MONSON — On Feb. 26, the Monson Board of Health hosted its second community listening session on how the town should use funding from a recent opioid settlement at First Church of Monson. ...
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MONSON — Parking and vehicle access became the primary point of contention as the Monson Planning Board presided over a public hearing at the Feb. 20 meeting where questions were raised conce...
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MONSON — Scores of families turned out for a STEAM Night at Granite Valley School on Feb. 15. The STEAM Night was designed for students in grades 4-6 and their families.

This is the se...
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MONSON — The Monson Free Library reopened on Feb. 8 after four months of being closed to the browsing public so that the windows could be replaced.

The windows were original to “...
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MONSON — The Monson Public Schools Administration has developed multiple approaches to address the district’s increased chronic absenteeism rates, Superintendent Cheryl Clarke and Direc...
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MONSON — About 25 residents gathered at the Monson town offices to share their ideas for how to use the former Monson Developmental Center property. Among the ideas proposed to Select Board m...
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MONSON — At the Jan. 22 tri-board meeting, the Monson Select Board, Finance Committee and School Committee discussed the current budget projections for fiscal year 2024-25 and set financial g...
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MONSON — Officials from the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance met with state Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton), state Rep. Brian Ashe (D-Longmeadow) and Monson tow...
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MONSON — At the Jan. 17 School Committee meeting, Superintendent Cheryl Clarke provided a comprehensive update on the district’s efforts to tackle chronic absenteeism, enhance student s...
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MONSON — After 30 years coaching girls soccer for Monson Public Schools, Eric Degnan was honored as a 2023 Coach of the Year recipient by the United Soccer Coaches on Jan. 12 in Anaheim, Cali...
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MONSON — The Monson Cemetery Commission and Patriotic Celebrations Committee are requesting volunteers to assist in the removal of wreaths placed on Dec. 16 for Wreaths Across America Day, Ce...
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MONSON — The Monson Community Preservation Committee is accepting applications for Community Preservation Act funding now until Feb. 28.

The Community Preservation Act is a statewide p...
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MONSON — Granite Valley School and Monson High School staff are changing the way they prepare students for the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System test, school administration announ...
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MONSON — Nonprofit Travelnitch recently released a compilation book of travel stories written by older children to share their experiences and inspiration with younger children.

Titled...
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MONSON — Resident Ray Olander is asking past and current Monson Public Schools students to send cards to former teaching assistant Arabella Olander for Christmas this year.

Arabella, a...
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MONSON — During its Dec. 12 meeting, the Monson Select Board addressed a number of Open Meeting Law complaints from the previous year, stating that the Attorney General’s Office found n...
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MONSON — Nonprofit Friends of Monson will be hosting three wreath placing events for Wreaths Across America day on Dec. 16, member Karen Davis announced at the Nov. 28 Select Board meeting. <...
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MONSON — The Monson Substance Use Community Partnership was awarded a $625,000 Drug-Free Communities grant to help support its work to prevent youth substance use, Chair Dodie Carpentier anno...
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MONSON — Alan Morin has been voted in as the new president of the Monson Arts Council, the organization recently announced.

A member of the council for over 15 years, Morin accepted th...
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MONSON — The Monson Select Board approved a $1,500 donation from the Gifts to the Town Account to nonprofit Friends of Monson to help fund its annual toy drive.

Friends of Monson memb...
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MONSON — The Monson Lions Club will host its annual Tree of Lights ceremony this year on Dec. 10 at the Dave Grieve Park gazebo.

The event memorializes loved ones during the holiday s...
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MONSON — The Monson Arts Council is hosting its 44th annual Holiday Craft Fair on Nov. 25 and 26 across four locations on Main St., the organization recently announced.

The event will...
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MONSON — American Legion Post 241 hosted a Veterans Day Service on Nov. 11 in front of Memorial Hall in Monson. During the ceremony, Commander Carl Santos honored local veterans by placing a ...
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MONSON — Monson residents voted to appropriate $1 million for the replacement of the Palmer Water Pollution Control Facility roof as well as the roof of pump station 1 and 2 during the Nov. 6...
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MONSON — The Monson Arts Council presented volunteer Rich Dionne with the 2023 Feather In Your Cap Award on Oct. 27 to recognize his dedication and support toward the MAC theater program for ...
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MONSON — The Monson Lions Club hosted its annual Halloween parade and costume contest on Tuesday, Oct. 31. The parade began at Monson Town Hall, proceeding down to Memorial Hall before enteri...
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MONSON — The Monson Lions Club is seeking children age 11-13 for the International Peace Poster Contest, the organization recently announced.

