ORANGE — The fourth annual Orange Solstice is set for this Saturday in downtown Orange.
The day will include children’s games, local performers, craft and food vendors and various activities on the Millers River, ending at dark with floating firepits and a lighted boat parade.
The day starts at 4 p.m. on both sides of the Millers River. Kayaks, canoes and paddleboards will be available at the boathouse, with a climbing wall next door to Orange Riverfront Park.
ORANGE — The Rev. Piotr (Pete) Pawlus has been appointed temporary administrator of St. Mary’s Parish in Orange until a permanent pastor is assigned.
Pawlus comes from the Newman Center in Amherst, where he was associate director. He was ordained in Springfield seven years ago, and has served as Curate of Our Lady of the Valley in Easthampton and as administrator of St. Francis Cabrini in West Springfield. He grew up in Poland.
ATHOL — High water conditions in the Millers River have resulted in the town, the Millers River Watershed Council (MRWC) and the Friends of the Alan E. Rich Environmental Park to postpone the planned celebration and ribbon-cutting for the accessible canoe/kayak dock on the Millers River.
A new date will be planned as soon as possible.
NEW SALEM — The North Quabbin Energy Group and the energy committees of New Salem, Orange, Petersham, Warwick and Wendell plan to co-sponsor an information session about solar PV cells for residents’ homes at the New Salem Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. on June 27.