You’ve Probably Never Heard of NARM, but it’s Pretty Exciting
Jay and I were recently in Newport for his birthday. If you’ve been reading my newsletter all these years, you ...
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 ...
Introducing The Westminster Strummers
SUBMITTED STORY I started by taking a ukulele class at Mount Wachusett Community College. I had missed the first session ...
A Night for Excellence: Community Night Out Tickets Available Now
A Night for Excellence: Community Night Out Tickets Available Now! The Ashburnham Westminster Foundation for Academic Excellence is one of my favorite ...
Holiday House Tours 2025
I love holiday house tours…touring nice houses, admiring their decor and getting ideas for projects I may or may not ...
Secondhand Summit: Gear Up at Princeton’s New Retail and Service Business
There’s a new way to gear up for adventure in Princeton. Secondhand Summit officially opened its doors the weekend of ...
Fitchburg’s Steam Line Trail
Our oldest son has a sentimental weakness for Fitchburg, because that’s where he was born and grew up, and he ...
Check out the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail!
I recently met a lady at an open house who got me pretty excited about the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. ...
Firewood Suppliers in Central Mass
I decided to write a story that’s also a list of firewood suppliers–because right about now is when I see ...
Trick or Treating on Bacon Street: The 2012 Edition (Updated for 2025)
With Halloween coming up, I’m reminded of a story Jay wrote 10+ about 15 years ago about Trick or Treating on ...
Volunteer Opportunities in Central Mass – Board and Committee Vacancies
Thinking about volunteering in your town? I’ve spent a lot of my adult life volunteering – – much more than ...