PALMER — After years in the works, Seven Railroads Brewing Company opened for business on Feb. 23. Owners Rachel Rosenbloom and Michael Bedrosian have been living in Palmer since 2016 and fir...
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PALMER — An ad hoc group made up of several community members met on Feb. 27 to discuss how to address opioid use and addiction in Palmer.

The group discussed how to best use funding f...
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PALMER — Until March 31, Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School will accept applications for its House Construction Program, the district recently announced.

This program ena...
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PALMER — Soon after Scout the golden retriever began his role as a comfort animal for Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School District, he became loved by everyone, bringing “a ...
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PALMER — During the Feb. 14 School Committee meeting, Pathfinder Tech Superintendent Eric Duda reported an increased daily attendance rate and decrease in chronic absenteeism since the start ...
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PALMER — During the Feb. 14 School Committee meeting, Superintendent Matthew Francis highlighted several goals and areas of improvement needed within the district.

Outlined in his pre...
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PALMER — The search for a new town manager is reaching its final stages as the Town Council heard the search firm representative’s report on the two candidates vying for the position....
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PALMER — Hand-me-downs for children are nothing new and children’s clothing drives are common, but what about for the mothers? On Saturday, Feb. 24, the Palmer Domestic Violence Task Fo...
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PALMER — Tailgate Tavern’s annual Soup Off event returns on Feb. 3, taking place from 1-3 p.m. at the restaurant.

This year, all money raised at the event will be donated to non...
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PALMER — Following comments from Attorney General Andrea Campbell concerning the use of cash at sports games, Superintendent Matthew Francis and the Palmer School Committee discussed the futu...
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PALMER — Following a series of studies, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced its official recommendation for Palmer to have a station along the proposed Compass Rail durin...
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PALMER — Town Council members voted for the resident and department head members of the town manager screening committee during their Jan. 8 meeting.

After discussion, the council sel...
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PALMER — Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School District was awarded a $10,000 grant to assist with reducing chronic absenteeism, Superintendent Eric Duda announced at the School Com...
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PALMER — Boy Scout Troop 164, the oldest troop in Palmer, hosted an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony on Sunday Dec. 10 to celebrate troop member Thomas Roblinski’s achievement of reaching ...
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PALMER — When asked about the mission of outreach organization My Father’s House, founder Pastor Jack Desroches said simply “to help men change their lives.”

He empha...
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PALMER — December is the start of planning the 2024-25 fiscal year budget, Superintendent Matthew Francis announced during the Dec. 13 School Committee meeting.

In a presentation, Fra...
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PALMER — The Three Rivers Fire District residents have approved a change to the residency requirement for the fire chief position.

The decision, made during a special meeting on Dec. 6...
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PALMER — In a brief procedural vote, the Zoning Board of Appeals withdrew James McMahon’s appeal without prejudice, allowing ADMass4 LLC to proceed with a proposed cannabis retail store...
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PALMER — At its Nov. 16 meeting, the Palmer Town Council voted to hire Robert Reed as the interim town manager, pending the negotiation of his contract.

The decision came after the cou...
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PALMER — Palmer Public Library Board of Directors member David Nichols was named the new executor of the Thomas Budnick estate during the board’s Nov. 16 meeting.

Nichols was re...
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PALMER — New secretary of transportation Monica Tibbits-Nutt visited Palmer’s historic Union Station, now Steaming Tender restaurant, on Nov. 20 to join the discussion on the Compass Ra...
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PALMER — Top Floor Learning is looking for volunteers to tutor one-on-one English language lessons after a recent increase in requested tutoring from refugees.

Located on the third flo...
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PALMER — The Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School Committee met on Nov. 15 to discuss its upcoming career fair and grants the school has received for fiscal year 2024.

Caree...
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PALMER — The Palmer School Committee approved the 2025 Italy trip for grades 10-12 during its Nov. 15 meeting.

While international trips are typically approved within seven to eight m...
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PALMER — During its Nov. 13 public hearing, the Palmer Community Development Office shared an update on the progress of the town’s fiscal year 2022-23 and 2024 Community Development Blo...
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PALMER — The Palmer Historical and Cultural Center is accepting donations for its 11th annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Festival until Nov. 25, the organization recently announced.

