Writer Ruth Flohr plans to host a free memoir writing class on Tuesdays from Aug. 17 to Sept. 21.
“Writing to Remember” will meet on the online video conferencing platform Zoom from 10 a.m. to noon. Classes include instruction, reading memoir samples, discussion, and impromptu writing exercises with feedback. There will also be an online forum with writing resources and a platform to post stories.
The aim of this class is to discover the inspiration and tools to effectively begin writing your life story. It is open to fledgling writers as well as seasoned writers.
For more information or to reserve your spot, call Flohr at 978-544-6534 or send an email to pr@villageneighbors.org. The class is sponsored by Massachusetts Cultural Council grants from Leverett, Shutesbury, Wendell and New Salem.
Selectboard considering solar PILOT agreement
ORANGE — Amid some unanswered questions last week, the Selectboard opted to table for two weeks the matter of signing a compensation agreement regarding an array at 180 West Orange Road.
Members were slated to sign a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement with Standard Solar and its Orange Solar Fund project, but members had various questions they wanted answered by Town Counsel Donna MacNicol. Richard Sheridan wants to know what would happen if no electricity was generated due to equipment malfunction or another issue. Pat Lussier said she, for the same reason, wants to reword the proposed contract.
“We need to have assurances that someone is going to be paying taxes on that property, regardless. Regardless,” she said during Wednesday’s meeting.
Andrew Smith said the town’s Planning Board or Board of Assessors should have some say in the PILOT process.
The Selectboard will resume the discussion at its July 14 meeting.
WENDELL — Village Neighbors, a nonprofit that supports senior citizens in Wendell, New Salem, Leverett and Shutesbury, is hosting Doug Tanner and the Wranglers to play music on the Wendell town common from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on July 21.
Call 413-345-6894 for a ride. Village Neighbors’ members are 60 years old and older.
The event’s rain date is July 22.