Helpful Hints
As we talked over all the things that should or could go on this
website, we came up with all the little things that we felt were
important at some time but just did not fit under our existing
links. Listed below are a few; we know you can add more.
Just drop us an email at
info@amygoestoboston.com.
- When you apply for your
Massachusetts Fast Pass you will need to know the
color of your license plate. I had to walk out of the mall to
the parking lot to look to see if it were green or red.
- Boston cabs will carry
only four passengers. One in front and three in the back.
There is no such thing as a kid sitting on a lap anymore. We
learned this when we had the west coast cousins in Boston and
had five people.
- We learned to pack the van
with all the goodies that we thought anyone would need
Coke,
good Kleenex, laundry soap, etc. We avoided Boston prices with
some of the stuff.
- Yes, Storrow Drive and
flood if it rains real hard. Avoid it right after a heavy
storm.
- We found the men who are in offices of the
Shapiro Garage to be very
helpful. After discovering a near flat tire, they directed us
to the nearest Goodyear store up the street who repaired the
tire. They know where to go for all kinds of things.
- To obtain a Fast Lane transponder
for the Pike go to
www.massturnpike.com the
initial fee is $27.50 and you must put $20.00 in the account
it will be refilled when it drops below $10.00. You may be
able to use this account for your Massachusetts Taxes
(schedule Y number 9) Fees over $150.00 for Fast Lane or
MBTA transit up to $750.00. Also, on IRS Form 1040 Schedule A,
you may deduct any Medical or Dental Expenses over 7.5% of
your Form 1040 Line 37 (adjusted gross income). Go to
www.IRS.gov for 1040 Forms
and Instructions pages A1 & A2 for complete instructions.
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