The event, organized by Lions Club Intern...
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MONSON — Granite Valley School awaits town approval to use the $50,000 awarded by the Community Preservation Committee for their playground project, Principal Joseph Trivisonno said.

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MONSON — This year’s second Town Meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Nov. 6 in Granite Valley School.

The warrant, which was released without the Finance Committee’s recomme...
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MONSON — On Oct. 28, join the Monson Cemetery Commission at the top of Hillside Cemetery for its second annual Cemetery Walk at 6 p.m.

In partnership with the Monson Historical Societ...
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MONSON — The Monson House of Art was spared the wrecking ball after the Select Board rescinded a vacancy and demolition order at the Oct. 10 meeting. The focus has now shifted to restoration ...
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MONSON — It’s time for another spooky season celebration! The Monson Parent Teacher Student Association will host its annual Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 28, the organization ...
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MONSON — Following the recent public hearing, the Monson Planning Board has voted to recommend discussing the proposed self-service storage zoning bylaw change at the next Town Meeting.

MONSON — The town of Monson may rethink its decision to demolish the House of Art.

In a recent statement, Town Administrator Jennifer L. Wolowicz acknowledged the community’s str...
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MONSON — On Sept. 15, a new mural titled “Past, Present and Future” adorning the wall of Adams Hometown Market at 115 Main St. was officially presented to the public, paying homag...
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MONSON — The countdown has begun for the much-anticipated Cruise for Critters to Westview Farms Creamery on Saturday, Sept. 23. Sponsored by Service Connection of Monson, this beloved car sho...
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MONSON — The Monson Fire Department will utilize the House of Art as temporary housing during the upcoming fire station renovations before demolishing the building, the Monson Select Board de...
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MONSON — If you want to spend a fun-filled day full of music, food, drinks and entertainment, then visit Veterans’ Field for the 2023 Monson Food Truck & Music Festival on Sept. 16 ...
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MONSON — The School Committee will send a letter to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education outlining potential concerns with the state’s proposed new educational framework...
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MONSON — The fifth annual Lights of Hope event will take place on Sunday, Sept. 10, from 3-7:30 p.m. at Veteran’s Field on 110 Main St.

The Lights of Hope is a free family-frien...
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MONSON — On Sept. 17, from noon to 4 p.m., outside Monson Town Hall, Zeke Jaremczuk will host a lemonade stand fundraiser for children battling cancer, a battle familiar to him. He will be st...
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MONSON — At the Aug. 22 Monson Select Board meeting, key topics included revising the town’s code of conduct, Main Street parking concerns, affordable transportation options and bylaws ...
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MONSON — The Monson Fire Department will go over the warning signs and symptoms of a stroke and heart attack as well as tips for prevention and recovery at the Senior Center on Aug. 31. This ...
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MONSON — The smell of fresh brewed coffee and pastries waft through the air as soon as the door opens.

The warm and welcoming environment of 186 Main St. is homey, with its clean and ...
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MONSON — The Monson Free Library will be hosting its fifth annual Party on the Patio on Friday, Aug. 25 from 4:30-9 p.m.

Library Director Hope Bodwell said, “It is our gift to t...
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MONSON — The School Committee focused on updates to the district’s health and physical education curriculum, which included an age-by-age review, during its Aug. 9 meeting.

The i...
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MONSON — With summer winding to an end and school creeping around the corner, staff and teachers in Monson Public Schools have found a way to make coming back fun. This year marks the eighth ...
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MONSON — Town Administrator Jennifer Wolowicz received strong feedback in her most recent perfomance evaluation, which was revealed by the Select Board at its July 25 meeting.

