Lake Beaches in Central Mass
I have a lot of lake and pond swimming memories from my childhood. Thinking back on them now, I was ...
Ice Cream for Dinner? Yes, Please!
Who says you can’t have ice cream for dinner? When the weather calls for it, I think it’s a great ...
Playgrounds in Central Mass and Beyond
A recent walk by the new playground under construction on Westminster’s Academy Hill adjacent to the town owned Azarian Barn ...
Homemade Sourdough Bread Near Me
I love a good piece of sourdough bread, with champagne mustard and a slab of cheddar. I’ve recently noticed an ...
Library Book Sales in Central Mass
I love a good library book sale! I don’t read fiction, and coffee table books are very expensive, so I ...
Fireworks in Central Mass and Beyond
I don’t want to brag, but I was at SkyBlast, an amazing night of fireworks (in July 1982–I was 12) ...
Central Mass Farmers’ Markets
We’re looking forward to another year of farmers’ markets with local meats and produce, breads and cheeses, locally made gifts, ...
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Maybe you’re new to town, or maybe you’ve lived here forever and just want to feel more organized and attentive ...
One Fish, Two Fish~~Jay Takes a Fish Cooking Class (and Cooking Classes in Central Mass and Beyond)
I was talking with my hairdresser about how much we both enjoy cooking, and when I told her I was ...
Senior Centers in Central Massachusetts
Are you over 60? Curious about senior centers in Central Massachusetts? Maybe you don’t think senior centers are cool, but ...
Town Wide Earth Day Cleanups Near Me
Here we are again, it’s almost Earth Day! Earth Day is always April 22, which is conveniently right around school ...
Hazardous Waste Days Near Me
We’ve all got them—the pile of containers in the corner, the paint cans of colors unknown. Old fluorescent lightbulbs, varnishes, ...