MassDOT hosts initial hearing on Stafford Hollow Bridge
MONSON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s Highway Division hosted an initial public hearing at Monson Free Library on Sept. 19 to share preliminary details on the replacement of Stafford Hollow Road Bridge and allow residents to provide feedback.
Public Safety Night Out will be ‘bigger and better’
MONSON — The Monson Police and Fire departments will jointly host the fourth annual Monson Public Safety Night Out on Oct. 5 from 2-6 p.m. at Veteran’s Field.
Monson board recommends accessory dwelling unit bylaw for Town Meeting
MONSON — At its Sept. 17 meeting, the Monson Planning Board formally recommended for Town Meeting the bylaw modifications necessary to regulate and be in compliance with the state’s recent initiative to require accessory dwelling units “by right.” With this...Ludlow’s Haviland Pond blooming with blue algae
LUDLOW — On Sept. 13, a message was released on the Ludlow website stating that toxic algae may be present at Haviland Pond.
Selectmen, schools begin budget process with ‘hard conversation’
LUDLOW — At a contentious meeting between the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee and School Committee, officials discussed the budget goals for fiscal year 2026, the School Choice program and transparency versus public opinion.