The boar...
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MONSON — The most recent Select Board meeting from June 25 covered a variety of topics. The meeting began with public comments regarding the use of Veterans Field with many members of the com...
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MONSON — After a comprehensive search including multiple interviews, a parent forum, and site visits, Arthur Murphy was hired as the new principal at Monson High School.

Murphy’...
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MONSON — The town of Monson is working with consultant Jamie Caplan to update its Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan emphasizes risk assessment and community engagement, as discussed in a July ...
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MONSON — Afri(K)que Limited will host its sixth annual Monson Cultural Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 12, at Veterans Field from 1-5 p.m. An event for people of all ages with close to 30 unique ven...
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MONSON — The Select Board approved a new sign policy to control where and how long signs can be placed in the town.

The removal of signs that stay past the allowed time or are put in p...
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MONSON — Due to inclement weather, Monson Summerfest Inc. postponed its fireworks event that was scheduled for June 24. It’s now set for July 22 at Quarry Hill Community School fields w...
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MONSON — The Conway School students Adam Stoumen and Maricela Escobar have proposed a new environmentally friendly redesign for the Flynt Park and Homestead Trailheads, hoping to increase rec...
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MONSON — In a narrative written by the Monson Police Department, the department shared with the Select Board there were underaged individuals served at the Polish Club.

Though the Poli...
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MONSON — On July 8, Achieve Greatness will host its first annual Fundraiser at the River Hollow Family Golf Center in Monson from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. It will be a day for families to play mini ...
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MONSON — Due to public safety concerns from a high chance of lightning, myMonson postponed its first annual Rock the Lawn event that was scheduled for June 17. Now it’s set for Saturday...
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MONSON — Paws 4 Blue K-9 will host its first annual Police K9 Fundraiser on Saturday, July 22 at the Westview Farms Creamery from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Festivities include police K9 and s...
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MONSON — Monson Summerfest Inc., a nonprofit organization, is gearing up for its fireworks event and the Fourth of July Parade. Summerfest started in 1979 by the Methodist Church in Monson th...
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MONSON — Monson’s annual town election took place on June 13, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Memorial Hall on 198 Main St. This election had four contested races and an override ballot questi...
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MONSON — myMonson will have its first Rock The Lawn event on June 17 from 2-10 p.m. at Veterans Fields, featuring six hours of live music from the Savage Brothers and Corey Rieman and The Dil...
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MONSON — The Select Board, looking to address complaints they have received from business owners that parking downtown was not readily available for their clients, has begun the process of bu...
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MONSON — Spectators started dotting the sidewalks and grassy slopes of the parade route well before the town’s annual Memorial Day procession, waiting for this town tradition to start.<...
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MONSON — The annual town election will take place Tuesday, June 13, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Memorial Hall, 198 Main St.

Early voting is scheduled for Monday, June 5, through Friday, J...
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MONSON — In an effort to maintain and preserve monuments in town, the Monson Cemetery Commission is hosting a historical gravestone restoration workshop on June 3.

“[The workshop...
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MONSON — The town of Monson hosted its hybrid Hazard Mitigation Plan update meeting on May 11 at the Town Offices at 110 Main St. and on Zoom.

The Hazard Mitigation Plan serves as a s...
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MONSON – The Council on Aging will be hosting Judge Bill Rooney for a question-and-answer session for National Judicial Outreach Day on Thursday, May 25 at 12:30 p.m.

According to the...
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MONSON — Lions Club District 33A recently elected Monson Lions Club member Curt Jameson to the position of governor.

Jameson has been a Lion since 2002. He served as second vice distr...
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MONSON — The town will host “Community Conversations,” a series of informal meetings to start conversations between residents, business owners, town officials and Select Board mem...
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MONSON — On April 28, a number of local school districts gathered along with some special guests for the Monson School District’s Special Olympics Unified School Day Games at Granite Va...
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MONSON – Jim Mazik and Mike Kennedy from the Center for Living and Working appeared before the Select Board at its April 25 meeting to discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act Self-Evaluat...
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MONSON — TravelNitch will be hosting its Spring into Adventure: A Family Travel Fair on Saturday, June 10, at Silver Bell Farm from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festivities include an alpaca meet &a...
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MONSON — The annual and special Town Meeting warrant articles will be up for vote on Monday, May 8, at 7 p.m. at Granite Valley School, located at 21 Thompson St.

