North Quabbin Notes, May 24

Published: 05-23-2023 4:11 PM

Climate Plan Public Survey

PHILLIPSTON — The Town of Phillipston is seeking community input as part of its Climate Resiliency planning process. This survey captures public feedback about the town’s vulnerabilities, strengths, and needs related to the impacts of climate-influenced natural hazards. The town has contracted the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) to conduct an assessment and develop a resiliency plan using the Community Resiliency Building approach. The project is funded by a Planning Assistance Grant (PAG) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA). Copies of the survey will be available at the Town Hall, library and Phillipston Congregational Church. This survey can also be taken online via https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLPV8QB. Deadline to complete the survey is June 10.

For more information, contact Karen Chapman (Director of Comprehensive Planning at MRPC) at kchapman@mrpc.org or 978-798-6168.

Members sought for TownManager Search Committee

WINCHENDON — The Board of Selectmen has recently created a search committee for Winchendon’s next Town Manager. The Committee will be made up of one member from the Finance Committee and one member from the School Committee and five members from the town. Those interested in becoming a part of this important search committee, please send a letter of interest to Mary Calandrella at mcalandrella@winchendon-ma.gov no later than June 7.

Clearing the Valley at the Athol Library

ATHOL — In 1927 the Swift River Valley was home to four towns and over 2000 people. Twelve years later the Quabbin Reservoir began to fill with water. How was the valley transformed? This presentation will focus on the process of clearing and the history of some of the families and individuals affected. This event will be held on Wednesday, May 24, at 6 p.m. at the Athol Public Library, 568 Main St., Athol. Presented by Maria Beiter-Tucker, Quabbin Visitor Center Manager.

Free and open to the public, this event is made possible by a Museum on Main Street grant via the Smithsonian Institute. Registration required. Call 978-249-9515 to reserve a spot.

Crossroadsis part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and state humanities councils nationwide. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress. For a full list of events scheduled on conjunction with Crossroads, visit https://athol.librarycalendar.com/

Alexandria Morris inducted into Beta Alpha Psi National Honor Society

SPRINGFIELD — Alexandria Morris of Orange was welcomed into Beta Alpha Psi National Honor Society on April 20th at the Western New England University chapter’s annual induction ceremony in the Rivers Auditorium.

Morris is working toward a BSBA in Accounting.

Thomas Martin inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma National Honor Society

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SPRINGFIELD — Thomas Martin of Orange was welcomed into Beta Gamma Sigma National Honor Society on April 27th at the Western New England University chapter’s annual induction ceremony in the University Commons.

Martin is working toward a BSBA in Sport Management.

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