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The 8 Best Cake Shops in Massachusetts!

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Konditor Meister, Braintree, MA

When you order a cake from Konditor Meister, it won’t only taste good, it will be a work of art, too. From wedding cakes to special dessert cakes—and more bakery items, too—you will…
When you order a cake from Konditor Meister, it won’t only taste good, it will be a work of…

The 14 Best Breakfast Places in Massachusetts!

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Kristin’s, Braintree, MA

At Kristin’s, the kinds of pancakes served are written on giant wallboards like ice cream flavors. She boasts as many as two dozen types on any given day. The café was featured on…
At Kristin’s, the kinds of pancakes served are written on giant wallboards like ice cream…

The 9 Best Public Golf Courses in Massachusetts!

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Braintree Municipal Golf Course, Braintree, MA

For the best prices on the South Shore, visit Braintree Municipal Golf Course. Enjoy a hearty breakfast in their restaurant before playing a round of golf. Enjoy a beverage or lunch at their Snack…
For the best prices on the South Shore, visit Braintree Municipal Golf Course. Enjoy a hearty…

10 Best Art Classes in Massachusetts

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Liz Boston Art Studio, Abington, MA

At the Liz Boston Art Studio, adults, teens and children may enroll in art classes including acrylic painting, oil painting and drawing. Classes are ongoing, so feel free to begin at any time. All…
At the Liz Boston Art Studio, adults, teens and children may enroll in art classes including…

10 Best Waterfront Restaurants in Massachusetts

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Bay Pointe Waterfront Restaurant, Quincy, MA

Bay Pointe Waterfront Restaurant serves lunch, dinner and even brunch. The views of South Shore make the perfect backdrop for dining as you indulge in countless delicious options. The Sunday Brunch…
Bay Pointe Waterfront Restaurant serves lunch, dinner and even brunch. The views of South Shore…

The 10 Best State Parks in Massachusetts!

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Webb Memorial State Park, Weymouth, MA

For a beautiful view of the Boston skyline, visit Webb Memorial State Park. Situated on a peninsula that extends into Hingham Bay, the park offers fishing, canoeing and kayaking opportunities.…
For a beautiful view of the Boston skyline, visit Webb Memorial State Park. Situated on a peninsula…

The 8 Best Mexican Restaurants in Massachusetts!

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Cielo Mexican Restaurant, Braintree, MA

Indulge in fresh guacamole made at your table at Cielo Mexican Restaurant. Consider ordering fish tacos for your entrée. Check out their pescado veracruz if you’re craving pan seared…
Indulge in fresh guacamole made at your table at Cielo Mexican Restaurant. Consider ordering fish…

The 9 Best Farmers Markets in Massachusetts!

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Quincy Farmers Market, Quincy, MA

In addition to the season’s freshest fruits and vegetables, Quincy Farmers’ Market offers fresh seafood and wine from local vineyards. Open June through November, it’s important to…
In addition to the season’s freshest fruits and vegetables, Quincy Farmers’ Market…

The 10 Best Places for Pancakes in Massachusetts!

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Kristin’s, Braintree, MA

The Phantom Gourmet crowned Kristin’s one of the best breakfast restaurants in the South Shore. Even better, she typically has close to two dozen options for pancakes on her menu. Try cookie…
The Phantom Gourmet crowned Kristin’s one of the best breakfast restaurants in the South…

The 7 Best Trivia Nights in Massachusetts!

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Coop’s Bar & Grille, Quincy, MA

Visit Coop’s Bar & Grille on Wednesday for Trivia Night. Be sure to indulge in some hearty American pub fare while there. And don’t worry—you won’t miss a game. The TVs…
Visit Coop’s Bar & Grille on Wednesday for Trivia Night. Be sure to indulge in some…
Best Things In & Around Braintree, MA
10 Best Waterfront Restaurants in Massachusetts

Bay Pointe Waterfront Restaurant, Quincy, MA

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Bay Pointe Waterfront Restaurant serves lunch, dinner and even brunch. The views of South Shore make the perfect backdrop for dining as you indulge in countless delicious options. The Sunday Brunch… Read More
The 9 Best Candy Shops in Massachusetts!

