General Montague News

Montague Center Construction Update

Check out our updated project page.

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Sep 17, 2026
Updated: Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Montague Center Construction Update

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Sep 8, 2026
Updated: Tue, Sep 8, 2026

Montague EDIC Seeking Member with Background in Industrial Development

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Sep 8, 2026
Updated: Tue, Sep 8, 2026

Joint 401 & 404 Application for the North Leverett Road over the Sawmill River Bridge Replacement Project

MassDOT Project No. 612164

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Aug 31, 2026
Updated: Mon, Aug 31, 2026

The Town of Montague announces the development of Montague Power Choice

The draft Aggregation Plan for Montague Power Choice will be available for public review and comment from August 17 until September 16, 2026.

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Aug 17, 2026
Updated: Mon, Aug 17, 2026

Quarterly Update: From the Desk of the Town Administrator - Building Momentum

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Aug 11, 2026
Updated: Tue, Aug 11, 2026

Sewer Rate Hearing August 10th, 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Sewer Commission of the Town of Montague will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 6:00PM

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Jul 30, 2026
Updated: Thu, Jul 30, 2026

Strathmore Mill Cleanup - July 2026 Project Update

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Jul 23, 2026
Updated: Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Farren Site Redevelopment - July 2026 Project Update

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Jul 23, 2026
Updated: Thu, Jul 23, 2026

Town of Montague public places to keep cool and hydrated during the Extreme Heat Watch

Public places to keep cool and hydrated during the Extreme Heat Watch

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Jun 29, 2026
Updated: Mon, Jun 29, 2026

Strathmore Mill Cleanup - June 2026 Project Update

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Jun 25, 2026
Updated: Thu, Jun 25, 2026

Farren Site Redevelopment - June 2026 Project Update

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Jun 23, 2026
Updated: Tue, Jun 23, 2026

Montague Invites Public to Share Feedback on Montague Center’s Main Street Ahead of Complete Streets Improvements

Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Jun 17, 2026
Updated: Wed, Jun 17, 2026

Montague Clean Water Facility Operator Named 2026 MAWEA Operator of the Year

Montague (CWF) is proud to announce that Samuel Stevens, Foreman and Operations Manager, has been named the 2026 Operator of the Year by MAWEA

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Jun 9, 2026
Updated: Tue, Jun 9, 2026

Strathmore Mill Cleanup - May 2026 Project Update

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, May 28, 2026
Updated: Thu, May 28, 2026

Farren Site Redevelopment - May 2026 Project Update

Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, May 20, 2026
Updated: Wed, May 20, 2026

It’s Turtle Crossing Season! (May - June)

Please slow down and be mindful of turtle crossings

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Apr 30, 2026
Updated: Fri, May 1, 2026

Strathmore Mill Cleanup - Community Involvement

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Apr 30, 2026
Updated: Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Great Falls Farmers Market Opening Day is this Saturday, May 2nd from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Peskeompskut Park

SNAP and HIP Accepted

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Apr 28, 2026
Updated: Tue, Apr 28, 2026

Strathmore Mill Cleanup - April 2026 Project Update

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Apr 23, 2026
Updated: Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Annual Town Meeting Information

The Annual Town Meeting will be held at Turners Falls High School Theater, 222 Turnpike Road, Montague on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Apr 16, 2026
Updated: Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Reminder: Town of Montague Invites Public to Shape Hill Neighborhood Green Infrastructure Master Plan

Public Workshop Thursday, April 16 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM, Shea Theater, 71 Avenue A

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Apr 14, 2026
Updated: Wed, Apr 15, 2026

Town of Montague Invites Public to Shape Hill Neighborhood Green Infrastructure Master Plan

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Apr 6, 2026
Updated: Thu, Apr 9, 2026

Strathmore Mill Cleanup - March 2026 Project Update

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Mar 30, 2026
Updated: Mon, Mar 30, 2026

Your Library, Your Voice: Project Overview and Funding Approach

March 17, 6-7:30PM, Gill-Montague Senior Center, 62 Fifth Street, Turners Falls

Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Mar 11, 2026
Updated: Wed, Mar 11, 2026

Neighborhood Focus Group Meeting @ Sheffield Elementary School Cafeteria, Thursday 3/12, 6PM

Hill Neighborhood Green Infrastructure Master Plan

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Mar 2, 2026
Updated: Mon, Mar 2, 2026

February 2026 Strathmore Project Update

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Feb 26, 2026
Updated: Thu, Feb 26, 2026

New Emergency Alert System

Just in time for the incoming storm, the Town of Montague has launched our new emergency notification system. Sign up by texting Montague to 77295.

