General Montague News

General Pierce Bridge is Now Open for Alternating One-Way Traffic
MassDOT anticipates a full reopening of the General Pierce Bridge by the end of March 2023.
Posted: to General Montague News on Fri, Jan 13, 2023
Updated: Tue, Jan 24, 2023
Holiday Recycling Reminder
Do’s and Don’t for Recycling Holiday Materials
Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Dec 20, 2022
Updated: Tue, Dec 20, 2022
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
Flu & COVID-19 Clinic - December 13, 2022 Hillcrest Elementary School
Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Dec 7, 2022
Updated: Wed, Dec 7, 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

Fall Special Town Meeting Notice
Save the Date - Fall STM on Thursday, Oct 13 at 6:30pm at TFHS Auditorium
Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Sep 6, 2022
Updated: Wed, Oct 5, 2022

Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 at GCC and the Orange Transfer Station
Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Aug 25, 2022
Updated: Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Public notice of Significant Noncompliance-Great Falls Aquaculture, LLC
Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Aug 2, 2022
Updated: Tue, Aug 2, 2022
Montague Accepting Applications for Assistant Town Administrator
Focused on Community & Economic Development, Facilities & Infrastructure
Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Jul 11, 2022
Updated: Thu, Jul 28, 2022

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

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

Montague Shifts to 5-Day Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule (with Updated Link)
Collection Schedule Expands June 6 - Some Tuesday and Wednesday Customers Moved to Monday
Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, May 31, 2022
Updated: Wed, Jun 1, 2022

Downtown Parking Study-Survey
Review Slides from Public Workshop
Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Apr 25, 2022
Updated: Wed, Aug 3, 2022
Asamblea Publica Con Ja senadora Jo Comerford
Acompaña al senador Jo Comerford este 11 de Mayo a las 5 pm en el evento virtual “La Asamblea Pública”
Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Apr 21, 2022
Updated: Thu, Apr 21, 2022
The People’s Town Hall with Senator Jo Comerford
Join Senator Jo Comerford for The People’s Town Hall — a fun virtual event on May 11 beginning at 5 p.m
Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Apr 21, 2022
Updated: Thu, Apr 21, 2022
Free COVID Rapid Antigen Testing
Every Tuesday 9am - noon in the Town Hall Annex
Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Apr 13, 2022
Updated: Wed, Apr 13, 2022

Celebrate Earth Day at the Wastewater Facility, April 22 1pm-2pm
Second Annual drive through for local families, goodie bags for the children who attend!
Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Apr 5, 2022
Updated: Tue, Apr 5, 2022

April 12 PUBLIC HEARING 40R SMART GROWTH OVERLAY DISTRICT
Zoning to allow for the creation of new housing units in Turners Falls
Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Mar 23, 2022
Updated: Tue, Mar 29, 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
Hold the (Styro)Foam! April 2, 9, 16, 23
Styrofoam Recycling Collections at Montague Transfer Station
Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Mar 3, 2022
Updated: Thu, Mar 31, 2022
May 7, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article Submission Deadline
Deadline March 17, 2022 at 4:00 PM
Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Mar 1, 2022
Updated: Tue, Mar 1, 2022
March 3, 2022 Special Town Meeting
Log in information
Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Feb 17, 2022
Updated: Thu, Feb 17, 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
Montague COVID-19 Test Kit Distribution
A limited number of test kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis to Montague residents. Federal program also available.
Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Jan 26, 2022
Updated: Thu, Jan 27, 2022
Selectboard Implements Indoor Mask Requirement for Public Places
Effective December 22 in private and public locations open to the general public
Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Dec 21, 2021
Updated: Tue, Dec 21, 2021

Santa Fire Truck Parade
Santa to visit all 5 Villages of Montague
Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Dec 16, 2021
Updated: Thu, Dec 16, 2021

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 500 AVENUE A DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
The property served as the Montague DPW maintenance facility between 1963 and December 2020.
Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Nov 9, 2021
Updated: Tue, Nov 9, 2021
Selectboard Rescinds Mask Mandate; Implements Mask Recommendation
Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Nov 2, 2021
Updated: Tue, Nov 2, 2021

