Community listening sessions on opioid settlement continue
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.
Monson Planning Board hears Palmer Road day care proposal
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 concerning a site plan approval request to make use of a vacant structure as a child care facility.
Monson families create and learn together at GVS STEAM Night
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.
Monson gathers opinions on Developmental Center land reuse
MONSON — About 25 residents gathered at the Monson town offices to share their ideas for how to use the former Monson Developmental Center property.
Monson schools create plan to reduce chronic absenteeism
MONSON — The Monson Public Schools Administration has developed multiple approaches to address the district’s increased chronic absenteeism rates, Superintendent Cheryl Clarke and Director of Curriculum and Instruction Katherine Watts announced at the Feb. 7 School Committee meeting.
Monson’s library reopens after window replacement closed doors
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.