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Jan 22, 2026
Updated: Thu, Jan 22, 2026

FY27 Municipal Budget Planning Page

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Jan 5, 2026
Updated: Tue, Mar 17, 2026

Hill Neighborhood Stormwater Assessment – Field Work Notice

Field work is underway in the Hill neighborhood to support stormwater drainage improvements, with testing planned for the week of January 20.

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Jan 5, 2026
Updated: Mon, Jan 5, 2026

2026 Trash Barrel Stickers Available for Purchase

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Dec 2, 2025
Updated: Tue, Jan 20, 2026

Winter Parking Ban in effect Dec 1- April 1

Downtown Turners Falls Winter Emergency Parking Rules in Effect

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Dec 1, 2025
Updated: Mon, Dec 1, 2025

Annual Tax Rate Classification Hearing

Scheduled for December 1

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Nov 24, 2025
Updated: Mon, Nov 24, 2025

November 2025 Strathmore Project Update

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Nov 20, 2025
Updated: Thu, Nov 20, 2025

The 2025 Holiday Calendar is Here!

Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Nov 19, 2025
Updated: Wed, Nov 19, 2025

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Recent Federal Budget Changes May Impact Residents.

Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Oct 29, 2025
Updated: Wed, Oct 29, 2025

Downtown Turners Falls Halloween Rag Shag Parade

Turners Falls Rag Shag Parade! Friday, October 31. NOTE: *This year the parade will START from the Second Street/Discovery Center parking lot and walk

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Oct 28, 2025
Updated: Tue, Oct 28, 2025

October 2025 Strathmore Project Update

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Oct 23, 2025
Updated: Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Help Make Turners Falls 10% Cooler! Turners Falls Residents and Visitors Invited to Shape Downtown’s Future Through New Survey

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Oct 16, 2025
Updated: Tue, Oct 21, 2025

“CLEAN SWEEP” BULKY WASTE RECYCLING DAY

Bulky Waste Recycling Day - Saturday, October 18, 2025 9am to Noon

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Oct 6, 2025
Updated: Mon, Oct 6, 2025

Town Launches Strathmore Mill Cleanup Page

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Sep 23, 2025
Updated: Wed, Oct 1, 2025

Montague Awarded $458,750 MVP Action Grant for Hill Neighborhood Green Infrastructure Master Planning

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Sep 18, 2025
Updated: Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Notice of Tax Taking

(G.L. c.60, §53)

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Sep 15, 2025
Updated: Mon, Sep 15, 2025

Notice of Names of Persons Appearing to be Owners of Checks Issued by Montague, Which Have Not Been Cashed and are Deemed Abandoned

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Sep 11, 2025
Updated: Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Your Library, Your Voice: Concept Reveal (Community Meeting)

Thursday, September 11, 2025 6-7:30pm, all are welcome

Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Sep 10, 2025
Updated: Wed, Sep 10, 2025

Montague Cultural Council Seeks Proposals for FY26 Grant Cycle!

Applications accepted from September 2 - October 16, 2025

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Aug 28, 2025
Updated: Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Information about proposed Great River Regional School District

6 town district would comprise Bernardston, Gill, Leyden, Montague, Northfield, and Warwick

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Aug 19, 2025
Updated: Tue, Aug 19, 2025

Montague Center Water District RFP for PFAS Alternatives Assessment

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Aug 12, 2025
Updated: Tue, Aug 12, 2025

Montague Local Cultural Council Seeks Public Input

Help the Montague Local Cultural Council identify priorities for this year’s grant application cycle

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Aug 11, 2025
Updated: Mon, Aug 11, 2025

Town Hall Parking Lot CLOSED

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Jul 31, 2025
Updated: Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Draft Capital Improvements Plan FY26-31

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Jul 31, 2025
Updated: Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Update: FirstLight Completes Repairs to the Turners Falls Dam Bascule Gate #2

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Jul 10, 2025
Updated: Thu, Jul 10, 2025

Connecticut River Public Safety Announcement for Turners Falls, MA

FirstLight Update on Turners Falls Bascule Gate System Incident & Repair Effort

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Jul 7, 2025
Updated: Mon, Jul 7, 2025

On-Street Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging - Survey for Montague residents (All 5 Villages!)

