Transfer Station gates to close at 3:45 p.m.
COLRAIN — Colrain residents now need to be at the transfer station by 3:45 p.m. in order to drop off their rubbish, a change that went into effect Feb. 14.
Station hours will still be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, however the last cars will be admitted into the station at 3:45 p.m. The Colrain Selectboard voted unanimously last week to add this caveat to the station hours. Board members said that 15 minutes should be plenty of time for residents who come at the last call to unload their trash and recyclables, and be out of the station by 4 p.m. so station attendants can close and leave by 4:30 p.m.
Board members said lately, residents have been showing up just a few minutes before 4 p.m., leading to station attendants needing to stay later. Closing the gate at 3:45 p.m. will allow attendants to leave on time and the town to stay on budget.
Annual election nomination papers available
BUCKLAND — Residents interested in running for a seat on one of the town’s various boards and committees in this year’s annual town election, set for June 2, can now pick up nomination papers at the town clerk’s office.
Seats available on this year’s ballot are:
- Selectboard, one three-year term
- Board of Assessors, one three-year term
- Board of Health, one three-year term
- Buckland Public Library Trustees, one three-year term
- Finance Committee, two three-year terms
- Mohawk Trail Regional School Committee, one three-year term
- Town Clerk, one three-year term
For more information, contact the Town Clerk at (413) 625-6330×4, email twnclerk@town.buckland.ma.us or stop by the office at 17 State St.
Winter at the fairgrounds
HEATH — The Heath Agricultural Society invites all to enjoy a wintery day at the Heath Fairgrounds on Feb. 21 a 4 p.m.
Attendees can snowshoe or ski around the fairgrounds, then gather with friends and neighbors around a bonfire and enjoy hot chocolate. The event is free to attend.