It should be noted th...
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MONSON — Rad-Goon Saloon is serving up local flavor in a well-known snack with a twist, putting family first, and working towards their dream future, all in one bite.

Owner Carrie Lav...
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MONSON — On April 14, approximately 300 Monson High School students engaged in a town and schoolwide day of community service, giving back to their school district and community at large in a...
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MONSON — The Select Board meeting on April 11 covered an investigation report of a complaint from board member Mary Hull, along with other issues such as the problem of crumbling concrete fou...
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MONSON — The new mural project to celebrate the town and provide public space improvement is seeing progress, as an artist team has been chosen, a listening session scheduled for public input...
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MONSON — Granite Valley School hosted a STEAM night on April 6, where students in grades 4-6, faculty and families were able to come together, learn something new and enjoy getting to know a ...
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MONSON — The Select Board met on March 28 for discussion of several topics.

Conduct and behavior

The meeting started with an explana...
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MONSON — Coming right on time with spring cleaning, First Church will host a “Clean Your Closet” Fabric FUNdrive, during which the public is invited to get rid of any unwanted tex...
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MONSON — Four students in the district recently placed at the state level in the National Parent Teacher Association Reflections art competition, with three placing first and moving on to the...
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MONSON — The town is hoping to acquire the former Omega Metal Processing mill site on Bliss Street and has plans for the property, however the process is still ongoing.

The town has be...
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MONSON — For three weekends, the Monson Arts Council will have their 29th annual Juried Spring Art Exhibition & Sale starting April 15-16, 22-23 and 29-30 at the House of Art on 200 Main ...
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MONSON — The Keep Homestead Museum will be reopening for the season on April 2, with a kick-off presentation on the surprising and interesting geological history of the town and surrounding a...
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MONSON — The School Committee met on March 15 to go over a number of topics.

Upcoming Events

Several events are being held includi...
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MONSON — Working year-round to serve women and children that have experienced or are currently experiencing a cruel situation is Monson Against Violence Everywhere (MAVE).

MAVE is a n...
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MONSON – The Monson Planning Board voted to “recommend not in favor” of the zone change for a parcel of land at 7 Margaret St.

The proposal was to change the zoning from R...
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MONSON – The Monson Select Board hosted a public hearing on Feb. 21 regarding a nuisance and/or dangerous dog kept by the owners at 198 Town Farm Rd. On Dec. 31, 2022, Monson resident Kevin F...
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MONSON — A vacancy on the Board of Health led to the appointment of Joan Simmons, with a 4-3 vote during the Monson Select Board meeting on Feb. 14.

The vacancy comes after former Boa...
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MONSON — The tri-board meeting of Feb. 13 brought the School and Finance Committees together with the Select Board to highlight and line item their prospective budget plans for fiscal year 20...
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MONSON – To provide residents with the most up to date information regarding the Fire and EMS Headquarters Feasibility Study, Tecton Architects and the Monson Fire Department will regularly b...
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MONSON – A joint meeting of the Monson Select Board and Finance Committee took place on Feb. 6 to look over revenue projections for fiscal year 2024 (FY24).

Finance Director Jamie Far...
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MONSON – Countless homeowners in the area are working to save their foundations from crumbling due to pyrrhotite, but without legislation, there is no recourse.

Monson resident Michel...
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MONSON – Three parcels of land located on the upper part of Hovey Road will be permanently protected after the town of Monson received a Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity (LAND) grant....
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MONSON – Next steps for Select Board Vice Chair Mary Hull were to be discussed at the Jan. 24 meeting, but complaints regarding Open Meeting Law violations led to another continuation of the ...
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MONSON – In preparation for Monson’s Annual Town Meeting in May, the Community Preservation Commission (CPC) is accepting applications for project funding.

To be considered at T...
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MONSON – After a nearly two-hour discussion, the dog owned by Melissa and Bill Kierkla at 218 Cedar Swamp Rd. was determined to be dangerous by the Monson Select Board.

On Nov. 29, 202...
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MONSON – While students’ success is paramount, Monson Superintendent Cheryl Clarke plans to focus on staff needs as well in 2023.

