Town of Monson, Massachusetts

06/22/2026

Get your kiddos signed up for some fun activities this summer!

The last week of school is here. If you are looking for summer fun for the kids, check out all of our summer offerings. https://monsonma.myrec.com/info/activities/default.aspx?type=activities

06/20/2026

Wednesday is the day to visit the Monson Farmer’s Market!

Market starts this Wednesday!!! Come out and support these amazing local vendors! : )

06/18/2026

📢 Volunteer Opportunity – Monson Finance Committee Vacancy

The Town of Monson is seeking residents interested in serving on the Finance Committee.

The Finance Committee plays an important role in reviewing municipal budgets, financial matters, and making recommendations to Town Meeting on fiscal issues affecting our community.

If you are interested in serving and helping shape Monson’s financial future, please submit a letter of interest to:

📧 [email protected]

Letters should include your contact information and a brief summary of your background, experience, and interest in serving on the committee.

We encourage all interested residents to apply and become involved in local government.

06/18/2026

06/16/2026

Reduced Hours Effective July 1st

We're not going to lie...this hurts. This is what 25 hours per week looks like. Our mission is to serve all ages in our community...and it's so much more than just books. It's culture, education, socialization, technology, faxing, access for all. It's lifelong learning. It's babies to seniors. It is COMMUNITY. There will be changes. However, we will continue to do our best...for YOU.

On a positive note, stay tuned for info on the Summer Reading Program. Coming Soon!

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

📢 PUBLIC HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT: CRUMBLING CONCRETE RELIEF FOR HOMEOWNERS

Homeowners affected by crumbling concrete foundations have an important opportunity to be heard.

The Massachusetts Joint Committee on Financial Services will hold a public hearing on:

🏛 S.3091 – An Act Creating Crumbling Concrete Relief for Homeowners

📅 Monday, June 22, 2026
🕥 10:30 AM
📍 State House, Hearing Room A1 & Virtual

If you have been impacted by crumbling concrete, or support efforts to provide relief for affected homeowners, please consider attending, testifying, or submitting written testimony.

🔗 Register to testify (in person or virtually):
https://forms.office.com/g/Edkwx7aeTG

⏰ Deadline to register for virtual testimony:
Friday, June 19, 2026, by 2:30 PM

📝 Written testimony may be submitted to:
[email protected]

This legislation could make a meaningful difference for families facing the financial and emotional burden of deteriorating foundations. Public input is critical as lawmakers consider this proposal.

Please share this post with homeowners, neighbors, and community members across Massachusetts.

06/14/2026

On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag. 🇺🇸

Since 1916, when President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing a national Flag Day on June 14, Americans have commemorated the adoption of the Stars and Stripes in many ways–displaying the flag in the front of their homes, parades, and other patriotic observances. Prior to 1916, many localities and a few states had been celebrating the day for years. Congressional legislation designating that date as the national Flag Day was signed into law by President Harry Truman in 1949; the legislation also called upon the president to issue a Flag Day proclamation every year. 🇺🇸

06/10/2026

Select Board presented this Proclamation to Paul Hatch upon his retirement at their June 9th meeting. Paul attended with his wife Linda, son David, daughter Jill & son in law Bill.

WHEREAS: The Monson Select Board would like to take this opportunity to thank you very much, and to express our sincere and grateful appreciation for your dedicated forty-one years, starting on April 18, 1985, of providing invaluable expertise, foresight, and unwavering commitment to the thoughtful development and orderly growth of our community while serving on the Monson Planning Board; and,

WHEREAS: Paul is a civil engineer and lifelong Monson resident. He played a pivotal role in Monson’s logical community growth with the creation of a long-term Master Plan for the town. His vast amount of knowledge aided future development, managed land subdivision, and reviewed development proposals as part of the Board where he was responsible for site plan reviews, and issuing special permits for commercial and residential developments to ensure safe, compliant development with his incredible skills, combined with a deep devotion to our community that caused him to act repeatedly and selflessly in the town’s best interests. These actions have been unbelievably beneficial to the town of Monson, and greatly appreciated over the numerous years that he has been involved with our community, ensuring that Monson remains a vibrant place to live and work; and

WHEREAS: Paul’s dedication to balancing economic development with environmental stewardship and community character has left a lasting positive legacy on our landscape; and

NOW, THEREFORE: The Monson Select Board hereby are proclaiming this date, June 30, 2026, as

“Paul Hatch Day”, and extend to you our congratulations on your well-earned retirement, and wish you the very best for continued success, happiness, and good health in the years to come.

06/10/2026

Public Notice of State Hospital Road Closure Effective June 21, 2026