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Jun 12, 2025
Updated: Fri, Jun 13, 2025

Montague Center Playground - Ribbon-Cutting and Grand Opening

Saturday, June 14th @ 1PM

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Jun 5, 2025
Updated: Thu, Jun 5, 2025

Free Regional Repair Event -Saturday May 31st

1st Annual Regional Repair Event, May 31st from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Tech School, 82 Industrial Blvd, Turners Falls

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, May 15, 2025
Updated: Thu, May 15, 2025

DCR Recreational Advisory: Canalside Rail Trail

Posted: to General Montague News on Fri, May 9, 2025
Updated: Fri, May 9, 2025

Commercial Vehicle Parking Regulation on Municipal Roads and Parking Lots

Approved by Selectboard 5/19/25

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, May 6, 2025
Updated: Thu, May 29, 2025

Town Meeting and Town Election Information

Town Meeting Wed 5/7, Town Election Tues 5/20

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, May 5, 2025
Updated: Mon, May 5, 2025

Montague Awarded $34,000 Planning Assistance Grant to Update Open Space & Recreation Plan

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, May 5, 2025
Updated: Mon, May 5, 2025

It’s Turtle Crossing Season! (May - June)

Please slow down and be mindful of turtle crossings

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, May 1, 2025
Updated: Thu, Apr 30, 2026

May 17, 2025 'Clean Sweep' Bulky Waste Recycling Day

Locations: Erving Highway Garage, Mohawk Trail Regional High School, and Whately Transfer Station

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Apr 15, 2025
Updated: Tue, Apr 15, 2025

April Styrofoam Recycling Collections

Info for Residents

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Mar 10, 2025
Updated: Wed, Apr 15, 2026

Library Building Steering Committee is Seeking an Owner's Project Manager (OPM)

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Mar 6, 2025
Updated: Thu, Mar 6, 2025

Get involved! Run for Local Office! Be a voting Town Meeting Member!

Nomination Papers for the Annual Town Election, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Available at the Town Clerk’s office until Monday, March 31, 2025

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Feb 13, 2025
Updated: Thu, Feb 13, 2025

2024-2025 Franklin County and North Quabbin Region Winter Response Resources for Unhoused Individuals

February 10, 2025, Third Edition

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Feb 11, 2025
Updated: Tue, Feb 11, 2025

Montague Awarded a $500K MassDOT Construction Grant for Traffic Calming and Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements in Montague Center

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Jan 28, 2025
Updated: Wed, Jan 29, 2025

Montague Public Libraries' Receives State Funding for Building Project

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Jan 9, 2025
Updated: Mon, Jan 13, 2025

CALL FOR EXPERIENCED DIGITAL ARTISTS

Montague Wheat Paste Murals

Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Jan 8, 2025
Updated: Wed, Jan 8, 2025

FY26 Budget Development Schedule

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

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Dec 23, 2024
Updated: Mon, Dec 23, 2024

Winter Parking Ban in effect Dec 1- April 1

Downtown Turners Falls Winter Emergency Parking Rules in Effect

Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Nov 27, 2024
Updated: Mon, Dec 1, 2025

Outdoor Fire Ban LIFTED 11/26/2024

Our region is facing an unprecedented fall wildfire season

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Nov 12, 2024
Updated: Tue, Nov 26, 2024

MassDOT Public Info Meeting for Proposed Intersection Improvements at Route 47 (North Leverett Road) and Route 63 (Federal Street)

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 6:00pm via Zoom

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Oct 17, 2024
Updated: Mon, Oct 21, 2024

Montague Center Water District Announcment

Recent field inspection finds that water system has no lead service lines

Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Oct 16, 2024
Updated: Wed, Oct 16, 2024

MassDEP to Host October 10 Public Information Session on FirstLight Power Water Quality Certification Application

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Updated: Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Montague Cultural Council Seeks Proposals for FY25 Grant Cycle!

