The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Massachusetts!

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Mass Audubon’s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield, MA

Offering hikers 12 miles of hiking trails, comprised of meadows, forests, esker, drumlin and wetlands, Mass Audubon’s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield is also a birder’s…

Offering hikers 12 miles of hiking trails, comprised of meadows, forests, esker, drumlin and…

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 10 Best Mountain Biking Trails in Massachusetts!

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Bradley Palmer State Park, Topsfield, MA

Featuring rolling trails interspersed with some flat stretches, Bradley Palmer State Park is perfect for mountain biking in the summer and fall. Since it is also used for horseback riding, slow way…

Featuring rolling trails interspersed with some flat stretches, Bradley Palmer State Park is…

The 11 Best Wedding Locations in Massachusetts!

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Willowdale Estate, Topsfield, MA

Get married in the glass conservatory or outside in the courtyard garden at Willowdale Estate. Their wedding team ensures you’ll have the perfect day. Their expert party planning services come…

Get married in the glass conservatory or outside in the courtyard garden at Willowdale Estate.…

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…

The 9 Best Cooking Classes in Massachusetts!

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Heaven on Earth Cooking, Boxford, MA

Learn to prepare delicious Mediterranean dishes or basic meat and potatoes. Learn in a group, solo, or take a couple’s class. Heaven on Earth Cooking won Massachusetts’ Best of the North…

Learn to prepare delicious Mediterranean dishes or basic meat and potatoes. Learn in a group, solo,…

The 14 Best Picnic Spots in Massachusetts!

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Bradley Palmer State Park, Topsfield, MA

Seven-hundred acres of meadowland on this former estate make for perfect picnicking at Bradley Palmer State Park. Located along the Ipswich River, there is a wading pool and designated picnic area as…

Seven-hundred acres of meadowland on this former estate make for perfect picnicking at Bradley…

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…

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…

Choate Bridge Pub, Ipswich, MA

Featured in The 14 Best Pubs in Massachusetts!

Choate Bridge is the oldest stone-arched bridge in the country, and Choate Bridge Pub pays homage to it with their corner bar and restaurant. You’ll enjoy pizza, seafood and burgers as well as… Read More

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

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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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

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

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

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

Simply Sweet, Newburyport, MA

Featured in The 9 Best Candy Shops in Massachusetts!

In addition to their rich, creamy assortment of homemade chocolates, Simply Sweet even makes their own nonpareils and sea salt caramels. Their peanut and raisin clusters are truly to die for.

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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

Dec

Marblehead Christmas Walk

10:00 AM

Marblehead Christmas Walk, Marblehead, MA

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Mistral presents: “The Baroque Big Band”

4:00 PM

South Church Andover, Andover, 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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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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Exhibition - Dream of a Common Language

12:00 PM

PEG Center for Arts and Activism, Newburyport, MA

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Topsfield Town Library Weekly Newsletter : November 28 - December 3, 2022

From: Topsfield Town Library

November 29, 2022

Weekly Newsletter: November 28-December 3 Food Drive! The Topsfield Town Library is pleased to partner again with Masco Project 351 for a food drive to benefit the Middleton Food Pantry. We… Read More

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

Topsfield Town Library Weekly Newsletter : November 21-26, 2022

From: Topsfield Town Library

November 22, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving! The library will have altered hours for the holiday this week. Scroll down to view this week's hours! A Trip To The Dordogne Region of France! Join Jeff Klapes, the… 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

Topsfield Town Library Weekly Newsletter : November 14-19, 2022

From: Topsfield Town Library

November 15, 2022

Gingerbread sign up starts today! Our Gingerbread House decorating event has returned! Be sure to sign up in person, in the Children's Room, to reserve your spot! Payment is required upon… 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

Topsfield Town Library Weekly Newsletter : November 7-12, 2022

From: Topsfield Town Library

November 9, 2022

Get in the holiday spirit with our Friends! Gingerbread House Decorating Event: Friday, December 2nd 6:00 P.M. and Saturday, December 3rd 10:30, 12:00, 1:30. There will also be twenty take-home… 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

Topsfield Town Library Weekly Newsletter : October 31- November 5, 2022

From: Topsfield Town Library

November 2, 2022

Mah Jongg is BACK! Beginning this Tuesday, November 1st, our weekly Mah Jongg group is back! Come by and play from 1pm-4pm! No formal instruction is offered, but all levels are welcome and… 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

Topsfield Town Library Weekly Newsletter: October 17-22, 2022

From: Topsfield Town Library

October 18, 2022

Adopt a Dog Month! This month is adopt a dog month! If you're interested in finding your next furry friend, we've rounded up some resources for you! Click here! Water Protection Rights and… Read More

Topsfield Town Library Weekly Newsletter: October 10-15, 2022

From: Topsfield Town Library

October 11, 2022

Topsfield Town Library Weekly Newsletter: October 10-15, 2022 Book displays! The Library creates new books displays every month! This month in fiction we are featuring scary movies, books… 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

Topsfield Town Library Weekly Newsletter : October 3-8, 2022

From: Topsfield Town Library

October 5, 2022

Don't Forget! The Library will be CLOSED next Monday! We will be open this Friday and Saturday 10am-2pm! Thank you! We want to give a heartfelt thank you to all of the patrons who joined us… Read More