BLANDFORD — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined Blandford Town Administrator Christina Ferrera, Select Board Chair Jacqueline Coury, and Water Commission Chair Brad Curry on July 17 to announce $1.1 million in federal funding for water treatment and distribution system upgrades for the town.
Eight nationally recognized potters will open their studios in the Hilltowns of Western Mass. to guest artists and visitors on the last weekend of July for the Hilltown 6 Pottery Tour, which returns to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
CHICOPEE — Pets in Blanford will soon get the treatment they need during major emergencies thanks to a recent local partnership.
HUNTINGTON — The 2026 Huntington Summer Music Series in the Gazebo at Route 20 and 112 will kick off on July 9 from 5:30-8 p.m. with entertainment by Sam Chevalier and Ray Dolat of Acoustic Thunder, who will play favorites from many genres.
CHESTER — The Southern Hilltowns Adult Education Center is offering a free Wild Foraging Walk and Talk by local wild edible expert Felix Lufkin. The class is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, at 6 p.m., and will meet at SHAEC’s Chester classroom at 26 Main St. in Chester.
HUNTINGTON — At the May 9 annual town election, a total of 203 votes were cast for 13 positions and one ballot question.