Pancake breakfast at Congregational Church
MONTAGUE CENTER — The First Congregational Church of Montague at 4 North St. is hosting a pancake breakfast on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 8:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
The menu will have homemade pancakes, locally made maple syrup, an option of sausage or bacon, and beverages. The meal costs $10 per person. There will also be a bake sale ongoing during the breakfast.
Double-feature to celebrate Dolly Parton and Tim Curry
TURNERS FALLS — The Shea Theater Arts Center, 71 Avenue A, is hosting a double-feature as part of its Cinemastorm series on Sunday, Aug. 30, to celebrate the lives of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry.
The free movie screening will start with “Muppet Treasure Island” at 7 p.m. followed by “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.”
Parton, the American county singer-songwriter turned businesswoman and philanthropist, and Curry, the British actor and singer known for his roles in “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” died a day apart on Tuesday, Aug. 25 and Wednesday, Aug. 26, respectively. Both were 80.
Soapbox race building party
TURNERS FALLS — To get racers ready for the Montague Soapbox Race on Sunday, Sept. 27, a soapbox cart building party will be hosted outside Nova Motorcycles, 147 2nd St., on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The party will give racers a chance to build their carts, or “spruce up” their existing cart, according to an event notice from Montague Parks and Recreation. Soapbox cart building experts will be there to help guide builders, and people are encouraged to bring equipment like tools, spare bike parts, lumber, fasteners and more.
Dog found dangerous by Montague Selectboard
TURNERS FALLS — A dog named “Scoot” was deemed dangerous by the Montague Selectboard following a dog hearing on Monday, Aug. 24.
The Selectboard voted by a majority to declare Scoot, a white Shepard owned by Montague residents Corey Laitman and Matthew Baumes, a dangerous dog after Scoot broke out of her harness and attacked Montague resident Laurie Callahan’s dog Joey while both were out walking on Tuesday, June 9. Selectboard Vice Chair Marina Goldman recused herself from the hearing because of her personal connection to Scoot.
According to the meeting materials and Callahan’s testimony during the hearing, she described the incident as “life-changing,” suffering injury herself after she was knocked to the ground by Scoot, who was going after Joey. Joey was bit, and required veterinary treatment. Regional Animal Control Officer Kyle Dragon testified that Scoot had no prior documented incidents and no further incidents reported since the June 9 attack.
Callahan said that both Laitman and Baumes were “incredibly responsible and kind” following the incident and paid for Joey’s medical treatment in full. The two expressed their remorse during the hearing, and noted that they’ve replaced Scoot’s harness and said they were open to muzzling the dog while in public.
Based on the evidence, the Selectboard found that the attack matched the legal criteria for a dangerous dog designation, and the list of conditions, including one year of wearing a muzzle and going to a trainer, would be drafted and sent to Laitmain and Baumes following the hearing.