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Couple recognized for charity that works to end child hunger

By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 30, 2024

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.

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By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 24, 2024

Monson Wellness Fair to offer resources, information and fun

MONSON — Monson residents and people from surrounding communities are invited to learn what the area has to offer in fitness, healthy lifestyles and general well-being at the Monson Wellness Fair. The Board of Health restarted the fair last year, after it was...

Monson first grade class writes and publishes nonfiction book

By Laura Mason | Apr 24, 2024

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.

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Przypek ‘excited’ to support small biz as chamber of commerce CEO

By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 24, 2024

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.

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By Laura Mason | Apr 10, 2024

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...

By Bill Zito | Apr 3, 2024

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...

By Staasi Heropoulos | Apr 3, 2024

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

By Laura Mason | Mar 27, 2024

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.

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Granite Valley School’s Literacy Night encourages community engagement

By Laura Mason | Mar 20, 2024

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.

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By Sarah Heinonen | Mar 12, 2024

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.