
Winter Home Heating Tips
How do you heat your home? GAS? OIL? Other? It’s cold out side… and this is only the beginning of winter. There are many options for heating your home. Heating equipment ranges in types and price. Energy.gov has useful home heating tips. Click here to see an easy to read infographic. Basics for Winter Home…

Winter Fire Safety Tips
Brrrr…Looks like winter arrived early this year. Heating your home is a big part of New England Life. Ready.Gov has great winter fire safety tips for staying safe this winter. Click the link below to learn what to do; before, during , and after a fire. Winter Fire safety tips: Clean and check your…

You have an Electric Bicycle… Are you covered?
Do you have an electric bicycle? Is it is covered by your Homeowners or Auto policy? Then Listen Up… Short answer is No. Unfortunately, the electric bicycle falls into a class of its’ own. These bikes have a motor and need a registration. They would not have the same coverage options as a standard bicycle.…

Western Mass Business Expo 2014
Did you enjoy the Western Mass Business Expo 2014? We really enjoyed ourselves at the Western Mass Business Expo 2014 at the Massmutual Center here in Springfield, Massachusetts. Business Expo 2014 was a great day for celebrating business and getting to know each other. Thank you to Business West, Johnson and Hill Staffing, DIF Design,…

How much Energy is Used Yearly? In Massachusetts?
Do you know how much energy is used yearly by people living in the United States? Do you know how much energy is used yearly by people living in Massachusetts? First off lets start with how energy is measured. Energy is measured in BTU. BTU is defined as; the amount of heat required to raise…

Donations for Square One
Chase, Clarke, Stewart & Fontana is now in alliance with Link to Libraries and Square One. Link to Libraries is a great organization dedicated to bringing books to children, and really bringing the world to their fingertips. When you give a kid a book you help open their mind to new ideas and adventures. We…

Online Safety in the Workplace
Online Safety, why should you teach your employees about it? Online safety is very important. So important that October has is being called Cyber Security Awareness Month. Why? We spend a lot of time online. For example, when was the last time you used a phone book? Most of the time, it’s just easier…

Cyber Security Awareness Month
Did you know that October 2014 has been called National Cyber Security Awareness Month?? Yes Cyber Security is so serious that it deserves its own month. That is why the Department of Homeland Security is raising awareness for cyber security. Are you cyber safe? Now is the time to learn how you can be. Knowledge…

School Bus Safety 2014
Do your children take the school bus? Back to school already? Yes it’s true summer is winding down. Many children will return to school this week or next. Are your kids heading back to school? Do they ride the school bus? Here are a few simple tips to review with them this school year……