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loxm73 t1_j2b5hcs wrote

Northampton and Easthampton are the best towns for this crowd imo.

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Linux-Is-Best t1_j2bbo1q wrote

Western Mass is a bit of a "patch work" in that you can attempt to generalize, but you'll find traveling between towns is still your best bet.

> In terms of meeting new people/social life?

Still, if you wanted to attempt to find a "one size" that fits most, I suppose Amherst, Hadley, Northampton, Easthampton, Westfield, and perhaps West Springfield may be OK.

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DrHarlem OP t1_j2be43y wrote

Currently in Hadley/Amherst. As you close in on 30, you realize it’s all college kids most of the year haha.

Never tried living in the others though.

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billyrayvalentine1 t1_j2bmvtu wrote

Yeah, definitely check out Cottage Street in Easthampton. It’s not exactly wild and crazy, but there’s some lively bars and good music

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Own-Suit5786 t1_j2bjhut wrote

Amherst. Northampton. South Hadley has a Disney-esque centre. East Hampton is on the up but I don’t know it well enough. Western Mass is super cool

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Hoosac_Love t1_j2ela1i wrote

For a youth oriented environment I'd go Northamton for sure.Greenfield and Brattleboro are also good but very small and little to do.Amherst is ex hippies turned uptight yuppies and not much party spirit unless your a student on campus.

For sure go NOHO

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itallendsintears t1_j2e66oa wrote

I want to say Holyoke for everything western mass….but the real answer is Amherst

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