Th...
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PALMER — During its Nov. 8 meeting, the Palmer Town Council met with the Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management to discuss possible steps forward in hiring a new town manager. ...
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PALMER — The Palmer Public Library will be hosting its annual Sandy Nichols Book Sale this year from Monday, Nov. 20, to Saturday, Dec. 2, in the library’s Community Room.

The ev...
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PALMER — A GoFundMe campaign has been created to support Corey Miller, an 18-year-old Palmer resident who was paralyzed after a commercial van collided with his motorcycle on Sept. 11.

PALMER — The Palmer Town Council appointed Police Chief Christopher Burns as acting town manager during its Oct. 30 meeting.

This appointment comes after Ryan McNutt resigned from his...
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PALMER — Local business Soul Revival is hosting an artisan fair to bring greater attention to small shops in Palmer, owner Carrie Lavallie recently announced.

The public event will fe...
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PALMER — During its Oct. 16 meeting, the Palmer Town Council discussed whether to approve additional funding for the roofing project at the Wastewater Treatment Facility.

The discussi...
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PALMER — New businesses The Moonlit Forrest and New Joy Healing Arts recently opened in Schoolhouse Commons, welcoming new customers into their establishments.

The businesses, both lo...
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PALMER — During its Oct. 18 meeting, the Palmer School Committee approved an investigation into the possibility of opening a single district virtual school for the 2024-25 year.

The i...
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PALMER — The Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce hosted the Holiday Harvest Festival on Sept. 30 at Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School .

PALMER — School Superintendent Matthew Francis, in his first year in the position, introduced the School Committee to the goals of a new entry level report that will result in a plan to be pr...
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PALMER — The Bondsville Water District lifted a boil water order on Sept. 20, four days after E. coli was found in water samples collected Sept. 15. A second sample tested for Coliform, ...
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PALMER — Tim Widman of EDM Architects outlined potential reuses of the former Converse Middle School at 24 Converse St. The building lends itself to a wide range of uses, including a new seni...
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PALMER — The Palmer Domestic Violence Task Force will be hosting its second Build-a-Scarecrow event next Saturday, the coordinator recently announced on Facebook. The event will take place in...
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PALMER— The Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School Committee learned the school had received its decennial accreditation at its Sept. 13 meeting.

Pathfinder Tech hosted the N...
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PALMER — Recruit Firefighter Renee Forgues is the newest full-time member of the Palmer Fire Department. She is the sixth addition to the full-time staff at Palmer Fire Department and the dep...
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PALMER — The Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Harvest Festival will take place on Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School on 24...
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PALMER — The School Committee approved new policies regarding students using cellphones and electronic devices. The committee finalized the new policy during the Aug. 23 regular session.

PALMER — Amid growing concerns over stormwater management and associated costs, the Town Council discussed a potential overhaul of its stormwater ordinances.

The council is leaning tow...
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PALMER — The Planning Board voted 3-2 to recommend an increase in the number of cannabis retailers from three to four. This decision came after an Aug. 7 public hearing.

However, the T...
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PALMER — Seven Railroads Brewing Company has been in the works for some time. Now, owners Rachel Rosenbloom and Michael Bedrosian are almost ready to open.

After their request for a p...
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PALMER — Matthew T. Francis recently started his new position as superintendent of Palmer Public Schools.

Francis was selected following a monthslong search that began after previous ...
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PALMER — Karen Duquette, owner of Lix & Stix Candle Co., will be releasing a new candle in two weeks called Harley’s Dream in honor of her bullmastiff dog Harley, who died in Januar...
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PALMER — After a two-year absence, Three Rivers celebrated the rejuvenation and rededication of Hryniewicz Park. The town officials and the Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce hosted a July 14...
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PALMER — Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School appointed Brenda Turner as the new interim principal. Turner steps into the role following the departure of former Principal Carr...
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PALMER — The Town Council approved a $44.3 million operating budget for fiscal year 2024. The council’s final budget hearing June 29 focused on the School Department’s budget.

PALMER — Last week, town officials reported a “glitch” in the MUNIS software, which municipalities use to track expenses and benefits, make purchases and, most importantly, calcul...
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PALMER — The Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce is back with their third annual Food Truck, Farmers & Artisans Market on July 14 and Aug. 11 from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hryniewicz Park.

