This year, millions of Americans will flock to tree lots across the country in search of the perfect Christmas tree. While finding the perfect tree may seem like the hard part – getting it home safely is where the real challenge begins. Just as with moving furniture, appliances, or other large objects, transporting a tree…
Category: Massachusetts
AAA: Royal Visit Could Bring Royally Difficult Traffic
As Boston prepares to host William and Catherine, the Prince and Princess of Wales, for a three-day visit beginning today, AAA Northeast is advising motorists to expect royally difficult congestion in parts of the city and to consider taking transit or alternative modes of transportation. The royal couple will be making their first stop…
AAA: Massachusetts Gas Prices Down 5 Cents
Westwood, MA, November 28, 2022 — The average gas price in Massachusetts is down 5 cents from last week ($3.81), averaging $3.76 per gallon. Today’s price is 5 cents higher than a month ago ($3.71), and 34 cents higher than November 28, 2021 ($3.42). Massachusetts’ average gas price is 22 cents higher than the national…
Winter Preparation: Now is the Time to Get Your Vehicle Ready
Colder weather has started moving into the area, and AAA reminds motorists that November is the perfect time to start planning for the inevitable cold and snow. Frigid air can impact vehicle performance and road conditions, and AAA encourages drivers to be vigilant when preparing for and hitting the road in the cold. Start with…
THANKSGIVING TRAVEL TICKS UP, JUST SHY OF PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS
AAA predicts 54.6 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving. That’s a 1.5% increase over 2021, representing 98% of pre-pandemic volumes. This year is projected to be the third busiest for Thanksgiving travel since AAA started tracking in 2000*. Massachusetts travelers will account for more than 1.3 million of the…
AAA: Massachusetts Gas Prices Up 1 Cent
Westwood, MA, November 14, 2022 — The average gas price in Massachusetts is up 1 cent from last week ($3.84), averaging $3.85 per gallon. Today’s price is 26 cents higher than a month ago ($3.59), and 44 cents higher than November 14, 2021 ($3.41). Massachusetts’ average gas price is 8 cents higher than the national…
Deer Crashes Leaping to New Highs in Massachusetts
Deer crashes are increasing by leaps and bounds in Massachusetts, and AAA is reminding drivers that it’s peak season for deer collisions. Last year, deer crashes between the months of October and December jumped to 1,656 – the highest number on record since 2002, according to a AAA Northeast analysis of crash data available…
AAA NAMES TOP THANKSGIVING DESTINATIONS FOR 2022
From theme park destinations to bustling metropolitan areas, Americans are crisscrossing the country this Thanksgiving. AAA has compiled a list of the top domestic destinations based on flight, hotel, and rental car bookings for Thanksgiving week. Orlando and Anaheim top the list again, as they did in 2021 and 2019, while two new additions round…
AAA: Massachusetts Gas Prices Up 7 Cents
Westwood, MA, November 7, 2022 — The average gas price in Massachusetts is up 7 cents from last week ($3.77), averaging $3.84 per gallon. Today’s price is 38 cents higher than a month ago ($3.53), and 44 cents higher than November 7, 2021 ($3.40). Massachusetts’ average gas price is 4 cents higher than the national…
Halloween Havoc: Gas Prices are No Treat!
Westwood, MA, October 31, 2022 — The average gas price in Massachusetts is up 19 cents from last week ($3.58), averaging $3.77 per gallon. The combination of tight supplies and strong demand have driven prices locally to the highest point in eight weeks, according to AAA Northeast. Today’s price is 26 cents higher than a…