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Town of

Montague

1 Avenue A
Turners Falls, MA 01376
413-863-3200
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High Temperatures Forecast 7/11/25 - 7/15/25

The Massachusetts Unhealthy Heat Forecast has issued a statewide Unhealthy Heat Alert for July 11-15 with the Town of Montague expected to have temperatures in excess of 85 degrees Farenheit on those dates. For more information regarding heat safety and the Massachusetts Unhealthy Heat forecast visit: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-unhealthy-heat-forecast

The Town of Montague would like to announce a variety of ways to stay safe and cool during the forecasted high temperatures. See locations, listed below

LOCATIONS (General Hours provided, hours may be subject to changes throughout summer)

Unity Park Splash Pad, First Street, Turners Falls

Montague Senior Center, 62 Fifth Street, Turners Falls

  • Monday from 9:00AM- 2:00PM
  • Tuesday from 9:00AM – 2:00PM
  • Wednesday from 9:00AM - 2:00PM
  • Thursday from 9:00AM – 2:00PM
  • Friday from 9:00AM – 2:00PM
  • See website for more info: https://gillmontaguecouncilonaging.org/

Montague Public Libraries - All Montague Public Library locations are air conditioned and will be open on the following days/times this week, listed below. Library staff will provide free bottled water to the public at each library location.

  • Carnegie Public Library, 201 Avenue A, Turners Falls:
    • Monday from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Tuesday from 10:00AM – 7:00PM
    • Wednesday from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Thursday from 10:00AM – 5:00PM
    • Friday from 10:00AM – 5:00PM
    • Saturday from 10:00AM – 5:00PM
  • Millers Falls Library, 23 Bridge Street, Millers Falls
    • Tuesday from 1:00PM - 7:00PM
    • Thursday from 1:00PM - 7:00PM
  • Montague Center Library, 17 Center Street, Montague Center
    • Monday from 2:00PM - 7:00PM
    • Wednesday from 2:00PM - 7:00PM
    • Friday from 10:00AM - 1:00PM

See website for more info: https://www.montaguepubliclibraries.org/

Montague Town Hall, 1 Avenue A, Turners Falls

  • Monday from 8:30AM - 5:30PM
  • Tuesday from 8:30AM-5:30PM
  • Wednesday from 8:30AM-6:30PM
  • Thursday from 8:30 AM-6:30PM

DCR Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls

  • Tuesday from 10:00AM – 4:00PM
  • Wednesday from 10:00AM – 6:00PM
  • Thursday from 10:00AM – 6:00PM
  • Friday from 10:00AM – 6:00PM
  • Saturday from 10:00AM – 6:00PM
  • Sunday from 10:00AM – 6:00PM

Visit website for more info: https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/

Need transportation? All FRTA bus and vans are air conditioned.

Here are some tips to follow during hot, humid weather:

  • Slow down, avoid strenuous activity, and drink plenty of water regularly/often, even if you do not feel thirsty.
  • Stay cool indoors (in an air-conditioned place) as much as possible.
  • If you do not have air conditioning, stay on your lowest floor, out of the sun. Electric fans do not cool the air, but they do help evaporate sweat, which cools your body.
  • Take a cool shower or bath to cool off.
  • Cover windows that receive morning or afternoon sun with drapes, shades, awnings or louvers.
  • Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing.
  • Never leave children or pets alone in a closed vehicle.
  • Check on family, friends and neighbors.

Heat stress is a serious condition that poses a health threat to many people, particularly the elderly and young children. Heat stress places a strain on the body, and if the strain becomes too great, it can cause serious and permanent damage, even death. Preventive measures should be taken to avoid heat stress.

For additional information on warning signs and symptoms of heat related illness visit: https://www.cdc.gov/extreme-heat/signs-symptoms/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/warning.html

Posted: to Board of Health on Wed, Jun 18, 2025
Updated: Wed, Jul 9, 2025