PALMER — Revving engines and screeching tires break the silence among the tranquil setting. Modified BMWs zip about Palmer Motorsports’ unforgiving, twisting and diving track.

A...
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PALMER — In the wake of her former business partner’s arrest on felony drug charges, Suzanne Melanson, owner of Kali Cannabis, updated the status of the retail project and expressed her...
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PALMER — On June 13, the town of Palmer hosted its annual election, drawing just 3% of the voting population to the polls.

The election featured just one contested race — for Sch...
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PALMER — Employee satisfaction, disciplinary strategies and the district’s direction were the focus of a recent survey conducted by Ribas Associates and Publications of Norwood.

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PALMER — The Palmer Public Library’s 2023 Summer Reading Program & Events began June 20. This year’s theme is “Find Your Voice” and the staff are excited to be off...
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PALMER — The generosity of a stranger, or maybe strangers, has made it possible for the Conservation Commission to fund an ADA compliant pathway to a newly constructed fishing dock on the Swi...
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PALMER — A brand new recreational cannabis dispensary is now open to the public, the first of several such establishments planning to open in town.

Silver Therapeutics’ grand ope...
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PALMER — Gov. Healey’s budget allocated $12.5 million for East-West Rail, which included funding for a Palmer station design, however both the state House of Representatives and Senate ...
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PALMER — The co-founder of a 2,800-square-foot cannabis retail establishment at 405 Shearer St. slated to be open this summer was arraigned on May 31, facing several charges, including drug t...
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PALMER — The annual town election for both precincts in town is coming up on Tuesday, June 13.

District 2 and 3 is for Palmer specifically, and Districts 1 and 4 are for Bondsville, T...
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PALMER — On May 31, the Palmer Motorsports Park will host its All Wheels — trucks, cars, motorcycles and tractors — Car Show Benefit for the Palmer Food Share and the Jubilee Cupb...
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PALMER — Old Mill Pond School’s long-term leadership has been chosen.

Interim Superintendent of Schools Colleen Culligan told the School Committee at its May 17 meeting that curr...
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MONSON — Residents voted on the Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrant articles on Monday, May 8 at Granite Valley Middle School.

A total of 328 voters attended, a number far surpass...
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MONSON — At the May 9 Select Board meeting, Steve Slozak of the Summerfest Committee requested the use of Veterans Field on July 4 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for Summerfest.

Slozak also re...
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MONSON — Although it can’t be proved, 399 Boston Rd. may have been a destination location, drawing guests to its doors from other locales for being the only business of its kind within ...
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BELCHERTOWN — Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School Committee heard an update on its decennial accreditation at its May 10 meeting.

Pathfinder hosted the New England Associa...
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PALMER — A resolution for the Church Street Bridge replacement project is now well underway, according to the Town Council who met on May 8.

The council had to vote on the transfer of...
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PALMER — If there is one thing that most people enjoy, it’s finding something they really love at a steal of a deal, and Potter’s Antiques and Curiosities says they offer just tha...
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PALMER — The horticulture program at Pathfinder Vocational Regional Technical High School will again host its annual plant sale.

The plant sale will take place in the back of Pathfinde...
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MONSON — St. Stan’s Club will be putting on free concerts and cruise nights every Friday night from May 19 to Sept. 15 at Pulaski Park, 40 Belchertown Rd. in Three Rivers.

These...
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PALMER — Palmer villages, Palmer voices is an ongoing project that seeks to preserve the town’s history through stories, artifacts, and more, gathering up information on everything from...
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PALMER — The Steaming Tender restaurant will once again host the Artisan Emporium, a vendor fair and event at Olmsted Park, 28 Depot St., on Sunday, May 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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PALMER — Quabbin Valley Eye Care has a long history, and a new owner and new home are continuing the more than 70-year-old practice that has called Palmer home since it began.

Now loca...
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PALMER — Palmer High School sent students on a field trip to the library, where they were able to meet with a variety of representatives from health organizations in the area to learn more ab...
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PALMER — At a meeting on April 10, state Sen. Jacob Oliveira (D-Ludlow) and state Rep. Todd Smola (R-Warren) appeared before the Town Council for a legislative update.

