According to onlyinyourstate.com, this tunnel is hidden in the forest bordering the Wachusett Dam and has since been abandoned by the state. Even though the tunnel itself itself is only about a quarter-mile long, the soaring ceiling, walls that are made of huge stone blocks, and utter darkness makes it feel quite a bit longer. Tripping water can also be heard as well like any other tunnel.
Massachusetts is home to eight of the safest college towns in America. Today we focus on America's 4th safest college town which is also in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts is famous for many things, but the concentration of colleges in the Commonwealth and the rest of New England is unmatched. So it makes sense that some of the nation's best schools are right in Massachusetts.
The cost of higher education is rising, despite student debt continuing to plague adults throughout the country. The aver...
Massachusetts is a popular place to raise a family but there are definitely some areas of the state you'll want to avoid especially if you have little ones.
Winter is a fact of life here in Massachusetts. Even though the groundhog claims he predicted an "Early Spring." But we all know what ends up happening in the end.
It amazes me that something that contributes to several thousands of deaths every year is still so common in many of our homes and schools in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts is a great place to live. Residents and visitors have their choice of city or county life, plenty of restaurants, and of course, plenty of shopping.
Massachusetts is home to an abundance of independent retailers from book stores, to sports equipment to gift shops...
In Massachusetts, when you want to get away, you often don't have to go that far at all to find the perfect place for it. We're pretty lucky that the New England region is full of spots to visit that seem like absolute luxury. Along with that, there are some spots that would make for a staycation that people in other parts of the country would be envious of. As it turns out, Massachusetts has two of these spots that would be amazing for anyone to stay at!
If you're going out and about for a night on the town anywhere in Massachusetts, you might as well do it with a view! The latest temperatures have been teasing the idea that you can never go wrong with a great rooftop spot for a night out. Rooftop bars always seem to bring a little something extra to the vibe for your night out, and as it turns out, Massachusetts is home to one that ranks among the very best rooftop bars throughout the U.S.
Massachusetts Walmart shoppers should check their cupboards as a recall for one of the snacks under the company's Great Value brand was recently issued.
According to bostoncriminallawyerblog.com, states like Texas and Florida are considered "stand your ground" states. Massachusetts on the other hand is not a "stand your ground" state. Massachusetts is known as a "duty to retreat" state meaning that that you cannot use deadly force even in as an act in self-defense if you can reasonably avoid harm by retreating (such as running away). If for some reason you're not able to run away, you can legally use deadly force as self-defense.
Massachusetts is a great state to live in and to visit for a multitude of reasons. From the beautiful beaches of Cape Cod to the majestic mountains of the Berkshires, the city skyline in Boston, and historical landmarks that helped form a nation, Massachusetts is a diverse and beautiful state...
While on I-90 through Western Massachusetts, drivers headed to-and-from the Capital Region will pass by this spot, the highest elevation in the Northeast.
Fur has been banned in six municipalities in the state of Massachusetts since 2020.
The town of Wellesley was the first to ban the sale of fur in the country besides in California.
Wellesley, Massachusetts from October 2020
The Town finds that animals that are slaughtered for their fur endure tremendous suffering...
Historians agree that bars in Massachusetts are about as old as the state itself. Early settlers wasted no time setting up local taverns before schoolhouses in some cases.
In fact, Massachusetts is home to what are believed to be the oldest bars in the United States like the Green Dragon Tavern which dates back to 1654, or Warren Tavern in Charlestown which was the first building to be erected in