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Pack Your Bags For This Massachusetts Town Where $1,500 A Month Covers Absolutely Everything

There are cities in Massachusetts that will take everything you earn and hand you back a studio apartment and a vague sense of financial anxiety, and then there’s Gardner. Gardner, Massachusetts is the city that quietly decided affordability and quality of life weren’t mutually exclusive, and it has been proving that point for years while the rest of the state wasn’t watching.

Gardner, MA · 7d
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Keene contemplates new housing on Gilbo Avenue

Keene residents and city officials have spent the past several years envisioning ways to transform Gilbo Avenue. The city considered adding a parking garage there, a local arts nonprofit helped imagine the area as an arts corridor and Keene State College architecture students designed housing developments for it. But besides a solar pavilion slated for next year, development on Gilbo hasn’t gained steam.

Keene, NH · 16h
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2026 Kurn Hattin Annual Meeting defined by momentum and transition

WESTMINSTER, Vt. – On Sept. 23, Kurn Hattin Home and School for Children held its Annual Meeting of Trustees and Incorporators. On the heels of historic momentum and strategic transition for the residential and academic community, the board elected five new incorporators to three-year terms: Jahyde Bullard, of Pittsfield, Mass.; Deb Hamel Gay, of Hernando, Fla.; Bruce Maysilles, of Advance, N.C.; Heidi Schwieger, of Keene, N.H.; and Cynthia Staniszewski, of Swarthmore, Pa.

Westminster, VT · 1d

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Building the future of Main Street

KATE TRZASKOS is executive director of the Downtown Brattleboro Alliance. BRATTLEBORO- What does the future of downtown Brattleboro look like?. It’s a question I think about a lot. It is also a question I hear from business owners, property owners, community members, and visitors: What will Main Street look like five or 10 years from now? How do we keep downtown vibrant in a changing economy?

Brattleboro, VT · 1d
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Three candidates launch Selectboard campaigns

BRATTLEBORO-Three candidates are throwing their hats in the ring for Selectboard at Annual Town Election on March 2, 2027. Ruth Houle, a first-time candidate for the Brattleboro Selectboard, is seeking the three-year seat being vacated by Peter Case, who is not seeking re-election. Incumbent Isaac Evans-Frantz and first-time candidate Ed...

Brattleboro, VT · 1d

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From Navy Veteran to Small Business Owner: A New Mission for Rosie Morse

For many veterans, leaving the military means figuring out what comes next. The leadership, discipline, and problem-solving skills they developed while serving their country can translate into successful business ownership. But making the leap from military service to entrepreneurship isn’t always part of the original plan. It certainly wasn’t...

Keene, NH · 21h

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Bennington Museum in Vermont: What to See & Our Review

We spent a week exploring southwest Vermont, staying just outside of Bennington, and ended up really enjoying the area. Bennington has a lot of interesting history, charming local spots, and plenty to explore, so we were excited to learn more about the town during our visit. One of the highlights was the Bennington Museum, a regional museum covering everything from Vermont history and folk art to some pretty unexpected local stories. With an extensive collection of Grandma Moses artwork, historical artifacts, and rotating exhibits, it turned out to be one of the more interesting museums in Vermont that we’ve visited. If you’re looking for things to do in Bennington, VT, here’s a closer look at what you can expect from a visit to the Bennington Museum.

Bennington, VT · 2d

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ALERT: Water main break in Brattleboro

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - The department of public works is attempting to fix a water main break on High Street Tuesday morning. The incident is near the entrance to High-Grove parking lot. Motorists are asked to avoid the area while work crews address the issue. Residents in the immediate area...

Brattleboro, VT · 1d

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Ignat Solzhenitsyn to speak at Cavendish Fletcher Library

PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – Nov. 17 marks an important date for the work of the Nobel Laureate and Soviet dissident Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. On this date in 1962, “One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich” was published in Novy Mir, ushering in a new understanding of Stalin’s forced labor camps, the Gulag. In 2026, Nov. 17 is the publication date of “Love the Revolution: An Unfinished Novel,” in English.

Cavendish, VT · 15h

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Southwestern Vermont Chamber celebrates community leaders at 4th annual Heart of The Shires event

VermontBiz The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce brought together nonprofit leaders, volunteers, business owners, and community partners on Thursday evening for its 4th Annual Heart of The Shires celebration, recognizing three individuals and organizations whose leadership, service, and commitment continue to strengthen Southwestern Vermont. Held November 5 at the Bennington...

Bennington, VT · 2d

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Rutland County needs 5,000 new homes by 2040, planners say

As the need for housing grows, the Rutland Regional Planning Commission says one-third of the county’s households struggle to afford basic needs after paying for housing.

Rutland County, VT · 1d

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Prop. 4: appropriate and necessary - and the work must continue

BRATTLEBORO-The midterm election brought significant results towards the possibility of a more safe, equitable, and humane society. Vermont overwhelmingly voted in favor of Proposal 4, an equal rights amendment to the state constitution, and will now join 30 other states in the union in reasserting the inherent rights of all who live in our state.

Brattleboro, VT · 1d

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Devin Lander declares victory in NY’s 43rd Senate District race

Devin Lander said he ran for state Senate after he felt parts of the district, including Rensselaer County, were being left behind.

Rensselaer County, NY · 11h

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New York Announces $2.4 Million For Diversion Programs Addressing Behavioral Health Needs

The New York State Office of Mental Health today announced that $2.4 million was awarded to help four counties divert individuals with behavioral health issues from the criminal justice system by connecting them with timely treatment and services. The funding will help three non-profit service providers offer community-based diversion programs...

New York · 2d

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New southern Vermont initiative targets healthcare needs

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – This year, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) will partner with employers and local training providers to create a new Southern Vermont LNA Hub. The hub was launched with funding from Vermont’s Rural Health Transformation Program, which aims to strengthen the rural healthcare workforce network. This initiative will support training and recruitment for licensed nursing assistants (LNA), who are key to frontline healthcare delivery. The hub will make investments to improve training options and outcomes, including low-cost and no-cost training and job readiness support for LNA trainees.

Brattleboro, VT · 1d

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Middleboro orders stinking recycling plant to stop work

MIDDLEBORO — The town is taking a stand against the stink. The Middleboro Health Department sent a cease and desist letter to A-Plus Waste & Recycling Services on Nov. 3 following a Select Board executive session. The letter ordered the recycling plant to stop taking in new organic material and remove all compost by Nov. 10.

Middleborough, MA · 2d

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People say dead rats are popping up more and more in this Boston neighborhood

Dead rats have been popping up around Boston's Brighton neighborhood, and they've become the talk of the town. Brighton residents say rats are nothing new but now more have been found dead on the sidewalk and around homes, and there's concern that rat poison could be playing a role. Deborah...

Boston, MA · 18h

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Middleboro public works director resigns

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro will soon be without its public works director of 13 years. Christopher Peck, who took the helm of the Department of Public Works in 2013, sent his resignation letter to the town on Wednesday, Nov. 4. He will step down from his post on Jan. 1, 2027.

Middleborough, MA · 2d

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What's closed and what's open on Veterans Day today?

Here's a look at what's open and what's closed on Veterans Day today in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts · 23h

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Town Meeting says raise the roof on Nichols school

MIDDLEBORO — The Nichols Middle School will be getting a new roof soon. Town Meeting approved $3.8 million to repair the school’s roof, which is in need of renovation. The town will only pay around $1.7 million of that total, with the remaining $2.05 million being covered by a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority.

Middleborough, MA · 2d