Oliveira told th...
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PALMER — Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School Superintendent Eric Duda told the School Committee about two programs at its April 12 meeting.

Duda said after applying s...
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PALMER — At a special meeting on April 5, the School Committee selected Matthew Francis as the new superintendent, completing a months-long search.

Along with help from the Massachuset...
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PALMER – At a meeting on March 21, the Conservation Committee went over the plans for the Church Street Bridge construction that is slated to begin this year, and discussed their Earth Day ev...
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PALMER — For nearly 30 years, Steaming Tender Restaurant Owner Blake Lamothe has been working alongside state officials to bring passenger rail service back to Palmer but now, it is the close...
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PALMER – Gov. Maura Healey released her fiscal year 2024 (FY24) budget proposal which includes a $4 million line item to fund rail projects in Palmer and Pittsfield, however, it still needs t...
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PALMER — After months of public hearings on Green Adventures LLC, the Palmer Planning Board approved its site plan and special permit to redevelop the existing buildings to conduct cannabis r...
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PALMER — As one structure on Shearer Street comes down, another one will be erected, but this time, it is a 2,800-square-foot cannabis retail establishment known as Kali Cannabis.

On M...
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PALMER – An informational meeting with the town assessor and Lake Thompson residents took place to discuss the inflated tax assessment of nearly double last year, but questions remain for tho...
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PALMER – In a few weeks, Springfield Colleen winner Caitlyn Feeley and her court will cruise the streets of Holyoke during the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, but the honor and recogni...
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PALMER — The search for a new superintendent of Palmer Public Schools is moving along, as the deadline to apply has already passed.

Tracy Novick from the Massachusetts Association of ...
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PALMER – Years of experience and a simple idea by Paula Yelinek led to the creation of a vintage frame and reproduction print shop, but the success of her business goes beyond that as Frames ...
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PALMER — The Town Conservation Commission hosted public hearings, at the Feb. 7 meeting, approving motions for the go ahead for construction on two town projects.

Chair Donald Blais J...
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PALMER — The Pathfinder School Committee unanimously approved the draft preliminary budget for fiscal year 2024 (FY24) during its Feb. 8 meeting.

At the start of the meeting, Business...
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PALMER – Palmer Public Schools have big plans for 2023, with the most prominent being the hiring of a new superintendent.

Interim Superintendent Colleen Culligan is filling the positi...
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PALMER – Lake Thompson residents are looking for answers after some have experienced an inflated tax assessment of nearly double last year.

Palmer resident and Vice President of the L...
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PALMER – The plans for adding a train stop in Palmer are in motion, but the delay comes from the town side.

To move the process along, Palmer Rail Steering Committee Chairman Ben Hood...
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PALMER — Fifteen individuals were appointed to an Advisory Search Committee as the process to find a new superintendent of Palmer Public Schools is underway.

During the Jan. 18 School...
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PALMER – The General Advisory Committee discussed each technical program with the Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School Committee at its Jan. 18 meeting.

The General Advisor...
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PALMER – The process to find a new superintendent of Palmer Public Schools has begun, with the establishment of an Advisory Search Committee.

On Jan. 6, an application was posted to t...
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PALMER – Seven Railroads Brewing Company will soon bring quality, locally brewed beer to the Palmer community.

Owned by husband and wife Michael Bedrosian and Rachel Rosenbloom, Seven...
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PALMER – Kali Cannabis is quickly moving through the town process of opening a retail sale establishment in Palmer.

During the Jan. 5 Zoning Board of Appeals hearing, Administrative A...
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PALMER – At the Dec. 12 meeting, the Palmer Town Council voted to allow the town manager to establish a revolving fund and assess a fee for users of the Town Hall and library vehicle charging...
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PALMER – A petition opposing a marijuana retail establishment was submitted to the Palmer Planning Board, however, at this stage in the process, Chairman Michael Marciniec, said, “It do...
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PALMER – The Palmer School Committee unanimously approved having the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) assist in the superintendent search process.

During the Dec....
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PALMER – Dispensaries – or the proposal of such establishments – seem to be popping up all over Massachusetts, and Palmer is no exception.

