New to MA, dealing with car/license stuff

[sparr0.livejournal.com]

I'm new(ish) to MA and Somerville and looking to get all my automotive ducks in a row. I brought a truck with me, which has a clean GA title and expired plates from GA, and have bought a car here, which has a signed-over MA title and no plates. The truck and I have GA-issued insurance. I have a GA driver's license. Neither vehicle has a MA inspection sticker, and I expect them both to fail at least once in some quickly rectifiable manner. Neither has a Somerville parking permit.

I live in Somerville, but have not gotten any mail yet and won't be getting any utilities in my name.

Can someone give me some pointers on what order I should address this all in, and what things I need to gather or do beforehand? I'm ready to spend a day or two standing in lines and such, but I suspect that having a plan ahead of time will save me a lot of wasted effort.

Comments

[inahandbasket]

Re inspections: you get one shot to fix any issues and re-inspect for no additional charge.

[rmd.livejournal.com]

They're a little outside of Davis, but I've been happy with Good Gas over at 345 Medford St in Somerville for inspections. Straightforward, and they're nice guys.