The 10 Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in Massachusetts!

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Ward’s Nursery & Garden Center, Great Barrington, MA

Celebrating 60 years in business, Ward’s Nursery & Garden Center touts itself as your lawn and garden resource. Grow your gardens from seeds or plants available at their center. They…

Celebrating 60 years in business, Ward’s Nursery & Garden Center touts itself as your…

The 9 Best Farmers Markets in Massachusetts!

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Great Barrington Farmers Market, Great Barrington, MA

Buy fresh eggs, chicken, lamb, and sauerkraut—in addition to a vast array of fresh fruits and veggies in season—when you visit the Great Barrington Farmers Market. Open from May through…

Buy fresh eggs, chicken, lamb, and sauerkraut—in addition to a vast array of fresh fruits and…

The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Massachusetts!

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Monument Mountain, Great Barrington, MA

Featuring 503 acres of open space, Monument Mountain is the name given a reservation in Great Barrington. Located in the southern Berkshires, hikers have been drawn to the area for more than 200…

Featuring 503 acres of open space, Monument Mountain is the name given a reservation in Great…

Best Pizza in Massachusetts: Our 9 Favorites!

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Baba Louie’s, Great Barrington, MA

Made by artisan bakers, Baba Louie’s serves up pizzas with sourdough, wheat and spelt crusts. Using on the freshest available meats, veggies and cheeses, they cook all their pies in a wood…

Made by artisan bakers, Baba Louie’s serves up pizzas with sourdough, wheat and spelt crusts.…

The 7 Best Spots for Bubble Tea in Massachusetts!

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ExtraSpecialTeas, Great Barrington, MA

Try a mango, coconut or strawberry bubble tea at ExtraSpecialTeas. Choose from coconut, almond or whole milk for the utmost in creamy flavor.

Try a mango, coconut or strawberry bubble tea at ExtraSpecialTeas. Choose from coconut, almond or…

The 9 Best Bookstores in Massachusetts!

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The Bookstore, Housatonic, MA

In addition to hot off the presses books and a collection or old and rare books, The Bookstore features a wide range of in-store events for the community. Check the website for a list of programs,…

In addition to hot off the presses books and a collection or old and rare books, The Bookstore…

10 Best Craft Fairs in Massachusetts!

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Berkshires Arts Festival, Great Barrington, MA

The Berkshires Arts Festival is a nationally-recognized, top summer arts event held in July at Ski Butternut in Great Barrington. Around 175 juried artists offer exceptional arts and crafts in a…

The Berkshires Arts Festival is a nationally-recognized, top summer arts event held in July at Ski…

The 14 Best Breakfast Places in Massachusetts!

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Pleasant and Main Café General Store, Housatonic, MA

Enjoy coffee and a muffin or an egg breakfast while seated in the midst of an old-time country general store. Pleasant and Main Café General Store offers up an atmosphere as enticing as their…

Enjoy coffee and a muffin or an egg breakfast while seated in the midst of an old-time country…

The 7 Best Antique Stores in Massachusetts!

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Emporium Antique Center, Great Barrington, MA

Open late spring through fall, be ready to barter at Emporium Antique Center. Noted for their staff that loves to make sales, you might make a clerk happy by bargaining for a better price. The center…

Open late spring through fall, be ready to barter at Emporium Antique Center. Noted for their staff…

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

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Meet an American icon

Norman Rockwell is one of our most beloved artists. The Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge (his hometown for the last 25 years of his life) showcases a huge amount of his work, along with his…

Norman Rockwell is one of our most beloved artists. The Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge (his…

Great Barrington Farmers Market, Great Barrington, MA

Featured in The 9 Best Farmers Markets in Massachusetts!

Buy fresh eggs, chicken, lamb, and sauerkraut—in addition to a vast array of fresh fruits and veggies in season—when you visit the Great Barrington Farmers Market. Open from May through… Read More

The Bookstore, Housatonic, MA

Featured in The 9 Best Bookstores in Massachusetts!

In addition to hot off the presses books and a collection or old and rare books, The Bookstore features a wide range of in-store events for the community. Check the website for a list of programs,… Read More

Meet an American icon

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

Norman Rockwell is one of our most beloved artists. The Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge (his hometown for the last 25 years of his life) showcases a huge amount of his work, along with his… Read More

Canyon Ranch, Lenox, MA

Featured in 10 Best Spa Hotels in Massachusetts

Looking for a great getaway to the Berkshires? Canyon Ranch is the perfect destination. This magnificent resort has everything you need for a memorable trip, including spectacular spa treatments,… Read More

Monument Mountain, Great Barrington, MA

Featured in The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Massachusetts!

Featuring 503 acres of open space, Monument Mountain is the name given a reservation in Great Barrington. Located in the southern Berkshires, hikers have been drawn to the area for more than 200… Read More

Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, MA

Featured in 10 Best Museums in Massachusetts

Norman Rockwell is a treasure of the artistic community and is revered around the world. You can take in the idyllic scenes he’s known for at the beautiful Norman Rockwell Museum, which houses… Read More

Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, MA

Featured in The Top 15 Historical Sites in Massachusetts!

One of this country’s most beloved artists, Normal Rockwell both lived and created his masterpieces in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Known for his characterization of small-town American ideals,… Read More

Berkshire Botanical Garden, Stockbridge, MA

Featured in 10 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Massachusetts!

Offering lectures for the public and a certification process for prospective horticulturists, Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge is an educational haven. Located on 15 acres, the grounds often… Read More

Lee Library, Lee, MA

Featured in The 10 Best Libraries in Massachusetts!

Located on Main Street, the Lee Library is a great resource for books, information and more. They loan out passes for many of the main attractions in the nearby Berkshires. It’s a real small… Read More

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Exhibition - Nora Krug: Belonging

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Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, MA

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Exhibition - Nora Krug: Belonging

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Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, MA

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Exhibition - Nora Krug: Belonging

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Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, MA

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Exhibition - Nora Krug: Belonging

10:00 AM

Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, MA

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Scott Eyerly’s Virtual Met Opera Lecture: Verdi's Falstaff

5:30 PM

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Great Barrington, MA

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Exhibition - Nora Krug: Belonging

10:00 AM

Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, MA

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Exhibition - Nora Krug: Belonging

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Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, 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