The 15 Best Breakfast Places in Massachusetts

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Kristina’s Café and Bakery, Belchertown, MA

Wake up to fresh bakery items and home-cooked breakfasts on Tuesday through Sunday at Kristina’s Café and Bakery. The quaint atmosphere and excellent service will make you feel like a…

Wake up to fresh bakery items and home-cooked breakfasts on Tuesday through Sunday at…

10 Best Attorneys in Massachusetts

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Bernard OUI Offense, Springfield and Belchertown, MA

Having successfully litigated more than 1,000 cases for clients, Bernard OUI Offense is a top choice for OUI and DUI cases. They have also won a number of notable awards in their field, including…

Having successfully litigated more than 1,000 cases for clients, Bernard OUI Offense is a top…

Top Outdoor Activities: Best Fly Fishing Spots in Massachusetts

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Swift River, Belchertown, MA

Known for its abundance of trout, Swift River is a favorite among Massachusetts fly fishermen—and women. The river originates at the base of the Quabbin Reservoir, providing cold water all year…

Known for its abundance of trout, Swift River is a favorite among Massachusetts fly…

The Look You Want: Massachusetts' Best Beauty Supply Stores

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Head Games Beauty Supply, Amherst, MA

Serving women and men of color, Head Games Beauty Supply sells, weaves, hair pieces and a variety of products for both real and synthetic hair. They carry a wide selection of braided hair and…

Serving women and men of color, Head Games Beauty Supply sells, weaves, hair pieces and a variety…

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 7 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…

Own The Kitchen: Massachusetts' Best Cooking Classes

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Leslie Cerier, 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 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…

Best Educational Childrenâ€™s Activities 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 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

Wine & Canvas, Springfield, MA

Featured in The 10 Best Spots for Paint & Wine in Massachusetts!

Wine & Canvas insists you needn’t have any talent or experience when you arrive to paint and sip wine with them. They also promise you’ll leave with a piece of art you’ll be… 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

Six Flags New England, Agawam, MA

Featured in The 9 Best First Date Locations in Massachusetts!

See how well your date does on a rollercoaster that first time around with a day at Six Flags New England. Open from late April through early September and again in October for FrightFest, there are… Read More

Kristina’s Café and Bakery, Belchertown, MA

Featured in The 13 Best Breakfast Places in Massachusetts!

Wake up to fresh bakery items and home-cooked breakfasts on Tuesday through Sunday at Kristina’s Café and Bakery. The quaint atmosphere and excellent service will make you feel like a… Read More

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

Tree House Brewing Company, Monson, MA

Featured in The 9 Best Breweries in Massachusetts!

Known for their wide array of ales, Tree House Brewing Company is a draft only brewery, and their offerings vary depending on the season. Cans and growlers are available on site during specific… Read More

The People’s Pint, Greenfield, MA

Featured in The 9 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

Puzzled Escape Games, Easthampton, MA

Featured in The 10 Best Escape Rooms in Massachusetts!

Three rooms await adults at Puzzled Escape Games, and one is designed specifically for children. Choose from Find the Professor of the Occult, Escape from Escobar’s, and the Lost Wand. The… Read More

May

Memorial Day Veterans Breakfast

All Day

South Hadley, MA

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May

Start of Summer Fest Feature Brass Attack

12:00 PM

Start of Summer Fest, Belchertown, MA

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May

Hadley Memorial Day Parade

2:00 PM

Hadley, MA

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May

Memorial Day Parade

10:00 AM

Ludlow, MA

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May

Attention Crafters Hampden Federated Church is Holding a Memorial Day Craft Fair

10:00 AM

Federated Church, Hampden, MA

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May

Memorial Day Concert at Hampden Town Hall

11:00 AM

Town Of Hampden, Hampden, MA

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Jun

Julian Lage

The Drake, Amherst, MA

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State Auditor Suzanne Bump Endorses Chris Dempsey for State Auditor

From: Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker

May 18, 2022

BOSTON, MA -- State Auditor Suzanne Bump on May 18th, announced her enthusiastic endorsement of Chris Dempsey in the race for State Auditor. The Dempsey campaign is sending an email on behalf of… Read More

