Crispy Perfection: Best Places for Fried Chicken in Massachusetts

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Duguay’s Chicken & Seafood, Gardner, MA

Whether you’re seeking tenders, nuggets or an entire meal of bone-in parts, Duguay’s Chicken & Seafood fits the bill. The no-frills establishment makes up for anything it’s…

Whether you’re seeking tenders, nuggets or an entire meal of bone-in parts, Duguay’s…

The 8 Best Mom & Pop Restaurants in Massachusetts!

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Duguay’s Chicken & Seafood, Gardner, MA

Founded in 1968, Duguay’s Chicken & Seafood is still the Mom and Pop place it was back then. Famous for their pressure-cooked chicken, fried seafood and Jo Jo potatoes (fried in the same…

Founded in 1968, Duguay’s Chicken & Seafood is still the Mom and Pop place it was back…

15 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Massachusetts!

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Bicentennial Giant Chair, Gardner, MA

A photo op awaits travelers in Gardner, where their Bicentennial Giant Chair is the self-proclaimed largest chair in the world. Built by the former Heywood-Wakefield Furniture Company that called…

A photo op awaits travelers in Gardner, where their Bicentennial Giant Chair is the self-proclaimed…

The 9 Best Breweries in Massachusetts!

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Wachusett Brewing Company, Westminster, MA

Inspired by other craft breweries, Wachusett Brewing Company founders began their operation in 1993. Guests may enjoy two 2-ounce samples of beer when they attend a tour. The tour is free, but a…

Inspired by other craft breweries, Wachusett Brewing Company founders began their operation in…

15 Best Camping Spots in Massachusetts!

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Otter River State Forest, Baldwinville, MA

This is the first campground to ever grace a Massachusetts State Park. Otter River State Forest in Baldwinville features 85 sites shaded by massive pine trees. There are four yurts available to rent,…

This is the first campground to ever grace a Massachusetts State Park. Otter River State Forest in…

The 10 Best Mountain Biking Trails in Massachusetts!

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Ashburnham Rail Trail, Ashburnham, MA

Perfect for mountain biking, the Ashburnham Rail Trail is 1.3 miles-long and features a dirt surface. You can access the trail at either end—Central Street/SR 101 and where Willard Road meets…

Perfect for mountain biking, the Ashburnham Rail Trail is 1.3 miles-long and features a dirt…

Best Student Discount Offers in Massachusetts

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Wachusett Mountain, Princeton, MA

Wachusett Mountain has a special discount for college students who want to hit the slopes. For just $199, students can ski seven nights a week from 4-10 p.m. all season long. …

Wachusett Mountain has a special discount for college students who want to hit the slopes. For just…

The Look You Want: Massachusetts' Best Beauty Supply Stores

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W.S. Beauty Supply, Fitchburg, MA

Open to beauty professionals only, W.S. Beauty Supply carries all the latest products including hair color, hair care, styling tools, skin care, nail supplies and more. Check out the products online…

Open to beauty professionals only, W.S. Beauty Supply carries all the latest products including…

Test Your Skills: Massachusetts' Best Escape Rooms

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Curious Escape Rooms, Fitchburg, MA

Two escape adventures await you at Curious Escape Rooms. The Doll House is designed for 4-8 players. The Video Store will accommodate 4-10. Each allows up to an hour for solving clues and making your…

Two escape adventures await you at Curious Escape Rooms. The Doll House is designed for 4-8…

Massachusetts' Best Hotels and Resorts for Families

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Great Wolf Lodge, Fitchburg, MA

Complete with an indoor waterpark, bedtime stories each night, and a spa that makes little girls feel like royalty, Great Wolf Lodge is the perfect family vacation—provided you don’t mind…

Complete with an indoor waterpark, bedtime stories each night, and a spa that makes little girls…

Wachusett Mountain, Princeton, MA

Featured in The 10 Best Places for a Student Discount in Massachusetts!

Wachusett Mountain has a special discount for college students who want to hit the slopes. For just $199, students can ski seven nights a week from 4-10 p.m. all season long. … Read More

W.S. Beauty Supply, Fitchburg, MA

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Wachusett Brewing Company, Westminster, MA

Featured in The 9 Best Breweries in Massachusetts!

Inspired by other craft breweries, Wachusett Brewing Company founders began their operation in 1993. Guests may enjoy two 2-ounce samples of beer when they attend a tour. The tour is free, but a… Read More

The Doyle Estate, Leominster, MA

Featured in The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Massachusetts!

An easy 3.5 miles of hiking trails grace The Doyle Estate in Leominster. An urban oasis that is open year round, the trails are part of a former family estate and include parklands, a formal garden,… Read More

Gourmet Donuts, Leominster, MA

Featured in The 10 Best Doughnut Shops in Massachusetts!

A peanut butter cup specialty donut is a delicacy, and Gourmet Donuts features them from time to time. They also serve fresh bagels and Danish pastries, along with breakfast sandwiches and… Read More

Jae H. Jeong’s U.S. Tae Kwon Do Center, Worcester, MA

Featured in The 9 Best Places for a Kid’s Birthday Party in Massachusetts!

Birthday party guests will love breaking a board and playing games under the direction of the black belt experts at Jae H. Jeong’s U.S. Tae Kwon Do Center. Parties last two hours. Call to work… Read More

Curious Escape Rooms, Fitchburg, MA

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Armsby Abbey, Worcester, MA

Featured in The 9 Best Bars in Massachusetts!

In addition to an exceptional collection of craft beers, Armsby Abbey even features a variety of locally made cheeses that pair nicely with the beer and cocktails. The “grazing menu” is… Read More

Stewart’s Chocolates, Jefferson, MA

Featured in The 10 Best Chocolate Shops in Massachusetts!

A small family-owned and operated business, Stewart’s Chocolates makes artisan chocolates, and it’s just a matter of time before they become far better known than they already are. Once… Read More

May

Flag Placement for Memorial Day

4:00 PM

Templeton, MA

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May

Memorial Day Parade

10:00 AM

Narragansett Regional High School, Baldwinville, MA

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May

Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony

11:00 AM

Hubbardston, MA

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Jul

Concert - Holdin' Back Band

6:00 PM

Monument Park, Gardner, 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

Town Of Templeton - 'Budget VS Actual by Fiscal Year'

From: Town Of Templeton

April 9, 2022

Click here to view the new page 'Budget VS Actual by Fiscal Year' Beginning with FY2021 which can also be found on the Accountant's website page on the top left… 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