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

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Southwick’s Zoo, Mendon, MA

If your child’s birthday falls between April and the end of October, consider holding a birthday party at Southwick’s Zoo. Between the animals, the birthday party pavilions and the rides,…

If your child’s birthday falls between April and the end of October, consider holding a…

The Big Day: Massachusetts' Best Wedding Locations

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With Lake Nipmuc as a glorious backdrop for your wedding, the Grand View creates beautiful weddings no matter the season. Brilliant fall foliage enhances wedding photos, as does the lake. Choose from…

With Lake Nipmuc as a glorious backdrop for your wedding, the Grand View creates beautiful weddings…

The 10 Best Mountain Biking Trails in Massachusetts!

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MTB Trails at Milford, Milford, MA

Located within a large open space, MTB Trails at Milford is perfect for mountain bikers of all levels. The intricate network of trails is owned by the New England Mountain Bike Association. They…

Located within a large open space, MTB Trails at Milford is perfect for mountain bikers of all…

The 10 Best Sporting Goods Stores in Massachusetts!

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Bolio’s Sporting Goods, Milford, MA

Visit their store or shop their online store, but rest assured, you’ll find all the sports equipment and apparel you’ll need at Bolio’s Sporting Goods. They provide screen-printing…

Visit their store or shop their online store, but rest assured, you’ll find all the sports…

The Best Chocolate Shops in Massachusetts!

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Pandolfi’s Fine Chocolates, Bellingham, MA

Made with the freshest whole ingredients, Pandolfi’s Fine Chocolates makes chocolates in small batches. A family tradition, the shop is now in the hands of its second generation. …

Made with the freshest whole ingredients, Pandolfi’s Fine Chocolates makes chocolates in…

Rip and Shred! Massachusetts Best Skate Parks

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Rad Skatepark, Mendon, MA

Skate inside at Rad Skatepark in Mendon. Located at 49 Uxbridge Road, the park features a Masonite surface with lots of ledges, stairs, quarter pipes and a 13-foot wall ride. Although it costs to…

Skate inside at Rad Skatepark in Mendon. Located at 49 Uxbridge Road, the park features a Masonite…

15 Amazing Family Attractions in Massachusetts

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Southwick’s Zoo, Mendon, MA

Check out the largest zoo in New England at Southwick’s Zoo. Visit sloths, cheetahs, and a new home for prairie dogs. There’s also a petting zoo, an aviary, and daily shows that all ages…

Check out the largest zoo in New England at Southwick’s Zoo. Visit sloths, cheetahs, and a…

Body Art: Best Piercing Places in Massachusetts

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Untamed Tattoos & Piercings, Bellingham, MA

Offering both surface piercings and dermals, Untamed Tattoos & Piercings also sells just about any type of body jewelry for every body part you can imagine. Buy acrylic or surgical steel jewelry,…

Offering both surface piercings and dermals, Untamed Tattoos & Piercings also sells just about…

Sugar Rush! Massachusetts' Best Candy Shops

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Pandolfi’s Fine Chocolates, Bellingham, MA

If you’ve never tasted a dark chocolate meltaway or a white chocolate pecan cup, you have to visit Pandolfi’s Fine Chocolates. Their signature chocolates include both of these selections,…

If you’ve never tasted a dark chocolate meltaway or a white chocolate pecan cup, you have to…

Massachusetts' Best Consignment Shops

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The Sassy Fox Consignment, Uxbridge, MA

Featuring high end women’s clothing, jewelry, handbags and more, The Sassy Fox also has select pieces of furniture, art and home décor in their trendy boutique. There are items to fit…

Featuring high end women’s clothing, jewelry, handbags and more, The Sassy Fox also has…

Culinary Underground, Southborough, MA

Featured in The 9 Best First Date Locations in Massachusetts!

Take a cooking class on your first date at Culinary Underground. Delicious home cooking is taught in groups. If it doesn’t work out, you’ve both gained a new skill. And if it does, you… Read More

Pandolfi’s Fine Chocolates, Bellingham, MA

Featured in The 10 Best Chocolate Shops in Massachusetts!

Made with the freshest whole ingredients, Pandolfi’s Fine Chocolates makes chocolates in small batches. A family tradition, the shop is now in the hands of its second generation. … Read More

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

Hair-Lines, Shrewsbury, MA

Featured in The 11 Best Beauty Supply Stores in Massachusetts!

Aimed at professionals, Hair-Lines carries a wide array of product lines from Paul Mitchell to GK Hair and countless brands in between. They also supply stylists with products and tools for nail and… Read More

Noanet Woodlands, Dover, MA

Featured in The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Massachusetts!

Dover’s Noanet Woodlands features 17 miles of hiking trails. A hike to the top of Noanet Peak affords hikers some amazing views of the Boston skyline. An easy half mile hike on Caryl Trail is… Read More

Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, Worcester, MA

Featured in The 10 Best Live Theater Venues in Massachusetts!

Although their lineup includes concerts, ballet, and more, the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts also features live theater productions. In 2011, while under the previous name of Poli’s… Read More

Grand View, Mendon, MA

Featured in The 11 Best Wedding Locations in Massachusetts!

The Studio Empower, Newton, MA

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

Students can get in or stay in great shape at the Studio Empower for a really great price. Drop in Pilates classes typically cost $35, but students only pay $15. In addition, they receive 15 percent… Read More

Stella’s Custom Cakes, Marlborough, MA

Featured in The 10 Best Cake Shops in Massachusetts!

From birthday cakes to wedding cakes—and cupcakes, too—Stella’s Custom Cakes are popular with the locals. Plenty of regulars drive miles for her cakes, too. Her chocolate cake with… Read More

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Drive in Movie - Top Gun: Maverick

8:30 PM

Mendon Twin Drive-In Theater, Mendon, MA

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Drive in Movie - Top Gun: Maverick

8:30 PM

Mendon Twin Drive-In Theater, Mendon, MA

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May

Bellingham Memorial Day Parade

12:00 PM

Bellingham, MA

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Drive in Movie - Top Gun: Maverick

8:30 PM

Mendon Twin Drive-In Theater, Mendon, MA

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Drive in Movie - Top Gun: Maverick

8:30 PM

Mendon Twin Drive-In Theater, Mendon, MA

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May

Memorial Day at Upton

8:00 AM

Upton, MA

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Uxbridge Memorial Day Parade

9:00 AM

Whitin Intermediate School, Uxbridge, 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

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

Transit is Essential Calls on MBTA Leadership and State Legislature to Advance Systemwide Low-Income Fare Program This Spring

February 26, 2022

“On Feb 24th’s MBTA Board meeting underscored that a more affordable MBTA meaningfully improves the lives of people struggling with transit costs while creating benefits for everyone… Read More