Palmer
Know where to go: find your Election Day polling location
The state primary election is fast approaching. With that in mind, Reminder Publishing compiled a list of voting locations throughout the area as a service to its readers.
Early voting available for Sept. 5 state primary election
With the September state primary election closing in, local voters have several options through which they can make their voices heard, even if they can’t make it to their polling place on Election Day, Sept. 3.
Pathfinder Tech has new innovative cafeteria mural
PALMER — At Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School, they are always looking for ways to improve their space and provide the most spirited environment possible for its students, staff and guests.
Study to determine if Palmer should have rail platform
PALMER — Ben Hood and Anne Miller of Citizens for a Palmer Rail Stop have announced to the group’s members the likelihood of Palmer receiving a new rail platform are “increasingly likely” with a public meeting in the fall that will share the results of the site location and design analysis and seek public input.
Communities gear up for National Night Out events
National Night Out is a community-building campaign that is run all over the country promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. It is typically hosted on the first Tuesday of the month of August.
Palmer Town Council discusses DPW funding, approves aging, dementia action plan
PALMER — The Palmer Town Council met to discuss several key issues impacting the community on July 8. One of the primary topics was Resolution 2025-01, which proposed using American Rescue Plan Act funds to purchase a 2025 Western Star 10-wheeled dump/plow truck for the DPW for $349,289.
Ware, Palmer region to have methadone clinic
WARE — Last week, the Behavioral Health Network launched one of the handful of mobile methadone clinics in the commonwealth and the only such facility in Western Massachusetts.
Clerical errors prompt Palmer Town Council budget re-vote
PALMER — The Palmer Town Council met to amend minor clerical errors in the FY25 budget records on June 27.
Pelletier elected to Palmer Town Council, turnout remains low
PALMER — Voters turned out at the June 11 town election to elect Christopher Pelletier to an at-large seat on the Town Council. Pelletier eked out a win, receiving 356 votes against candidate Lucas McDiarmid’s 326 votes. John Comerford rounded out the race, having 144 people cast their ballot for them.
Palmer Town Council listens to reaction to proposed FY25 budget
PALMER — Members of the public asked questions and expressed concerns about some of the budget item in the town’s fiscal year 2025 budget at Town Council meeting on June 10. `