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The town of Lexington, Massachusetts just recently became the next town in the Baystate to ban all fossil fuels and natural gases which went into effect March 21 according to the towns website. 10 other communities with this ban include Acton, Aquinnah, Arlington, Brookline, Cambridge, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Newton and West Tisbury.

Time for a foodie question, Massachusetts residents: Is there a local eatery that you feel serves the best burgers, bar none?

Just a short drive from The Berkshires over the border in North Hoosick Falls, New York. My favorite and actually first ever drive-in I've been to has been serving area patrons since 1948! I remember my parents first taking me here back in 2004 when Shrek 2 was a hit at the box office. Crazy how that was 20 years ago!

Massachusetts history runs deep. As one of the first original 13 states, Massachusetts has no shortage of historical landmarks from the Mayflower, Plymouth Rock, the USS Constitution and so many more. From stories of Paul Revere and John Hancock to the Boston Tea Party, Massachusetts has played an integral part in the country's history...

Massachusetts folks should know that when washing your hair not all shampoo brands are created equal.

There is a lot to love about living in Massachusetts. From its iconic Cape Cod beaches to the bustling Boston metro area to the peaceful hills of the Berkshires, there is something for everyone in Massachusetts. Whether you were born and raised in Massachusetts, or are a transplant to the best state in New England, you know all it has to offer...

In Massachusetts, it's pretty luxurious having access to some of the best local restaurants and eateries, not just in the New England region, but throughout the country. This typically includes almost any type of food option you are looking for. It even includes a restaurant that has now been named as the best BBQ spot in the Bay State.

Massachusetts definitely has its share of amazing restaurants and eateries throughout the state. Some are even known as the best throughout the New England region. But as there is in every state, there's always one that has achieved a certain iconic status. It's a restaurant that you absolutely cannot pass up the opportunity to dine at given the chance and it happens to be the oldest restaurant in the Bay State. And now it's also being called the one "cant-miss" spot is for all of Massachusetts.

Massachusetts is not known for its abundance of snakes, but there are two in particular that you do not want to mess with. The Timber Rattlesnake and Copperhead are venomous and they are found in Massachusetts. Garter snakes (sometimes referred to as garden snakes) are very common in Massachusetts and a really no threat to humans although their bite can cause some annoyances...

The climate in Massachusetts is changing as global temperatures increase. Stronger storms, the earlier arrival of spring, droughts, hotter summers, higher sea levels are all the result of a warming globe. People have increased the amount of carbon dioxide in the air by 40 percent since the late 1700s...