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Vermont Gov. Says Local Farms Should Provide Food for Schools Currently Receiving USDA Subsidized Food

Vermont governor Peter Shumlin wants to see local farms provide food for schools, food banks and other government subsidized food programs. Shumlin said he wants to replace an existing U.S. Department of Agriculture commodities program that ships bulk food into the state for distribution to schools, food pantries and other programs with a voucher system that would allow states to spend federal nutrition funds on locally grown food.

Keep Your Home Safe While You Are Away This Summer

When you think summer it is hard not to think of it as all fun all the time. Many people are taking vacations or spending weekends away from home to enjoy the beautiful summer weather. While keeping your home safe while you are away may not be top of mind it certainly is not something you should ignore while you are preparing for a trip. There are many things that could go wrong while you are away that could cause a claim to your New Hampshire home insurance or at the lease cause a serious headache when you return. Here are some things we would recommend checking before you wisk away for your vacation this summer.

Do you need Vermont Insurance?

Have you had the pleasure of working with our Vermont Insurance office in Brattleboro, VT? Leslie Aprea and Tonja Chase both have been called the best of the best by our customers and by the Insurance Companies that we represent. Both customer service representatives have received the CSR of the year award from Co-Op Insurance Company of Vermont for outstanding customer service, support and product knowledge.

Insure Your Convenience, Deli, or Grocery Store with Downey Insurance through their Partnership with NEEE

Our friends at New England Excess Exchange have a great Convenience – Deli – Grocery Store BOP program. Whether you are looking for Vermont Insurance, Massachusetts Insurance, or New Hampshire Insurance we can help place you with the appropriate Company or Broker. Here is some information that New England Excess Exhange has shared with us about their Convenience – Deli – Grocery Store Program…

Do you know your Massachusetts Auto Insurance Coverages?

Downey Insurance offers Massachusetts Auto Insurance in conjunction with Massachusetts Homeowners Insurance, Umbrella coverage, Renters Insurance and many other products to form a comprehensive Insurance program for our clients.  Massachusetts Auto Insurance can be very confusing and nothing can act as a subtitle for one of our agents expertise.  With that said, here is a brief overview of coverage’s included in the Massachusetts Auto Insurance Policy.