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The Hidden Massachusetts Town Where Renters Are Living Large For Under $900 A Month

Your rent check could be a lot smaller if you’d just drive about an hour and a half west of Boston. Athol, Massachusetts has been quietly sitting in Worcester County, waiting for people to notice that living here doesn’t require selling a kidney. Let’s start with the basics,...

Athol, MA · 10d
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The Oldest Outdoor Flea Market In Massachusetts Feels Like A Real-Life Treasure Hunt Adventure

There’s a small town in Massachusetts where the past shows up in person, sets up a tent, and dares you to walk away empty-handed. That town is Brimfield, and the Brimfield Antique Flea Markets are the kind of experience that turns perfectly reasonable people into obsessive treasure hunters who cancel weekend plans months in advance.

Massachusetts · 3d
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Changing Water Levels Can Reveal The Lost Roads Beneath This Massachusetts Lake

Four entire towns were cleared and then covered by water, and their old roads still show up when the water drops. Yes, real roads with real stone walls beside them. The last residents had to leave by April 1, 1938. Weeks later, the towns officially stopped existing. Then the valley...

Massachusetts · 3d
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Massachusetts National Guard to join Norwich for Veterans Day

This Wednesday, Veterans Day, F-35s from the Massachusetts Air National Guard will fly over Norwich University, and Maj. Gen. Gary Keefe will address the community.

Northfield, MA · 1d

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Three-way stop installed at Fine and Prospect Streets in Northampton

A new three-way stop has been installed at the intersection of Finn Street and Prospect Street in Northampton.

Northampton, MA · 1d

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Setting the goal: more households with workers

Next Gen Brattleboro launches with a four-organization alliance, a case for growth, and a $1 million match for a new leadership fund. Read the story on VTDigger here: Setting the goal: more households with workers .

Brattleboro, VT · 2d

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Leverett EMTs respond quickly to resident while waiting for Hadley ambulance

LEVERETT, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Leverett Fire Department’s off duty EMTs responded within eight minutes to a resident reporting breathing problems on Saturday afternoon while waiting for an ambulance nearly fifteen miles away. Amherst paramedics are usually dispatched, but were all occupied and the next closest ambulance available was in Hadley.

Leverett, MA · 1d

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New Walmart Supercenter proposal set for Holyoke public hearing

The Holyoke Planning Board is holding a public hearing a proposal for a new Walmart Supercenter.

Holyoke, MA · 23h

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More is happening in Holyoke than you think

This morning, we went over the data that the www.ExploreHolyoke.com website has been producing. I think there is an important story in these numbers, and it speaks to something I have been saying for a long time…there is a lot more happening in Holyoke than people sometimes give our community credit for.

Holyoke, MA · 1d

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Mayflower Marathon Collection Drive Returns in Wilbraham

November 9, 2026 – Wilbraham, Massachusetts – The Hampden District Attorney’s Office is proud to once again partner with the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the DA’s Office for the annual Rock 102 Mayflower Marathon, continuing a longstanding tradition of giving back to the community through this beloved food drive benefiting Open Pantry Community Services.

Wilbraham, MA · 2d

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Letter: Clear ADU Rules Will Add Homes to Our Community in a Way That Works for Everyone

The following letter was sent to the Amherst Planning Board and the Town Council’s Community Resources Committee on Nov. 9, 2026. As a District 4 resident, I support accessory dwelling units. A small apartment can help an older parent stay close to family, give an adult child a place to live, or bring in rental income that helps a homeowner stay in Amherst. Thank you for working to clarify the bylaw. I’m asking you to draw a clear line on what counts toward the size limit and to ask Beacon Hill for the flexibility to address Amherst’s housing pressures.

Amherst, MA · 1d

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Amherst residents connect with school superintendent, town leaders over coffee

Amherst residents had an opportunity to connect with local leaders Monday evening during a community coffee gathering at the new Amethyst Brook Elementary School.

Amherst, MA · 1d

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Holyoke to observe the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

Holyoke officials and community members are scheduled to gather at City Hall this Friday to observe the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims and advocate for improved street safety.

Holyoke, MA · 19h

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Letter: Insufficient Notice for Scheduled Power Outage Endangered Residents

The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council on November 9, 2026. I would like to add my voice to the others dismayed by the way power was cut to move a house on Oct. 29. As I understand it, the developer agreed to provide paper notices in advance to all residences in the affected area. Most of us did not receive this advance warning. It is not sufficient to say that it was in the newspaper – that is no guarantee of coverage. Many of our neighbors require electricity for health and safety reasons – Oxygen, CPAP, heat, illumination for folks with limited mobility, etc. I have none of those conditions, and I still walked into a wall. The lack of notice meant I hadn’t had a flashlight handy.

Amherst, MA · 1d

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Lawn of Valor in Northampton honors veterans and service members

NORTHAMPTON, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- A Veterans Day ceremony in Northampton brought the community together for the fourth annual Lawn of Valor. The Betty Allen Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution read the names of veterans and service members. Members also placed flags on the lawn of the historic Clapp House in their honor.

Northampton, MA · 1d

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Easthampton coalition aids veterans with events and resources

EASTHAMPTON — Veterans embody duty and honor. They put their lives on the line for this country, and yet some face mental health barriers, loneliness and limited resources. For four years, the Easthampton Coalition for Veterans Wellness has aimed to assuage those obstacles, helping veterans connect with other veterans, reduce isolation and decrease loneliness.

Easthampton, MA · 1d

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Buying Alcohol Will Be Difficult for Berkshire Residents Come Christmas

Because of the Massachusetts law, planning ahead is key.

Massachusetts · 1d

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Skip The Big City And Check Out This Massachusetts Town With Homes Under $170,000

Nobody ever looked at a Boston mortgage payment and thought, “yes, this is fine,” and that’s exactly why Holyoke, Massachusetts deserves your full and immediate attention. If you’ve been convinced that buying a home in Massachusetts means choosing between a shoebox near the city and a long...

Holyoke, MA · 1d

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Detour begins for Springfield bridge project

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Northbound traffic on Armory Street in Springfield is being detoured as crews prepare for construction tied to a $37 million bridge replacement project. MassDOT is clearing trees on Armory Street between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Drivers headed south can still use the road as usual.

Springfield, MA · 1d

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Parents Demand Answers After Teacher Is Accused of Tickling Students at Multiple Schools

Connecticut parents are questioning the state’s Department of Children and Families and calling for more transparency after a teacher was accused of inappropriate tickling of elementary-aged girls at multiple schools. The issue centers around former school teacher Nicholas Ricciardi, who pleaded guilty to felony charges of risk of injury to a minor and was sentenced […]

Connecticut · 4d