Monson
Monson Select Board approves Housing Production Plan
MONSON — At its July 23 meeting, the Monson Select Board approved the presented Chapter 40B Housing Production Plan, finalizing the required approval process.
Monson School Committee approves shift from assistant principal to new model
MONSON — The School Committee approved at its July 17 meeting the job description for its new Monson High School dean of students/director of counseling position, which will effectively replace the previous assistant principal position.
Monson Planning Board adopts Housing Production Plan
MONSON — After discussion, the Monson Planning Board voted to adopt the Housing Production Plan during its joint July 16 meeting with the Select Board, completing the first step in the town’s approval process of the state-supported plan.
Monson Summerfest fireworks rescheduled for July 13
MONSON — The fireworks portion of Monson Summerfest has been pushed to July 13, following poor weather on the original date of June 22.
Family brings unique sweet treats shop to Monson
MONSON — Since moving to Monson five years ago, husband and wife Elias and April Acuna dreamed of starting a business in town. Now with their brand-new shop, CZP’s Frozen Treats, they hope to create something to deepen their roots in the community.
Paws 4 Blue K-9 fundraiser returns bigger and better
MONSON — Paws 4 Blue K-9 will host its second annual Police K-9 Fundraiser on Saturday, July 20 — with a rain date of July 27 — at Westview Farms Creamery, 109 East Hill Rd., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monson Select Board discusses waiving of Memorial Hall rental fee
MONSON — The Monson Select Board discussed whether the town should continue to waive the rental fee for Memorial Hall at its June 25 meeting following concern from residents and the Memorial Hall Committee over the board’s decision to waive the fee previously.
Monson Planning Board continues discussion on draft Housing Production Plan
MONSON — The Monson Planning Board continued to review the town’s draft Chapter 40B Housing Production Plan during its June 18 meeting.
Monson election yields upset in School Committee race
MONSON — The Monson School Committee has reorganized following the results of the June 11 election, which selected one of the challengers over the former chair of the committee.
Western Mass. senators push priorities in budget debate
Following a vigorous May 23 debate session, the nearly $60 billion budget reached unanimous approval by the Massachusetts state Senate. Members adopted more than 400 of the 1,100 amendments filed, resulting in close to $90 million of additional spending with Western Massachusetts lawmakers maintaining the regions stake in funding.
