Latest News

Digital Equity Plan - Public Meeting #1

Wednesday, December 6-8pm at Town Hall and via Zoom

Posted: to Planning Department on Thu, Nov 30, 2023
Updated: Thu, Nov 30, 2023

Winter Parking Ban in effect Dec 1- April 1

Special Rules apply to downtown Turners Falls

Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Nov 29, 2023
Updated: Thu, Nov 30, 2023

Montague is preparing its first ever Digital Equity Plan!

Posted: to Planning Department on Tue, Nov 14, 2023
Updated: Mon, Nov 20, 2023

Montague City Village Center Study - Public Meeting #2

5:30-7:30pm on Wednesday, November 8th at the Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls

Posted: to Planning Department on Tue, Oct 31, 2023
Updated: Tue, Oct 31, 2023

Notice of Intent to apply for EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant - 20 Canal Rd

Review the Draft Application Here

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Oct 26, 2023
Updated: Tue, Oct 31, 2023

Saturday's Falls Fest is Postponed!

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Oct 19, 2023
Updated: Thu, Oct 19, 2023

West Nile Virus Detected in Deerfield

A mosquito sample collected in Deerfield has tested positive for West Nile

Posted: to Board of Health on Wed, Oct 11, 2023
Updated: Wed, Oct 11, 2023

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Saturday, October 28, 2023 10am-2pm at the Montague Police Station , 180 Turnpike Road, Montague

Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Oct 4, 2023
Updated: Wed, Oct 4, 2023

Hillcrest & Sheffield Elementary School Community is participating in the National Walk & Roll to School Day!

8:00am on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 (Rain or Shine!)

Posted: to General Montague News on Fri, Sep 29, 2023
Updated: Fri, Sep 29, 2023

Montague CWF featured as the cover story for TPO Magazine's October Edition

Check out the cover story article to learn more about the team!

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Sep 25, 2023
Updated: Mon, Sep 25, 2023

Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity Invite residents to attend Community Meeting to learn more about the proposed First Street Affordable Housing Development

10:00am on Saturday, September 30th in the Town Hall Annex Meeting Room. All are welcome.

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Sep 25, 2023
Updated: Mon, Sep 25, 2023

MONTAGUE CULTURAL COUNCIL SEEKS FUNDING PROPOSALS!

Proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs due October 17, 2023.

Posted: to General Montague News on Fri, Sep 1, 2023
Updated: Thu, Sep 7, 2023

Man Faces Charges in Connection with Shooting

Northwestern District Attorney’s Office Provides Public Information Related to Shooting in The Patch Neighborhood

Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Aug 30, 2023
Updated: Wed, Aug 30, 2023

Town seeks public input for Montague City Village Center Study

**NEW DATE** Public Event #1 on Sunday, August 13 at Peskeompskut Park!

Posted: to Planning Department on Mon, Aug 7, 2023
Updated: Sat, Aug 12, 2023

Massachusetts Statewide Digital Equity Survey

Posted: to Planning Department on Tue, Jul 25, 2023
Updated: Tue, Jul 25, 2023

Sawmill River Corridor Assessment Project

Meeting Presentation & Recording

Posted: to Planning Department on Fri, Jul 7, 2023
Updated: Fri, Jul 7, 2023

Is it time for an updated COVID-19 Booster

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Jun 27, 2023
Updated: Tue, Jun 27, 2023

Montague Receives Housing Hero Award

Montague recognized by Mass Housing Partnership for townwide efforts to support diverse, affordable housing options

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Jun 20, 2023
Updated: Tue, Jun 20, 2023

Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study

A briefing on the current study to examine the relaunch of passenger rail along the Route 2/Norther Tier/Patriot Corridor--update, process, timeline

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, May 22, 2023
Updated: Mon, May 22, 2023

Capital Improvement Plan FY24-29

Adopted June 2023

Posted: to Capital Improvements Committee on Thu, May 11, 2023
Updated: Tue, Jun 20, 2023

2023 Farmers Market Season Begins!

Farmers Market kicks off season on Saturday, May 6 from 9am-1pm at Peskeomskut Park!

Posted: to Planning Department on Thu, May 4, 2023
Updated: Thu, May 4, 2023

Planning for the Future of Education in Montague

Resident sought to serve on the Six Town Regionalization Planning Group - Apply by May 10

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, May 4, 2023
Updated: Thu, May 4, 2023

’’Clean Sweep’’ Bulky Waste Recycling Day Spring 2023

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Apr 25, 2023
Updated: Tue, Apr 25, 2023

Montague Selects Developer for $2M Affordable Housing Project

Habitat for Humanity selected as developer for new Affordable housing project on First Street.

