Hilltowns
Sen. Velis maps out goals and priorities for 2025
With the new year here, Reminder Publishing talked with state Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) to discuss his outlook and goals for 2025.
Russell Public Library joins CWMARS, upcoming February events
RUSSELL — Library Director Dawne Piers-Gamble has announced that the Russell Public Library has officially joined the Central and Western Massachusetts Automated Resource Sharing system.
Public hearing for Goss Hill gravel pit scheduled for Jan. 21
HUNTINGTON — The Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a continued public hearing on a special permit for a proposed 4.9-acre gravel pit at 61 Goss Hill Rd. on land owned by William B. Hull Forestlands on Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. in Stanton Hall.
Tolland PD awarded state grant for body-worn cameras
TOLLAND — The Tolland Police Department was recently awarded a grant to purchase body-worn cameras for its three-member force.
Porter Memorial Library seeks input for building expansion
BLANDFORD — The Porter Memorial Library is seeking public input for its building expansion plan at two upcoming focus groups, designed to provide an opportunity for residents to dream and brainstorm about what they would like to see in the future library.
Chester Special Town Meeting planned for Jan. 6
CHESTER -- The town of Chester has announced a special town meeting on Monday, Jan. 6. to ask voters to authorize several town expenditures. Registered town voters are asked to meet in the Town Hall Auditorium, 15 Middlefield Rd. at 7 p.m.
Toy for Joy ends with donations still coming in
The 2024 Toy for Joy campaign has officially ended, but any donations received after the Christmas Eve deadline will be accepted.
Parade of Lights shined on Russell on Dec. 14
RUSSELL — Dec. 14’s Russell Parade of Lights had the biggest crowd she’d ever seen, said organizer Missy Castro of the town’s Parks and Recreation Commission.
Students at Chester Elementary enjoy ‘fruits’ of their labor
CHESTER — Students at Chester Elementary School were excited to eat their vegetables at school lunch before Thanksgiving, said Vanna Maffuccio, their school principal.
New deer technician at Huntington weigh station loves her job
HUNTINGTON — Some hunters checking their deer at the weigh station in the parking lot of 22 E. Main St. outside of B&D’s the first week of shotgun season were surprised to meet MassWildlife technician Kalina Flood of Worthington at the scale in place of stewardship biologist Jacob Morris-Siegel, who manned the station for the past 16 years.
