/Liquor ID Expiration Date

A few other services include:

• Change your address
• Confirm your driver's ed certificate
• Request driving records
• Pay a citation (tickets)
• Browse License/ID Policy
• Request Police Crash Report

So, kudos to the Massachusetts RMV taking a step in the RIGHT direction and making our lives easier by allowing us to do many more things online.

Oh, and remember to notify your insurance company after you've canceled your plates!