The 14 Best Pubs in Massachusetts!

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Anchor Pub & Grille, Beverly, MA

In addition to great food and drinks, Anchor Pub & Grille has pool tables and dart boards, ensuring you have fun while going out for food and/or drinks. Featuring cocktails, beer and wine, the…

In addition to great food and drinks, Anchor Pub & Grille has pool tables and dart boards,…

The 7 Best Seafood Restaurants in Massachusetts!

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Essex Seafood, Essex, MA

Essex Seafood dishes up the most amazing fried clams, fresh lobster and more. Enjoy your lunch, then shop in their market for the fresh catch of the day.

Essex Seafood dishes up the most amazing fried clams, fresh lobster and more. Enjoy your lunch,…

The 10 Best Live Theater Venues in Massachusetts!

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North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly, MA

This theatre has received national recognition. Some of the theatre’s biggest hits were the world-premiere of Tony Award-winning “Memphis,” in 2003, as well as productions such as…

This theatre has received national recognition. Some of the theatre’s biggest hits were the…

The 9 Best Spots for Iced Coffee in Massachusetts!

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Zumi’s Espresso, Ipswich, MA

Zumi’s Espresso serves up amazing iced coffee, along with a real coffee house experience. Come in the evenings and take part in or simply sit back and enjoy open mic poetry readings. The…

Zumi’s Espresso serves up amazing iced coffee, along with a real coffee house experience.…

The 9 Best Vegan and Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants in Massachusetts!

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Organic Garden Café, Beverly, MA

Whether you eat a vegan diet or prefer to fill up on raw or gluten free foods instead, Organic Garden Café will meet all your dietary needs with delicious, nutritious options. Their juice bar…

Whether you eat a vegan diet or prefer to fill up on raw or gluten free foods instead, Organic…

The 9 Best Sports Centers in Massachusetts!

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Danvers Indoor Sports, Danvers, MA

Danvers Indoor Sports touts itself as the place where “athletes come to train, compete, and have fun,” and it seems that’s the consensus among its members. They afford athletes of…

Danvers Indoor Sports touts itself as the place where “athletes come to train, compete, and…

9 Best Fried Food Places in Massachusetts

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Clam Box of Ipswich, Ipswich, MA

For delectable fried clams, along with fried fish, scallops and more, visit Clam Box of Ipswich. An icon in this coastal city, the seafood is fresh and so is the oil in their deep fryers. They pride…

For delectable fried clams, along with fried fish, scallops and more, visit Clam Box of Ipswich. An…

The 10 Best Chocolate Shops in Massachusetts!

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Prides Crossing Confections, Prides Crossing, MA

You’ll be hooked on the artisanal small batch chocolates at Prides Crossing Confections. They’ve been hand made for 30 years. Their turtles and bark are local favorites. …

You’ll be hooked on the artisanal small batch chocolates at Prides Crossing Confections.…

The 9 Best Boat Tours in Massachusetts!

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Essex River Cruises, Essex, MA

Offering cruises within a tidal estuary, Essex River Cruises explore the salt marsh and venture into a protected bay. One of few non-oceanic boat tours in the Bay State, it’s a true adventures…

Offering cruises within a tidal estuary, Essex River Cruises explore the salt marsh and venture…

The 7 Most Delicious Food Trucks in Massachusetts!

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Joe’s on A ROLL, Beverly, MA

One of the best-loved seafood food trucks in the state, Joe’s on A ROLL is often found in Beverly, and is perfect for buying a meal and taking it down by the waterfront to enjoy. The lobster…

One of the best-loved seafood food trucks in the state, Joe’s on A ROLL is often found in…

Danvers Indoor Sports, Danvers, MA

Featured in The 9 Best Sports Centers in Massachusetts!

Danvers Indoor Sports touts itself as the place where “athletes come to train, compete, and have fun,” and it seems that’s the consensus among its members. They afford athletes of… Read More

Essex Seafood, Essex, MA

Featured in The 7 Best Seafood Restaurants in Massachusetts!

Essex Seafood dishes up the most amazing fried clams, fresh lobster and more. Enjoy your lunch, then shop in their market for the fresh catch of the day.

