Gardening Tips for the homeowner
April showers are gone, so bring out the flowers! Are you ready to get into your backyard and start a garden? As the weather improves many of us plan to enjoy the outdoors as much as we can. Gardening can be a great way to do this. Gardening right, requires some preparation. The CDC has…
CCSF Scholarship Fund
Attention all students living in Western MA or attending school in Western MA! Chase, Clarke, Stewart & Fontana Insurance has established a new CCSF Scholarship Fund. The Chase, Clarke, Stewart & Fontana Insurance Agency (CCSF) has been in Springfield for the past 200 years, providing businesses and families with insurance. We know that good values lead…
Kitchen Renovation- Are you covered?
This time of year many people are thinking about spring cleaning, or even home renovations. Is this true in your case? Are you covered for a kitchen renovation or bath remodel? Homeowner’s policies typically cover the value of the home. Kitchen renovations add value to the home. If you add value to the home by…
Rideshare- Are You Covered?
Imagine the next time you go to call a cab… you have the option to pick the kind of car, the cost, and you get to pay with your phone, so no more scrambling for cash! If that sounds good, don’t worry it’s now possible. With companies like Uber, Zipcar and other rideshare companies. But…
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
This month is, amongst other things… Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Automobiles can turn into weapons when not properly operated. This month, take a moment to think about the consequences of distracted driving. Really, anytime you take your hands off the wheel or eyes off the road, you are distracted from your main purpose, that of…
Headlights Law As of April 2015 has changed
Do you know about the new Headlights law? April showers bring…you know the rest. Well this year, April showers mean changes to how you operate your car. There is a new Massachusetts Law that requires you to have your headlights on whenever you use your windshield wipers. This headlights law goes into effect April…
Data Breach- Small Business
Are you concerned about a Data Breach? Why should you be concerned? Every Business needs to have a plan in place. Even if you are certain that you have minimized the risk Data Breach can happen. Seems like every day there is a new story about how a big business was “hacked.” A computer “hack”…
It’s Motorcycle Season- Are you ready?
Motorcycle Season is here! This past weekend marked the beginning of spring! Are you ready to hit the road on your motorcycle? Before you go take a minute to review these safety tips from US DOT. Tips for Motorcycle Season Before taking your first ride be sure to check your bike for: Oil level Condition…
Melting Snow Causes Backups
Is melting snow causing problems? Hopefully not! Between wild weather and water main breaks, this area has seen its fair share of floods. We have had a lot of snow. Melting snow causes water to seep wherever it can. If it seeps into your basement, that’s a problem. A few inches can cause thousands of…