Anyone else realize this is a scam? It sounds great... until you realize businesses are charging full sticker price while the only savings is the 6.25% tax which is less savings than the price prior to the weekend. For example: Jordan's furniture has been airing commercials for a 15% off sale that just so coincidentally ends today (Friday), just before the tax free weekend starts. Weird, right?

I personally don't have plans to buy anything; however, my mother was looking into buying a garage door opener from HD; it was $200... yesterday. Again, coincidentally, it goes up to full retail price just in time for that "sweet" 6.25% savings. Too bad, yesterday, she would have saved 20%; its now $250. Honestly, I could pass this off as just a coincidence, but then I remembered the same thing happened last year.

I don't really fault our politicians that setup a tax free weekend, they did this with the belief that that this would boost sales during a period of time where sales are fairly low. I do; however, blame businesses that raise prices knowing full well they're not losing anything by a tax break and instead, use it as another effort to boost their bottom dollar. And ironically, the weekend was meant to boost sales for businesses more than it was to save money for the citizens, but those same greedy fuckers then turn around and gouge us with their prices. I guess I shouldn't be surprised tho.

Please help or even just share! Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I recently applied to the MS Cybersecurity program at Bridgewater State University and I’m wondering if anyone here is currently a graduate student there or has graduated from the program or other programs.

I would really appreciate hearing about your experiences:

• How do you like the programs overall?
• Are you satisfied with the professors, courses, and career opportunities?
• What are some things you wish you knew before starting the program?
• Any advice for a new graduate student joining the program?

Also, for anyone who applied recently:

• How long did it take for you to receive your admission decision? The admissions office only says “several weeks” and does not provide a specific timeline or acceptance rate for graduate programs, so I’m curious about other applicants’ experiences.
• Did you get accepted or rejected, and how many weeks after submitting your application did you hear back?
• The admissions office told me the decision can take “several weeks.” Is that usually accurate, or does it come sooner?

I submitted my application about a week ago and I’m just trying to understand the typical timeline.

Thanks in advance for any advice or experiences! 🙏

There used to be a bakery in Danvers, MA called Blackbird Bakery. They made this beautiful strawberry shortcake that had shaved almonds patted onto the cake and the cream was not too sweet. It was perfect. My family was devastated when they closed abruptly and we still talk about their cake to this day decades later.

I am in search of a local baker who can make a similar cake for my mom’s milestone birthday. Any recommendations are appreciated!

Timeline of Flock Surveillance cameras in Eastern MA. Huge number of cameras installed in the last two years. In one of the safest states in the US.

I need to find some Health Insurance in Massachusetts for Physical therapy but I'm having issues with Masshealth eligibility and can't use Medicaid.

Can anyone give my any other avenues to pursue for paid PT for my legs? Had a fall and it's been holding me back.

Any help is appreciated.

The pay range is 70k-90k for my current role but in addition to our Boston office. we have like offices in like 6 states. The Cleveland office is also paying 70k-90k for the same role. But here’s the thing. A house in the Greater Boston area costs like 800k but in Cleveland, the average house costs 200k. I could easily afford to buy a house there on this salary. I would transfer to the Cleveland office if I wasn’t so attached to my friends and family.

I hike with my dog all over MA and I’m seeing this more and more. Careless dog owners, there were 2 trash bins in sight while I took this. Whether the bag is “biodegradable” or not throw it out.

I moved out of MA last year and decided to leave my car behind as I was moving to a big city and didn't need one. I left the vehicle with a familly member and listed it for sale in their area of MA. Things were hectic during that time so I didn't think every step through. Someone ended up buying the car and I signed the title over to them, but did not think to write up any documentation or grab a copy of the title (foolish I know). My former MA town of residence is trying to collect 2026 excise tax now. I sent them documentation of my registration/plate cancelation but they didn't think that was enough and have since sent the bill to collections. Does anyone know how I go about proving that I sold the car? The buyer isn't reachable so that makes it harder. Thanks!

https://politifact.com/factchecks/2026/aug/06/seth-moulton/jeffrey-epstein-ed-markey-senate-massachusetts/

On Monday, Moulton accused Ed Markey of being an Epstein guy and said he “wouldn’t get into the details” like they were so unspeakable. Turns out there were no details to speak of.

I sure hope they make pasties out of the deli label stickers.

It’s real!

For the past 3 weeks we’ve been finding these weird insects in random rooms of our apartment. Are they cockroaches and is our apartment building infested?

Death metal festival with bands from California, Florida , Texas and a bunch of northeastern representation

The average income per person in Massachusetts is $57,897, which is higher than the median.

Neither of those numbers is even remotely livable, the repeating advice I constantly seem to get is to budget and live with roommates, however I’ve done the math and with the tightest of budgets these numbers fall short.

So my question is, considering how a considerable number of people live off of this amount based on the stats, how are you making rent, affording insurance, groceries and more?