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Local Winter Activities

Winter is almost here!  There are so many fun things to do this winter, from hitting the slopes to curling up by the fireplace.   New England offers a wide range of winter activities.  Time flies when you’re having fun! Take advantage of fun, affordable and local winter activities… What is your favorite thing to do…

Green Roof Technology

Have you heard of this new trend,the green roof? I’m not talking about painting your roof green.  Many are using this technology for their buildings. Scroll down to learn more about this technology. What is Green Roof Technology? Basically the green roof method refers to growing a layer of vegetation on a rooftop.  Green roof…

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Distracted Driving Course

Our agency hosted a Distractology 101 event at East Longmeadow, MA high school, November 3-6, 2015! What is Distractology 101? Distractology 101 is an interactive program that was developed by Arbella Insurance Foundation to teach new drivers the dangers of distracted driving.  The campaign features a 36 foot long mobile classroom that has two high-tech…

Western MA Business Expo 2015

Wednesday November 4, 2015 we attended the Western MA Business Expo 2015. Thank you to Buisness West and the Massmutual Center for putting the expo together.  Our day consisted of meeting a host of people, from local businesses.     Did you see our booth at the Western MA Business Expo? Our staff enjoyed talking…

Windows and Energy

This time of year temperatures outside are dropping.  How can you stop the drop in temperature from raising your heat bill?  Energy.gov has tips for preparing your home for colder temps.  Sometimes a homeowner is not in a position to replace their windows with more energy efficient ones, what then?  The following are a few…

Cyber Security Awareness Month

Did you know that October is Cyber Security Awareness Month!  In a Recent announcement, Governor Baker drew, residents of Massachusetts, attention to the need for Cyber Security Awareness.  This is an important Topic for all of us, no matter if we own a business or are consumers.  Mass.gov has more information. How safe is your…

Insulation- What should you know?

Batts, Blown, Foam Board, these are all different types of insulation and there is more where that came from. Insulation can be added to your home to make it energy efficient, by stopping heat loss in the winter and keeping your home cooler in the summer.  When you stop heat from leaving or entering your…

Fall Foliage and your Home

New England is famous for fall foliage.  The changing of the leaves is a beautiful thing!  We certainly enjoy it.  Nothing like taking a drive down a country road with hot cider and the views of the foliage. Those pretty leaves can quickly become pests, especially when they start clogging up the gutter on your…

Power Outage Tips

Being that it is Preparedness Month we thought it best to review the topic of Power Outages.  What should you do before during and after a power outage? Ready.gov has a few power outage tips. Power Outage Tips Before Store extra batteries for various devices, such as a radio, in a waterproof container. Remember a…