On Tuesday, October 25, 2016, the Massachusetts Health Connector is embarking on a one-day, statewide tour that includes stops at “Hidden Gems” across the Commonwealth.

Teams from the Health Connector will be hitting the road visiting more than 15 locations around the state as part of the “Hidden Gems” tour. The tour is one week ahead of Open Enrollment, which starts November 1 and is the time of year when anyone without health insurance can apply for coverage through the Massachusetts Health Connector.

At each stop, the teams will be highlighting the local gem, and you can learn about the benefits of getting health insurance through the Health Connector – including ConnectorCare, which provides plans with low premiums and co-pays, and no deductibles, to those who qualify. You can also meet local officials and representatives from Navigator organizations who have trained staff ready to help you enroll into coverage.

Here’s where we’ll be throughout the day on October 25th. We hope you’ll join us:

Hidden Gem Locations & Times Follow

Revere

The Bagel Bin Deli
207 Shirley Avenue
Revere, MA

TIME: 8:30 a.m.

Serving everything from eggs benedict in the morning to Yankee pot roast at night, a local favorite near Revere Beach.

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North Adams

Greylock Works
508 State Road
North Adams, MA

TIME: 9:00 a.m.

This former mill is being renovated into event space and a new home for food-based entrepreneurism that will feature regional and local products

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Hyannis

The Daily Paper Café
644 W. Main Street
Hyannis, MA

TIME: 9:00 a.m.

A local breakfast and lunch spot, with the owner working the kitchen, serving up fresh products, including coffee produced locally by The Beanstock Roasters in Wellfleet.

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Everett

Carol’s Café
388 Main Street
Everett, MA

TIME: 9:45 a.m.

“The best breakfast in town” can be found at this family-owned restaurant, where locals gather regularly.

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New Bedford

Tia Maria’s European Cafe
42 N. Water Street
New Bedford, MA

TIME: 11:00 a.m.

In the heart of the National Historical Whaling Park along cobblestone streets in downtown New Bedford, this family-owned restaurant serves local and organic ingredients for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Gloucester

Open Door Food Pantry
28 Emerson Avenue
Gloucester, MA

TIME: 11:30 a.m.

A North Shore resource, using practical strategies to connect people to good food, to advocate on behalf of those in need, and to engage others in the work of building food security.

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Springfield

Massachusetts Health Connector Walk-in Center
88 Industry Avenue
Springfield, MA

TIME: 12:00 p.m.

This year-round location is available for applicants and members to receive help at any point, from applications to making a premium payment.

Fall River

Europa Pastries and Coffee Shop
61 Columbia Street
Fall River, MA

TIME: 12:30 p.m.

Locals know this is the place to get fresh Portuguese bakery items to go along with their coffee.

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Springfield

Court Plaza
36 Court Street

TIME: 1:00 p.m.

Tucked away in the middle of downtown is a vibrant, active park full of work-time lunch options and spots to enjoy a nice day.

Fall River

Massachusetts Health Connector Walk-in Center at Health First Family Care Center
387 Quarry Street
Fall River, MA

TIME: 1:30 p.m.

This walk-in center at Health First Family Care Center is available during Open Enrollment for applicants and members to receive help at any point in the process, from applications to making a premium payment.

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Lowell

Owl Diner
244 Appleton Street
Lowell, MA

TIME: 1:30 p.m.

This classic diner car is very popular with the locals as the place to get a good breakfast or lunch in downtown Lowell.

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Massachusetts Health Connector Walk-in Center at Lowell Community Health Center
161 Jackson Street
Lowell, MA

TIME: 2:15 p.m.

This walk-in center at Lowell Community Health Center is available during Open Enrollment for applicants and members to receive help at any point in the process, from applications to making a premium payment.

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Worcester

Crompton Collective
138 Green Street
Worcester, MA

TIME: 3:30 p.m.

A historic mill building has been turned into a curated boutique marketplace, celebrating local independent makers and a love of old things.

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Quincy

United First Parish Church / The Adams Crypt
1306 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA

TIME: 3:30 p.m.

The “Church of the Presidents” was opened in 1636, is where John Hancock was baptized. It is also the resting place of John Adams and John Quincy Adams, along with their wives Abigail and Louisa Catherine.

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Worcester

Massachusetts Health Connector Walk-in Center
146 Main Street
Worcester, MA

TIME: 4:15 p.m.

This year-round location is available for applicants and members to receive help at any point, from applications to making a premium payment.

Framingham

Amazing Things Arts Center
160 Hollis Street
Framingham, MA

TIME: 5:00 p.m.

Amazing Things creates community through the arts by bringing together a diverse community of artists, and arts supporters and appreciators.

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Boston

Tres Gatos
470 Centre Street
Jamaica Plain, MA

TIME: 7:00 pm

Tres Gatos is “Boston’s first full-service restaurant, book, and music store” serving Spanish tapas in a cozy atmosphere.

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