On the agenda for the Dec. 5 Pla...
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PALMER – On Nov. 26, Light Up Palmer hosted their third annual Community Celebration at Depot Park on the corner of Main and Walnut Street in downtown Palmer.

The event was packed with...
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PALMER – The Community Development Department (CDD) has solidified plans to make use of existing funds earmarked for project design in town parks to cover needed replacement and improvement w...
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PALMER – For the second year, Palmer residents will come together to donate items to senior citizens this holiday season. Santa Spoils Senior Citizens, also known as Santa4Seniors, was create...
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PALMER – The lack of information regarding stormwater management has led to the second public hearing continuation of Green Adventures, a cannabis establishment looking to move into the Pione...
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PALMER – Following the Nov. 8 election, R. Keith Valley is the newest member to join the Pathfinder School Committee, representing the town of Monson.

With the addition of a new member...
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PALMER – The Palmer Town Council hosted its tax classification hearing on Nov. 14 and opted to maintain its single tax rate for the next fiscal year.

In addition to a single tax rate,...
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PALMER – The Palmer Public School District is no different from other districts across the state when it comes to issues impacting the 2022 MCAS scores.

“One of the biggest issu...
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PALMER – While the repair and replacement of the Church Street bridge will occur, elected officials say it will take some time for the construction to begin.

On Nov. 1, the Palmer Con...
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PALMER – With the holiday season quickly approaching, Light Up Palmer is working hard to prepare for their yearly celebrations. The organization will be putting on a Community Celebration and...
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PALMER – EMPerformance hosted its fourth annual car show on Oct. 15 at Palmer Motorsports Park. The charity event, with proceeds benefitting the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit organizat...
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PALMER – Green Adventures, a marijuana retail establishment, is looking to fill the one vacant space at the end of the Pioneer Plaza, however, a neighboring dance studio has raised some conce...
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PALMER – Several community members gathered for the Palmer School Committee meeting on Oct. 19 in hopes of hearing information on the former Superintendent Patricia Gardner’s recent res...
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PALMER – Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School is teaming up with Amherst for co-op hockey after the School Committee unanimously approved the proposal during their Oct. 12 mee...
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PALMER – EMPerformance will be having their fourth annual car show on Oct. 15, 8 a.m to 4 p.m., at Palmer Motorsports Park on 58 Ware St.

There will be live music from DJ Machete,...
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PALMER – For the third time, a public hearing on the proposed cannabis establishment set to occupy a portion of the existing building at 111b Breckenridge St. was continued.

The first...
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PALMER – The neglected FitClub on the Palmer/Monson line is no longer now that the space has acquired new owners and additional offerings.

Husband and wife fitness coaches/owners of C...
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PALMER – Green Gold Group, a cannabis company in Massachusetts, has plans to expand their business into Palmer with a proposed medical and adult-use retail establishment at 1140 Thorndike St....
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PALMER – This fall, the Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce is hosting its second annual Holiday Harvest Fair on Oct. 1 at Pulaski Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be food, raffles,...
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PALMER – In the second semester of the 2022-2023 school year, Palmer High School will be offering a new EMT course.

The course was presented by Palmer High School Principal Susan Nort...
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PALMER – The Pathfinder School Committee hosted their first meeting of the 2022-2023 school year on Sept. 14.

Eric Duda, superintendent, shared that Pathfinder Tech will have a booth ...
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PALMER – The Palmer Town Council met to discuss various agenda items including recent election turnout and an emergency masonry project at Converse Middle School during their Sept. 12 meeting...
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PALMER – Nearly 20 residents gathered in the Palmer Police Station Meeting Room on Sept. 12 to voice their concerns and ask questions regarding the cannabis establishment set to occupy a port...
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PALMER – While some enjoy dressing up in costumes and trick-or-treating on Halloween, others revel in the terrifying myths and spooks that are often linked to the celebrated season.

T...
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THREE RIVERS – Mia Griffin lost her mother to substance use 10 years ago. Since then, she has made it her mission to spread awareness and educate on substance use and help others in recovery....
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THREE RIVERS – The Three Rivers Firefighters Association are having their ninth annual Chicken BBQ on Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Pulaski Park on 40 Belchertown St. There will be plen...
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PALMER – A deliberation on the superintendent’s contract raised some concerns among School Committee members during their Aug. 24 meeting.