Applications accepted from September 1 - October 16

Posted: to General Montague News on Fri, Aug 30, 2024
Updated: Fri, Aug 30, 2024

Canalside Rail Trail Detour

Section of bike path to be closed late August through late October

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Aug 19, 2024
Updated: Mon, Aug 19, 2024

South Ferry Road Culvert Replacement - Project Information

Project Update and Construction Schedule

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Jul 29, 2024
Updated: Wed, Aug 14, 2024

Fall 'Clean Sweep' Bulky Waste Day, October 19, 2024

No Pre-registration Necessary

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Jul 23, 2024
Updated: Tue, Jul 23, 2024

Household Hazardous Waste Day, September 21, 2024

Registration will open on August 14, 2024

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Jul 23, 2024
Updated: Tue, Jul 23, 2024

South Street Bridge CLOSED

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Jul 22, 2024
Updated: Mon, Jul 22, 2024

Due to the Heat Advisory, the Town of Montague would like to announce a variety of ways to stay safe and cool

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Jul 15, 2024
Updated: Mon, Jul 15, 2024

Montague Joins Statewide Effort To Improve Internet Access

Between June 20-27, Montague residents are strongly encouraged to conduct internet speed tests.

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Jun 27, 2024
Updated: Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Casella Waste Systems to Assume Curbside Trash & Recycling Collection

Effective July 1, 2024, Casella will service Montague Routes

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Jun 27, 2024
Updated: Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Town Offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day.

Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Jun 19, 2024
Updated: Wed, Jun 19, 2024

Comcast Relicensing Public Input Hearing June 17 at 6PM

Share Your Cable TV Needs and Concerns

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Jun 6, 2024
Updated: Thu, Jun 6, 2024

Municipal Biosolids Composting Study

Info Session 6/5/2024 5:00PM

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Jun 3, 2024
Updated: Mon, Jun 3, 2024

MassDEP Public Comment Period & Public Hearings

401 WQC for the FirstLight Hydroelectric Re-Licensing Project

Posted: to General Montague News on Fri, May 24, 2024
Updated: Fri, May 24, 2024

Town of Montague Receives Nearly $10M in Demolition and Restoration Funds for Strathmore Mill Site

Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, May 22, 2024
Updated: Mon, Jun 24, 2024

Firstlight Power files 401 Water Quality Certificate for hydropower generation

Notice of public hearing 5/29 and written public comment period ending 6/3

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Apr 29, 2024
Updated: Mon, Apr 29, 2024

CWF: Fourth Annual Earth Day Celebration April 22nd at 1pm

We will be revealing a beautiful piece of artwork for the bike path rail trail and handing out water cycle goodie bags for elementary aged children!

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Mar 26, 2024
Updated: Wed, Apr 10, 2024

Town Election/Nomination Papers Available through April 1 - Due April 3

Nomination Papers Still Available for Several Town Offices and Town Meeting Membership

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Mar 26, 2024
Updated: Tue, Mar 26, 2024

Upper Pioneer Valley Veterans' Services District - Veterans Advisory Board

Montague Representative Needed

Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Mar 13, 2024
Updated: Wed, Mar 13, 2024

Montague Local Cultural Council awards $16K in grants

Posted: to General Montague News on Mon, Mar 4, 2024
Updated: Mon, Mar 4, 2024

Montague Pollinator Action Group

All are invited to first meeting on Thursday, February 15th

Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Feb 7, 2024
Updated: Wed, Feb 7, 2024

FY24 CDBG - Request for Proposals for Social Service Programs

Requesting proposals for public social service programs that meet the needs of residents for possible inclusion in its FY2024 CDBG applications.

Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Jan 17, 2024
Updated: Wed, Jan 17, 2024

Avenue A Streetscape Improvement Project 2024

Environmental Review Record and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds

Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Jan 10, 2024
Updated: Wed, Jan 10, 2024

Board of Health Opioid Listening Session

On Monday February 5th at 6:30 PM, residents impacted by the opioid epidemic are invited to provide feedback and ideas on how to spend funding

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Jan 2, 2024
Updated: Tue, Jan 2, 2024

Senior Tech Time - Digital Equity

6-Week Digital Literacy Class for Seniors and Tech Drop-in hours at Gill Montague Senior Center, 62 5th Street, Turners Falls

Posted: to General Montague News on Wed, Dec 20, 2023
Updated: Thu, Dec 21, 2023

Carnegie Library Building Project Community Forums

Two forums scheduled 12/12 and 12/13

Posted: to General Montague News on Thu, Dec 7, 2023
Updated: Thu, Dec 7, 2023

Economic Development Grant Award Celebration at the Shea Theater

State Officials Announce Major Grants to Montague and Other Communities

Posted: to General Montague News on Tue, Dec 5, 2023
Updated: Tue, Dec 5, 2023

Detour Advisory for Montague City Road, between Walnut Street and Turnpike Road.

Posted: to General Montague News 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

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-Gill Council of Aging is Awarded Grant to Enhance Digital Literacy for Older Adults