What is Pyrrhotite and What’s Being Done About it in Massachusetts?
I’ve been following a major issue–crumbling concrete foundations in Massachusetts, for about a year now, and it’s very surprising to ...
Westminster Community Food Pantry New Facebook Page
This might be the easiest thing you’ll do all day! Please, if you haven’t already – – get on your ...
All My Resource Stories: Your Complete Guide to Central Massachusetts, through January 2025
I was just thinking–I wonder how many Resource Stories I’ve put together since starting my newsletter in 2023. I think ...
We Went Candlepin Bowling, of all things, at American Flatbread!
We recently went candlepin bowling, of all things, at American Flatbread at 85 Green Street in Worcester. It started because ...
Sons and Daughters of Heywood-Wakefield and Shop News
I have a 1947 copy of a publication called Heywood-Wakefield Shop News, which was a large format printed publication. Everyone ...
Brookbound – A New Take on an Established Nursery in Westminster
I’ve been going to Brook Bound Nursery in Westminster since we moved in to town in 1997. Planting advice, houseplant ...
Free Holiday Light Displays in Central Mass
Sparkly lights are so much easier on someone else’s house! Check out this list of free holiday light displays in ...
Princeton Historical Society Then and Now Series: History of Wachusett Mountain as a Ski Area
The Princeton Historical Society publishes a Then and Now series, with the November 2025 focus being the history of Wachusett ...
Home Decor and Antiques Consignment Shops in Central Mass
On the rare occasion that you might see me out shopping, it’s likely at one of the many home decor ...
Custom Cookies and Cupcakes in Central Mass
Check out these beautiful custom cookies! I recently had some people over for dinner, which I’m trying to get better ...
Thrift, Consignment and Vintage Clothing Shops in Central Mass
My first introduction to thrift, consignment and vintage clothing shops was one on Main Street in Gardner, according to a ...
Jen Shenk Client Appreciation Event: Free Photo Mini-Sessions
I’m excited to offer a free opportunity for my clients and referral sources by hosting a client appreciation event with ...