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…

The Best Sushi Restaurants in Massachusetts

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IYA Sushi and Noodle Kitchen, South Hadley, MA

IYA Sushi and Noodle Kitchen is a great dining experience offering high-quality food and excellent customer service. The restaurant is often busy, as people come for both takeout and dine-in meals.…

IYA Sushi and Noodle Kitchen is a great dining experience offering high-quality food and excellent…

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…

The 10 Best Educational Activities for Children in Massachusetts!

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Children’s Museum at Holyoke, Holyoke, MA

Designed to make children culturally aware, the Children’s Museum at Holyoke does so through the use of art. The hands-on, interactive exhibits are designed to inspire a love of art and of…

Designed to make children culturally aware, the Children’s Museum at Holyoke does so through…

The 8 Best Spots for Noodles in Massachusetts!

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Iya Sushi and Noodle Kitchen, South Hadley, MA

Indulge in roast duck ramen or home-style won ton ramen soup when you visit Iya Sushi and Noodle Kitchen. Or try something really extravagant and treat yourself to Korean bulgogi, made with sweet…

Indulge in roast duck ramen or home-style won ton ramen soup when you visit Iya Sushi and Noodle…

The 10 Best Playgrounds in Massachusetts!

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Community Field, Holyoke, MA

Modern playground structures and a water feature make up Community Field. Locals say it’s clean and safe, too. This playground ever has clean, modern restrooms, which is a huge bonus for those…

Modern playground structures and a water feature make up Community Field. Locals say it’s…

The 9 Best Spin Classes in Massachusetts!

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Tanya Gets You Fit, Granby, MA

Tanya Gets You Fit offers personal training as well as group spin classes held at two local locations. With Tanya in charge, you’ll feel the burn and watch the results as they take place. Her…

Tanya Gets You Fit offers personal training as well as group spin classes held at two local…

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 Marijuana Dispensaries in Massachusetts

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NETA, Northampton and Brookline, MA

NETA consists of patient advocates, philanthropists, industry leaders, and experienced professionals—all who have come together to benefit patient’s lives through the use of medical…

NETA consists of patient advocates, philanthropists, industry leaders, and experienced…

NETA, Northampton and Brookline, MA

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NETA consists of patient advocates, philanthropists, industry leaders, and experienced professionals—all who have come together to benefit patient’s lives through the use of medical… Read More

Children’s Museum at Holyoke, Holyoke, MA

Featured in The 10 Best Educational Activities for Children in Massachusetts!

Designed to make children culturally aware, the Children’s Museum at Holyoke does so through the use of art. The hands-on, interactive exhibits are designed to inspire a love of art and of… Read More

IYA Sushi and Noodle Kitchen, South Hadley, MA

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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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Robinson State Park, Feeding Hills, MA

Featured in The 10 Best State Parks in Massachusetts!

Swim in the Westfield River or cast your line and do some fishing. Float in your kayak or canoe. Robinson State Park offers these opportunities and more. Hike or ride your mountain bike along 40… 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

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

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Nashawannuck Pond Photo Contest

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Nashawannuck Pond, Easthampton, MA

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Online Trivia Contest

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Easthampton, MA

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WinterFest Ice Cream Contest!

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Nashawannuck Pond, Easthampton, MA

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Railroad Hobby Show

10:00 AM

Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, MA

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Lunar New Year and Spring Festival Celebration

11:30 AM

Amherst Regional Middle School, Amherst, MA

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Live Music - Tim Cecchetelli

3:30 PM

Fort Hill Brewery, Easthampton, MA

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Nashawannuck Pond Photo Contest

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Nashawannuck Pond, Easthampton, MA

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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

Half Staff: In Honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

From: Town Of Westford

December 7, 2022

Please be advised that in accordance with Public Law 103-308 and by proclamation of the President of the United States, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of… Read More

Flags at Half Mast on December 7, 2022

From: Town of Paxton

December 5, 2022

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