The 15 Best Family-Friendly Attractions in Massachusetts!

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Look Park, Florence, MA

Featuring a miniature train, a zoo for rescued animals, and the perfect spot for a picnic, Look Park is an excellent place for families to have fun. Ride the bumper boats and play mini golf,…

Featuring a miniature train, a zoo for rescued animals, and the perfect spot for a picnic, Look…

The 9 Best Farmers Markets in Massachusetts!

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Northampton Farmers Market, Northampton, MA

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…

Enjoy the best of local fruits and vegetables as well as home-grown honey and locally tapped maple…

The 8 Best Spots for Noodles in Massachusetts!

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Noodles, Northampton, MA

Noodles serves up hot, delicious dishes made from your favorite staple—noodles. Try Kim Chi dumpling noodle soup or pink lady noodle soup. Choose from rice noodles, Thai noodles, egg noodles or…

Noodles serves up hot, delicious dishes made from your favorite staple—noodles. Try Kim Chi…

8 Best Historic Restaurants in Massachusetts

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The Tunnel Bar, Northampton, MA

The Tunnel Bar is a martini bar and eatery in Northampton with a unique architectural history. The stone and brickwork inside the building is original to its 1896 creation, when instead of a martini…

The Tunnel Bar is a martini bar and eatery in Northampton with a unique architectural history. The…

The 7 Most Delicious Food Trucks in Massachusetts!

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Bistro Bus, Northampton, MA

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…

Featuring Asian tacos, sesame noodles, and a grilled cheese with pulled pork, Bistro Bus serves up…

10 Best Interior Designers in Massachusetts

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Amy Woolf Color and Design, Northampton, MA

Well-traveled Amy Woolf has garnered more than 15 years of experience in color and design and brings international experience to every project. She and her team work on new builds and renovations…

Well-traveled Amy Woolf has garnered more than 15 years of experience in color and design and…

The 8 Best Shoe Stores in Massachusetts!

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Strada, Northampton, MA

Featuring a nice array of European shoes for both men and women, Strada has been serving the Northampton region for 25 years. In addition to selling shoes, they repair them and treat leather,…

Featuring a nice array of European shoes for both men and women, Strada has been serving the…

10 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Massachusetts

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The Botanic Garden of Smith College, Northampton, MA

Located on the campus of Smith College, the Botanic Garden of Smith College includes a conservatory and greenhouses, affording visitors up close and personal views of native New England trees,…

Located on the campus of Smith College, the Botanic Garden of Smith College includes a conservatory…

The 9 Coolest (and Most Unique) Hotels in Massachusetts

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Starlight Llama Bed and Breakfast, Northampton, MA

For an off-the-grid lodging experience, consider a stay at the Starlight Llama Bed and Breakfast in Northampton. Solar power means you’ll be safe and warm. The home-cooked meals are said to be…

For an off-the-grid lodging experience, consider a stay at the Starlight Llama Bed and Breakfast in…

The 10 Best Parks in Massachusetts!

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Look Memorial Park, Florence, MA

Featuring more than 150 acres of picnic sites, pavilions, and more, Look Memorial Park in Florence is the perfect place to spend a weekend afternoon or a lazy weekday with your family and friends.…

Featuring more than 150 acres of picnic sites, pavilions, and more, Look Memorial Park in Florence…

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

Noodles, Northampton, MA

Featured in The 8 Best Spots for Noodles in Massachusetts!

Noodles serves up hot, delicious dishes made from your favorite staple—noodles. Try Kim Chi dumpling noodle soup or pink lady noodle soup. Choose from rice noodles, Thai noodles, egg noodles or… 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

The Tunnel Bar, Northampton, MA

Featured in 8 Best Historic Restaurants in Massachusetts

Tropical Tan, Easthampton, MA

Featured in The 8 Best Tanning Salons in Massachusetts!

Get a natural looking tan at Tropical Tan. Featuring tanning beds and booths, theyalso carry a full line of tanning products. The staff is happy to explain which products will work best for… Read More

Mt. Tom’s Homemade Ice Cream, Easthampton, MA

Featured in The 8 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Massachusetts!

Dubbed the “best ice cream in the Valley,” Mt. Tom’s Homemade Ice Cream serves up sundaes, cones, and waffle cones filled with rich, delicious homemade ice cream. Salted butter… Read More

Amy Woolf Color and Design, Northampton, MA

Featured in 10 Best Interior Designers in Massachusetts

Well-traveled Amy Woolf has garnered more than 15 years of experience in color and design and brings international experience to every project. She and her team work on new builds and renovations… Read More

Strada, Northampton, MA

Featured in The 8 Best Shoe Stores in Massachusetts!

Featuring a nice array of European shoes for both men and women, Strada has been serving the Northampton region for 25 years. In addition to selling shoes, they repair them and treat leather,… Read More

The Botanic Garden of Smith College, Northampton, MA

Featured in 10 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Massachusetts!

Located on the campus of Smith College, the Botanic Garden of Smith College includes a conservatory and greenhouses, affording visitors up close and personal views of native New England trees,… Read More

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The Sun Ra Arkestra

8:00 PM

The Drake, Amherst, MA

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Open House

11:00 AM

Animal Eye Care of New England, Whately, MA

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Cultural Chaos Festival

12:00 PM

Cultural Chaos Festival, Easthampton, MA

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Outlook Farm Strawberry Festival

12:00 PM

Outlook Farm Winery and Brewery, Westhampton, MA

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Rickie Lee Jones

7:00 PM

BOMBYX Center for Arts and Equity, Northampton, MA

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Buddy Guy

7:00 PM

Pines Theater at Look Park, Florence, MA

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Joan Osborne

8:00 PM

Tree House Brewing Company (Deerfield), South Deerfield, MA

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MassDOT Response to Town's Letter re: Randolph Ave and Chickatawbut Project

From: Town of Milton

December 20, 2022

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation responded to the Town of Milton's comment letter regarding the proposed roundabout project at Route 28 and Chickatawbut Road. In the letter, MassDOT… Read More

Baker-Polito Administration Distributing at Least 3.5 Million More Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests for Massachusetts Residents

From: Town of Shrewsbury

December 14, 2022

Administration Also Distributing Free Personal Protective Equipment to Municipalities and Community Organizations The Baker-Polito Administration on Dec 13th, announced plans to distribute another… Read More

Dates Announced for Next Police Exam and Application Deadline:Cambridge Police Department to Host In-Person Recruiting Information Session on December 13, 2022

From: City Of Cambridge

December 8, 2022

Dates Announced for Next Police Exam and Application Deadline:Cambridge Police Department to Host In-Person Recruiting Information Session on December 13, 2022 Cambridge, Mass., -The deadline to… Read More