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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Ashby, Massachusetts with AmericanTowns Ashby Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Middlesex County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Ashby organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Ashby is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you...

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Weekend Activities in and around Ashby

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Ashby area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Massachusetts’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Ashby in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Massachusetts  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

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An Invitation to our Ashby Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Ashby, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Massachusetts

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Massachusetts Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

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Ashby Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

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The Power of a Single Vote - Ashby Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Ashby elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all politics...

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Mass. unemployment rate drops to 7.3%

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported today that the September total unemployment rate decreased from 7.4 percent in August to 7.3 percent, remaining...

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IRS: Benefits and deductions to rise in 2012

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

For tax year 2012, personal exemptions and standard deductions will rise and tax brackets will widen due to inflation, the Internal Revenue Service announced. By law, the dollar...

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Veterans' task force established

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Helping ensure that Massachusetts veterans and their families have access to the full range of benefits and services offered to them, Attorney General Martha Coakley has created...

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Immigrant Entrepreneurship month

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Governor Deval Patrick joined the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition, the Boston Foundation, and immigrant entrepreneurs from across the Commonwealth to...

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Mass. ranked first in the nation for energy efficiency

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Governor Deval Patrick joined the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) to announce Massachusetts has been named number one in ACEEE's annual...

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Calories: a balancing act

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Keeping a healthy weight is no different – it’s all about balancing the number of calories you eat with the number of calories your body uses or “burns off” when you’re...

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Pick-your-own pumpkins

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Enjoy this favorite fall activity! It's always a good idea to call ahead to the farm you want to visit to check on picking conditions.

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Federal disaster assistance expanded to 5 additional counties affected by Irene

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Governor Deval Patrick announced that President Obama’s Administration has approved his request to expand the Major Disaster Declaration for Tropical Storm Irene to include...

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Middlesex County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Middlesex County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Middlesex County Massachusetts area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at...

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Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Massachusetts MA

Massachusetts Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Massachusetts. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day...

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Get the facts: who needs flood insurance?

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Destructive flooding regularly occurs throughout Massachusetts, yet only about two percent of the state’s residents and business owners have flood insurance. Some may not be...

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Heating advice for consumers

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

With federal officials expecting exceedingly high oil prices this year, Attorney General Martha Coakley’s Office issued the following information to help people be educated...

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Got Diabetes? Get vaccinated against the flu!

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Whether it’s type 1 or type 2, well-managed or uncontrolled – diabetes and the flu don’t mix well. When people with diabetes get the flu they have a higher risk of...

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Compare labels, choose less sodium

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Only a small amount of the sodium we consume comes from salt added while cooking or eating. In fact, most of the salt we eat — nearly 80% — is already in the food we buy, such...

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Help blind pedestrians while you drive

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

At the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, we promote the following ‘Top 10’ list of things motorists should not do when seeing a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog...

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Youth violence prevention & trauma response training funding

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The Patrick-Murray Administration announced that it will award $9.7 million in funding to 11 municipalities across the Commonwealth to support efforts to reduce youth violence. As...

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Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Ashby and across the country. With support...

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Find Massachusetts Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Massachusetts haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Massachusetts corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

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Open Meeting Law determination lookup

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Interactive database makes open meeting law determinations more accessible.

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Public meetings on utilty response to Irene

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) today announced it will conduct a series of eight public meetings to gather public comments on storm preparation and power restoration...

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New wildlife management area in West Stockbridge

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

State and local officials today joined conservation partners to celebrate the opening of the Flat Brook Wildlife Management Area (WMA), a new conservation area that will protect...

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Weekly outdoor events

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

On Saturday, October 15, head to the Great Blue Hill in the Blue Hills Reservation for the Weather Observatory open house and kite festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy the...

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Funds to combat childhood obesity secured

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Grant to support innovative programs aimed at children in underserved communities

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Risk of mosquito-borne illness continues until first hard frost

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced two newly-confirmed cases of mosquito-borne illness in the state. In the first case, an elderly woman from...

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RMV urges customers: Renew online

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

MassDOT RMV is again urging eligible drivers to renew their licenses online. The number of license renewals is expected to increase by 50 percent beginning in November and...

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September revenue is $178 million more than a year ago

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The Department of Revenue yesterday released September revenue figures showing a monthly collection that was $178 million more than that of a year ago, and was $141 million above...

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, or gender and the effects can impact many aspects of...

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Celebrating the cranberry harvest

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The cranberry harvest is reason to celebrate because cranberries are so indigenous, colorful and traditional; they are a constant source of pride. With the unique wet harvesting...

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Fire Prevention Week

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Fire Prevention Week October 9-15, 2011. It's Fire Prevention Week! Protect Your Family From Fire!

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Reminder: Safe driving law

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

MassDOT reminds Massachusetts drivers to obey laws banning texting while driving and cell phone use while driving by 16 and 17 year olds, following the September 30 one-year...

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MBTA: Columbus Day schedule

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The MBTA announced its service schedule for Columbus Day - Monday, October 10, 2011.

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Free career seminar for veterans

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

On Wednesday, November 2, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) and the Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) will partner with Suffolk University to...

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14 weeks to a healthier you: nutrition program tailored to needs & disability

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

People with disabilities are much less likely to be active than people without disabilities – and I’ll be the first to admit that I haven’t been great about bucking the trend. ...

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New guidelines for domestic abuse proceedings

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The Trial Court has issued the fourth edition of Guidelines for Judicial Practice: Abuse Prevention Proceedings.

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Cranberry harvest

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (DAR) will be among the exhibitors at the Eighth Annual Cranberry Harvest Celebration in Wareham, October 8 – 9, hosted by...

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More Than Words: Helping teens transition to adults

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

When first walking into the More Than Words bookstore in Waltham, you might not notice anything out of the ordinary. The shop has everything you would expect in a bookseller: a...

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Weekly outdoor events

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

For details, including information on other events, see the Massachusetts Archaeology Month web page. And for more Massachusetts Outdoor Events, visit The Great Outdoors...

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