The Blue Book

• The Blue Book is an industry source of regional, categorized construction information. Available in print and online.

The Central Register

• The Central Register is the weekly source for information about state, county and municipal contracts being put out to bid for the design, construction and reconstruction of public facilities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Goods and Services Bulletin

• The Goods and Services Bulletin is a weekly publication containing solicitations for the procurement of commodities and services (which, generally, are unrelated to construction of public facilities).

Thomas Net

• Thomas Net is a comprehensive online resource for finding companies and products manufactured in North America. Free registration.

Free Online Learning at GCFGlobal

• Refreshers, primers, and introductions to computer and internet literacy, as well as career planning and job searching.

Ludlow Area Adult Learning Center

• The Ludlow Area Adult Learning Center (LAALC) helps adults learn English and offers other support programs. Students join our program to improve their communication skills for college, careers, and community engagement. This free program serves adults in the Ludlow/Indian Orchard area who are immigrants or refugees. Students range in age from 17 to 70+. All are welcome! The Ludlow Area Adult Learning Center is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, Adult & Community Learning Services, and Holyoke Community. LAALC is managed by Holyoke Community College. Please call 413-552-2999 or email esol@hcc.edu for more information.

Ludlow Public Schools

• The homepage of the Ludlow public school system; features links and contact information for each of the individual Ludlow public schools and administrative offices.

MassLINKS Adult Education Online

• MassLINKS Online Academy is a FREE DESE-funded Massachusetts statewide adult education program. Students can choose from High School Equivalency (GED and HiSet) preparation classes or English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL/ESL) classes. Classes are offered fully online with evening and morning options to help you work around your schedule.

National Application Center

• The National Application Center is a comprehensive online resource to help college-bound students prepare for and select a college, apply for admission, understand eligibility, and find out about financial aid.

Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers

• Search America's historic newspaper pages from 1770-1963 or use the U.S. Newspaper Directory to find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present. Chronicling America is sponsored jointly by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress.

Ellis Island Archive

• The Ellis Island Archive includes searchable passenger records, manifests, ship information, and other information.

FamilySearch

• FamilySearch is a free collaborate family tree that provides access to civil and church records when you create a free account.

Massachusetts State's Archives

• The Archives, a division of the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, is the repository for Massachusetts records generated by state government. Archives holdings date from the beginning of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1628 and document the settlement of lands in Maine and Massachusetts, the arrival of immigrants, and the development of state government.

National Archives

• The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the nation's record keeper. Those valuable records are preserved and are available to you, whether you want to see if they contain clues about your family’s history, need to prove a veteran’s military service, or are researching a historical topic that interests you.

Congress.gov

• A free source of federal legislative information, including current legislative activity, the Congressional Record and more.

Massachusetts Municipal Guide - 2024

• This guide book features municipalities by county, state and regional contacts, state house of representatives, state senate, U.S. Congress, and federal program contacts. 

USA.gov

• The home page of the U.S. government, which links to many other official government pages and resources.

Massachusetts Health Connector

• Enrollment Assisters, such as Navigators and Certified Application Counselors (CACs) are trained and certified individuals at organizations in your area that can help you apply for coverage, shop for plans, answer your questions about your eligibility, payments, plan details, and health care reform rules and requirements. Help from an Enrollment Assister is free for people of any income level.

MedlinePlus

• Free health information from the National Library of Medicine, including advice on weight control, high blood pressure, back pain, pregnancy, and much more.

MyHealthfinder

• A government-sponsored resource offering information on how to live a healthy lifestyle.

National Institutes of Health

• The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency — making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.

PubMed

• PubMed comprises more than 30 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.

Careerbuilder

• A search engine of available job postings, searchable by area and by career.

CareerOneStop

• A state-by-state directory of job banks; each individual bank collects and posts jobs from all over the state, which can be searched by location, job title, etc. Some job banks may require registration; Massachusetts does not. Also provides articles to help you build a resume, gain skills, job search planning, and more.

Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

• The Commonwealth's one-stop career center, offering forms and information regarding unemployment, job seeking, worker’s comp, and other job-related subjects.

Indeed

• Indeed is currently the most popular job site in the world with over 250 million unique visitors every month. It free access to a search engine for jobs, help with building resumes, and allows users to research potential employers.

Monster.com

• This is a popular employment resource for both individuals seeking jobs and employers seeking workers. Users can search for jobs by title, location, or skills, and then narrow the results by salary and other categories.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

• This online handbook is updated annually and contains information on careers.  The handbook includes information on the fastest-growing occupations, number of new jobs, a summary of the highest-paying occupations, and more. 

FindLaw

• A directory of lawyers and legal information. Legal forms may not be free.

Massachusetts Civil Legal Aid for Victims of Crime

• Mass CLAVC connects you to civil legal aid for victims of a crime.

Massachusetts Free Legal Answers

• Free Legal Answers is provided by the American Bar Association. Legal questions are answered for free for those who qualify.

