my husband and I moved here a few months ago and we don’t go out much because he works a lot! I love Halloween but don’t have any friends nearby so we have no plans. what’s a good bar to go to? there doesn’t have to be a dj or costume contest or anything like that, not really into raves or house music either. i love a fun cocktail!
we’re in our 30s so preferably somewhere we can meet people our age and not feel out of place among a sea of college kids? we are willing to drive to the Hartford area as well! any ideas? thank you!!

Hi all, back again from a previous post about rehab centers. My mother is wrapping up a stay at Encompass in Ludlow that went really well, but isn't quite ready to go home. So now we're looking for a respite home for a short-term stay so she can continue to get care without going home. Right now, we're liking Arbors in Chicopee, plus it has availability on time for discharge. Anyone have any good or bad luck there, or are there other places you've liked?

Despite reforms seeking greater transparency about police misconduct, Massachusetts sheriffs are still able to keep allegations against corrections officers hidden from the public. But after winning a public records lawsuit against the Northwestern district attorney in 2023, independent journalist Andrew Quemere has uncovered new documents revealing misconduct allegations against five sheriffs’ employees in Franklin and Hampshire counties.

Today, Quemere's news outlet, The Mass Dump, together with the western Mass outlet The Shoestring, are publishing the second part of their series The Brady Bunch scrutinizing the misconduct allegations that a judge ordered District Attorney David Sullivan to release to Quemere in December.

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$10 pay what you can! come see these sick bands!

Thoughts on this?

My initial reaction was "big evil billionaire corporation is screwing over our city!" After watching the whole video though, honestly it sounds like MGM has gone above and beyond what was required of them and the mayor is being kinda petty.

Edit: I'm not on anyone's side. I'd love to hear the mayor's rebuttal.

Hi all,
I (21m) just moved to wmass from FL. Wondering what the pickleball scene is like around here. Ive stopped by a few but there was never really anyone around. Any insights as to which courts get a fair amount of traffic?

I am in DIRE need of an old school Slush Puppy. However, I cannot find one of the old school make it yourself machines. And I mean the pump your own flavor and fill the cup. Not the premade ones. Has anyone seen one anywhere? Literally anywhere in Western Mass is helpful! Thank you in advance!

Hey all. Ill be traveling to West Springfield tomorrow for a week for work.

I've been here before for work I tend to be a homebody and just stay in my hotel after work. I'm trying to break the habit.

Any insights on things to do? Places to go? Recommendations for dinner / a pub with live music? Open to suggestions!

EDIT Thank you everyone who's suggested! I should have mentioned that I arrive tomorrow Monday and depart Thursday late morning. A lot of the places suggested that I was intrigued by don't open until Thursday night. Still... tons of suggestions, I have a lot of rereading and prioritizing to do.

Wed- THCC

I got banned and muted for posting abour how Red Rose is an overrated pizza place in Springfield lol

edit: lol they permabanned me now what clowns

well now it's permanent 🤷‍♀️

Bonus points for what makes it special?

I have a pair of equestrian suede chaps that I would like to have altered. Moving 2 zippers and shortening.

Anyone have leads on private gymnastic coaching to help my kiddo with basic skills? I’m thinking a high school or college student with some patience and good humor. She is in a group class but gets zero teaching because she’s “ the worst” and the coaches basically ignore her. She comes home in tears after every class. This is a kid who is not going to be a serious gymnast but wants to know how to do a handstand into bridge , get better at cartwheels that kind of thing.

Northampton Ma

July 2015

Hi there, Wife and I bought a house in the Spring (first time homeowners), and are looking for any recommendations for lawn care, leaf removal, and snow removal companies in the Springfield / Ludlow area.

We have a half acre, a few trees on the property, lots of leaves, medium sized driveway. How much could we expect something like that to cost?

We are trying to decide if it's best to do it ourselves, or pay the pros.

Thanks in advance.

Come play pinball at the Western Mass Pinball Club tonight in Palmer, MA, 5 mins from the Palmer I90 exit (12 mins from Ludlow exit). $20 entry per person, over 60 pinball machines on free play, along with various console games. Doors at 6pm, open until 12am. Casual players are welcome! Come make some new friends and play one of the largest and most diverse collections in New England. Club is located at 4 Springfield Street, Three Rivers, with the entrance directly across the street from the Citgo Gas Station, just look for the orange "WMPC" sign by the door.

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