State advises limit on Congamond fish due to PFAS levels
SOUTHWICK — Congamond Lake has high enough PFAS contamination that the state recently issued an advisory recommending that individuals should eat fish caught in the three ponds no more than once a week. Swimming poses no significant pollution risk, the state...
Town Meeting delays decision to purchase former Chester church
CHESTER — Voters at Town Meeting on June 10 tabled a controversial proposal to acquire the Cornerstone Church property at 1 Middlefield Rd. It would’ve also budgeted $50,000 for necessary repairs and $20,000 to cover insurance, maintenance, and other annual expenses.
Russell voters question increase in vocational school tuition
RUSSELL — Thirty-three registered voters attended the Annual Town Meeting on July 10, surpassing the quorum of 25 that were needed to approve the town’s fiscal year 2025 budget of $5.74 million,, an increase of approximately $300,000 over FY24.
Westfield, Sharon young writers inspire Littleville Elementary students
HUNTINGTON — Littleville Elementary School reading specialist Margaret Petzold arranged a special visit to the school on June 11 from two young authors to speak to second and third graders about writing.