Monson
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.
Contested races, ballot question face Monson voters June 11
MONSON — The annual town election in Monson is scheduled for Tuesday, June 11 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Memorial Hall.
Group lobbies legislators for decaying home foundation relief
MONSON — A May 13 bus trip to the Massachusetts State House included local community members, part of the Massachusetts Residents Against Crumbling Foundations, an advocacy group made of homeowners from across the state who seek to raise awareness and work with lawmakers to pass legislation regarding issues concerning the construction of their homes and others like them.
Warrants released for Monson annual, special Town Meetings
MONSON — The Monson annual Town Meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on May 13 at Granite Valley School, located at 21 Thompson St. A Special Town Meeting will also take place at this time and location.
Couple recognized for charity that works to end child hunger
A Monson couple has been recognized by BusinessWest as examples of how individuals can make a big difference in the world. Fred and Mary Kay Kadushin, co-founders of the charity Feed the Kids, were selected as part of the magazine’s Difference Makers Class of 2024.
