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10 Best Waterfront Restaurants in Massachusetts

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Seaport Grille, Gloucester, MA

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…
Enjoy casual waterfront dining at Seaport Grille. 2017’s winner of “Best Year-Round…

The 10 Best State Parks in Massachusetts!

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Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA

At Halibut Point State Park, visitors are treated to a view of Maine’s Mount Agamenticus on a clear day from the 60-foot observation tower. New Hampshire’s Isles of Shoals are often…
At Halibut Point State Park, visitors are treated to a view of Maine’s Mount Agamenticus on a…

6 Best Tea Houses and Shops in Massachusetts

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Heath’s Tea Room, Rockport, MA

Enjoy afternoon tea and perhaps even a tea reading at Heath’s Tea Room. Reservations are suggested—especially for readings. Tea fare includes sandwiches and pastries, along with delicious…
Enjoy afternoon tea and perhaps even a tea reading at Heath’s Tea Room. Reservations are…

10 Best Art Classes in Massachusetts

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Northeast Art Workshops, Gloucester, MA

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…
Take part in an art class, workshop or retreat at Northeast Art Workshops. Whether you consider…

The 7 Best Seafood Restaurants in Massachusetts!

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Gloucester House Restaurant, Gloucester, MA

Start with Lobster Arancini and enjoy an entrée of Cioppino: Fisherman’s Stew at Gloucester House Restaurant. Chances are, the seafood you’re eating came from the waters that are…
Start with Lobster Arancini and enjoy an entrée of Cioppino: Fisherman’s Stew at…

10 Best Museums in Massachusetts

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Hammond Castle Museum, Gloucester, MA

There aren’t many castles in the US but the Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester will live up to all your hopes and expectations. Take a traditional tour to explore this incredibly unique…
There aren’t many castles in the US but the Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester will live up…

10 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Massachusetts!

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Prince Pizzeria, Saugus, MA

Road trippers with an appreciation for the unusual will want to grab a slice-or maybe an entire pie-for lunch or dinner in Saugus at Prince Pizzeria. The restaurant is said to serve the best pizza on…
Road trippers with an appreciation for the unusual will want to grab a slice-or maybe an entire…

The 13 Best Holiday Shopping Destinations in Massachusetts!

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Main Street, Gloucester, MA

For some old-fashioned shopping fun, check out Main Street in Gloucester. It will be as entertaining as it is productive. Decorations galore, carolers, and scheduled outdoor shows grace the downtown…
For some old-fashioned shopping fun, check out Main Street in Gloucester. It will be as…

The 9 Best Boat Tours in Massachusetts!

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Cape Ann Harbor Tours, Gloucester, MA

Check out the North Shore from the ocean on Cape Ann Harbor Tours. Enjoy a lighthouse cruise, a harbor tour or a tour of the Annisquam River. View some amazing homes and summer cottages. All tours…
Check out the North Shore from the ocean on Cape Ann Harbor Tours. Enjoy a lighthouse cruise, a…

The 14 Best Picnic Spots in Massachusetts!

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Singing Beach, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

The sand “sings” at Singing Beach, in the town that now has a film named after it. Even though non-residents must park about a half-mile away, it’s worth the walk to enjoy your…
The sand “sings” at Singing Beach, in the town that now has a film named after it. Even…
Best Things In & Around Rockport, MA
10 Best Art Classes in Massachusetts

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
The 10 Best State Parks in Massachusetts!

Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA

Featured in The 10 Best State Parks in Massachusetts!
At Halibut Point State Park, visitors are treated to a view of Maine’s Mount Agamenticus on a clear day from the 60-foot observation tower. New Hampshire’s Isles of Shoals are often… Read More
The 7 Best Seafood Restaurants in Massachusetts!

Gloucester House Restaurant, Gloucester, MA

Featured in The 7 Best Seafood Restaurants in Massachusetts!
Start with Lobster Arancini and enjoy an entrée of Cioppino: Fisherman’s Stew at Gloucester House Restaurant. Chances are, the seafood you’re eating came from the waters that are… Read More
6 Best Tea Houses and Shops in Massachusetts

Heath’s Tea Room, Rockport, MA

Featured in 6 Best Tea Houses and Shops in Massachusetts
Enjoy afternoon tea and perhaps even a tea reading at Heath’s Tea Room. Reservations are suggested—especially for readings. Tea fare includes sandwiches and pastries, along with delicious… Read More
10 Best Museums in Massachusetts

Hammond Castle Museum, Gloucester, MA

Featured in 10 Best Museums in Massachusetts
There aren’t many castles in the US but the Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester will live up to all your hopes and expectations. Take a traditional tour to explore this incredibly unique… Read More
The 9 Best Spots for Iced Coffee in Massachusetts!

