r/massachusetts

Pulled over for wearing a single AirPod -- cop comes over and goes, "you knew it was illegal, which is why you took it out when I came up to the car."

I clarified, "No, I took it out so I could speak with you."

He doubles down. "You're not allowed to wear AirPods in the car."

I clarified again, "The Massachusetts Hands-Free law allows me to wear one AirPod in the car."

He goes back to the cruiser for a few minutes and comes back.

"I looked up the law and you're allowed to wear one, so I'm giving you a warning."

A warning based on what, the fact that I was correct?!

I get that he looked like he graduated from the academy last week and is just trying out the Reid Technique on hapless assholes like me, but this is a friendly reminder that if you ever think these guys are helpful, don't.

Not much more too it than that, i'm sick of the blight that companies like Sunrun cast upon us every spring/summer.

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" A legendary and beloved Berkshire County bovine has crossed over the rainbow bridge. Owners and family members of Tommy, the 16-year-old Swiss Brown steer from Cheshire, announced the Guinness World Record-holding ox’s death on April 1 in a social media post.

The Guinness Book of World Records named the 6-foot-one steer the “tallest living steer” in 2023. Named after former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, the Balawender family purchased Tom for $10 in 2010, when he was only two days old.

Fred Balawender, Tom’s owner, said the roughly 3,000-pound bovine died in his sleep at the end of March. Balawender told NEWS10 he wasn’t sure if Tommy suffered a heart attack, as there were no other signs other than dying in his sleep."

im am going to be homeless today for first day

im am level 2/3 high support need autistic with tourettes and i use crutches to get around

im am very scared

is there any tips or places you guys know of for me to go for shelter and supplies and camping supplies maybe for free i donot have money

i will be in the boston area

Has anyone else scene a huge jump in insurance? I had Allstate from 2015-2022 with my insurance rate consiistently at $1200. In 2023 it went to $1500. 2024 $2300. In 2025, I switched to Progressive to halve my car insurance from $4300 to $1800 but home rate went up just a little to $2550. I just saw a renewal notice for my home owners insurance and it is now going to $3660. Who do you all use for insurance? Someone that does car insurance too would be great. Our 3 cars went from $1800 in 2025 to $2400 in 2026.

First time home buyer here. I'm looking at a property that has freight train tracks behind the house. For those with experience with it, how annoying does it get?

Anyone who drives that section of Rte 140 daily knows exactly what I'm talking about- I feel like I'm going to break an axle there.

Anyone know exactly what's going on there? I see road work signs but never actually see them doing anything.

Hey all I have a direct deposit date for today 4/3 for my mass tax refund, but it’s not in my account yet. Anyone have a deposit date of today? Thanks