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By | Jul 8, 2024

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.


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Family brings unique sweet treats shop to Monson

By | Jul 8, 2024

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.


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By | Jul 8, 2024

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.


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By | Jul 1, 2024

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.


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By | Jun 24, 2024

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.


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By | Jun 17, 2024

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.


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By | Jun 6, 2024

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.


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By | May 29, 2024

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.


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Group lobbies legislators for decaying home foundation relief

By | May 22, 2024

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.


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By | May 7, 2024

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.


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