Monson
Monson first grade class writes and publishes nonfiction book
MONSON — In a class project designed to encourage writing, a first grade class at Granite Valley School recently wrote and published a book on how animals care for their offspring, their teacher Holly Smith told Reminder Publishing.
Przypek ‘excited’ to support small biz as chamber of commerce CEO
In the world of business, especially small business, chambers of commerce are a valuable tool. At their core, chambers are an association of businesses that promote and protect their members’ interests.
Monson High School principal, assistant principal resign
MONSON — Superintendent Cheryl Clarke announced during the March 27 School Committee meeting that she had accepted the resignations of Monson High School Principal Arthur Murphy and Assistant Principal Kate Czarniecki earlier that day. In a note sent to Monson...
Legislators provide updates to Monson Select Board
MONSON — During its March 26 meeting, the Select Board received legislative updates from state Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) and state Reps. Brian Ashe (D-Longmeadow) and Angelo Puppolo (D-Springfield). Ashe began with an outline on plans for the fiscal year 2025...
Golf creates opportunities for scholarship recipients
Left: Khruanha “Ning” Naiyanan. Right: Sean McMinn.Reminder Publishing submitted photo What could be more exciting in the game of golf than sinking a hole-in-one? When a caddy at the Longmeadow Country Club receives a full, four-year scholarship to one of America’s...
Monson’s preliminary FY25 school budget features cuts, adjustments
MONSON — During its March 20 meeting, the Monson School Committee approved the preliminary fiscal year 2025 budget as presented by Superintendent Cheryl Clarke, Granite Valley School and Early Childhood Center Principal Joseph Trivisonno, and Director of Special Education Colette Bidus.
Granite Valley School’s Literacy Night encourages community engagement
MONSON — Families waited in a line out the door for Granite Valley’s grade 1-3 Literacy Night on March 14. Each visited the various activities while students excitedly showed off their literacy skills and work.
Silver Bell Farm to limit days open due to MassDEP regs
MONSON — Silver Bell Farm has become a local destination for holiday events and special occasion parties, but due to regulations from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, owner Michael Moore has had to curtail the days he is open, leaving customers with fewer venue options and Moore with less income.
Dazed Cannabis becomes Monson’s first dispensary
MONSON — The cannabis industry has come to Monson with the opening of the first dispensary in town, Dazed Cannabis.
Local woman wants to buy truck for food distribution
Three years ago, Aida Torres took on the job of helping communities by distributing donated food to area residents. Now, she is asking others for help to purchase a truck so she can continue her mission.