Currently, the contract for Patricia G...
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PALMER – A public hearing on the cannabis establishment set to occupy a portion of the existing building at 111b Breckenridge St. began during the Aug. 15 Planning Board meeting and was conti...
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THREE RIVERS – Serving children ages six and under, the Friends of the Palmer Monson Family Network aim to teach basic needs, provide social interaction and preparedness before entering grade...
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PALMER – The Palmer Town Council met to discuss agenda items pertaining to the new Animal Control Building, Board of Health Funding, new Police Department hires and more at their Aug. 8 meeti...
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PALMER – The Goodwill store located at 1581 North Main St. will close on Aug. 20.

According to James Harder, director of communications and public affairs for Morgan Memorial Goodwill...
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PALMER – This year, the Palmer Cultural Council (PCC), a local agency funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, conducted a Community Input Survey.

Beth Zelazo, chairperson of the...
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THREE RIVERS – The Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Food Truck, Farmers and Artisans Market from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hryniewicz Park on Aug. 12. This will be their second market ...
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PALMER – National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that bolsters police and neighborhood camaraderie is set to return to Palmer on Aug. 2.

From 6 to 8 p.m., the Town H...
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PALMER – The Palmer Cultural Council is co-sponsoring with the Palmer Public Library a project called “Palmer Villages, Palmer Voices.” Along with M-PACT TV, Palmer Historical &am...
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PALMER – Palmer resident Windy Pearman has been painting flowers, cartoons, animals, inspirational quotes and other designs on river rocks she’s found locally and hides them around town...
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PALMER – Figlio, a small fine-dining Italian restaurant serving fresh-cooked, authentic Italian cuisine opened in Palmer on July 12.

The restaurant features daily specials they put on...
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PALMER – The Palmer Town Council met to oversee a variety of agenda items including an update on public works projects and reuse options for Converse Middle School at their July 11 meeting. <...
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PALMER – The Steaming Tender Restaurant is teaming up with Celestial Phases from Monson for a night of rejuvenation and relaxation on July 21.

Attendees will do yoga at 6 p.m. at Pass...
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PALMER – “Beetle Ballet,” the story of dancing dung beetles, was recently published by award-winning illustrator Michelle DeMarco.
DeMarco, a Three Rivers resident, has now...
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PALMER – This summer, the Palmer Senior Center has some action-packed activities and programming in store for their seniors. From line dancing to Wii bowling, Tai Chi and Zumba classes, domin...
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PALMER – The Palmer Public Library has a wide range of programs and events for the summer. This is the first summer since COVID-19 restrictions began that the library is doing more in-person ...
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PALMER – Atop “Whiskey Hill,” a 2.3-mile driver’s track known as Palmer Motorsports Park offers thrills to those with a need for speed.

PALMER – The Palmer School Committee hosted their final meeting of the 2021-22 school year on June 15.

To reflect on the past year, Superintendent Patricia Gardner shared her 2022 Sta...
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PALMER – Lix & Stix Candle Co. is a new company that has been operating in Palmer since January. They are a home-based business using high-quality ingredients, such as 100 percent all-nat...
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PALMER – The Palmer Town Council hosted a meeting on June 13, to vote on various fundings and continue a public hearing.

Beginning with old business, councilors voted unanimously to a...
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PALMER – A 6.85 percent voter turnout determined the results of the Palmer town election on June 14.

Town Clerk Susan Coache said there are 9,082 registered voters in town and only 62...
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PALMER – While many may think massages and Reiki are great practices to help humans relax – pets can benefit from the relaxing practices as well.

Pawmasté Pet Spa has rece...
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PALMER – Forty-seven seniors at Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School painted a mural that is now on the side of the Palmer Big Y store on 1180 Thorndike St., Route 32. The mur...
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PALMER – Boy Scout Troop 164 is hosting their “Empties are Full of Opportunities” Bottle and Can Drive on June 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the parking lot of Divine Mercy Parish ...
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PALMER – Just A Little Craft Store celebrated their one-year anniversary of opening by having an anniversary celebration week from May 4 -7 to thank patrons for their support.

