Massachusetts, a state in the New England region of the north-eastern United States.
Massachusetts, is a state in the New England region of the north-eastern United States.
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Is tap water drinkable in Massachusetts (and elsewhere in USA)?
I have been offered a position with a US-based company. This role is initially located in Massachusetts, but the company says I can live anywhere in US, as long as I am not too far from an airport.
My question is about whether public drinking water…
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Native American history in New England
I'm vacationing to the Boston area for a week and am interested in Native American history and culture. There's plenty of historic colonial landmarks and museums, but I can't seem to find the equivalent for tribes. (Where) do they exist?
I'm not…
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What is the best strategy for pursuing a refund from an accommodation provider who cancelled our stay through Booking.com - and kept our money?
I am UK based and booked accommodation in Boston through Booking.com. The accommodation provider cancelled shortly before our stay was due to start and promised a full refund.
After waiting the 30 days prescribed by Booking.com, no refund has been…
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Will I pay additional guest fees if I have an overnight guest in Massachusetts?
I have a short 48 hour hotel stay in Massachusetts. My girlfriend already lives there, and wants to spend the night with me in the hotel.
After scouring the Web, as well as these questions
Can a hotel kick you out if you let an unregistered guest…
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Travellers to Massachusetts Who May Be Affected By the Ban, "To Do" Prior to Travelling?
With respect to the Presidential Executive Order: Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States and the people affected by it and further to the special case of people travelling to Massachusetts, is there anyone (or…
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How much time should I allow if hitchhiking from Southeast Michigan to Boston, MA?
According to Google, driving would take about 12 hours. So if I bust my ass trying to hitch-hike non-stop and as hard as I can (but without having to pay any money or fork out any sort of special favors), about how long would it take to get me from…
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Riding PVTA buses (in Amherst)
From https://www.umass.edu/transportation/how-much-bus-fare:
Bus drivers will not collect fares/passes, but passengers are expected to have either a valid Five College student, faculty or staff ID cards or a fare ticket/pass for each ride.
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How often do businesses refuse Massachusetts Liquor ID as a proof of age?
http://wikitravel.org/en/Massachusetts says:
Many establishments in Boston and Cape Cod will not serve to out of
state visitors under 25. Get a Liquor ID, a state ID card available to
non-residents from the Registry of Motor Vehicles if you'll…
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Stopping at a red light for a right turn in Massachusetts
The other day, I came across a situation where the driver in front of me had stopped on a red light, waiting to take a right turn. As far as I could see, there was no "No turn on red" sign posted anywhere, neither was there any incoming traffic from…
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Luggage storage in Boston
According to this source, there are at least three luggage storage options at South Station. But it looks like all of them close at 8PM or earlier (on weekdays). Are there any places that store luggage until 10PM or so?
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Cheapest way to get to Amherst, MA from BDL or BOS
What's the cheapest way to get to Amherst, MA from either BDL or BOS airport? All shuttles from BDL to Amherst are around $55, which is the same price as that of Lyft. Peter Pan from Boston costs $45+5 but takes way more time. Are there any other…
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How can I convert my French driving license to a Massachusetts driving license?
I live in Boston, I plan to stay there for around 5 months and I have a French international B driving license.
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Can I make a leisure trip to California (vacation) in the current covid-19 situation as of 2021, will my quarantine be monitored?
I am planning a vacation trip out of state from Boston, Massachusetts to California by air. I found a deal that will work around Presidents' Day but then there was this warning to check the California travel rules updated as of Jan 6, 2021. That…
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