Massachusetts Legal Resource Finder

• Massachusetts Legal Resource Finder will give you contact information for legal aid offices, government agencies and court programs that may be able to help you for free or at low cost.

Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries

• Extensive Massachusetts law information, including an “Ask a Law Librarian” option.

NOLO

• Self-help legal information in plain English.

Town of Ludlow

• The Ludlow municipal government website, with links to the town clerk’s office, the board of selectmen, the building department, and others.

Ludlow's Civil War Monument

• Blog post written by Patrick Browne about the history of Ludlow's Civil War monument located at 859 Center St.

Ludlow: From Small Village to Industrial Town

• A blog originally created in 2006 by students at Baird Middle School and Chapin Street School. It features information about the mills and the Town itself. The blog has been revived and will be seeing new posts in the future.

Lupa Zoo

• Lupa Zoo is a non-profit wildlife facility dedicated to promoting appreciation and respect for the conservation of animals.

WesternMass Visitor's Guide for Western Massachusetts

• Lists attractions in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts. Covers history, culture, music, theater, restaurants, recreational activities, sporting events and much more.

Western Massachusetts Master Gardener Association

• Western Massachusetts Master Gardener Association: A great source of gardening information, including an email hotline that lets visitors get answers to their questions from the experts.

Westover Golf Course

• The 18-hole “Westover” course at the Westover Municipal Golf Course facility in Ludlow, Massachusetts features 7,025 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 73.7 and it has a slope rating of 131 on Blue grass. Designed by Orrin Smith, the Westover golf course opened in 1954.

The Associated Press

• The Associated Press (AP) is a huge not-for-profit global network that delivers news from all over the world on all media platforms and formats. Their site features amazing video and image archives.

BBC News

• The BBC is the world's leading international broadcaster, providing programming and content for radio, television, online and mobile phones in English and 27 other languages.

National Public Radio

• The official website of National Public Radio (NPR), which distributes news, information, music, and more to nearly 1,000 radio stations nationwide. NPR keeps an excellent digital archive of everything they broadcast.

Springfield, Chicopee, Holyoke Area Real Yellow Pages - November 2023

• eBook verison of the Yellow Pages

Springfield, Chicopee, Holyoke Area Real White Pages - November 2023

• eBook verison of the White Pages

Infobel

• A global business directory. Search over 164 million records across 73 countries.

The Real Yellow Pages

• View Yellow and White pages for cities around the United States.

Live Science

• A popular source of articles related to science and current events; more geared toward entertainment than research.

ScienceDaily

• Up to date research news from all corners of science, covering new discoveries and research projects.

Opioid Abuse Services

• This resource list is compiled by the Ludlow Police Department. This list contains both local, state, and federal resources.

Help for Familes:

Parent's Guide to Fentanyl

• This guide, presented by SUPE, is for parents to better understand fentanyl and the risks associated with it.  It also provides tips on how to talk to your kids and teens about fentanyl and drugs. SUPE, Substance Use Prevention Education, is an online drug education and prevention platform to help educate people of all ages and fields of work on drug and alcohol use.

Protecting Children from Online Drug Dealers

• This guide informs parents about the potential for children and teens to purchase drugs online on social media. SUPE, Substance Use Prevention Education, is an online drug education and prevention platform to help educate people of all ages and fields of work on drug and alcohol use.

Help for Veterans:

Make the Connection from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• This resource is a one stop shop for veterans to find help for a variety of life events and experiences, as well as health and medical issues.  The site also has resources for family members of veterans.  

Veterans Crisis Line

• If you are a veteran in need of help, dial 988 then press 1.  You many also visit this site to receive chat help as well as view resources for veterans.

IRS: Free File: Do Your Taxes for Free

• IRS Free File lets qualified taxpayers prepare and file federal income tax returns online using guided tax preparation software. It’s safe, easy and no cost to you. Those who don’t qualify can still use Free File Fillable Forms.

Internal Revenue Service

• The official IRS website, featuring tax information and free downloadable tax forms.

Massachusetts Department of Revenue

• Offers information on Mass state taxes for both individuals and businesses, including free downloadable tax forms.

Khan Academy

• Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom.

Massachusetts Practice Driver's Tests and Manuals

• This site provides free practice tests for cars, motorcycles, and CDL licenses.  It also includes the manuals for each license.

Mometrix Test Preparation

• Mometrix’s free practice tests, study tips, and video lessons will provide you with study tips and hints designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge you will need to succeed on test day.

Fuel Economy from the U.S. Department of Energy

• Provides information on maximizing the fuel efficiency of your vehicle.

J.D. Power

• Consumer vehicle pricing for both new and used vehicles. Values include cars, motorcycles, trucks, vans, SUVs, and boats.

Kelley Blue Book

• Check car prices and values when buying and selling new or used vehicles. Find expert reviews and ratings, explore latest car news, and more.