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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...

Montague’s marijuana revenue to fund police training, school counseling 253 Farmacy on Millers Falls Road is currently the only marijuana company paying impact fees to Montague, although more expect to open in the next two years. Staff File Photo/PAUL FRANZ Published: 4/14/2021 4:46:20 PM MONTAGUE — Marijuana revenue will likely fund at least three new programs in next year’s town budget, including police training, school counseling and adult education programs. Montague receives an “im...

Kosher cannabis is on the menu at 253 Farmacy in Turners Falls Updated Mar 15, 2021; Facebook Share TURNERS FALLS — Why is this weed different from all other weed? At 253 Farmacy, the cannabis and cannabis products are kosher. The designation is granted by a Texas rabbi who made it his mission to certify cannabis products as fit for consumption by observant Jews following the death of his young son from brain cancer six years ago. Meanwhile, 253 Farmacy co-CEO Seth Rutherford says the kosher...

All 10 articles passed in first online Town Meeting in Franklin County Montague’s online Special Town Meeting on Thursday was the first ever in Franklin County, and the third in Massachusetts. SCREENSHOT The Chestnut Hill Loop bridge in Montague is closed pending replacement. Special Town Meeting voters appropriated $77,150 on Thursday to put toward the project, although it is primarily funded by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Staff Photo/Paul Franz The Montague Water Pollut...