2011 Tantasqua School Bus Schedules are Now Available - 08/30/11 09:39 AM
 

 
The Tantasqua Regional District Union 61 school district has posted its school bus schedule for 2011-2012. 
You can find the schedules online at the Tantasqua and Union 61 Bus Routes page.  Bus routes are provided for each of the five towns in the district:  Brimfield, Brookfield, Holland, Sturbridge, and Wales.
For those who live in Sturbridge, you will want to note that some bus schedules have changed since last year.  This is largely due to the expansion of Burgess Elementary School and the initiation of full-day kindergarten there.  The bus routes may change in the first month of … (3 comments)

Get Organized Before Applying For A Mortgage - 08/30/11 08:46 AM
To all home buyers, the advice offered below from George Souto should be taken to heart.  Loan underwriters are becoming increasingly stringent in deciding who they will and will not approve for a mortgage.  Be sure that your financial records are in tip top shape before you apply for a mortgage, or you could very well become the cause for a delay in your home closing.
Via George Souto NMLS# 65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages Connecticut:
What should be one of the simplest steps in purchasing a house sometimes turns into one of the biggest problems.  When I Pre-Qualify someone for a loan, … (3 comments)

Hurricane Irene Expected to Reach into Central Massachusetts - 08/26/11 09:27 AM
Hurricane Irene Expected to Reach into Central Massachusetts

 
August 26, 2011:  Hurricane season has begun, and it is starting with a fury.  Hurricane Irene is expected to make a grand entrance late this weekend, and if the weather forecasters are correct, she will wreak havoc in most of the east coast states.  In fact, the weather experts say that her winds and rains may be felt as far out as 200 miles from the eye of the storm.
In Massachusetts, we usually experience some of the tail-end effects of hurricanes, often after they have been downgraded to tropical storm … (5 comments)

OPEN HOUSE in STURBRIDGE MA - Aug. 21, 2011: 4 Bedroom, Center Entrance Colonial - 08/20/11 09:29 AM
OPEN HOUSE in Sturbridge, MA - 23 Tannery Road, Sturbridge, Massachusetts
If you are looking for an outstanding home in Sturbridge, stop in and see 23 Tannery Road on Sunday, August 21, 2011.  I will be holding an open house from 12 to 2 pm, and you will need extra time to see all that this property has to offer.

 

 

With over 2600 square feet (not including the finished basement), this home goes on and on.  The main level features an open floor plan with a spacious Kitchen and much-coveted Great Room.  Upstairs, the Master Suite … (4 comments)

Another Successful Home Sale in Wales MA - 08/20/11 08:42 AM
Another Successful Home Sale in Wales MA
 
Congratulations to my buyers, who found their first home in Wales MA.  This 3-bedroom home was just right for their needs and their budget.  The sellers had updated the kitchen and flooring - it was in move-in condition.  The home is located on a beautiful lot; the yard feels like a private park, with mature trees and stone walls.  In addition, this property is located in close proximity to a popular nature conservancy - a wonderful setting in all seasons.
I wish my clients many happy memories in their new home in lovely … (8 comments)

Feast & Fire Festival 2011 in Sturbridge Massachusetts - 08/17/11 03:48 PM
 
The 2011 Feast & Fire celebration will be held on Saturday, August 20, in historic Sturbridge MA.  This annual summer festival starts in the early afternoon and goes well into the night.  Included in the fun is a parade, musical talent, a grand picnic buffet (tickets required), and of course evening bonfires.
 

 
All events are centered around the Town Common and Publick House Historic Inn.  For details, visit the Feast & Fire web site.  Hope to see you there!
 
 
 
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4 Bedroom Home Now Available in Sturbridge MA: 23 Tannery Road - 08/09/11 07:24 PM

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I Found a Great Bike at Barney's Bicycle in Worcester MA - 08/08/11 02:53 PM
I Found a Great Bike at Barney's Bicycle in Worcester MA
 
A big shout out to Barney's Bicycle in Worcester, Massachusetts!
Barney's Bicycle165 Chandler StreetWorcester  MA  01609(508) 799-BIKEbarneys@e-barneys.com
 

 
In the course of training for a triathlon, I was looking for a bike to take the place of my old mountain bike.  I'd been around to various bike shops in the area, and my budget just did not support a shiny, new road bike.  After searching such sites as eBay and craigslist for a used bike, I discovered Barney's Bicycle. 
Barney's Bicycle carries new and used bicycles for … (10 comments)

It's Blueberry Picking Time at Ragged Hill Orchard - West Brookfield, MA - 08/02/11 08:38 PM
It's Blueberry Picking Time at Ragged Hill Orchard - West Brookfield, MA
Ragged Hill Orchard94 John Gilbert RoadWest Brookfield,  MA  01532(508) 867-2187www.raggedhill.com
 

 
August 2011:  Mid-summer and the picking is easy, especially if you visit Ragged Hill Orchard  in West Brookfield, MA.  Located atop a country hill, Ragged Hill Orchard provides a wonderful place to escape and wander the hills.  This time of year, the blueberries are ripe and ready, and the red raspberries are sweet and at peak.
On my recent visit to Ragged Hill, we filled buckets of plump berries.  The orchard owners provide buckets with roped … (5 comments)

 
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