Gill was named in honor of Moses Gill, a member of Massachusetts’ Executive Council who became lieutenant governor in 1794 and acting governor in 1799. Gill died in 1800, leaving Massachusetts without a governor or acting governor for the only time in its history.
Gill was named in honor of Moses Gill, a member of Massachusetts’ Executive Council who became lieutenant governor in 1794 and acting governor in 1799. Gill died in 1800, leaving Massachusetts without a governor or acting governor for the only time in its history.

1. Who was the town of Gill named after?

2. What destination for swimming, fishing and boating is located in the Erving State Forest?

3. Which Franklin County town is home to Headwater Cider?

Answers: 1. Moses Gill, a member of Massachusetts’ Executive Council who became lieutenant governor in 1794 and acting governor in 1799. 2. Laurel Lake. 3. Hawley.