Parking Ban December 1, 2021
On-Street Winter Parking Permits Available for $25
Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Oct 26, 2021
Updated: Wed, Nov 17, 2021
Montague Wood Bank Volunteer Day October 23
Montague Wood Bank is in need of help stacking wood on Saturday, October 23rd from 8:30-11:30
Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Oct 20, 2021
Updated: Wed, Oct 20, 2021
Special Town Meeting Oct 16 at 10am
at the Franklin County Technical School
Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Sep 30, 2021
Updated: Thu, Sep 30, 2021
Montague Selectboard Implements Indoor Mask Requirement
Effective Sept 28 in Town buildings. Effective October 4 in other buildings serving the public.
Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Sep 28, 2021
Updated: Thu, Sep 30, 2021

Park Rededication Event Saturday, October 2
Turners Falls Welcomes the Return of “The Spinner”
Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Sep 27, 2021
Updated: Mon, Sep 27, 2021

DRAFT Downtown Turners Falls Rapid Recovery Plan
Available for public review
Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Sep 21, 2021
Updated: Wed, Sep 29, 2021

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
Selectboard Candidate Forum, September 16, 2021 at 7:00 PM
Meet the Candidates running for Selectboard Member
Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Sep 13, 2021
Updated: Mon, Sep 13, 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
Hazardous Waste Disposal Day - Sept 25th
Your chance to dispose of household and yard chemicals responsibly!
Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Aug 30, 2021
Updated: Mon, Aug 30, 2021
Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
F.C. Solid Waste District is planning to hold the 2021 household hazardous waste collection on 9/25/21 at GCC’s Main Campus &Orange Transfer Station
Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Aug 10, 2021
Updated: Tue, Aug 10, 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
FRTA Public Information Meeting: New Garage and Maintenance Facility
Your opportunity to learn more about FRTA’s plan to construct a new vehicle maintenance facility on Sandy Lane in Turners Falls.
Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, May 4, 2021
Updated: Tue, May 4, 2021
FRCOG Public Info Meeting Notice 2022 - 2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
The FRCOG will be holding a virtual public meeting on May 6, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM to discuss the DRAFT 2022 - 2026 TIP
Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, May 3, 2021
Updated: Mon, May 3, 2021
19th Annual Mental Health & Wellness Fair
Participate Online 5/17 - 5/21 to Spread Awareness
Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Apr 22, 2021
Updated: Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Celebrate Earth Day at the Wastewater Facility, April 22 3pm-5pm
A COVID safe drive through for local families, goodie bags for the children who attend!
Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Apr 15, 2021
Updated: Thu, Apr 15, 2021

Cleanup begins at former Railroad Salvage Property- 11 Power Street
EPA Emergency Response and Removal Team to clean blighted property by CT River starting March 2021
Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Mar 15, 2021
Updated: Wed, Mar 17, 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
Remote Special Town Meeting at 6:30pm February 25, 2021
Please Read Article for Instructions to Allow Members and the Public to Participate!
Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Feb 16, 2021
Updated: Tue, Feb 16, 2021
FRTA Announces Weekend Service Bus Pilot Program
Begins Sunday, February 14th
Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Feb 8, 2021
Updated: Mon, Feb 8, 2021
Montague Public Libraries Re-Opening to the Public February 9
All three Montague Public Libraries are opening by appointment. Call your branch to schedule a time!
Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Feb 8, 2021
Updated: Mon, Feb 8, 2021
Town Hall Limited Re-Opening to Public on February 9
Public Hours include 10:30-12:30 and 3:30-5:30 Monday - Thursday
Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Feb 8, 2021
Updated: Mon, Feb 8, 2021
Farren Care Center Public Hearing Notice
Follow up to the 8/17/20 Notice of Intent to Close and Proposed Closure Plan for Farren Care Center
Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Sep 22, 2020
Updated: Tue, Sep 22, 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