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Zumi’s Espresso, Ipswich, MA

Featured in The 9 Best Spots for Iced Coffee in Massachusetts!

Zumi’s Espresso serves up amazing iced coffee, along with a real coffee house experience. Come in the evenings and take part in or simply sit back and enjoy open mic poetry readings. The… Read More

Hawthorne Hotel, Salem, MA

Featured in The 9 Coolest (and Most Unique) Hotels in Massachusetts

Voted the 2015 best U.S. City Center Historic Hotel by Historic Hotels of America, the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem has seen U.S. presidents and Hollywood celebrities as some of their famous guests.… Read More

Earth Rock Run Half Marathon, Amesbury, MA

Featured in The 9 Best Road Races in Massachusetts!

In support of Earth Day, the Earth Rock Run Half Marathon takes place in Amesbury, with proceeds benefitting local conservation and ecological efforts.

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33 Munroe, Salem, MA

Featured in 10 Best Wedding Planners in Massachusetts

Specializing in all things wedding planning, florals, and events, you won’t find a more comprehensive wedding service provider. Details are their expertise, from creating timelines and… Read More

Seaport Grille, Gloucester, MA

Featured in 10 Best Waterfront Restaurants in Massachusetts

Enjoy casual waterfront dining at Seaport Grille. 2017’s winner of “Best Year-Round Fried Clams,” the meal is fresh and tasty and definitely a local favorite. Don’t worry if… Read More

Northeast Art Workshops, Gloucester, MA

Featured in 10 Best Art Classes in Massachusetts

Take part in an art class, workshop or retreat at Northeast Art Workshops. Whether you consider yourself an artist or simply enjoy art as a hobby, there’s a class or workshop for you. Choose… Read More

Get spooky in Salem

Featured in Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Massachusetts!

Around Halloween, the home of the notorious 1692 witch trials does a booming business in ghost walks, witch history and many otherworldly activities. Bring your broomstick.

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Dec

Marblehead Christmas Walk

10:00 AM

Marblehead Christmas Walk, Marblehead, MA

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Dec

Thunder From Down Under

7:00 PM

The Cabot, Beverly, MA

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Dec

Exhibition - Dream of a Common Language

12:00 PM

PEG Center for Arts and Activism, Newburyport, MA

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Dec

Exhibition - Dream of a Common Language

12:00 PM

PEG Center for Arts and Activism, Newburyport, MA

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Dec

Exhibition - Dream of a Common Language

12:00 PM

PEG Center for Arts and Activism, Newburyport, MA

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Dec

Cat & Nat

8:00 PM

Lynn Auditorium, Lynn, MA

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Dec

Sweet Baby James: The #1 James Taylor Tribute (Beverly, MA)

8:00 PM

Larcom Theatre, Beverly, MA

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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

Town of Hamilton Newsletter - November 21, 2022

From: Town Of Hamilton

November 24, 2022

What's Happening in Hamilton Town Manager Report for November 21, 2022, click here Visioning Workshops for the Patton Park Master Plan: with the HW Parks & Recreation Dept., the Dept. of… 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

Town of Hamilton Newsletter - November 7, 2022

From: Town Of Hamilton

November 12, 2022

What's Happening in Hamilton Report for November 7, 2022 Community Workshop on Monday, November 14th at 7pm at the Community House: Please join the Town of Hamilton and Gordon Conwell Theological… 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

Town Of Hamilton Newsletter - October 17, 2022

From: Town Of Hamilton

October 22, 2022

What's Happening in Hamilton Click here for the Town Manager Report for October 17, 2022 Happy Fall, Happy Halloween! The next newsletter will be sent out on November 10th after the Select Board… 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

Town Of Hamilton Newsletter - October 3, 2022

From: Town Of Hamilton

October 8, 2022

Your Town Hall Update What's Happening in Hamilton Town Manager Report for October 3, 2022 Check out the Fall programs at the Patton Homestead! Music, Movies, and then Harvest Fest on October… 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

Town Of Hamilton Newsletter - September 19, 2022

From: Town Of Hamilton

September 24, 2022

Town Manager Report for September 19, 2022 Special Town Meeting is Saturday October 1st at 9:00 am in the High School Auditorium. The Warrants were delivered to every household in Hamilton last… 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