Posted: to Planning Department on Tue, Feb 28, 2023
Updated: Wed, Mar 1, 2023

Health Director Interview

Watch interview with Health Director candidate Candaicy David of Turks & Caicos

Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Feb 15, 2023
Updated: Wed, Feb 15, 2023

Comprehensive Plan- Community Workshop Invitation

Please consider attending upcoming comprehensive plan workshops.

Posted: to Planning Board on Thu, Jan 19, 2023
Updated: Mon, Jan 30, 2023

FY22-23 Community Development Block Grant

Request for Proposals for Social Service Programs

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Dec 12, 2022
Updated: Mon, Dec 12, 2022

Montague Community Wood Bank

Montague Wood Bank has Firewood Available

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Nov 21, 2022
Updated: Mon, Nov 21, 2022

SERCAP Well and Septic Loan Information

SERCAP is now accepting applications for individual household well and septic loans. Please see flyer for information.

Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Nov 2, 2022
Updated: Wed, Nov 2, 2022

Regional Mattress/Box Spring Recycling Program Sites

Beginning October 24, clean and dry mattresses and box springs must be recycled - Find out Where!

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Oct 17, 2022
Updated: Mon, Oct 24, 2022

Health Director

The Town of Montague is hiring a Health Director

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Oct 13, 2022
Updated: Thu, Oct 13, 2022

Peskeompskut Audio Tour launched along the Unity Park bikepath.

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Oct 11, 2022
Updated: Tue, Oct 11, 2022

Wanted: Civil Service Police Officer looking to lateral transfer to Montague

The Town of Montague is looking for a Civil Service Police Officer interested in a lateral transfer

Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Oct 5, 2022
Updated: Wed, Oct 5, 2022

Town Planner and Conservation Agent

The Town of Montague is hiring a Town Planner and Conservation Agent

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Oct 3, 2022
Updated: Mon, Oct 3, 2022

Montague’s Representative to the Upper Pioneer Valley Veterans Services District (UPVVSD) Advisory Board

Montague is looking for a Representative and Alternate to the UPVVSD Advisory Board

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Oct 3, 2022
Updated: Mon, Oct 3, 2022

HILLCREST PLAYGROUND MEETING 10-18

Join us for a discussion on the design of a proposed neighborhood playground

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Oct 3, 2022
Updated: Mon, Oct 3, 2022

Canal District Master Plan

Review the Slide Deck from Public Workshop #2 ’Re-envisioning the Canal District’

Posted: to Planning Board on Mon, Jul 18, 2022
Updated: Mon, Jan 30, 2023

Take the 5 Villages: One Future Comprehensive Plan Survey

Calling all residents to take survey on the future of Montague

Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Jun 15, 2022
Updated: Wed, Jun 15, 2022

Turners Falls and Millers Falls Night Flow Isolations 6/14 and 6/16

Montague staff out in field performing night flow isolations at manholes

Posted: to Dept Public Works (DPW) on Mon, Jun 13, 2022
Updated: Mon, Jun 13, 2022

Water Pollution Control Facility Name Change-Rebrand

The Montague Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) is looking to rebrand themselves by changing their official name

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Jun 13, 2022
Updated: Mon, Jun 13, 2022

Dye Testing of Outfall April 6th-15th

Posted: to CSO-SSO and Related Notifications on Tue, May 3, 2022
Updated: Mon, Nov 28, 2022

Selectboard Offers Opportunity for Public Input to ARPA Spending Priorities

Monday March 16 Meeting to Feature Time for Public Input and Discussion of Town Priorities for ARPA Funding

Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Mar 9, 2022
Updated: Wed, Mar 9, 2022

FirstLight Relicensing Recreation Settlement Agreement in Principle (AIP) - Monday, February 14 at 6pm

Join Montague’s Selectboard for discussion of the proposed AIP

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Feb 10, 2022
Updated: Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Proposed 40R Smart Growth Zoning Overlay Initial Public Hearing 2/14 7PM

Initiative to support creation of new housing units in Turners Falls

Posted: to Planning Board on Wed, Jan 26, 2022
Updated: Mon, Jan 30, 2023

FY23 Budget Development Schedule

You’re invited! FinCom meetings through March to focus on next year’s budget

Posted: to Finance Committee on Sun, Jan 23, 2022
Updated: Sun, Jan 23, 2022

Zoning Bylaw Amendment regarding Battery Energy Storage Facilities

Public Hearing 12/21 6:30PM . Review the proposal here.

Posted: to Planning Board on Mon, Dec 6, 2021
Updated: Mon, Dec 20, 2021

DRAFT Montague Economic Development and Industrial Corporation 2022 Economic Development Plan

Public Hearing 11/23. Comments accepted through 12/23

Posted: to Montague EDIC on Wed, Nov 10, 2021
Updated: Wed, Mar 9, 2022

Call for Mural Art

Montague Water Pollution Control Facility launches a call for mural art.

Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Sep 15, 2021
Updated: Wed, Sep 15, 2021

Lake Pleasant

Come celebrate the re-opening of the historic Bridge of Names

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Sep 13, 2021
Updated: Mon, Sep 13, 2021

Democratic Caucus

There will be a caucus on Monday, August 16th at 6:00 PM via a Zoom meeting (see attached)

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Aug 10, 2021
Updated: Tue, Aug 10, 2021

Downtown Recovery Action Survey

Your input will help us prioritize COVID recovery projects in Turners Falls.

Posted: to Planning Board on Thu, Jul 15, 2021
Updated: Thu, Jul 15, 2021

The Montague Public Libraries will be open with regular hours starting Monday, June 14.

No appointments necessary. Curbside services will still be available during open hours.

Posted: to Public Libraries on Wed, Jun 9, 2021
Updated: Wed, Jun 9, 2021

Millers Falls Historic District Nomination Info Session

Via Zoom Thursday May 27 6:30PM

Posted: to Historical Commission on Thu, May 13, 2021
Updated: Mon, May 17, 2021

Changes to Open Hours for Montague Center and Millers Falls Libraries

Montague Center Library is now open by appointment Mon. & Wed., 2:00-7:00. Millers Falls Library is now open, with no appointment necessary, Tues. & Thurs. 2:00-7:00.

Posted: to Public Libraries on Wed, May 12, 2021
Updated: Wed, May 12, 2021

Rabies Clinic - Saturday, April 17, 2021

Posted: to Town Clerk on Tue, Apr 13, 2021
Updated: Tue, Apr 13, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics in our County

Local Access to Vaccinations for Eligible Persons

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Feb 16, 2021
Updated: Sat, Feb 20, 2021

Montague Public Libraries Open By Appointment

Beginning Tuesday, February 9, all three library buildings will be open by appointment, for browsing and computer use.

Posted: to Public Libraries on Mon, Feb 8, 2021
Updated: Mon, Feb 8, 2021

Montague Community Wood Bank: Firewood Available

Dry firewood available for residents in need of heating assistance. Contact the Council on Aging at coa@montague-ma.gov or 413.863.9357

Posted: to Council on Aging on Tue, Jan 19, 2021
Updated: Tue, Jan 19, 2021

The Carnegie Public Library Has a New Phone System

The correct number for Carnegie is 413-863-3214. The number 413-863-3215 no longer works. Thank you for your patience while we make the transition!

Posted: to Public Libraries on Mon, Dec 28, 2020
Updated: Mon, Dec 28, 2020

Resident Overnight Parking Permits for Winter 2020/2021

On-street Permits Now Available in Turners Falls

Posted: to Dept Public Works (DPW) on Tue, Oct 27, 2020
Updated: Thu, Nov 5, 2020

Montague converts 3 municipal buildings to LED lighting

Over $10,000 in annual cost savings projected from a FY20 Green Communities Grant

Posted: to Planning Board on Wed, Sep 9, 2020
Updated: Wed, Sep 9, 2020

Notice of Violation for Lightlife Foods

Public notice of Significant Noncompliance

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Jun 30, 2020
Updated: Tue, Jun 30, 2020

2020 Downtown Livability Plan Update Report

Released for public use

Posted: to Planning Board on Thu, Apr 23, 2020
Updated: Thu, Apr 23, 2020

Updates to Tax Bill Due Date Extension - 4/21/2020

Current Information Regarding Tax Bill Due Date Changes

Posted: to Treasurer / Tax Collector on Tue, Apr 21, 2020
Updated: Tue, Apr 21, 2020

Opportunity Zones aid in historic revitalization and mixed-use development in Greenfield and Montague

Town receives assistance from Smart Growth America

Posted: to Planning Board on Mon, Mar 9, 2020
Updated: Mon, Mar 9, 2020

Presidential Primary - Unofficial Results

Posted: to Town Clerk on Wed, Mar 4, 2020
Updated: Wed, Mar 4, 2020

Battlefield Study Forum Thursday 2/27

“New Field Research 2019” presented by David Naumec, and Ashley Bissonnette of University Connecticut Research Team

Posted: to Battlefield Grant Advisory Commission on Tue, Feb 25, 2020
Updated: Tue, Feb 25, 2020

FY20 Community Development Block Grant

Request for Proposals for Social Service Programs that promote English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and/or English Language Learners (ELL) Skill Development

Posted: to Selectmen’s Office on Mon, Dec 23, 2019
Updated: Mon, Dec 23, 2019

Hazard Mitigation Forum 12/11- INPUT NEEDED!

Montague is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan and invites Town officials, stakeholders, and the community to learn about Montague’s top priority actions to address natural hazards and the impacts of a changing climate.