Every year, Clarke creates a theme with the sta...
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MONSON – Next steps for Select Board Vice Chair Mary Hull are uncertain now that an investigation into the complaints made against her is complete.

According to the investigation repor...
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PALMER – As ongoing projects are completed and new ones begin, the town of Palmer can expect an active 2023.

Town Manager Ryan McNutt said, “The biggest project that is going to...
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MONSON – Seventy-four children in Monson received toys this holiday season because of the annual toy drive.

Nearly 1,000 items were collected from Nov. 1 to Dec. 23, 2022. Resident Kr...
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MONSON – Although physical changes in Monson may not be seen right away, a few designs will be underway in 2023 as the town prepares for multi-year projects.

One of the projects to be...
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EDITOR’S NOTE: As 2022 comes to a close, Reminder Publishing took a look at some of the major events and storylines that shaped these communities over the past year. While we tried to mak...
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MONSON/PALMER/WARE – Firefighters respond to calls with one goal in mind: other people’s safety. To ensure the ones responding are safe as well, 308 departments across the state have be...
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MONSON – The 2022 Monson toy drive wrapped up after receiving assistance from the Select Board.

On Dec. 13, resident Kristine Duval and Town Clerk Mary Watson went before the board wi...
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MONSON – Dec. 7 marked 81 years since the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor.

To pay tribute to the 2,403 people who lost their lives that day, the town of Monson hosted a remembrance ...
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MONSON – Patients at Baystate Children’s Hospital will feel the magic this holiday season after more than 250 LEGOs, brain games, books and other items are donated to the Child Life Dep...
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MONSON – At the spring 2023 Annual Town Meeting, Monson residents will vote on whether a two-story addition will be made to the existing fire station on Main Street.

During the Nov. 2...
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MONSON – On Dec. 11, the Monson Historical Society is hosting its Holiday Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. at the historic Jacob Thompson House Museum at 7 Main St.

The event is free to th...
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MONSON – Looking back on fiscal year 2022 (FY22) budgets in Monson, Jamie Farnum, finance director, provided some closing comments during a tri-board meeting on Nov. 16.

The tri-board...
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MONSON – All warrant articles were approved at Monson’s Special Town Meeting besides the last one, Article 20, regarding increasing the Select Board from three to five members.

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MONSON – The Monson Arts Council will be having their Annual Holiday Craft Fair on Nov. 26 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Nov. 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There is no charge for the pu...
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MONSON – The Monson Select Board approved four American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund requests during their Nov. 8 meeting.

The first request was for pool repair at Quarry Hill School. ...
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MONSON – With 10 cemeteries in Monson to maintain, the Cemetery Commission is looking for public assistance in cleaning the headstones.

Mat Wawrzyk, cemetery foreman, said they came u...
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MONSON – For the eighth year, the Monson Military Care Package Campaign will bring joy to service members around the holiday season.

The program was founded by Karen King, a local rea...
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MONSON – Whether political signs – or any signs –should be placed on town property at Memorial Hall and the Civil War Soldier’s Monument has sparked discussion and concern f...
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MONSON – Children dressed in costumes attended “Not So Spooky Halloween Story Hour” at the Monson Free Library on Oct. 26 to hear enchanted stories and make festive crafts.

MONSON – The roads and paths in and around Monson are getting a bit more use these days as runners get in their final weeks training ahead of the 26th installment of the Monson Memorial Class...
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MONSON – After two and a half months of construction, the Route 32 bridge on the Monson/Palmer line has reopened.

The prolonged shutdown of the bridge began on Aug. 3 with a projected...
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MONSON – Several months of irregular trash pick-up by Republic Services has caused concern for many Monson residents. On Nov. 1, these issues should begin to subside, as a new program rolls o...
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MONSON – Despite being a transition year for the Monson Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA), their efforts have not depreciated.

During the Oct. 12 Monson School Committee meetin...
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MONSON – myMonson, a new organization in town that supports business objectives in a small business community, is asking for residents to assist in the town branding project.

Aaron Ca...
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MONSON – Overgrown vines, shattered windows and wooden boards make up the exterior of the vacant Omega Mill on Bliss Street. With hopes of bringing life back to the old mill, a request for qu...
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MONSON – To expand teen offerings in town, the Monson Free Library has launched four new clubs that will kick off this month.

