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  “Bitter cold, heavy snow expected to hit New England this winter” Folks have been attempting to predict the weather since the beginning of time.  For most people, headlines like the one above, bring memories of winters past and in some cases just reading those words can make goose bumps appear on your flesh.  For […]

After an unavoidable delay in sending out the annual membership dues invoices, we are very grateful for all of our wonderful members and the extremely fast response in getting payments to our new mailbox.  We are in the process of creating new membership cards and mailing out your decals. If we received your check, you should […]

On September 15, 2016, the General Membership of the Massachusetts Snow & Ice Contractors Association voted unanimously to sign the 2016 – 2017 Snow and Ice Agreement with MassDot UNDER PROTEST! After much discussion, the Membership finds the MassDOT contract to be completely one-sided and unfair.  There are no raises for plow or spreader trucks, […]

Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of the conversation! General Membership Meeting of the Massachusetts Snow & Ice Contractors Association Raynham/Taunton Greyhound Park 1958 Broadway Raynham, MA 7:00pm ~ Main Clubhouse      

As all Massachusetts State Snow and Ice Vendors are well aware, we are currently without a snow and ice contract with MA DOT.  Our recent agreement expired in May. The Executive Board of the MSICA is diligently working with representatives of MA DOT at hammering out a new contract.  Regular meetings of the E-Board are […]

Back in November, there was an article in The Cape Cod Times (click link below to read) which stated that towns were starting early to recruit and lock in snow removal contractors as soon as possible in anticipation of another harrowing winter.  Some towns even offered a cash incentive for filing all appropriate paperwork early.  […]

As I was preparing Christmas dinner, the thermometer on my deck was closing in on 70 degrees and my kids were playing outside in shorts and t-shirts!  Fast forward a quick 72 hours and that same deck was covered in snow and my kids are bundled up in front of the fireplace sipping hot chocolate […]

What a difference a new administration makes! M.S.I.C.A. President Matt Frazier, along with Director, David Colter and Vice President, Brad Ness, had the pleasure of meeting with newly elected State Senator, Vinny deMacedo and our great Governor, Charlie Baker.  The talks were great, and moving forward we know we have the support of both of […]

We are pleased to announce a special event for Massachusetts snowfighters and their families!  On Monday, April 27th, Dairy Queen will honor our hard working snow fighters with free blizzards and ceremonial end of winter celebration. The event will take place at the VFW at 7 Ellery Street, South Boston, MA at 10:00am Representatives from […]

  We are pleased to announce that payments have begun to hit contractors accounts as a result of the $50M snow and ice supplemental budget signed into law last week by Governor Baker!  Contractors from Williamstown to Provincetown are reporting that they have been paid in full, as of today, via electronic payments from MADOT. […]