Puopolo Candies, Hingham, MA

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Featuring a wide range of candies, all the chocolates at Puopolo Candies are homemade in house. Be sure to check out their amazing sea salt caramels and the nice variety of chocolate bark. Buy an… Read More
The 9 Best Sports Centers in Massachusetts!

South Shore Sports Center, Hingham, MA

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The South Shore Sports Center is family owned. It offers both adult and youth sports leagues, including field hockey, basketball, football, and soccer. Check their website for summer sports camps for… Read More
The 10 Best State Parks in Massachusetts!

Webb Memorial State Park, Weymouth, MA

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For a beautiful view of the Boston skyline, visit Webb Memorial State Park. Situated on a peninsula that extends into Hingham Bay, the park offers fishing, canoeing and kayaking opportunities.… Read More
The Best Skate Shops in Massachusetts!

One Gig, Boston, MA

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For some unique skateboards and an entire line of skateboarding clothing and shoes, One Gig is the place to shop. Become immersed in skateboarding culture just by visiting the shop.

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The 10 Best Pasta Places in Massachusetts!

Da Vinci, Sadbury, MA

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For an upscale plate of amazing pasta, visit Da Vinci. The atmosphere and service, along with the delicious food, make it well worth the cost. Be sure to call to see if a reservation is necessary,… Read More
The 14 Best Pubs in Massachusetts!

The Black Rose, Boston, MA

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With live music seven nights a week, the fun never stops at the Black Rose. Situated in Faneuil Hall, it doesn’t get more classically Boston than this. For a refreshing pint of Guinness and… Read More
The 9 Best Road Races in Massachusetts!

James Joyce Ramble, Dedham, MA

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James Joyce was an Irish author who died in the early 1940s. Known for his work of comic fiction, Finnegan’s Wake, a Dedham runner was struggling to read the book in the 1980s, and even… Read More
10 Best Wedding Planners in Massachusetts

Something Bleu Wedding & Event Planning, Dedham, MA

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Serving the greater Boston area and beyond, Something Bleu builds entire weddings from the ground up. They take a truly bespoke approach, ensuring each couple’s desires and understood and… Read More
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Events around Braintree, MA
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Holly Bowling

City Winery, Boston, MA
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Dec
04

In Search of Thoreau’s Flowers: An Exploration of Change and Loss (Special Exhibition)

9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge, MA
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Dec
04

New England Holiday Craft Spectacular

10:00 AM
Starland Sportsplex and Fun Park, Hanover, MA
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Dec
04

Exhibition - A Colloquium In The Visual Arts

10:00 AM
Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, MA
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Dec
04

Exhibition - Funerary Portraits From Roman Egypt : Facing Forward

10:00 AM
Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, MA
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Dec
04

Solo Exhibition - Jordan Nassar: Fantasy and Truth

10:00 AM
The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, MA
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Dec
04

Exhibition - Dare To Know: Prints And Drawings In The Age Of Enlightenment

10:00 AM
Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, MA
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Braintree News

Flags at Half-Mast November 29, 2022

From: Town of Paxton
November 29, 2022
Please be advised that in honor of United States Representative Donald McEachin of Virginia, who passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, and in accordance with the United States Flag Code 4 USC 7… Read More

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

November 22, 2022
NOTICE OF FILING AND REQUEST FOR COMMENTS Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company each d/b/a National Grid for Approval to Exclude Mystic Cost-of-Service Agreement… Read More

This World Day of Remembrance, Traffic Fatalities in Massachusetts Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels

November 18, 2022
World Day of Remembrance honors victims of traffic crashes on November 20th, 2022. Buildings and bridges across the state, including Boston City Hall, are to be lit yellow. A memorial display will be… Read More

Statement from Transportation for Massachusetts Regarding Governor-Elect Maura Healey, the Approval of the Fair Share Amendment, and the Work and Family Mobility Act

From: Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker
November 10, 2022
"Transportation for Massachusetts congratulates Governor-elect Maura Healey for her historic victory as the next governor of Massachusetts. Governor-elect Healey’s campaign led on creating a… Read More

Early Education and Care Programs Statewide to Receive $80 Million in Rate Increases for Fiscal Year 2023

From: Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker
November 9, 2022
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration on Nov 8th, announced a historic increase – nearly $80 million – to the rates paid by the Commonwealth to child care providers licensed by… Read More

Massachusetts Public Health Officials Urge Vaccinations for Flu and COVID-19 as Flu Season Begins

From: Town of Grafton
October 22, 2022
With flu season underway, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) is urging residents to get their flu shot and get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster for which they are eligible. October… Read More

Please Join us for Safer Roads for a Stronger Commonwealth on October12, 2022!