Sarah Thomas, teen coordinator, explained that this posit...
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MONSON – The Monson Select Board invited several board and committee chairs to provide an update on what they have been working on during their Sept. 27 meeting.

Craig Sweitzer, chair...
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MONSON – Outdoor fall activities, indoor scents of autumnal baking and a sense of community can be experienced at the fourth annual Fall Farm Gathering hosted by All Our Kids (AOK).

T...
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MONSON – After several discussions and presentations regarding the implementation of a new cell phone policy at Monson High School, a survey determined that parents and families are not in fa...
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MONSON – Outdoor fall activities, indoor scents of autumnal baking and a sense of community can be experienced at the fourth annual Fall Farm Gathering hosted by All Our Kids (AOK).

Th...
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MONSON – It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is already fast approaching. Before you know it, you’ll be struggling to decide what to buy your closest friends and family. ...
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MONSON – For several months, irregular trash pick-up by Republic Services has caused concern for many Monson residents. During the Sept. 13 Select Board meeting, Town Administrator Jennifer W...
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MONSON – The Monson Arts Council will have their first theater production in eight years, Robert Harling’s “Steel Magnolias,” a comedy/drama on the enduring bond among six S...
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MONSON – The annual Monson Food Truck & Music Festival will take place Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Veterans Field. There will be a $5 admission fee for those 18 years of age and up...
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MONSON – The discussion of implementing a change to the cell phone policy has dominated recent Monson School Committee meetings.

On Sept. 8, Monson High School Principal Matthew Sulliv...
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MONSON – For the fourth year, the Monson Free Library will host their annual “Party on the Patio.”

On Sept. 16 from 4:30 to 9 p.m., the community is welcome to visit the l...
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MONSON – Get ready for some fall fun with this year’s Cruise for Critters car show taking place on Sept. 24 at the Westview Farms Creamery at 109 East Hill Rd. from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

MONSON – On Sept. 17, the Monson Lions Club will host a new fundraiser in the form of a toll road – like a toll booth – in front of the Senior Center.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m...
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MONSON – “Lights of Hope,” a resource, respite and remembrance fair for those battling addiction will return to Veterans Field in Monson on Sept. 18.
For five years, Monson...
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MONSON – To provide the youngest children at Quarry Hill School with real-world experiences, the Early Childhood Center has obtained chickens for the students to care for.

Cheryl Clar...
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MONSON – The Monson Select Board approved four project requests to be paid with American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds during their Aug. 23 meeting.

Finance Director Jamie Farnum sha...
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MONSON – Baxter’s Berry Farm is a small Monson farm that grows and sells fresh berries and stone fruit. Sarah Baxter, along with her husband Barry Bedward, are the owners of the farm, a...
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MONSON – On Sept. 3, the Town Wide Tag Sale put on by the First Church of Monson will return for its 22nd year.

Beginning at 8 a.m., guidebooks or “booklets” for the tag s...
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MONSON – In an effort to help send children to Clara Barton Camp for Diabetes, the Thomas DaySpring Lodge and Monson Polish American Citizens Club (P.A.C.C.), are coming together to host thei...
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MONSON – To remember those taken by addiction, the “Lights of Hope” event will return to Monson on Sept. 18.

During the Monson Select Board meeting on Aug. 9, Pamela West,...
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MONSON – Following a nearly four-month closure of the Monson Hillclimb, the Quaboag Riders are picking up right where they left off, beginning with the 2022 Colin Krenzul Memorial Motorcycle ...
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MONSON – While detours and shutdowns in Monson may be an inconvenience for some, town employees say it will all be worth it in the end.

On Aug. 3, the prolonged shutdown of the Route ...
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MONSON – Afri(K)que Limited is back in person to celebrate their 5th annual Monson Cultural Picnic on Aug. 13 at Veterans Field from 1-5 p.m. This will be an event for people of all ages with...
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MONSON – Repairs and renovations are on the horizon for the Maple Street Bridge after the town of Monson was awarded $100,000 for the design phase.

