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The 10 Best Educational Activities for Children in Massachusetts!

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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Amherst, MA

Featuring brilliant artwork from the pages of picture books, the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is fascinating for kids and adults alike. Kids will recognize some of their storybook favorites,…
Featuring brilliant artwork from the pages of picture books, the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book…

10 Best Burger Joints in Massachusetts

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Johnny’s Tavern, Amherst, MA

Johnny’s Tavern has all your pub food favorites - fried chicken, fish and chips, and of course, a truly outstanding burger. The Tavern Burger is the stuff of legends throughout Amherst.

Johnny’s Tavern has all your pub food favorites - fried chicken, fish and chips, and of…

The Best Theme Bars in Massachusetts!

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The Hangar Pub and Grill, Amherst, MA

Popular with college students, the Hangar Pub and Grill serves up some of the best fried chicken around. Decked out like an airplane hangar, it is reminiscent of one of the sets on the TV show…
Popular with college students, the Hangar Pub and Grill serves up some of the best fried chicken…

The 10 Best Nature Centers in Massachusetts!

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Hitchcock Center for the Environment, Amherst, MA

Known for educating people about the environment, the Hitchcock Center for the Environment leads an average of 8,200 people—from children through adults—through programs that are focused…
Known for educating people about the environment, the Hitchcock Center for the Environment leads an…

The Best Fusion Restaurants in Massachusetts!

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Crazy Noodles, Amherst, MA

With noodles prevalent in both Thai and Italian cuisine, the premise behind Crazy Noodles became obvious. The eclectic fusion of the two styles makes for some amazing food. Local, fresh ingredients…
With noodles prevalent in both Thai and Italian cuisine, the premise behind Crazy Noodles became…

The 7 Best Arcades in Massachusetts!

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The Quarters, Hadley, MA

A bar and arcade. Enjoy one of more than 20 vintage arcade games at The Quarters while enjoying food and your favorite beverages. Play trivia, too. The retro atmosphere makes for a fun and nostalgic…
A bar and arcade. Enjoy one of more than 20 vintage arcade games at The Quarters while enjoying…

Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Massachusetts!

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Light up at Yankee Candle Village

You've seen their wares in a mall near you - but you haven't experienced anything like this. Nestled amidst fairy-tale displays and interactive candle-making exhibits in South Deerfield are nearly…
You've seen their wares in a mall near you - but you haven't experienced anything like this.…

The 9 Best Cooking Classes in Massachusetts!

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Leslie Cerier-The Organic Gourmet, Amherst, MA

Leslie Cerier is best known as “the Organic Gourmet,” and her vegetarian cooking classes are second to none. The internationally recognized vegetarian chef, author and recipe developer…
Leslie Cerier is best known as “the Organic Gourmet,” and her vegetarian cooking…

The 10 Best Marijuana Dispensaries in Massachusetts

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NETA, Northampton and Brookline, MA

NETA consists of patient advocates, philanthropists, industry leaders, and experienced professionals—all who have come together to benefit patient’s lives through the use of medical…
NETA consists of patient advocates, philanthropists, industry leaders, and experienced…

The 10 Best Live Theater Venues in Massachusetts!

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Academy of Music Theatre, Northampton, MA

Housed in an historic venue, the Academy of Music Theatre has musicians on tap, in addition to their live theatre production. The theatre is small and sells out quickly, so grab your tickets as soon…
Housed in an historic venue, the Academy of Music Theatre has musicians on tap, in addition to…
Best Things In & Around Amherst, MA
The 7 Best Arcades in Massachusetts!

The Quarters, Hadley, MA

Featured in The 7 Best Arcades in Massachusetts!
A bar and arcade. Enjoy one of more than 20 vintage arcade games at The Quarters while enjoying food and your favorite beverages. Play trivia, too. The retro atmosphere makes for a fun and nostalgic… Read More
10 Best Burger Joints in Massachusetts

Johnny’s Tavern, Amherst, MA

Featured in 10 Best Burger Joints in Massachusetts

Johnny’s Tavern has all your pub food favorites - fried chicken, fish and chips, and of course, a truly outstanding burger. The Tavern Burger is the stuff of legends throughout Amherst.

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The Best Theme Bars in Massachusetts!

