Jon Dobosz News Today

On Saturday, April 10, hundreds of children and family members from throughout Franklin County (and beyond) flocked to Unity Park to participate in Montague Parks & Recreation’s Annual Peter Cottontail’s EGGstravaganza. Children ages four to 12 were...

On Saturday, Dec. 31, Montague Parks & Recreation held their Annual Sawmill River 10K Run in Montague Center. Approximately 93 runners from throughout the entire region participated in this major fundraising event that supports our Sponsor-A-Child...

On Sunday, Sept. 18, Montague Parks & Recreation (and partners) held their annual Soapbox Races in Turners Falls. Approximately two dozen racers throughout the entire region (and beyond) participated in this major fundraising event that supports our...

TURNERS FALLS — Generations of Turners Falls residents braved the noontime heat to show appreciation for veteran athletics coach and lifelong Turners Falls resident George F. Bush during his dedication ceremony at Unity Park’s baseball field on...

MONTAGUE — Parks and Recreation Director Jon Dobosz held a public information session last week regarding the Montague Center Park Improvement Project, which would see major park renovations completed by 2024.The meeting, held at the Montague Center...

MONTAGUE — As part of an effort to refurbish the Montague Center Park, Parks and Recreation Director Jon Dobosz told the Historical Commission on Monday that his department is in the design phase of a proposed parking lot that would require...

With COVID-19 health safety regulations lessening, towns across Franklin County are eager to get community members out of their shells to go Easter egg hunting.Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew The Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew...

TURNERS FALLS — The Brick House Community Resource Center has proposed installing a pollinator garden alongside Unity Park.Brick House collaborator and project leader Peter Wackernagel said the garden will be along the paved pedestrian path that...

MONTAGUE — Debate regarding the ethics and practicality of installing more security cameras at Unity Park was a matter of high contention among those in attendance at Special Town Meeting Thursday evening.Article 7, which asked the town to appropriate...

School Committee seeks new member MONTAGUE — The Gill-Montague Regional School District School Committee is looking to fill a vacancy following the resignation of member Joanna Mae-Boody.Any Montague resident interested in being appointed to the...