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…

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

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CoCo Key Water Park, Danvers, MA

A birthday party at CoCo Key Water Park means a wet and wild day for both the kids and adults involved. From the water slides to the arcade, and the menu choices that kids will love, this is…

A birthday party at CoCo Key Water Park means a wet and wild day for both the kids and adults…

6 Best Tea Houses and Shops in Massachusetts

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TeaCAMILLA, Danvers, MA

TeaCAMILLA is family owned and operated and touts itself as a “modern” tea house. Enjoy classic tea, exciting new blends and even Blooming Tea, served in a glass cup. Order a large teapot…

TeaCAMILLA is family owned and operated and touts itself as a “modern” tea house. Enjoy…

10 Best Wedding Planners in Massachusetts

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Without a Hitch, Peabody, MA

Diverse weddings for diverse couples is their specialty. They handle all of the finest details, from timeline creation to vendor coordination, to ensure your day goes off without a hitch.

Diverse weddings for diverse couples is their specialty. They handle all of the finest details,…

The 10 Best Places for Pancakes in Massachusetts!

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Freddy’s Place, Middleton, MA

Freddy’s Place doesn’t have a big variety of pancake options, but the few he serves up are well worth every bite. Even better than your choice of chocolate chip, plain, blueberry or…

Freddy’s Place doesn’t have a big variety of pancake options, but the few he serves up…

9 Best Eyewear Stores in Massachusetts

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The Eye Place, Peabody, MA

At the Eye Place in Peabody, you’ll find exactly what you want, whether you seek classic, funky, business-style, designer or contemporary frames. They pride themselves on selling unique styles…

At the Eye Place in Peabody, you’ll find exactly what you want, whether you seek classic,…

The 8 Best Places for Appetizers in Massachusetts!

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Sawasdee Danvers, Danvers, MA

For Thai food worth writing home about, check out Sawasdee Danvers. Start off with siamese shumai (shrimp dumplings) or kui chai (vegetarian chive dumplings). The tom yum soup is delicious, too!…

For Thai food worth writing home about, check out Sawasdee Danvers. Start off with siamese shumai…

The 12 Best Rainy Day Activities to Do in Massachusetts!

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Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Danvers, MA

Play basketball while bouncing on trampolines, and just enjoy some freestyle moving while bouncing. Sky Zone Trampoline Park provides the opportunity to do both—and a whole lot more.

Play basketball while bouncing on trampolines, and just enjoy some freestyle moving while bouncing.…

The 9 Best Road Races in Massachusetts!

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Earth Rock Run Half Marathon, Amesbury, MA

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

In support of Earth Day, the Earth Rock Run Half Marathon takes place in Amesbury, with proceeds…

The 9 Best Bars in Massachusetts!

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Paddy Kelly’s, Peabody, MA

A traditional Irish pub, Paddy Kelly’s is known for its excellent food and drinks. A dozen wide screen TVs make it the perfect place to catch a game, too.

A traditional Irish pub, Paddy Kelly’s is known for its excellent food and drinks. A dozen…

Bunratty Tavern, Reading, MA

Featured in The 14 Best Pubs in Massachusetts!

The owner of Bunratty Tavern hails from Ireland, and she emigrated to the U.S. in the 1980s. Since then she worked hard and perfected her culinary skills. These days she serves up delicious… Read More

Without a Hitch, Peabody, MA

Featured in 10 Best Wedding Planners in Massachusetts

Diverse weddings for diverse couples is their specialty. They handle all of the finest details, from timeline creation to vendor coordination, to ensure your day goes off without a hitch.

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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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Polcari’s, Saugus, MA

Featured in The 10 Best Pasta Places in Massachusetts!

No, Polcari’s isn’t much to look at, but if you allow that to impede your judgment, you’ll miss out on some tasty pasta dishes. They’ve been around “forevah,”… 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

The Eye Place, Peabody, MA

Featured in 9 Best Eyewear Stores in Massachusetts

At the Eye Place in Peabody, you’ll find exactly what you want, whether you seek classic, funky, business-style, designer or contemporary frames. They pride themselves on selling unique styles… Read More

CoCo Key Water Park, Danvers, MA

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

A birthday party at CoCo Key Water Park means a wet and wild day for both the kids and adults involved. From the water slides to the arcade, and the menu choices that kids will love, this is… Read More

Gulu-Gulu Café, Salem, MA

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

Pair your iced coffee with one of several small plates at Gulu Gulu Café. Named after a café in Prague, where the owners met one another, they serve everyone from artists to young… 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

Wild Swimming

3:00 PM

Chelsea Theatre Works, Chelsea, MA

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Dec

Concert for Kids! 'Matisse: Dance for Joy'

3:00 PM

Winchester Community Music School, Winchester, MA

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Dec

Mistral presents: “The Baroque Big Band”

4:00 PM

South Church Andover, Andover, MA

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Dec

Tree Lighting

4:00 PM

Burlington Town Common, Burlington, MA

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Dec

North Shore Holiday Light Show

5:00 PM

Crescent Farms, Haverhill, MA

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Dec

Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights

5:00 PM

Mann Orchards Riverside Farm, Methuen, 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

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

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

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

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

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

Flags at Half Mast in Honor of Queen Elizabeth II

From: Town of Paxton

September 10, 2022

Please be advised that as a mark of respect for the memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered… Read More