Posted: to Planning Board on Mon, Dec 2, 2019
Updated: Mon, Dec 9, 2019

FY20 Community Development Block Grant - Request for Proposals for Social Service Programs

The Town requests proposals for public social service programs that will meet the needs of Town residents for inclusion in its FY2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application. All proposed programs must address needs identified in the T

Posted: to Selectboard on Tue, Nov 12, 2019
Updated: Tue, Nov 12, 2019

Montague receives $311,000 Complete Streets Grant

To fund 4 projects that will improve walking and cycling in town

Posted: to Dept Public Works (DPW) on Wed, Feb 27, 2019
Updated: Wed, Feb 27, 2019

ZONING Bylaw and Map Overhaul Information

New Bylaws effective 2/19/19

Posted: to Planning Board on Wed, Feb 6, 2019
Updated: Tue, May 28, 2019

Montague Nomination Papers are Now Available

Posted: to Town Clerk on Mon, Jan 14, 2019
Updated: Mon, Jan 14, 2019

Proposed Zoning Bylaw and Map Changes

Posted: to Planning Board on Wed, Nov 28, 2018
Updated: Wed, Jan 9, 2019

Request for Public Comment: Zoning Bylaw Update Project

Public Comment Period Extended through December 18

Posted: to Planning Board on Tue, Oct 2, 2018
Updated: Wed, Nov 28, 2018

Apply Now for Cultural Council Funding!

Small grants to support arts & culture programming in 2022

Posted: to Cultural Council on Mon, Sep 3, 2018
Updated: Tue, Sep 28, 2021

Complete Streets Prioritization Plan

Final Draft Available

Posted: to Planning Board on Mon, Jul 23, 2018
Updated: Thu, Aug 9, 2018

Planning Board Begins Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Update

Posted: to Planning Board on Thu, Jul 19, 2018
Updated: Thu, Jul 19, 2018

Board of Selectmen Summer Meeting Schedule

Posted: to Selectboard on Wed, May 23, 2018
Updated: Wed, May 23, 2018

DPW Facility Building Committee Recruitment

Submit Interest by June 12

Posted: to Dept Public Works (DPW) on Wed, May 23, 2018
Updated: Tue, Jun 5, 2018

Montague Vulnerabilities Preparedness Plan Available for Review and Comment

Comments accepted through June 18

Posted: to Planning Board on Mon, May 21, 2018
Updated: Mon, May 21, 2018

New Economic Development Incentive Programs in Montague

Posted: to Selectboard on Tue, May 8, 2018
Updated: Tue, May 8, 2018

DPW Open House Event

Posted: to Dept Public Works (DPW) on Mon, Apr 30, 2018
Updated: Mon, Apr 30, 2018

Proposed DPW- Final Information Session

Posted: to Dept Public Works (DPW) on Thu, Feb 1, 2018
Updated: Thu, Feb 1, 2018

Montague Nomination Papers are Now Available

Posted: to Town Clerk on Mon, Jan 29, 2018
Updated: Mon, Jan 29, 2018

Notice of Informational Meeting Community Development Strategy (CDS)

November 28, 2017 6:30 PM Montague Town Hall - 2nd Floor Meeting Room

Posted: to Planning Board on Thu, Nov 16, 2017
Updated: Thu, Nov 16, 2017

Public Hearing Proposed Amendment Zoning Bylaws Recreational Marijuana

MONTAGUE PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING BYLAWS RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA MORITORIUM

Posted: to Zoning Board of Appeals on Wed, Nov 8, 2017
Updated: Fri, Nov 10, 2017

The Land Speaks: New Perspectives on the Falls Fight

A presentation by Archeologists and Tribal representatives

Posted: to Battlefield Grant Advisory Commission on Tue, Nov 7, 2017
Updated: Tue, Nov 7, 2017

NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL MEETING – SPINNER PARK IMPROVEMENTS

Public Input Sought on November 15

Posted: to Selectboard on Mon, Oct 30, 2017
Updated: Fri, Nov 10, 2017

Fall ’Clean Sweep’ Bulky Waste Recycling Day

Saturday, October 21, from 9 a.m. to noon, at 3 locations

Posted: to Dept Public Works (DPW) on Wed, Sep 6, 2017
Updated: Mon, Nov 6, 2017

Reconstruction: Events at Great Falls on May 19, 1676

Using archaeology to reconstruct the events at the Great Falls on May 19, 1676

Posted: to Battlefield Grant Advisory Commission on Tue, Jun 20, 2017
Updated: Fri, Nov 10, 2017

Police Logs 2013

January through September

Posted: to Police Department on Tue, Oct 1, 2013
Updated: Thu, Nov 2, 2017