Casino Plans for Brimfield MA?

January 12, 2012: Interesting news today: The Worcester Business Journal has reported that MGM intends to pursue the possible building of a casino in Brimfield, MA. The article states that MGM has its eye on about 150 acres in Brimfield, a town where land remains plentiful. This announcement will add fuel to the casino debate in this area, as Mohegan Sun had previously announced its desire to build a resort in nearby Palmer, MA.

The casino topic has been hotly debated over several years. Advocates cite the potential for job creation, plus revenue for the state, but many question whether such revenues justify the concept. Residents worry about increased traffic, crime, and an impact on property values.

I'd like to know what your thoughts are. If you live in a town that has a casino, what have been the pros and cons? If you live in Massachusetts, do you feel the building of casinos will have a negative or positive impact on the economy?

Personally, I am not a big casino user, so I don't see the existence of a casino having much change on my lifestyle. But there would certainly be changes in the sleepy little towns out here in the middle of Massachusetts. To go from a history and antiques-centric area to a mega-entertainment area could be quite jarring. Are we ready for that level of action?

The 2011 Brimfield Antique Show Kicks off Tuesday, May 10

Spring in Central Massachusetts means antiquing, and May 10 denotes the start of the 2011 Brimfield Antique Shows.  This antiques festival, held in May, July, and September of each year, draws thousands of vendors and visitors.  Hotels, motels, and inns are filled with buyers and sellers, and if you want to go out to eat the week of the show, you had better get your reservations in place.

The majority of the fun takes place along the marketplace on Route 20 in Brimfield, MA.  Dozens of fields are filled with antiques vendors offering everything from furniture to linens to glassworks to naval gear.  The Brimfield Antique Show is a fun event to attend, and you are sure to find a few treasures as you poke around the stalls.

For details on the 2011 show, visit the Brimfield Antique Show web site.  You'll find everything you need to know.

Video:  Take a Peek at What the Marketplace Looks Like Before the Crowd Arrives

Brimfield Trail 5K Race and 1 Mile Walk on April 30, 2011: Support Brimfield Trail Committee

Brimfield, MA: The Brimfield Trail Committee will hold its 3rd annual Brimfield Trail 5K Trail Race on Saturday, April 30, 2011. This off-road race benefits the trail committee's trail reclamation project and will be run on a section of the Titanic/Grand Trunk Rail Trailin Brimfield, MA.

The race course is a 5K loop on crushed gravel. The terrain is mostly flat with some small hills. This is going to be a great run in the woods, an easy way to start the trail running season. There is also a 1-mile walk.

The race starts at 9 AM. Registration is $15 on the day of the race.

For more information about the race or about the Brimfield Trail Committee, go to the Brimfield Trail Committee web site. Hope to see you there!

Brimfield Antique Show Before the Crowds

Sept. 11, 2010 - Brimfield, MA:  Did you go to the Brimfield Antique Show this year?  The September show is drawing to a close, ending the 2010 season.  Tomorrow, Sunday, the vendors will pack up their goods and head out of town, perhaps stopping for one last breakfast or lunch before they hit the highways.

Attendees of the Brimfield Antique Show know well the crowded booths and tents that line Route 20 during the week of the fair.  But few have seen the fields of the show without the wheeling-dealing buyers and vendors.  Here is a video of the main route of the Brimfield Antique Show - Route 20 - just days prior to the September 2010 show.  Enjoy!

Brimfield Antique Show Before the Crowds

COOK'S FARM ORCHARD PICK YOUR OWN BLUEBERRIES-LIVE IN THE AREA-

THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO...

There is a limited schedule, but well worth it!!! Every Sunday and Thursday 8am-1pm!!
It is a family farm that allows you to pick your own and roam the blueberry bushes...HAVE FUN AND ENJOY LOCAL BLUEBERRIES TOO!!! SUPPORT LOCAL FARMS!!!

LOCATED:

Cook's Farm Orchard, 106 Haynes Hill Road, Brimfield, MA 10101
(413) 245-3241
EMAIL: cooksorchard@verizon.net

Pictures from: Cook's Farm Orchard Website