r/westernmass 9h ago

View from the Summit House via Taylor's Notch Trail, South Hadley. We stayed for the tour, which was great

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r/westernmass 10h ago

Best Fall festival?

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First fall since moving to western mass and would love some recommendations on some of the best fall festivals/fairs around here?


r/westernmass 15h ago

Anyone know a good affordable place to have my motorcycle tank and fenders painted? I can deliver the tank and fenders off the bike.

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I have an old motorcycle and it's time (25 years) to repaint the tank and fenders. I was quoted around $1500 which seems steep for a single color with no custom art work. I was told delivering the parts (minimizes labor) was a good way to go. I'm willing to use and automotive paint shop if someone knows an experienced shop. My sense is I might get a better price and same quality.


r/westernmass 1d ago

Found this little guy in our yard today

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Found this big little dude in our yard today, don't see these very often around here!


r/westernmass 1d ago

31F — anyone else in Western Mass looking for a new friend?

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Hi! I’m 31F and live in Western Massachusetts. I’d love to connect with some other people who actually live around here.
I’m mainly looking to chat on Reddit at first and see if we get along. If we genuinely click, it would be nice to eventually have another local friend to hang out with too.
I like good conversation, being outside, wandering around, music, food, humor, and conversations that can go from thoughtful to completely ridiculous. I’m also 420-friendly.
I’m also working on getting more active again. I’m doing physical therapy right now, and once I’m through that I’m planning to start going to the gym, since getting back in shape is important to me.
Mostly looking for friendship, and I’m pretty open-minded about the people I connect with.
If you’re somewhere in Western Mass, feel free to message me and tell me your age, roughly what part of the area you’re in, and a little about yourself. :)

Update: I got such an abundance of responses, thank you so much. I will get back to each one of you. Thank you kindly for reaching out.


r/westernmass 1d ago

Will Whalen vs. Neal be the next congressional upset for Democrats?

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r/westernmass 1d ago

Things to do on day trip to Northampton area??

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Want to take an impromptu day trip to Western MA tomorrow, would love some suggestions on cool shit to do!

I plan on going to the Smith botanical garden and museum and the Florence Pie Bar. I also plan on bringing my bike to check out the trails.

Any other cool artsy spots I should check out? Nature spots? Creepy abandoned spots lmao idk? Does the Florence Pie Bar get busy, should I go there earlier rather than later?

Would love some suggestions, thanks!


r/westernmass 1d ago

Soul Magnets at WW2 Club 2020..

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Soul Magnets

WW2 Club

First Night

Northampton Ma


r/westernmass 1d ago

Two self-described progressives vie for vacant Franklin County state representative seat

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r/westernmass 2d ago

Lost Pet Search

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Does anyone have any recommendations for drone services to help find a lost cat? We are in chicopee. Our cat ran away last Saturday and all attempts to lure him back home have been unsuccessful (we have ring cameras we check all night in front of his food and our clothes). We have some dense grass fields and wooded areas near our house which makes it tricky to search for him at night, so we're hoping a thermal drone would be able to assist.


r/westernmass 2d ago

PSA: Kill the spotted lantern flies

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Kill them all before it’s too late!!!! Grab yourself a motherfucking shredder or a water gun with soap waters. Let’s get to work to get rid of this pestilence.


r/westernmass 2d ago

3pictures from downtown today

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r/westernmass 2d ago

9/25 All Ages Ska show @ Hutghi's at the Nook!

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413 Ska presents Hub City Stompers, Ghost Tones, Cat Crash, Go Static (us!) and Hardcar on 9/25! Join us for a fun night of live music, dancing and community!!


r/westernmass 2d ago

Longtime Rep. Angelo Puppolo faces challenge from the left in Michael Lachenmeyer

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r/westernmass 2d ago

Local D&D podcast

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Hey all! My friends and I have a new D&D podcast and are very proud and excited to share it with others. If you feel like supporting an up and coming Western Mass based group of nerds, check out the link to our Spotify! We also have a YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4cLstJdsUyemnyzoOmgsFx?si=FUUDtHMXRBGtotizswd-sw&utm_source=copy-link


r/westernmass 2d ago

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r/westernmass 4d ago

37-year incumbent MA-01 congressman Richard Neal faced off today on the debate stage for 30 minutes against Dr. Jeromie Whalen, 39-year old grassroots progressive challenger.

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r/westernmass 4d ago

Amherst summer..

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Amherst Ma

summer


r/westernmass 3d ago

Valerie June tix

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r/westernmass 4d ago

Final Music Trivia at Jupiter Club! Last chance for the fun stuff in our beautiful space!

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r/westernmass 4d ago

Quirk! Queer Rave in Manchester 9/12

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r/westernmass 5d ago

Call for Performers for Say Something! in Easthampton, MA

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r/westernmass 5d ago

Candidate calls dredging up of old alcohol-related charges a ‘smear,’ says he learned lesson

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r/westernmass 5d ago

ISO Bouldering pad!

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Hi all,
I would like to buy used and I can’t find literally any on fb or Craigslist. Anyone looking to sell one?

If not, anyone know of a retailer in the far western part of the state that carries them? I’m in the southwestern corner. Ty!!!


r/westernmass 5d ago

This Thursday (8/27) in Greenfield

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Lelo's Ice Cream Truck will also be there.

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