October 10, 2022
The November election includes Ballot Question 4, which asks voters whether to uphold a new state law that will make our roads safer for all of us. To learn more about Question 4, please join Newton… Read More

Baker-Polito Administration Awards Melrose $500,000 Green Communities Grant

From: City Of Melrose
September 30, 2022
Melrose will use the grant to fund the electrification of the Melrose Public Library. On September 20, 2022, the City of Melrose was awarded a $500,000 grant to take the Melrose Public Library off… Read More

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Coordinated Support for Newly Arriving Families and Individuals to the Commonwealth

From: Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker
September 20, 2022
Emergency response plan includes temporary shelter and humanitarian services BARNSTABLE, MA — On Sep 16th, the Baker-Polito Administration announced new shelter and humanitarian supports… Read More

Governor Announces Distribution of Free COVID Tests

From: Know Your Town
September 13, 2022
To ensure that residents can properly manage COVID-19, the governor has announced there will be another round of free rapid antigen test kits distributed to municipalities across the Commonwealth.… Read More

Flags at Half Mast in Honor of Queen Elizabeth II

From: Town of Paxton
September 10, 2022
Please be advised that as a mark of respect for the memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered… Read More

Chris Dempsey for Auditor Official Statement - September 7, 2022

September 8, 2022
Boston, MA – On Sep 7th, Democratic Candidate for State Auditor Chris Dempsey released the following statement regarding the Democratic Primary election results. “Earlier tonight I… Read More

We Came Up Short, But I Am Filled With Gratitude

September 8, 2022
Thank you for being a part of this campaign. Earlier tonight I called Senator DiZoglio to congratulate her on a hard-fought campaign and on her victory in the Primary. While we came up short… Read More

Labor Endorsements

September 6, 2022
BOSTON, Mass., On Sep 5th, Democratic Candidate for State Auditor Chris Dempsey announced endorsements from major Massachusetts labor unions. Democratic Candidate for State Auditor Chris… Read More

T4MA Statement on Federal Transit Administration Safety Report

September 1, 2022
The MBTA must staff and maintain a reliable transit system, and the legislature must uphold its responsibilities Attribute to T4MA Interim Director Josh Ostroff BOSTON - “MBTA riders… Read More
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Monroe Playground

Monroe Playground
Pond Street, Quincy, MA
Pond Street in Quincy Point Baseball field, basketball court and skateboard park Sixe: 9 acres The park is named for Israel W. Monroe, the mater... Read More

United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum

United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum
739 Washington Street, Quincy, MA
Ordered by the US Navy on 14 June, 1943, USS Salem (CA 139) was laid down on 4 July, 1945 at the Bethlehem Steel Company's Quincy Yard in Quincy, M... Read More

Quincy House

Quincy House
20 Muirhead Street, Quincy, MA
This country estate overlooking Quincy Bay transports visitors to the Revolutionary War era and tells the story of a woman's work to preserve her f... Read More

Pingree Skatepark

Pingree Skatepark
1462 Commercial, Weymouth, MA
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Blue Hills Reservation

Blue Hills Reservation
725 Hillside Street, Milton, MA
The Blue Hills were so named by early European explorers who, while sailing along the coastline, noticed the bluish hue on the slopes when viewed f... Read More

Hingham Skate Park

Hingham Skate Park
Bare Cove Park Drive, Hingham, MA
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library And Museum

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library And Museum
Columbia Point, Boston, MA
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is dedicated to the memory of our nation's thirty-fifth president and to all those who through ... Read More

Fuller Craft Museum

Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak Street, Brockton, MA
Mission: Fuller Craft Museum is a dynamic environment where craft is experienced through exhibitions, education, outreach, and collaboration. We e... Read More

Boston Frog Pond

Boston Frog Pond
38 Beacon St, Boston, MA
About Us:The Boston Common Frog Pond sits at the heart of Boston Common, the oldest and most treasured public park in the U.S. With a winter ice ri... Read More
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