Shamrok, I was in your place about a year ago. I also live in the northeast about 30 miles south of Boston, between Boston and the Cape. Colgan has been great to me thus far and they will work with you to get your base of choice. PVD is going to have some movement in the next few months, FO's upgrading and Capt's leaving so it looks good. HYA is a summer base, I just got based there after doing 2 months in PQI which is not bad to commute to so long you can get to Logan easily, plus they list you pos space to get you to work. Everyone, I have met and dealt with at Colgan has been nothing short of nice and understanding. As you may read it isn't for everyone, especially if you get a mx base, don't bid ALB! I can help you out with some questions if you have some more. The Saab is a challenging and interesting aircraft. I feel that I have benefited on some great 121 experience with Colgan getting into some of the busiest airports in the nation LGA, BOS, plus the weather you encounter is quite the challenge also. Keep looking to see what would fit you best, as for being close to home Colgan is great, there is also Cape Air who are a great company however, you wont get that tubine time though that the majors look at. For some people like me that doesnt matter much because I dont want to go to the majors, I want to be home at night! Best of luck bro.