ERVING — The Route 2 resurfacing project is “expected to mobilize to Erving, tentatively,” on Monday, July 25, according to an announcement on the town’s website.
Work is expected to begin near the intersection of Route 2 and Semb Drive. Traffic details will be employed.
The town announced earlier this month that the state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) plans to resurface Route 2 between the French King Bridge and the west end of Old State Road in a project that may extend through spring 2023. In addition to resurfacing work between Erving and Gill, the work will also include the addition of bicycle lanes and sidewalks along Route 2 near Semb Drive and the Erving Post Office, plus a crosswalk with pedestrian flashing beacons and new line painting.
The MassDOT highway project information center denotes a nearly $3.5 million construction bid price. The project will be funded through the 2022 Transportation Improvement Program for the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG).
TURNERS FALLS — Black Cow Burger Bar on Avenue A is for sale, as announced on the restaurant’s Facebook page last week.
The announcement shares hopes for the buyer to be “someone willing to keep going with the well-known name and great quality of food.” The restaurant will remain open in the interim, according to Thursday’s Facebook update.
“I am quite blown away by all the kind words from community and patrons,” Thursday’s update reads. “Very humbling.”
Owner Pamela Tierney declined to comment when contacted by the Greenfield Recorder on Thursday.
ERVING — FirstLight Power recently donated an electric Recon Power Bike, along with a bike rack, to the Erving Police Department.
“The department will be looking for ways to implement this new piece of equipment to better serve our community in a positive manner and to strengthen our community outreach,” a Police Department press release reads. “In the coming weeks and months, we will be contacting local departments such as the Erving Elementary School, Library, Recreational Department, Senior and Community Center, as well as Laurel Lake, to partner with them for any events that may provide opportunities in which we could implement a bike patrol.”
Library hosting bilingual storytime, playgroup
ERVING — The Erving Public Library is holding a free weekly storytime and playgroup for toddlers and their parents each Wednesday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. through August. Each event will be presented using beginner-level English and Spanish. While the series is geared toward young children, all ages are welcome.