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Ice Damming Information
Friday, February 6, 2015
As a result of the significant snow events this season, we have received a number of inquiries, and requests for information, about ice dams. Here is an easy-to-read hand out, with a diagram, which provides greater...
Winter Storm Juno
Monday, January 26, 2015
Millions of people in the Northeast are bracing for Winter Storm Juno, which threatens to become a major snowstorm today through Wednesday with the potential for blizzard conditions and more than 2 feet of snow. Being...
Celebrate National Night Out With Your Neighbors
Saturday, August 2, 2014
In 1984, National Night Out - "America's Night Out Against Crime" - began as a way to promote crime prevention through neighborhood camaraderie. Since then, according to the National Association of Town Watch (NATW),...
Protect Your Most Cherished Possessions
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
If you're like most people, there are certain items you own that you can't imagine ever losing - possessions you deeply cherish or those that would be impossible to replace due to the cost of re-purchasing them or...
Watertown Shootout: Paying Homeowners To Repair Damage
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
After police announced they had caught the surviving Marathon Bombing suspect, after the shrill sound of police sirens receded into the distance, and after the car horns ceased honking in celebration, homeowners in...
A Little Extra Caution Can Go a Long Way While Driving at Night
Monday, April 7, 2014
While fall and winter have their own pleasures, longer nights mean increased danger on the roads. You might think you drive just as well at night, but consider this: Even though nighttime driving accounts for just 23%...
Home Security Tips
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Everyone wants to keep their home safe from burglars or intruders, but not everyone wants to have an alarm system installed. There are plenty of people who prefer the do-it-yourself route, whether it's home improvement...
Five Sure-Fire Ways to Get Your Car Stolen
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Most people would say their car is one of the most valuable assets they own - if not the most valuable. Despite that, however, some people make it downright easy for thieves to drive off in their pride and joy. At...
Protect Your Family From the "Silent Killer"
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, invisible gas that results when certain fuels do not burn completely. And it can be deadly. That's why it's important to know how to prevent it, detect it, and protect yourself...
Make Sure Your Pets Travel Well for the Holidays
Monday, December 9, 2013
The holiday season is here - time to eat good food and join together with loved ones. For many who have families far away, this is also the time to pack up and get out of New England. If you are gearing up to travel and...