Six Tips for a Safe & Successful Holiday Shopping Season
With the holiday season underway, knowing your rights as a consumer might be just as important as knowing where to get the best deals. The Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation (OCABR)...
View ArticleCelebrate the Season at Massachusetts Farmers’ Markets
This is a guest blog post from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), written by Program Coordinator Julia Grimaldi. You might be surprised, but the winter season is full of...
View ArticleVolunteer & Donating Opportunities for Families
As we enter the season of giving, many families look for charitable groups to give their time and energy. Volunteering as a family is a chance to build strong personal ties and support your local...
View ArticleNew Year’s Eve Safety
Whether you’re in the Berkshires, Boston, or somewhere in between, New Year’s Eve celebrations and events can be found across Massachusetts. While the holiday offers us a chance to ring in 2016 with...
View ArticleHow You Can Serve This Martin Luther King Jr. Day
“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. From his sermons as a pastor in Atlanta, Georgia, to his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr....
View Article3 Fun Things to Do in Massachusetts over Presidents Day Weekend
George Washington’s Birthday is observed on the third Monday in February every year. According to the National Archives, Congress declared it a legal holiday in 1879 after years of unofficial...
View ArticleCelebrate LGBTQ Pride in Massachusetts
A rainbow flag — the symbol of LGBTQ pride and diversity — will fly over Fenway Park for the first time ever in June as Massachusetts residents come together to celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and...
View ArticleCelebrate Independence Day in Massachusetts
As the state where the Boston Tea Party, Battle of Bunker Hill, and first shots of the American Revolution happened, Massachusetts is a special place to celebrate the 4th of July. Whether you’re...
View ArticleCommemorate Veterans Day in Massachusetts
On Nov. 11, Massachusetts honors the estimated 380,000 veterans living in the Commonwealth, as well as those who’ve served across the country. Veterans Day is a time to publicly recognize the bravery...
View ArticleHonor Massachusetts Veterans This Memorial Day
Massachusetts proudly supports and honors military members who have died fighting for our country. Memorial Day — May 29, 2017 — offers residents an opportunity to remember fallen heroes. The...
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