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 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 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 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…

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 10 Best Dog Parks in Massachusetts!

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Dufresne Park, Granbury, MA

Dufresne Park in Granbury is an excellent place to let your dog explore on-leash or run free in the designated off-leash area. Located at 10B West State Street, it’s a great spot for both…

Dufresne Park in Granbury is an excellent place to let your dog explore on-leash or run free in the…

10 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Massachusetts

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Mount Holyoke College Botanic Garden, South Hadley, MA

A variety of horticulture-related events—all open to the public—take place each year at the Mount Holyoke College Botanic Garden. Featuring numerous gardens, an arboretum, and a…

A variety of horticulture-related events—all open to the public—take place each year at…

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

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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Northampton Farmers Market, Northampton, MA

Featured in The 9 Best Farmers Markets in Massachusetts!

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

Mount Holyoke College Botanic Garden, South Hadley, MA

Featured in 10 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Massachusetts!

A variety of horticulture-related events—all open to the public—take place each year at the Mount Holyoke College Botanic Garden. Featuring numerous gardens, an arboretum, and a… Read More

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

Dufresne Park, Granbury, MA

Featured in The 10 Best Dog Parks in Massachusetts!

Dufresne Park in Granbury is an excellent place to let your dog explore on-leash or run free in the designated off-leash area. Located at 10B West State Street, it’s a great spot for both… Read More

Bistro Bus, Northampton, MA

Featured in The 7 Most Delicious Food Trucks in Massachusetts!

Featuring Asian tacos, sesame noodles, and a grilled cheese with pulled pork, Bistro Bus serves up flavorful dishes you simply have to try. Parked in Northampton, check the website to find its… Read More

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 People’s Pint, Greenfield, MA

Featured in The 7 Best Bars in Massachusetts!

Serving up lots of local brews, The People’s Pint even sources local farmers as much as they can for their pub grub. The food is quite good and the pints aren’t expensive—averaging… Read More

May

Paradise City Arts Festival

10:00 AM

Three County Fairgrounds, Northampton, MA

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May

Paradise City Arts Festival

10:00 AM

Three County Fair, Hadley, MA

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May

Bill Frisell

8:00 PM

The Drake, Amherst, MA

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May

Paradise City Arts Festival

10:00 AM

Three County Fairgrounds, Northampton, MA

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May

Paradise City Arts Festival

10:00 AM

Three County Fair, Hadley, MA

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May

Hadley Memorial Day Parade

10:45 AM

Hadley Memorial Day Parade, Hadley, MA

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May

Food Truck: Island Spice

2:00 PM

Fort Hill Brewery, Easthampton, MA

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This Week At The Jones Library: March 12 - 18, 2023

From: Jones Library

March 13, 2023

This Week at the Jones Library It's the middle of March already, and many of the local colleges are on spring break this week. It's also the beginning of Daylight Saving Time this weekend. There… Read More

Jones Library : Black Lives Matter Book of the Week: Lifting as We Climb: BlackWomen's Battle for the Ballot Box by Evette Dionne

From: Jones Library

March 11, 2023

This short-but-thorough YA nonfiction book (170 pages or a 5-hour audiobook) is a worthwhile read this month as we make a special effort to celebrate women's history. Published in 2020, the book… Read More

This Week At The Jones Library : March 5 - 11, 2023

From: Jones Library

March 6, 2023

This Week at the Jones Library As spring draws near, we are getting more winter weather! Please remember to check our website for scheduling updates caused by winter weather - library closures,… Read More

Jones Library On the Same Page - Amherst 2023

From: Jones Library

March 3, 2023

On the Same Page Special Edition Newsletter Join us for our 11th annual community read as we explore Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez. There will be a number of special programs throughout… Read More

Town of Hamilton Newsletter - February 27, 2023

From: Town Of Hamilton

March 1, 2023

What's Happening in Hamilton Conservation Commission Update: Final Meeting on Wed. March 1st 6- 8pm at the Hamilton Wenham Public Library, large meeting room. Refreshments will be served. Click… Read More

MassDOT Response Regarding the Randolph Ave and Chickatawbut Road Project

From: Town of Milton

March 1, 2023

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation ("MassDOT") responded to the Town's letter regarding the proposed project at Randolph Ave and Chickatawbut Road. The MassDOT letter is available by… Read More

This Week at the Jones Library: February 26 - March 4, 2023

From: Jones Library

February 27, 2023

It's finally feeling like winter this weekend, and it looks like there may be a little snow in the week ahead as well. The kids are back in school after their February break, and things at the… Read More

Flags at Half Mast

From: Town of Paxton

February 27, 2023

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered that the United States of America Flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state… Read More

ICYMI: WA Among The 20 States Announcing Historic Governor-Led Reproductive Freedom Alliance

From: Washington Governor Jay Inslee

February 22, 2023

In case you missed it: On Feb 21st, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Delaware Governor John Carney, Hawai’i Governor Josh Green,… Read More

Jones Library : Black Lives Matter Book of the Week: BLK ART: The Audacious Legacyof Black Artists and Models in Western Art by by Zaria Ware

From: Jones Library

February 20, 2023

by Zaria Ware In this “lively” and “rewarding” book [Library Journal], Zaria Ware offers a crash course in more than a thousand years of Black Western art history with more… Read More

This Week at the Jones Library: February 19 - 25, 2023

From: Jones Library

February 20, 2023

This Week at the Jones Library It's school vacation week! That means there are lots of activities for the kids happening at the library. But if you take a look below at this very long newsletter,… Read More

This Week at the Jones Library: February 12 - 18, 2023

From: Jones Library

February 12, 2023

This Week at the Jones Library We continue to make our way through February, and the kids are counting down the days until school vacation week arrives next week. There's been a lot going on at the… Read More

Jones Library -Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute

From: Jones Library

February 11, 2023

Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert This new YA release is by bestselling author Talia Hibbert, known for writing the popular Brown sisters trilogy. Ex-best friends Celine and… Read More

Statement by America First Works Executive Director Ashley Hayek on President Biden’s State of the Union Address

February 8, 2023

“After two years, President Biden and his administration’s promises have all proven empty. To date, nothing is built, nothing is back, and nothing is better. American families struggle… Read More

Jones Library Happenings for the Week: February 5 - 11, 2023

From: Jones Library

February 6, 2023

This Week at the Jones Library It sure is cold out there! We hope that you are snug and warm inside this weekend - maybe even curled up with a library book and your favorite warm beverage. We… Read More