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
The 13 Best Holiday Shopping Destinations in Massachusetts!

Main Street, Gloucester, MA

Featured in The 13 Best Holiday Shopping Destinations in Massachusetts!
For some old-fashioned shopping fun, check out Main Street in Gloucester. It will be as entertaining as it is productive. Decorations galore, carolers, and scheduled outdoor shows grace the downtown… Read More
10 Best Wedding Planners in Massachusetts

33 Munroe, Salem, MA

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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
The 9 Best Sports Centers in Massachusetts!

Danvers Indoor Sports, Danvers, MA

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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
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Events around Rockport, MA
Dec
02

Marblehead Christmas Walk

11:00 AM
Marblehead Christmas Walk, Marblehead, MA
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Dec
02

Exhibition - Dream of a Common Language

12:00 PM
PEG Center for Arts and Activism, Newburyport, MA
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Dec
02

Sea Festival of Trees - Santa

5:00 PM
Blue Ocean Event Center, Salisbury, MA
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Dec
02

Sal Valentinetti

8:00 PM
The Cabot, Beverly, MA
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Dec
03

Marblehead Christmas Walk

9:00 AM
Marblehead Christmas Walk, Marblehead, MA
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Dec
03

Holly Jolly Christmas Fair

9:00 AM
Central Congregational Church, Newburyport, MA
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Dec
03

Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys

10:30 AM
The Cabot, Beverly, MA
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Rockport News

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

Chris Dempsey for Auditor Official Statement - September 7, 2022

September 8, 2022
Boston, MA – On Sep 7th, Democratic Candidate for State Auditor Chris Dempsey released the following statement regarding the Democratic Primary election results. “Earlier tonight I… Read More

We Came Up Short, But I Am Filled With Gratitude

September 8, 2022
Thank you for being a part of this campaign. Earlier tonight I called Senator DiZoglio to congratulate her on a hard-fought campaign and on her victory in the Primary. While we came up short… Read More

Labor Endorsements

September 6, 2022
BOSTON, Mass., On Sep 5th, Democratic Candidate for State Auditor Chris Dempsey announced endorsements from major Massachusetts labor unions. Democratic Candidate for State Auditor Chris… Read More

T4MA Statement on Federal Transit Administration Safety Report

September 1, 2022
The MBTA must staff and maintain a reliable transit system, and the legislature must uphold its responsibilities Attribute to T4MA Interim Director Josh Ostroff BOSTON - “MBTA riders… Read More
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Mike Fork Memorial Park

Mike Fork Memorial Park
, Rockport, MA
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The Paper House

The Paper House
52 Pigeon Hill St, Rockport, MA
The Paper House is an actual house made from paper. Newspaper.It was built by Mr. Elis F. Stenman, a mechanical engineer who designed the machines ... Read More

Cape Ann Whale Watch

Cape Ann Whale Watch
415 Main St, Gloucester, MA
History:- Cape Ann Whale Watch was founded by Captain Fred Douglass in 1979. Captain Fred was the pioneer of whale watching in Gloucester, MA on ... Read More

Maritime Gloucester

Maritime Gloucester
23 Harbor Loop,, Gloucester, MA
History In 2000, Geoffrey Richon organized nearly 300 Cape Ann residents to create a nonprofit organization and invest in the purchase of a neglec... Read More

Schooner Thomas E. Lannon

Schooner Thomas E. Lannon
63 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA
About:- Picture yourself relaxing on the deck of this beautiful 65- foot schooner as she sails out of Gloucester harbor on a light southwesterly b... Read More

Hammond Castle Museum

Hammond Castle Museum
80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA
About:- John Hays Hammond, Jr. built his medieval-style castle between the years 1926 and 1929 to serve both as his home and as a backdrop for his... Read More

The Warehouse Skatepark

The Warehouse Skatepark
, Ipswich, MA
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North Shore Music Theatre

North Shore Music Theatre
62 Dunham Road, Beverly, MA
About Us Since 1955, NSMT has become one of the most attended theatres in New England, with approximately 250,000 patrons annually. With a nationa... Read More

Marblehead Museum and Historical Society

Marblehead Museum and Historical Society
170 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA
About the Museum : In 2003, the Marblehead Historical Society changed its name to the Marblehead Museum and Historical Society to reflect its muse... Read More
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