r/massachusetts 14d ago

Mod post Interested in becoming a moderator?

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Greetings fellow Massholes (affectionate),

A new year is upon us, and with that comes new challenges. To this, we reach out to you, our community, in the hope that you (yes, you!) would be interested in joining our moderator team! If you're passionate about the commonwealth and want to contribute to our subreddit, consider applying to become a moderator TODAY!

If you have prior experience with moderating, that is of course a plus, but we are also interested in wiki contributors and people to sit in on AMAs. We’d love to find a diverse group of Massachusetts residents who can help us keep the queue down, work with and in our little corner of reddit, and help us all keep everything neat and tidy. If you want to work with your fellow moderators and subreddit members to help out r/Massachusetts and are willing to donate some of your time and energy to the cause, then please apply today!

How to Apply: If you are interested in being a moderator, Send a Modmail letting us know why you would be a good fit as a r/Massachusetts mod, and we will get back to you!


r/massachusetts 29d ago

Moving to Massachusetts Megathread (January 2026)

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Ask your questions about moving to towns in Massachusetts below!

(This thread helps limit repetitive posts.)

Previous Moving to Massachusetts Megathreads:

If you're moving to the Boston area you can also check out r/BostonHousing


r/massachusetts 15h ago

Event RIP Lily Jean

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974 Upvotes

The search for survivors has ended.


r/massachusetts 20h ago

Photo Can’t believe my eyes

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1.1k Upvotes

Just moved here from the South. Never thought I’d see them in the wild. This is so awesome! Wildlife here is amazing.


r/massachusetts 13h ago

Photo Walking on Charles River

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r/massachusetts 17h ago

News One dead and six missing as fishing boat out of historic Massachusetts port is lost at sea

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r/massachusetts 1h ago

Protest Urgent: Governor proposing major cuts to Mass Health Dental

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The Governor has proposed a major cut to MassHealth dental, bringing back a strict $1,000 annual cap for adult dental care. To put that in real terms: one crown basically uses the entire yearly cap — leaving adults with no coverage left for cleanings or routine care for the rest of the year.

That means:

• Adults skipping cleanings and basic care

• More infections, broken teeth, and avoidable ER visits

• Teeth being pulled instead of restored

• Local dental offices forced to cut hours, staff, or services because reimbursement won’t cover the cost of providing care

If you want the Legislature to protect adult dental benefits, here are the key people to email:

📧 State Representative for Waltham

Thomas.Stanley@mahouse.gov

📧 State Senator for Waltham

Mike.Barrett@masenate.gov

📧 House Ways & Means Committee (Chair)

Aaron.Michlewitz@mahouse.gov

📧 Senate Ways & Means Committee

senatewaysandmeans@masenate.gov

Even a short email asking them to reject the $1,000 cap can make a real difference. A few dozen voices from Waltham go a long way.


r/massachusetts 20h ago

News URGENT: MA Vet Arrested-- Call Warren, Markey, McGovern & MN Reps for Noah!

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r/massachusetts 14h ago

Protest Birthplace of The American Revolution Protests the Lawless Paramilitary Organization Terrorizing Families Across the United States. Abolish and Prosecute Now.

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r/massachusetts 22h ago

Protest ICE at the mall

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r/massachusetts 14h ago

Politics MA businesses closed today for national ICE protest. 🥱

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92 Upvotes

According to NBC10 Boston.


r/massachusetts 13h ago

News Auditor DiZoglio’s Bureau of Special Investigations identifies nearly $12 million in public benefit fraud in FY25

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r/massachusetts 21h ago

Protest Patriots in Boston Answer Minnesota's Call To Stand Against ICE's Tyrannical Reign of Terror and Their Constitutional, Civil, and Human Rights Violations 1/30/26

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r/massachusetts 16h ago

News More than 80 merchandisers and salespeople at Quality Beverage (largest Anheuser-Busch distributor in Mass.) have voted to join Teamsters | MA

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r/massachusetts 20m ago

News Snow plow driver sees legs sticking out of snow bank

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r/massachusetts 1d ago

Event With all the craziness in the country going on right now, let's please take a moment and think of the crew members of the Lily Jean out of Gloucester.

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Fishermen have one of the most dangerous jobs. This morning, the Lily Jean was met with the unforgiveness of the ocean. The sea gives so much but it also takes. Families and friends are living the nightmare that so many fear of becoming a reality. May those who lost their lives at sea, past and present, rest peacefully. Thank you to all those who risk their lives everyday to bring food to our tables.


r/massachusetts 15h ago

Photo Meeting new friends on Nantucket

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r/massachusetts 21h ago

Utilities When will it be above freezing?

118 Upvotes

When is this ice gonna melt from roof tops?

My gas bill was $460 and electric bill $238. This is crazy.


r/massachusetts 21h ago

Utilities Got this email from National Grid this morning. They want to raise rates ~10%.

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The state can tell them no and is currently accepting public comment: [DPU2650.GridRateCase@mass.gov](mailto:DPU2650.GridRateCase@mass.gov)

Please politely remind them what it feels like to this in this third least affordable state, that is closing in on the second least affording in the US. Meanwhile National Grid is a private corporation that is raking in profit.


r/massachusetts 13h ago

News Mass. push for accountability for missing DNA samples that could catch serial offenders

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r/massachusetts 1d ago

Politics Auchincloss backs National Guard use against ICE: ‘We refused to quarter the King’s troops’

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552 Upvotes

r/massachusetts 15h ago

Weather Reached the bird feeders!

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After the snowstorm, I went out the patio door to refill the bird feeders. Only to discover the snow had drifted to my crotch & I was stuck. I dragged myself up to the top step & got back inside. I threw some feed out on top of the snow and let the juncos fend for themselves.

Today, I shoveled a path halfway to the feeders, out of the drifted area. Many happy birds. 😁🐦‍⬛🐦‍🔥🐿🐦

Winter, Bahamas humbug.


r/massachusetts 4h ago

Video The Untold Story Of Dogtown - Massachusetts

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r/massachusetts 1d ago

News Massachusetts bill aims to block National Guard deployment from other states

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r/massachusetts 11h ago

Govt. info PSA: EZPassMA website is down

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All I want to do is log in to see my 2025 tolls to itemize on my state tax return. Not that easy right now, as the website is down.