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MONTAGUE — The Montague Soapbox Derby will not return for 2025, due to members of the Soapbox Planning Committee not being available to plan the race this year.

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ERVING — Using a new electronic voting system, residents will gather Wednesday, May 14, to vote on the 27 articles on the Annual Town Meeting warrant, including a $7.21 million town operating budget for fiscal year 2026.

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HAWLEY — The 21 voters in attendance at Annual Town Meeting on Monday night swiftly passed all 27 warrant articles in just 22 minutes.

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Federal funding cuts to National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service that were announced earlier this month would have serious implications for public media viewers and listeners in western Massachusetts, local experts say.

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MONTAGUE — The first 17 articles were approved Wednesday during the first part of Montague’s Annual Town Meeting, with the $12.75 million operating budget, school assessments and the first few capital projects passing after spirited discussion.

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ERVING — Flis Market has been serving homemade, wood-fired pizza every Wednesday since January, and customer demand has led owners Jon and Liz Flis to expand the offering to Thursdays and Fridays as well.

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MONTAGUE — After falling by the wayside, the Mother’s Day breakfast hosted by Montague Elks Lodge 2521 is returning on Sunday, May 11.

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GILL — Just over 20 residents gave unanimous approval to all three articles, involving officer positions, Franklin Regional Council of Governments charter amendments and revolving fund spending limits, during the first part of Gill’s Annual Town Meeting on Monday.

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ERVING — William Bembury will return to the Selectboard after running a successful write-in campaign for a three-year term, securing 65 votes compared to the 45 votes earned by fellow write-in candidate Gerald Sykes III.

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MONTAGUE — Residents will consider 31 articles during the Wednesday, May 7 Annual Town Meeting that will mark a “number of firsts” for Montague, according to Town Administrator Walter Ramsey.

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CONWAY — After it was struck by lightning, a barn containing farm equipment at 14 Sabans Road was destroyed Saturday afternoon, according to Fire Chief Robert Baker.

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MONTAGUE — Turtle crossing season is in full swing, and new signs along Montague City Road are urging drivers to take it slow and steady, so the turtles can win their race.

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GILL — The first part of Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 5, will ask voters to weigh in on officer positions, Franklin Regional Council of Governments charter amendments and revolving fund spending limits.

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TURNERS FALLS — More than 300 people gathered in Turners Falls Thursday afternoon to honor “May Day” in a downtown parade and rally, calling for resistance against the Trump administration and wider community solidarity.

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ERVING — Seats on the Selectboard, Board of Assessors and Board of Health are all contested as residents prepare to cast their ballots in the election on Monday, May 5.

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TURNERS FALLS — The 7th annual Música Franklin “Fun Fest” is returning to Unity Park in Turners Falls on Saturday, May 10 for a free, family-friendly day of music and activities, with students getting the chance to showcase their year of musical growth. 

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LAKE PLEASANT — Following a six-month hiatus, The National Spiritual Alliance is coming out of hibernation.

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MONTAGUE — After hearing estimates in February that could potentially exceed the town’s $10 million budget, the Selectboard signed a $17,250 contract with Tighe & Bond on Monday to create an alternative demolition design for the former Strathmore mill complex at 20 Canal St.

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MONTAGUE — The two candidates for Selectboard, incumbent Christopher Boutwell and former selectman Edward Voudren, introduced themselves to voters and spoke to their vision for Montague during a forum ahead of the May 20 town election.

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GILL — As the Gill Elementary School roof project through the Massachusetts School Building Authority continues to make progress, the town is seeking a $915,000 grant through the Green School Works Implementation Grants program to help fund the installation of a metal roof, insulation and solar panels.

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Northampton author Joshua Shanley says he gets a scary feeling when entering some of the defunct Cold War buildings still standing across Massachusetts.