Auditor Suzanne Bump: 'Chris Dempsey is My Choice to Be the Next State Auditor'

May 18, 2022

This is the biggest news of the campaign cycle: Auditor Suzanne Bump is endorsing Chris's candidacy. Please watch the video to hear about this endorsement in Suzanne's own words. This is an… Read More

Baker-Polito Administration Hosting 10 Regional Employer Roadshows

From: Town Of Wilmington

April 26, 2022

To Economic Development Partners, Please find information for your member companies, clients, and constituents regarding 10 upcoming regional employer roadshows: The Baker-Polito… Read More

President Biden, USDA Announce $420 Million Investment in Watershed Infrastructure Projects to Benefit Rural and Historically Underserved Communities

April 23, 2022

Albany, GA – On April 21st, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was joined by White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu and Congressman Sanford Bishop (GA-2) to announce the U.S.… Read More

Biden-Harris Administration Launches Nationwide Network of Partnersto Tap Resources for Rural America

April 22, 2022

Clarksdale, MS – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and White House Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice on April 20th, announced a new whole-of-government effort led by… Read More

State Auditor Candidate Chris Dempsey Announces Endorsement From Kathleen O’Connor Ives, Former State Senator for the 1st Essex District Now Represented by Senator Diana DiZoglio

April 22, 2022

NEWBURYPORT, MA: State Auditor Candidate Chris Dempsey on April 20th, announced an endorsement by former State Senator Kathleen O’Connor Ives, who previously represented the 1st Essex Senate… Read More

Biden-Harris Administration, USDA Forest Service Invest More Than $31 Million in 15 Landscape Restoration Projects

April 21, 2022

Projects Supported by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Washington, DC -- The Biden-Harris Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service on April… Read More

Baker-Polito Administration Encourages COVID-19 Vaccination andBoosters at Family-Friendly Events During April School Vacation Week

From: Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker

April 20, 2022

Local Massachusetts businesses to offer giveaways, COVID-19 vaccines The Baker-Polito Administration is partnering with local businesses across the state to host free, family-friendly COVID-19… Read More

New Report Recommends Alternatives to Police Role in Traffic Safety in Massachusetts

April 13, 2022

LivableStreets releases “Dismantling Law Enforcement's Role in Traffic Safety: A Roadmap for Massachusetts” aiming to deconstruct the idea that policing improves traffic safety, and… Read More

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Availability of Second COVID-19 Booster Dose for Residents 50 and Older and Immuno Compromised Individuals

From: Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker

March 31, 2022

BOSTON, MA -- Following updated recommendations from the federal government, the Baker-Polito Administration on April 1st, announced that all residents aged 50 and older or individuals who are… Read More

Transportation for Massachusetts Statement and Additional Information on An Act Relative To Massachusetts’s Transportation Resources And Climate

From: Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker

March 18, 2022

Statement from T4MA Interim Director Josh Ostroff: “Transportation for Massachusetts applauds Governor Baker’s filing of a $9.7 billion bond bill to leverage incoming federal funds from… Read More

Massachusetts Department of Public Health Updates COVID-19 Death Definition

March 11, 2022

Revised data capture more accurately the acute impact of COVID in the Commonwealth BOSTON, MA – Beginning Monday, March 14, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) will update the… Read More

Board of Early Education and Care Names Amy Kershaw Acting Commissioner

From: Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker

March 8, 2022

BOSTON – The Board of Early Education and Care on March 8th, appointed Amy Kershaw, currently the commissioner at the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA), as the acting… Read More

Governor Bakes Sign Date for September State Primary

From: Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker

March 2, 2022

On Saturday, Feb 26th, the Governor signed into law the new State Primary date, which will be Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Please continue to sign up for news and announcements and watch my column on… Read More

Transit is Essential Calls on MBTA Leadership and State Legislature to Advance Systemwide Low-Income Fare Program This Spring

February 26, 2022

“On Feb 24th’s MBTA Board meeting underscored that a more affordable MBTA meaningfully improves the lives of people struggling with transit costs while creating benefits for everyone… Read More