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A season of giving and receiving for the Hilltown Lions Club

By | Dec 18, 2025

A season of giving and receiving for the Hilltown Lions Club

HUNTINGTON — On Dec. 5, Hilltown Lions Club volunteer members gathered at the garage headquarters on 1 Bromley Road in Huntington to present the Hilltown Community Ambulance Association with a check for $1,000 from its fundraising efforts.


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Jacob’s Ladder Business Association elects new officers

By | Dec 18, 2025

Jacob’s Ladder Business Association elects new officers

HUNTINGTON — The Jacob’s Ladder Business Association elected new officers at its annual Snack and Schmooze event on Nov. 13 in Stanton Hall.


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Bernie’s Dining Depot dining car rolls once more

By | Dec 11, 2025

Bernie’s Dining Depot dining car rolls once more

CHESTER — The historic Pullman car from Bernie’s Dining Depot was on the move again on Nov. 25, headed to its new home at the Chester Railway Station and Museum.


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Annual Russell Holiday Parade of Lights returns Dec. 13

By | Dec 11, 2025

Annual Russell Holiday Parade of Lights returns Dec. 13

RUSSELL — The town of Russell will be hosting an evening of holiday cheer on Saturday, Dec. 13, featuring a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus and the 25th Annual Russell Parade of Lights.


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Blandford receives $5.4M library grant

By | Dec 10, 2025

Blandford receives $5.4M library grant

BLANDFORD — The Porter Memorial Library in Blandford received word earlier this month that the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners has awarded a $5.4 million Small Population library construction grant to the town of Blandford.


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Huntington Fire Association donates to food pantry

By | Nov 18, 2025

Huntington Fire Association donates to food pantry

HUNTINGTON — At the start of a training on Nov. 13, Deputy Chief John McVeigh of the Huntington Fire Department called a special association meeting for a vote to support the Huntington Food Pantry with a gift of $1,000.


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‘Empty Bowls’ helps fill Huntington Food Pantry’s needs

By | Nov 18, 2025

‘Empty Bowls’ helps fill Huntington Food Pantry’s needs

HUNTINGTON — After all of the 272 bowls created for the “Empty Bowls” fundraiser for the Huntington Food Pantry sold, the goal of $10,000 was reached, according to Dale Rogers, proprietor of the Gray Catbird Pottery & Art Studio.


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Hilltown libraries to host talks in November

By | Oct 28, 2025

Hilltown libraries to host talks in November

The Porter Memorial Library at 87 Main Street in Blandford will host a talk by Blandford native John Crane on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m.


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Blandford celebrates Black Revolutionary War patriot

By | Oct 21, 2025

Blandford celebrates Black Revolutionary War patriot

BLANDFORD — Approximately 80 people including generations of descendants, representatives from the Daughters of the American Revolution, Blandford residents and officials turned out for the dedication of the Revolutionary America marker to patriot Jethro Jones on Oct. 11.


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Chester receives $1.8M in grant funding for town roads

By | Oct 14, 2025

Chester receives $1.8M in grant funding for town roads

CHESTER — Highway Superintendent Charles Dazelle said he was notified recently that the town has been awarded two Community One Stop for Growth grants totaling $1.3 million.


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