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Early voting opens for Nov. 3 election
Early voting for Montague's Nov. 3 election opens Saturday, Oct. 17, through Oct. 29.
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Parks commission seeks volunteer for vacancy
Montague Parks and Recreation Commission seeks volunteer to fill board vacancy by October 30. Also in today's brief (9 items): Parks & Recreation Commission seeks volunteer for vacancy; Library calls for entries to new fiber arts show; Carnegie Library offers two needle-felted pumpkin s…
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Eight Montague Deeds Recorded in September, Most Prices Still Pending
Franklin County Registry records show eight Montague property transfers recorded between Sept. 11 and Oct. 10, but only three carry sale price data so far, ranging from $30,000 to $306,130 with a $45,000 median among those three. The month's top recorded sale was 4 Norman Cir at $306,130. Chester
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Library panel meets as building push continues
Library building committee meets Tuesday as Montague pushes ahead on new main branch. Also in today's brief (9 items): Library exhibit features flower show by Kate Spencer; Library's costume swap party set for Saturday; Town offices, libraries close Monday for holiday; Library building …
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State awards $700K for community projects
Montague receives $700,000 in state Community One Stop for Growth awards for local projects. Also in today's brief (10 items): Montague receives $700,000 in state community grants; Selectboard's Monday meeting now streaming on MCTV; School building committee meets Wednesday via Zoom; Co…
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of September 28 through October 4, 2026
This week's Montague obituary notices carry one name: Dorais, Susan J., 72, who died Saturday evening with her husband, Michael Marcotrigiano, at her side. A Green burial service is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Highland Cemetery in Montague. The notice was posted by Ahearn Funera…
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Property transfers logged, most prices still pending
Montague logged 11 property transfers with most sale prices still pending registry update. From our own coverage: Montague records 11 property transfers. Also in today's brief (10 items): Library friends hold annual meeting Monday; Selectboard meets Monday night at town hall; Special to…
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Montague Records 11 Property Transfers While Most Sale Prices Await Registry Update
Montague recorded 11 property transfers between Sept. 4 and Oct. 3, but only one, 12 Federal St at $320,990, has a sale price on file so far; prices for the other 10 are expected in the registry within about a week. Taylor Hill Road saw three transfers, the most of any street this period, and
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Selectboard posts Monday meeting agenda
Montague Selectboard posts Monday meeting agenda as member sets Saturday office hours at transfer station. Also in today's brief (7 items): Carnegie library holds used book sale Saturday; Selectboard member holds hours at transfer station; Library costume donation drive begins for swap …
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Flu vaccine clinics set for fall
Montague's Board of Health sets flu vaccine clinics for the fall season. Also in today's brief (7 items): Board of Health sets fall flu vaccine clinics; Selectboard members hold Saturday office hours; Library cook book club reads East by Sodha; Brick House offers resource help at library.