The 9 Best Cooking Classes in Massachusetts!

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Taste Buds Kitchen, North Andover, MA

Bring your own bottle of wine—or hard liquor, if you prefer—and prepare to learn to cook with the chefs at Taste Buds Kitchen. While these are one-time evening events, the school also…

Bring your own bottle of wine—or hard liquor, if you prefer—and prepare to learn to…

6 Best Places for Mac and Cheese in Massachusetts!

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The Loft, North Andover, MA

Try the baby lobster mac and cheese at the Loft and you won’t even recognize the person across from you who’s cutting into a thick chop or steak. A savory four-cheese blend with loads of…

Try the baby lobster mac and cheese at the Loft and you won’t even recognize the person…

5 Best Soup Places in Massachusetts!

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Jaime’s Restaurant, North Andover, MA

Whether you choose French onion soup, chili or the soup du jour, you’ll love your selection at Jaime’s Restaurant. The soups—made fresh daily—are a big hit with the lunch…

Whether you choose French onion soup, chili or the soup du jour, you’ll love your selection…

9 Best Thai Restaurants in Massachusetts

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Thai Sweet Basil, Andover, MA

From healthy seafood and salad dishes to soups and fried rice, Thai Sweet Basil won’t disappoint. Locals love the wings, tofu red curry, and Pad Thai, but there’s no such thing as a bad…

From healthy seafood and salad dishes to soups and fried rice, Thai Sweet Basil won’t…

The 10 Best Mountain Biking Trails in Massachusetts!

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Harold Parker State Forest, Andover, MA

Featuring approximately 35 miles of trails, mountain bikers will experience everything from roots to rocks to lots of hills. The higher trails will take you up about 96 feet.

Featuring approximately 35 miles of trails, mountain bikers will experience everything from roots…

8 Best Delis in Massachusetts!

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A-1 Deli, Inc., Haverhill, MA

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, A-1 Deli, Inc. isn’t particularly traditional, but the food is fabulous just the same. Enjoy a veal cutlet sandwich, hand breaded chicken tenders, deli and…

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, A-1 Deli, Inc. isn’t particularly traditional, but the…

The 7 Best Comedy Clubs in Massachusetts!

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Lots of Laughs Comedy Lounge, North Andover, MA

Every weekend Lots of Laughs Comedy Lounge features their Best of Boston showcase. Order up some Asian cuisine and cocktails and prepare to live it up while laughing.

Every weekend Lots of Laughs Comedy Lounge features their Best of Boston showcase. Order up some…

The 14 Best Picnic Spots in Massachusetts!

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Smolak Farms, North Andover, MA

Parking is free at Smolak Farms, a 300-acre farm and orchard. After your picnic, stop by their farm stand and bakery or indulge in a decadent ice cream cone.

Parking is free at Smolak Farms, a 300-acre farm and orchard. After your picnic, stop by their farm…

8 Best Consignment Shops in Massachusetts!

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Chic Consignment, Andover, MA

Style mavens will love the high-end couture available at Chic Consignment. Choose from clothing, handbags, luggage, footwear and jewelry, shoppers will find exceptional pieces well under their…

Style mavens will love the high-end couture available at Chic Consignment. Choose from clothing,…

The 7 Best Antique Stores in Massachusetts!

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Canal Street Antique Mall, Lawrence, MA

Considered a “mid-range priced” antique store by seasoned enthusiasts, the Canal Street Antique Mall is filled with vintage and antique items—many with that distinct New England…

Considered a “mid-range priced” antique store by seasoned enthusiasts, the Canal Street…

Taste Buds Kitchen, North Andover, MA

Featured in The 9 Best Cooking Classes in Massachusetts!

Bring your own bottle of wine—or hard liquor, if you prefer—and prepare to learn to cook with the chefs at Taste Buds Kitchen. While these are one-time evening events, the school also… Read More

Harold Parker State Forest, Andover, MA

Featured in The 10 Best Mountain Biking Trails in Massachusetts!

Featuring approximately 35 miles of trails, mountain bikers will experience everything from roots to rocks to lots of hills. The higher trails will take you up about 96 feet.

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A-1 Deli, Inc., Haverhill, MA

Featured in 8 Best Delis in Massachusetts!

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, A-1 Deli, Inc. isn’t particularly traditional, but the food is fabulous just the same. Enjoy a veal cutlet sandwich, hand breaded chicken tenders, deli and… Read More

Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Danvers, MA

Featured in The 12 Best Rainy Day Activities to Do in Massachusetts!

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.

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Alfalfa Farm Winery, Topsfield, MA

Featured in 8 Best Wineries and Vineyards in Massachusetts!

Each fall, visitors are invited to help harvest the grapes at the Alfalfa Farm Winery. The winery is set on the grounds of what was once a 300-acre dairy farm. Public wine tastings are available or… Read More

The Loft, North Andover, MA

Featured in 6 Best Places for Mac and Cheese in Massachusetts!

Try the baby lobster mac and cheese at the Loft and you won’t even recognize the person across from you who’s cutting into a thick chop or steak. A savory four-cheese blend with loads of… Read More

Jaime’s Restaurant, North Andover, MA

Featured in 5 Best Soup Places in Massachusetts!

Whether you choose French onion soup, chili or the soup du jour, you’ll love your selection at Jaime’s Restaurant. The soups—made fresh daily—are a big hit with the lunch… Read More

Wilmington Dog Park, Wilmington, MA

Featured in The 10 Best Dog Parks in Massachusetts!

The Wilmington Dog Park in Wilmington features a large, sandy area for dogs to run around and socialize off leash. A small area is cordoned off for small dogs. So far locals deem the dog park a huge… Read More

It at Beantown Adventure Ropes Course, Reading, MA

Featured in The 13 Best Activities for College Students in Massachusetts!

BeanStalk Adventures Ropes Course features a course for adults as well as one for children, meaning college students can challenge themselves to something that’s so not book-related.

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May

Auschwitz. Not Long Ago. Not Far Away.

The Castle at Park Plaza, Boston, MA

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May

Norah Jones and Emily King

MGM Music Hall at Fenway Park, Boston, MA

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May

BT ALC Big Band

Regattabar, Cambridge, MA

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May

Art Exhibit: Paintings by Daphne Confar

9:00 AM

Bedford Free Public Library, Bedford, MA

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May

Exhibition: A Female Landscape and the Abstract Gesture

12:00 PM

Johnson-Kulukundis Family Gallery, Byerly Hall, Cambridge, MA

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May

Architects - North America Tour 2024

7:00 PM

Citizens House of Blues Boston, Boston, MA

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May

Hawthorne Heights

7:00 PM

City Winery, Boston, MA

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Nearly 21 Million Children Expected to Receive New Grocery Benefit This Summer

January 10, 2024

44 States, U.S. Territories, Tribes Intend to Launch Permanent Summer EBT Program in 2024; Even More Expected in 2025. Washington, DC – The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Jan 10th,… Read More

American Red Cross Disaster Response - August 10, 2023

August 10, 2023

These disasters are happening right now... Disaster Update Support Disaster Relief Now James, Already this week, destructive wildfires have spread across Hawaii, flooding has… Read More

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