Best Holiday Lights North of Boston, Massachusetts

In 2020, when there was nothing for our children to do, I put together a comprehensive list of the best holiday lights north of Boston. It was so appreciated by everyone that we wanted to bring it back! Every single location on this map has been double checked to make sure it is an active […]
Preparing for a Winter Home Sale in Massachusetts: How Smart Sellers Stand Out When the Snow Falls

The For Sale Sign That Went Up in a Snowstorm A few years back, I remember driving through Woburn just after the first real snowfall of the season. Holiday lights were twinkling, sidewalks were freshly shoveled, and right there—planted firmly in the frozen ground—was a brand-new For Sale sign. At first glance, you might think, […]
Greater Boston Handyman Services: Why Homeowners Trust Scott Bianchini for Honest, High-Quality Work

Ever have one of those weekends where you swear you’ll finally fix that leaky faucet, repair the sticky door, patch the drywall, and install the new bathroom shelves? Saturday rolls around, you grab your tools… and somehow, you wind up at Home Depot for three hours only to return home with the wrong screws, missing […]
Honoring Our Heroes: Veterans Day Events North of Boston

1. Woburn In the city of Woburn, MA, the annual Veterans Day parade and ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Assembly begins at 10:00 a.m. at Central Square (across from the Old Wyman School), with a muster at 10:15 a.m. and march toward Woburn Common starting at 10:30 a.m.; the ceremony begins at […]
Cleaning Up Confusion: Why Working with a Fee-Based Insurance Advisor North of Boston Could Be the Smartest Financial Move You Make

From the Golf Bag to the Boardroom: A Story About Trust The name “The Bag Room” might sound like a quirky golf reference — and it is. Founder Brett Beaurivage started out working in the bag room at a country club, where members entrusted him with their prized golf bags. He learned early that when […]
Food Pantries & SNAP Support in Woburn MA, Reading MA, Wakefield MA & Burlington MA

Your Community Resource Guide If you or someone you know is using SNAP (formerly food stamps) or stretching your food budget, these local pantries and support services are here in our North-of-Boston region. Why this matters Food insecurity doesn’t just affect large cities—it also touches suburban communities north of Boston. SNAP is designed to help […]