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You're Invited: Fall Festival in Halifax Promises Hay Rides, Food Trucks & More!
You're invited to enjoy a fun local fall festival that is perfect for the entire family! The Halifax MA Farmers Market has announced they'll be hosting an upcoming Fall Festival ( located at 499 Plymouth Street) in Halifax on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10 am until 3 pm, which will feature many kid-friendly activities. From games and attractions for the younger members of the family to tasty food trucks for the adults to enjoy, this family-friendly Fall Festival is the perfect way to spend an autumn day! Activities will include:
'Holding our educators hostage': Brockton school board votes to support Question 2 on MCAS
The Brockton School Committee voted 6-2 to support Massachusetts Ballot Question 2, which would eliminate the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) exam as a high school graduation requirement. Question 2 is considered by some to be the most controversial one on the ballot in this year’s election. Since 1993, passing the three MCAS exams has been the only statewide graduation requirement for high schools in the Commonwealth. If passed, Question 2 would eliminate that requirement. ...
You're Invited: Autumn Craft Fair Will Support East Bridgewater Christmas Parade
If you're looking for a way to get a headstart on your holiday shopping while supporting local artisans and small business owners, look no further than the upcoming Autumn Fair being hosted by the East Bridgewater Christmas Parade Committee.
Cardinal O’Malley asking people to donate perishables after authorizing Hurricane Relief Collection
To aid those impacted by the recent hurricanes, Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley has authorized a Hurricane Relief Collection and is urging those to donate perishables to help those in need.
Turbo Turco: Brockton football senior sparks comeback win over Everett with three TDs
BROCKTON -- Trailing by two touchdowns against Everett with a minute and a half remaining in the first half, the Brockton High football team was searching for a big play to spark a comeback. On an Everett punt, that spark came from Brockton senior running back Luke Turco, whose 70-yard touchdown touchdown turned the tide of the game, and potentially the season for the Boxers (2-4) as they took down Everett, 35-21, on Saturday. It was Brockton's...
Photos: The best images from the 2024 Head of the Charles
The event along the Charles River brings some of the best annual sights in Boston. The Head of the Charles is in full swing. Thousands of rowers from around the world are in Boston this weekend for the world’s largest three-day regatta. As rowers from several parts of the world descend upon the Charles River, so do thousands of spectators, presenting one of the best annual sights in the city.
When Your Wedding Day Is Also Election Day (or Close to It)
Shannon Hendrickson and Drew Fitzmaurice have thought through every detail of their wedding, which will take place on Nov. 2 in Scituate, Massachusetts. For the venue, they chose Barker House, a historic building where Hendrickson’s parents were married. There will be lawn games, passed hors d’oeuvres and decor that includes touches of white and light pink, said Hendrickson, 34, a teacher who lives in Marshfield, Massachusetts, with Fitzmaurice, 33, who works in sales.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum just bought an apartment building. Here’s why.
The museum agreed to pay $22.8 million to acquire the complex. In an unusual move, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum has shelled out $22.8 million to enter the real estate business. The Boston museum acquired the 62-unit multifamily building at 14 Palace Road and 11 Tetlow St., located behind its...
'The best school year I’ve had': Brockton High's new cell phone policy shows early success
It’s been more than a month since Brockton High School started its Yondr pouch program, a new cell phone policy that requires all students to lock up their phones all day in a sealed pouch. Although it’s a major adjustment for students, the program is showing positive signs so far. “It has been quite an adjustment for me personally since the past couple years here at Brockton High I'm not really used to having to lock my...
In sleepy Boston, here are 140+ options for a late-night bite
Plus: Pumpkin spice season, Applefest, and five new restaurants we're excited to try. You’re reading The Dish, Boston.com’s guide to the Greater Boston food and dining scene. Sign up to get expert food guides, chef Q&As, and industry news in your inbox every week. Hey Boston!. Welcome to...
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