Owner C...
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PALMER – Three juniors at Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School have come up with a way to take on the gigantic Eatertainment industry. Their new business plan is so revolution...
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PALMER – Incumbents Erica Nadeau and Sandra Noonan are running for three-year terms on the School Committee. This race is not contested.

In advance of the election, in an effort to in...
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PALMER - Several students from Palmer High School (PHS) were recognized and awarded for various achievements during the School Committee meeting on May 18.

PHS Principal Susan North was joi...
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PALMER – On the ballot for the June 14 election, five candidates will be vying for two Councilor At Large positions – a three-year term seat and a two-yea...
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PALMER – Prior to prom weekend, Palmer High School assembled a mock car accident on May 16 to warn students about the dangers of drinking and driving.

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PALMER – To assist individuals in the community experiencing food and housing insecurity, the Palmer Public Library launched a “Community Kitchen,” which accepts and disperses non...
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PALMER – For 20 years, the 13th World, a haunted attraction in Rhode Island, has instilled both fear and fun to many. Now, the 13th World has expanded its fright, by opening a second location...
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PALMER – Country Bank plans to close its branch at 191 Sykes St., Three Rivers as new technology and the coronavirus pandemic are keeping people away from the banking center. The branch&rsquo...
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PALMER – The 75th annual retreat of the New England Region (NER) of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs (FJMC), is set to return after a two-year hiatus.

From June 9-12, the re...
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THREE RIVERS – After a small hiatus, the Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce started bringing back their events – this year, they will be coming back and better than ever with their second...
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PALMER – The Palmer town election is set to take place on June 14.
Town Clerk Susan Coache said the town has two polling locations: Precinct 2 and 3 at St. Thomas Parish Center, 1076 T...
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PALMER – Fourteen students on the Pathfinder robotics team went head-to-head with 454 teams across the world, during the FIRST Robotics Championship in Houston, TX.

Justin Bren, lead ...
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PALMER – Top Floor Learning is back hosting their annual May Basket Raffle.

Director of Adult Literacy Donna Kimball said, “It is great that the raffle is back. This is one of o...
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PALMER – Lamothe Block is presenting “Artisan Emporium” to assist in the restoration and preservation of the historic Olmsted Park.

On May 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the c...
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PALMER – The horticulture program at Pathfinder Vocational Regional Technical High School is growing exponentially, at least 25 percent in the last couple of years. The program currently has ...
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PALMER – River East School-To-Career (RESTC) Healthcare Career Fair invited local high school students to learn more about the field through information, conversation and demonstration.

PALMER – Samantha Haraty, a Palmer native, recently brought her business home by opening a new storefront in the town she grew up in.

In May 2021, Haraty launched “Bina’s ...
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PALMER – The Palmer Town Council met to discuss a variety of agenda items including economic development and wastewater treatment plants on April 11.

To start the meeting, Conservatio...
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PALMER – Students at Pathfinder exceeding expectations and competing on national and world stages was the highlight of discussion at the Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School (...
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PALMER - The Palmer Schools District budget will determine if an EMT course will be added to the high school next year.

During the School Committee meeting on April 13, Chairperson Bonny Ra...
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THREE RIVERS – On April 10, approximately 200 families attended the second annual Easter-ific Egg Hunt by Lori Chiacchia, sponsored by the Palmer Lions Club at ...
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PALMER/GILBERTVILLE- Spring has sprung and it’s time to smell the roses. Reminder Publishing asked local garden centers what new plant varieties they are offering for the upcoming season and ...
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PALMER - Registration for the 2022 Pathfinder Tech Summer Youth Enrichment Program is open and filling quickly, said Zachary Button, program coordinator.

This hands-on learning experience al...
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PALMER - Since 2013, Converse Middle School, located at 24 Converse St., has stood vacant. Now, residents of Palmer are making their voices heard by sharing ways in which they would like to see the...
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THREE RIVERS - The Palmer Historical & Cultural Center (PHCC) is a multipurpose performance and event space that provides a location for cultural events, ranging from historical presentations, ...
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PALMER - In 2019, a group of volunteers came together and started decorating downtown Palmer for the holidays. Light Up Palmer (LUP) is an all-volunteer, self-funded organization under the Palmer B...
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