TURNERS FALLS — The Turners Falls Fire District is seeking candidates to fill out its Prudential Committee. A special election will be held on Feb. 15, from noon until 7 p.m. at the district office, located at 226 Millers Falls Road.
The committee “oversees the Turners Falls Fire Department and the general government of the district,” according to a notice distributed by Montague Town Clerk Deb Bourbeau. Nomination papers are obtained at the district office and will be available until Tuesday, Jan. 17. Papers must be returned by Monday, Jan. 23. Signatures from 30 registered voters of the Turners Falls Fire District are required to secure a place on the ballot for the special election.
Those who are interested are encouraged to contact the district office at 413-863-4542 or stop in during the week. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
TURNERS FALLS — The state Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will lead “an easy-paced, 1- to 2-mile guided walk” along the Canalside Rail Trail or through downtown Turners Falls each Friday in January from 1 to 2 p.m.
Geared toward seniors but open to all ages, each walk will begin at the main entrance to the Great Falls Discovery Center, located at 2 Avenue A. A DCR park interpreter will “highlight local history and natural scenes along the way.” Attendees are asked to wear appropriate clothing and sturdy boots, bring water and be prepared for the weather. In the case of inclement weather, attendees are welcomed indoors for “the interpretive topic of the day.”
ERVING — The Erving Public Library will host a puzzle swap on Sunday, Jan. 8, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Participants are advised to bring a jigsaw puzzle to exchange or the library can provide one to start with.