Canal Street road closure starts Monday
TURNERS FALLS — Canal Street will be closed starting Monday, Sept. 15, as FirstLight Hydro Generating Co. begins removing the former Strathmore mill complex pedestrian footbridge over the power canal.
Second Street will be open for two-way traffic, but on-street parking is banned during this closure, which is expected to last through Friday, Sept. 26, according to the Montague town website.
Additionally, the Fifth Street Bridge will be closed by the state Department of Transportation starting Sunday, Sept. 21, at 8 p.m. and will reopen on Saturday, Sept. 27, at 8 p.m. The detour directs motorists to take Route 2A (French King Highway) to the Turners Falls-Gill Bridge to enter the village during the closure. This bridge closure corresponds with the planned drawdown of the power canal by FirstLight for annual dam repairs, which are scheduled during the same time period.
Reptiles coming to Erving Public Library
ERVING — The Reptile Nook program, featuring six animals, will return to the Erving Public Library on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Sept. 25: Canalside Rail Trail walk
TURNERS FALLS — The Great Falls Discovery Center, in conjunction with staff at the Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center, will lead a Canalside Rail Trail walk on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
The walk is along a flat surface and is open for all ages. Participants are advised to meet at the main entrance of the Discovery Center at 2 Avenue A.
Gill Cultural Council seeks funding proposals
GILL — The Gill Cultural Council is seeking proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities and science programs to be funded with the town’s $5,700 allocation from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Applications are due by Oct. 16, and projects can take place in the town of Gill or be connected with a Gill organization or resident.
Applications are available at massculturalcouncil.org/communities/local-cultural-council-program. Questions can be directed to lcc@gillmass.org.