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By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

With all Institute of Museum and Library Services having been placed on administrative leave and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners announcing cuts to services and grants on Wednesday, local librarians are anticipating continued uncertainty heading into fiscal year 2026.

ERVING — As part of the Historical Women Series presented by performer Sheryl Faye, a program detailing the life of late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be held at the Erving Public Library on Sunday, April 6, starting at 2 p.m.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — Two films shot in Montague will make their Hollywood debuts on Saturday, April 5, bringing the scenery of western Massachusetts to the West Coast.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — While the COVID-19 virus began raising alarm in March 2020, former Erving Public Library Director Barbara Friedman recalls being skeptical of the pandemic shutting down the new library, which had just opened to the public on March 1.

MONTAGUE CENTER — Homemade pancakes and real maple syrup will be served Saturday, March 29, from 8:15 to 10:15 a.m. at the First Congregational Church of Montague at 4 North St.

By SHELBY BROCK

A ringing phone is nothing out of the ordinary in a busy newsroom full of reporters hunting down stories. But one particular caller never failed to brighten our days.

Just thinking: I see that the DPU wants the utility companies to slash costs by 5%. On a $300 bill that would be $15. Big deal. Almost the price of a dozen eggs.

GILL — Nomination papers for Gill’s annual town election are available through Thursday, March 27, at 6 p.m. at the Town Clerk’s Office.

GILL — Mariah Draper Calagione and Sam Calagione III, founders of Dogfish Head Brewery, will be the keynote speakers at Northfield Mount Hermon School’s 142nd commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 25.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING – The Erving Historical Commission is looking to decrease its membership size and establish a new oversight committee for the Pearl B. Care Building located at 2 West Main St. in Erving Center, based on member interest in the building’s contents.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — The Erving School Committee approved its fiscal year 2026 budget proposal of $3.81 million for Erving Elementary School, along with $1.36 million for secondary education, on Tuesday.

ERVING — Learn about palm reading with Andrea Cohen-Kiener on Thursday, Feb. 27, at noon at the Erving Senior & Community Center.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — Paula Betters, director of the Erving Senior & Community Center, is taking the next 145 days before her retirement on July 18 to put the cherry on top of her decade of work.

MILLERS FALLS — Montague Villages, a nonprofit dedicated to helping aging people remain independent in their homes through volunteer service, will host a meet and greet at the Millers Falls Library on Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. The gathering is open to residents of all five villages of Montague.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — Three Erving police officers and a mental health clinician with Clinical & Support Options (CSO) have been formally commended for their lifesaving actions in two different incidents involving suicidal individuals at the French King Bridge.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — After a year of searching, the Selectboard voted to appoint Greenfield resident Glenn Johnson-Mussad to serve as town planner starting at the end of March.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — Department heads presented their fiscal year 2026 budget requests and hopes for capital projects on Monday, including multi-year, $2.35 million Care Drive infrastructure improvements.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — State and local officials are feeling optimistic after a Tuesday afternoon presentation detailing Erving’s planned affordable senior and multi-generational housing project called Evergreen Circle at Care Drive.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — Though her midwife told her to be prepared for a quick birth, Amy Clukey expected to make it to Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield from her home in Templeton in time to deliver her second child.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — Residents of both Erving and Wendell expressed their interest in a shared-use path to connect the two towns during a community engagement session this week and provided feedback seeking a “less is more” approach to constructing the path for bicyclists, pedestrians and some vehicles.