During the July 26 Select Board mee...
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MONSON – From now through Aug. 30, the Monson Free Library is hosting “Music Tuesdays” on the patio. Every Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m., the public is welcome to bring a chair, snacks...
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MONSON – The Monson Food Truck & Music Festival, a benefit for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, is set to return for a third year.

On Sept. 24, from 11 a.m. to...
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MONSON – Zac Dreher is working as the new athletic director at Monson High School after taking over the role from Leah Zippin.

Dreher earned his Bachelor’s Degree in secondary e...
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MONSON – The Monson School Committee met to discuss a variety of agenda items including a cell phone lock-up initiative and adding another security officer to schools at their July 13 meeting...
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MONSON – After the Monson Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) continued a public hearing over the appeal of two enforcement orders against the Quaboag Riders on June 23 because of the size of the c...
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MONSON – What started as a side-gig has turned into much more for Danielle Dailey, owner of “Twilight Treats,” a licensed home bakery in Monson. About six years ago, Dailey decide...
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MONSON – Established in 1955, the Monson Lions Club is an all-volunteer nonprofit group that is part of the Massachusetts District 33a of the International Lions Club. With 14 members in tota...
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MONSON – A goal that Executive Director Lori Stacy of the Monson Council on Aging (COA) has had from the day she began working there is to get the entire population of the town to know and un...
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MONSON – Gingerbread men, frozen hot chocolate and of course, Santa, can be expected at the second annual “Christmas in July” event at Silver Bell F...
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MONSON – The Monson School Committee provided a safety and school lunch update during their June 23 meeting.

Superintendent Cheryl Clarke said they have ordered numbers to be placed o...
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MONSON – The Monson Select Board hosted their first meeting of the new term on June 28. As John Morrell replaced Dr. Richard Smith, the board began with a reorganization of positions.

MONSON – With an 89.9 percent score, Mountainside Disc Golf at Flynt Park in Monson was ranked top five for the best disc golf courses in Massachusetts.

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MONSON – One local business owner is hosting a unique fundraiser to support Monson and Palmer Parent Teacher Organizations (P.T.Os) and needs your help.

Mystic Grove Goods Owner Tracey...
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MONSON – The revving of motorcycle engines and voices shouting “save the hill,” filled the Main Street air, while hundreds of Quaboag Riders and sup...
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MONSON – The Monson Select Board appointed several individuals to various committees and positions during their June 14 meeting.
Raymond Beaudoin was appointed to the General Bylaw Com...
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MONSON – The second annual Monson Police K-9 Fundraiser Family Fun Day will take place on June 25 at Westview Farms Creamery on 111 East Hill Rd. at 12 p.m.

“It will be a fun-fil...
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MONSON – The Annual Town Election results have been finalized after 991 of 6,212 registered voters in Monson – a 16 percent turnout – cast their ballots on June 14.

In a c...
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MONSON - Offering yoga classes, a crystal boutique, spiritual healing and more, Celestial Phases Owner Donna Spear describes her studio as a “one-stop-shop.&rdq...
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MONSON/WARE – The towns of Monson and Ware were recipients of a sum of the $2.1 million in awards through the Regional Economic Development Organization (REDO) Grant Program.

On May 1...
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MONSON – The Monson School Committee hosted a meeting on June 9, to provide an update on safety protocols and summer happenings.

Superintendent Cheryl Clarke started by saying they cu...
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MONSON – After eight and a half years, Grace Community Church closed its doors on Easter.

Pastor Larry Desreuisseau posted this statement on the Grace Community Church Monson Facebook...
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MONSON – Three candidates are vying for two seats on the School Committee in the upcoming election on June 14. Candidates include incumbent Colleen Flynn, Edwar...
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MONSON – Recent improvements to the Monson Skate Park have made the sport more inclusive for all ages.

Timothy Pascale, Parks and Recreation director, said prior to the improvements m...
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MONSON – A month-long Step-Up Fitness Challenge is underway between employees of the town of Monson and Monson Savings Bank, to see who can log the most average miles per person.