The Hangar Pub and Grill, Amherst, MA

Featured in The Best Theme Bars in Massachusetts!
Popular with college students, the Hangar Pub and Grill serves up some of the best fried chicken around. Decked out like an airplane hangar, it is reminiscent of one of the sets on the TV show… Read More
The 10 Best Marijuana Dispensaries in Massachusetts

NETA, Northampton and Brookline, MA

Featured in The 10 Best Marijuana Dispensaries in Massachusetts
NETA consists of patient advocates, philanthropists, industry leaders, and experienced professionals—all who have come together to benefit patient’s lives through the use of medical… Read More
Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Massachusetts!

Light up at Yankee Candle Village

Featured in Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Massachusetts!
You've seen their wares in a mall near you - but you haven't experienced anything like this. Nestled amidst fairy-tale displays and interactive candle-making exhibits in South Deerfield are nearly… Read More
The 11 Most Romantic Places in Massachusetts!

Richardson’s Candy Kitchen, Deerfield, MA

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Chocolate and romance go hand in hand, and nowhere more so than at Richardson’s Candy Kitchen. Let your beloved choose her or his own chocolate confections, including candy and chocolate dipped… Read More
The 10 Best Live Theater Venues in Massachusetts!

Academy of Music Theatre, Northampton, MA

Featured in The 10 Best Live Theater Venues in Massachusetts!
Housed in an historic venue, the Academy of Music Theatre has musicians on tap, in addition to their live theatre production. The theatre is small and sells out quickly, so grab your tickets as soon… Read More
The 9 Best Farmers Markets in Massachusetts!

Northampton Farmers Market, Northampton, MA

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Enjoy the best of local fruits and vegetables as well as home-grown honey and locally tapped maple syrup at the Northampton Farmers Market. Open on Saturdays from April through November, shoppers… Read More
The Best Sushi Restaurants in Massachusetts

IYA Sushi and Noodle Kitchen, South Hadley, MA

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IYA Sushi and Noodle Kitchen is a great dining experience offering high-quality food and excellent customer service. The restaurant is often busy, as people come for both takeout and dine-in meals.… Read More
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Events around Amherst, MA
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Nashawannuck Pond Photo Contest

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Nashawannuck Pond, Easthampton, MA
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Online Trivia Contest

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Easthampton, MA
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29

WinterFest Ice Cream Contest!

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Nashawannuck Pond, Easthampton, MA
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Jan
29

Lunar New Year and Spring Festival Celebration

11:30 AM
Amherst Regional Middle School, Amherst, MA
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Jan
29

Live Music - Tim Cecchetelli

3:30 PM
Fort Hill Brewery, Easthampton, MA
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Jan
30

Nashawannuck Pond Photo Contest

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Nashawannuck Pond, Easthampton, MA
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Online Trivia Contest

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Easthampton, MA
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Amherst News

This Week at the Jones Library: January 22 - 28, 2023

From: Jones Library
January 24, 2023
This Week at the Jones Library It's hard to believe that we are in the second half of January already. It is said that by this point, most people have given up on their New Year's resolutions. … Read More

Jones Library: Black Lives Matter Book of the Week -Previously Owned by NathanMcClain

From: Jones Library
January 23, 2023
Previously Owned by Nathan McClain Nathan McClain teaches at Hampshire College and is Poetry Editor of the Massachusetts Review. In his second poetry collection, he interrogates his… Read More

USDA Names 2023 Agricultural Outlook Forum Future Leaders in Agriculture Program Winners

January 23, 2023
Washington, DC ? The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has selected 30 university students who will attend USDA’s 2023 Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF) as winners of the USDA Future Leaders… Read More

Biden-Harris Administration Launches New Efforts to Address the Wildfire Crisis

January 20, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC – On Jan 19th, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced expanded efforts to reduce wildfire risk across the western U.S. These investments, made possible through President… Read More

State Grant for Student Awareness of Fire Education and Senior SAFE Programs

From: Town of Whitman
January 19, 2023
Chief Timothy Clancy is pleased to announce that the Whitman Fire Department was awarded $3,781 for the Fiscal Year 2023 Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) Program and $2,077 for the… Read More

This Week At The Jones Library: January 15 - 21, 2023

From: Jones Library
January 17, 2023
This Week at the Jones Library It's the middle of January already, even though it often doesn't feel like winter outside. Short, gray winter days are the perfect time to curl up with a good book,… Read More

