Hilltowns
Chester sees storm damage, five inches of rain in two hours
Storm damage on Maynard Hill Road, Chester.Reminder Publishing submitted photos CHESTER — Chester Highway Superintendent Charles “Chip” Dazelle said Chester had 5 inches of rain in two hours on Monday, July 14, closing roads overnight, and causing an estimated...
Littleville Fair kicks off fair season on Aug. 1
CHESTER — The Littleville Fair, which traditionally kicks off the agricultural fair season in the area, will be celebrating its 103rd year Aug. 1-3 at the Littleville Fairgrounds, 15 Kinnebrook Rd. in Chester. Admission is $10, and children 12 years old and under are free.
Huntington Summer Music Series kicks off
HUNTINGTON — Approximately 250 people set up on the town green July 10 to enjoy a performance by Guillemette Jr. performing as King & Kountry, for the kickoff of the 2025 Huntington Summer Music Series.
Changes coming to local gift shop, pottery studio
HUNTINGTON — The Gray Catbird Gift Shop at 22 East Main St. has moved next door to the Gray Catbird Pottery Studio under the new ownership of Sherri Church of Worthington, one of the over 70 local artists who has shown in the gift shop since it first opened in the Montgomery Marketplace. Dale Rogers will continue to run and expand the Gray Catbird Pottery Studio.
Huntington man pens affordable camping guide
HUNTINGTON — Artist, author, craftsman and musician Steve Hamlin has just self-published his second book, “Travel on $50/Day (or less!); Camping in the US and Beyond.”
Hilltown 6 Pottery Tour returns for 19th year
The Hilltown 6 Pottery Tour is returning for its 19th year later this month, offering another unique art experience.
Dog officer: new bylaws are ‘fines after fines after fines’
HUNTINGTON — Jim Helems, who has served as animal control officer in Huntington for the past four years, is looking for residents to speak out about the new bylaw that passed at the town meeting on June 23, regarding dogs. Helems said he does not recommend the bylaw and may be forced to step down because of it.
Blais, Comerford host rural schools aid discussion
NORTHAMPTON — State Rep. Natalie Blais and state Sen. Jo Comerford hosted a hybrid event on June 25 to highlight the critical need to pass an act providing a sustainable future for rural schools.
Chester interim principal selected by screening committee
HUNTINGTON — Gateway Regional Superintendent Kristen Smidy has announced that Todd Gazda has been selected as the interim principal of Chester Elementary School for the upcoming school year.
Fisk retires after 41 years at Gateway Regional
Gateway Regional Assistant Superintendent Stephanie Fisk is retiring after 41 years at Gateway Regional.Reminder Publishing photo by Amy Porter HUNTINGTON — Long-time Gateway Regional business administrator and assistant superintendent Stephanie Fisk is retiring...
