Sometimes Worcester State U is available worth a check.

https://wachusettearthday.org/

They're even more available right now.

My apologies! My heat is included, so I’m blessed for that. I meant my regular electric bill…sorry!

That’s awfully hi for a 1 bedroom apt with electric heat. My bill last few months have been in the $30’s, $40’s thus far. I work hybrid at home 2 days. Something’s wrong with this picture!

I value comfort over money and I'm pushing 70. 60 at this age is cold no matter how many layers you're wearing. I grew up during a time when the cost of things were more in line with what people could afford. I guess I'm a little shell shocked with what the cost of living is. People aren't even living paycheck to paycheck, for some it mean always trying to catch up. I know it is what it is but people are becoming inured to it and settling. In my work life overtime was bonus money not a necessity. When I was young and chasing it, 60 to 70 hour weeks was gravy. Take home pays were 4 or 5 hundred and all the OT went in the bank. When I was a little older and got married my wife and I put each other through college and our total college debt was $20,000 and they gave us ten years to pay it off. Since then we raised a family, have owned several homes and are comfortably retired. We couldn't do any of that now if we were just starting out. There's something really wrong with that. What's happening to America's economy is artificial and getting worse. I think 20 somethings and 30 somethings deserve better. You are the ones that can change this by changing Washington.

26 Dawson Road

Yes definitely! Took my kids here this year as it’s the last year they are doing it

There’s a really fun trailer on Ladybank Road. We love going to see it every year. Open your windows to hear the music. Have fun 🎅🏻🎄

Definitely here, it's their last year doing it- and it's free!!

Waite street in Leicester

I use to use st Bernard’s church behind blue jeans pizza. I think they charge me 50 a night. I use to do every Friday nights and everyone chip in 5$ not sure if they r still doing it

Love this thread and the opportunity to read the same 15 to 20 recommendations that come up every time.

Loled at your post and the obligatory downvote

Try and visit New England Botanical Gardens and Forest Park in Springfield. Both these places are nicely done up, however, they have paid entry.

Only with proof of low income, which I suppose is fair.

No, but outdoor courts are aplenty when it warms up a bit.

It’s not free but the courts at the ywca are almost always available after school hours. 40 dollars a month for a month to month membership. YMCA is the same price but gets pretty crowded.

Had a really good one at La Central, the new Puerto rican bakery/cafe downtown

I think it's all the same now that crust ppl own birchtree

Yeah it sucks, I have to work like 2 hours a week convincing my friends to run games every friday in the summer, calling, texting, etc.

I had no hope come winter once I knew I'd have to convince them to get a membership, so no ball for me until Spring.

It's called Gala Foods now, but I'd believe it regardless.

Dude I'm 30, just bought my first house, and I keep it at 60 24/7. To save money you need to sacrifice some stuff. This has been the norm, and it will always be the norm. Dad always kept the house at 60, his dad would get pissed if someone kept the front door open for too long in the winter.

Your daughter needs to be okay wearing sweatpants and a hoodie, maybe get a throw blanket for when she's on the couch. If you want to wear shorts and t-shirt at home in the winter, you need to accept you'll be paying more for heating.

Do we pay too much? Yes, obviously but that doesn't change the fact that turning the heat down will save you money.

Damn thanks for the info mate

lmao idk bro YMCA is free some places