This Week At The Jones Library: January 8 - 14, 2023

From: Jones Library
January 9, 2023
This Week At The Jones Library: January 8 - 14, 2023 This Week at the Jones Library It's been hard to believe that the calendar says January over the past week given the mild weather, but the… Read More

Massachusetts Awarded $36 Million Federal Grant to Strengthen Services for Young Children

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
January 5, 2023
BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration announced on Jan 4th, that Massachusetts has been awarded a three-year, $36 million federal Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5).… Read More

Governor Baker Signs Act Establishing a Town Manager in Tyngsborough

From: Town Of Tyngsborough
January 3, 2023
Tyngsborough Town Administrator formally changed to “Town Manager” Governor Charlie Baker signed House Bill 5359 “An Act Establishing the Position of Town Manager in the Town of… Read More

This Week At The Jones Library: January 1 - 7, 2023

From: Jones Library
January 2, 2023
This Week at the Jones Library Happy New Year! As we kick off the New Year with this issue of our newsletter, we send wishes for a wonderful 2023 for us all. We've highlighted some of this week's… Read More

Jones Library: Black Lives Matter Book of the Week - AphroChic: Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Family Home

From: Jones Library
January 2, 2023
AphroChic: Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Family Home by Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason Savor this interior design book featuring the stunning homes of those who have made significant… Read More

Governor Signs Law Formalizing Change to "Select Board" in Tyngsborough

From: Town Of Tyngsborough
December 29, 2022
Tyngsborough Board of Selectmen Formally Changed to "Select Board" Governor Charlie Baker signed Chapter 318 of the Acts of 2022 into law on December 28, 2022 formalizing the vote of Tyngsborough… Read More

Jones Library: Black Lives Matter Book of the Week - The Real Santa

From: Jones Library
December 26, 2022
The Real Santa by Nancy Amanda Redd; illustrated by Charnelle Barlow Pinkney A young Black boy prepares for Christmas, including his favorite tradition of adding to his collection of… Read More

This Week At The Jones Library: December 25 - 31, 2022

From: Jones Library
December 26, 2022
This Week at the Jones Library We hope that you are safe and warm for this holiday weekend, and that the winter storm has not impacted your plans or travel. We also hope you remembered to stock up… Read More

Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities Notice of Filing and Request for Comments

From: Town of Bridgewater
December 23, 2022
Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company each d/b/a National Grid for Approval of An Alternative Basic Service Procurement and Pricing Plan. On December 20, 2022,… Read More
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Amherst Historical Society and Museum

Amherst Historical Society and Museum
67 Amity Street, Amherst, MA
The Amherst History Museum opened in 1916 and is governed by the Amherst Historical Society, which was founded in 1899. Housed in the 1750-era Sime... Read More

Eric Carle Museum Of Picture Book Art

Eric Carle Museum Of Picture Book Art
125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA
Mission: The mission of The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, a non-profit organization in Amherst, MA, is to inspire a love of art and readi... Read More

Western Mass Family Golf Center

Western Mass Family Golf Center
294 Russell Street, Hadley, MA
The Western Mass Family Golf Center is the area’s favorite golf practice facility and learning center. It offers a 50 station natural grass t... Read More

Pinetum Farm - Llamas

Pinetum Farm - Llamas
7 Harris Street, Granby, MA
About Pinetum Farm hikes are geared towards families and small groups. We are a small town, working farm on the south side of the Mt. Hoyoke range... Read More

Nash Dinosaur Track Site

Nash Dinosaur Track Site
594 Amherst Road, South Hadley, MA
Before 1802, the idea that ancient creatures called dinosaurs once roamed the earth was unknown. It is probably true that native Americans saw stra... Read More

Academy Of Music Theatre

Academy Of Music Theatre
274 Main Street, Northampton, MA
About Us: The mission of the Academy of Music is to enrich greater Northampton's quality of life by offering first class performing arts and film p... Read More

Veterans' Field Skate Park

Veterans' Field Skate Park
88 West Street, Northampton, MA
The Skate Park is now open from 10am-dark.  The Northampton Skate Park at Veterans' Field is open to the public, weather permitting. It is cl... Read More

Yankee Candle Village Store

Yankee Candle Village Store
25 Greenfield Rd,, South Deerfield, MA
About Here at Yankee Candle's Village Store is where you'll find 400,000 candles in over 200 different famous Yankee scents. But it's far from jus... Read More

Belchertown

Belchertown
86 State Street, Belchertown, MA
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