Every summer, one of my favorite things to do is rent a boat and spend a few hours out on the water. Pontoosuc, Onota, it doesn’t matter. Just me, the lake, and zero responsibilities for a couple of hours. It’s one of the best things about living in Pittsfield.
But this summer, you might need to do something before you fire up that engine.
Massachusetts has a new law on the books. The Hanson-Milone Boater Safety Act requires anyone born after January 1, 1989, to complete a state-approved safety course and obtain a certificate before legally operating a motorboat. That certificate also has to be on board with you while you’re out on the water. –boston.com…