The ...
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MONSON – The Monson Free Library is preparing to kick off their annual summer reading program for kids, teens and adults in just under a month. This year’s theme is “Read off the ...
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MONSON – On May 22, Silver Bell Farm hosted the launch of Travelnitch’s new “World on Wheels” program from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Families who attended the event enjoyed fr...
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MONSON – On the ballot for the June 14 election, four candidates will be competing for one open seat on the Select Board. The position is a three-year term.

The candidates include Ant...
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MONSON – On June 11, the Carol Rivest Memorial Foundation will be having their eighth annual Carol Rivest Memorial Benefit from 12 p.m.- 7 p.m. at Westview Farms Creamery on 109 East Hill Rd....
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MONSON - The Church Manufacturing Dam Impoundment, located upstream of the fork of Bethany Road and Route 32, a protracted project in the making, is officially underway.

The dam is owned by...
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MONSON – A recent survey and focus group that were used to assist in creating a plan in guiding the allocation of future Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds revealed that Monson residents ...
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MONSON – The Monson School Committee approved the fundraising portion for a potential Spanish class field trip to Costa Rica, during their May 12 meeting.

Paula Garces, Spanish teache...
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MONSON – The Monson annual town election is set to take place on June 14.

From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., registered voters in town can visit Memorial Hall, 198 Main St., to cast their ballot....
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MONSON – Controversy arose among elected officials during discussion on the final warrant article at the Monson Annual/Special Town Meeting on May 9 at Granite Valley School.

Mary Hul...
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MONSON – “The Mermaid and the Mariner,” a gift shop and craft cottage owned by Elaine and Mark Fuller, plans to welcome customers with its upcoming grand opening.

Although...
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MONSON – A farmstand that was originally created to assist in funding college tuition, has flourished into much more.

The Happy Hen Farmstand, a family-owned and operated organic stan...
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MONSON - Soon to be four-year old Dawsyn Gagnon, a Monson resident, raised $1,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association during her second annual lemonade stand. She chose this charity in honor of h...
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MONSON – A total of 37 articles formulate the Monson Annual Town Meeting warrant, in addition to 15 articles on the Special Town Meeting warrant.
On May 9, at 7 p.m. residents will gat...
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MONSON - Monson High School was ranked in the top 40 percent of high schools in the country, according to the U.S. News World Report.

“There are over 18,000 high schools and we are at...
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MONSON — Fireworks will once again light up the sky as Monson Summerfest returns after a two-year break due to COVID-19.
Organizers said it was a tough decision to call off July 4th cel...
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MONSON – New Monson resident Rachel Berthiaume recently launched her business Rachel’s Trinkets, which features all hand-made items made out of polymer cl...
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MONSON — The Quaboag Riders Club, in business since 1944, has been shut down by the town of Monson over what the club calls “vague allegations.”

Quaboag Riders President Bi...
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MONSON – For three weekends – April 23 to May 8 – the Monson Arts Council (MAC) will have their 28th annual Juried Spring Art Exhibition and Sale at the House of Art, located at 2...
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MONSON – The Monson School Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) budget during their April 14 meeting.

Superintendent Cheryl Clarke said they are anticipating about 33 additi...
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MONSON/LUDLOW — The pink piggy bank is an iconic symbol for savings, even a basic step toward financial literacy. Banker Lena Buteau loves the ringing sound of pocket change landing in the be...
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MONSON - A recent collaboration between Purple Heart Homes (PHH) and Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity (GSHFH), restored the residence of a military veteran and his family.

PHH is a ...
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MONSON - If you’re craving something sweet for your taste buds, try Cookies by Ray, a scratch made bakery located in downtown Monson. All goods are baked fresh to order so customers can have ...
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MONSON — Bryson Busiere was only 9-years-old when he tapped his first maple tree and began collecting sap. It was his dad’s idea to try making maple syrup.

“My dad said, &l...
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MONSON — Westview Farms Creamery will host their 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 16 and 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will have hayrides, their goat petting zoo, a bonfire and the Easter...
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MONSON — The Monson Community Preservation Committee (CPC) recently asked the public for feedback in a short survey, which will be used in creating a plan to guide the allocation of future CP...
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MONSON – Cannabis company Holistic Industries’ host community agreement was up for debate at the Monson Select Board’s March 22 meeting.

Holistic Industries, located at 96...
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