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Library panel meets as building push continues

Library building committee meets Tuesday as Montague pushes ahead on new main branch. Also in today's brief (9 items): Library exhibit features flower show by Kate Spencer; Library's costume swap party set for Saturday; Town offices, libraries close Monday for holiday; Library building …

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State awards $700K for community projects

Montague receives $700,000 in state Community One Stop for Growth awards for local projects. Also in today's brief (10 items): Montague receives $700,000 in state community grants; Selectboard's Monday meeting now streaming on MCTV; School building committee meets Wednesday via Zoom; Co…

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of September 28 through October 4, 2026

This week's Montague obituary notices carry one name: Dorais, Susan J., 72, who died Saturday evening with her husband, Michael Marcotrigiano, at her side. A Green burial service is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Highland Cemetery in Montague. The notice was posted by Ahearn Funera…

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Property transfers logged, most prices still pending

Montague logged 11 property transfers with most sale prices still pending registry update. From our own coverage: Montague records 11 property transfers. Also in today's brief (10 items): Library friends hold annual meeting Monday; Selectboard meets Monday night at town hall; Special to…

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Real Estate

Price Data Lags for Most of Montague's September Property Transfers

Montague recorded 11 property transfers between Sept. 4 and Oct. 3, but only one, 12 Federal St at $320,990, has a sale price on file so far; prices for the other 10 are expected in the registry within about a week. Taylor Hill Road saw three transfers, the most of any street this perio…

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Selectboard posts Monday meeting agenda

Montague Selectboard posts Monday meeting agenda as member sets Saturday office hours at transfer station. Also in today's brief (7 items): Carnegie library holds used book sale Saturday; Selectboard member holds hours at transfer station; Library costume donation drive begins for swap …

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Flu vaccine clinics set for fall

Montague's Board of Health sets flu vaccine clinics for the fall season. Also in today's brief (7 items): Board of Health sets fall flu vaccine clinics; Selectboard members hold Saturday office hours; Library cook book club reads East by Sodha; Brick House offers resource help at library.

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Special town election set for Oct. 6

Montague voters head to the polls for a special town election on October 6. Also in today's brief (7 items): Capital Improvements Committee meets Wednesday; Board of Health meets Wednesday evening; Finance Committee meets Wednesday at town hall; Carnegie Library holds used book sale Oct…

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of September 21, 2026 through September 27, 2026

This week's Montague obituary notices column lists one qualifying obituary: Fisk, Charles H. "Hank," 60, who died September 12, 2026, at his home in Montague, with the notice posted through Kostanski Funeral Home via Legacy.com. No other funeral home or aggregator checked this week, inc…

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Deed data shows 11 sales, but prices trail

Montague deed records show 11 sales this month but prices lag for most. From our own coverage: Montague deed data shows 11 sales, but prices trail for most. Also in today's brief (7 items): Historical Commission meets Monday by Zoom; Selectboard meets Monday via Zoom; Library trustees m…

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