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11/26/2024

Tables at the Farm is hosting a Dine to Donate Pasta Dinner Veterans Fundraiser on December 4th from 4-8pm. To get tickets contact the Palmer Department of Veteran Services at (413) 283-6210 or Tables at (413) 324-2986.

11/22/2024

Be sure to stop by the Palmer Historical and Cultural Center for their 12th Annual Tree & Wreath Festival starting Dec. 6th!

11/13/2024

The Palmer Department of Veteran Services would like to invite you to attend their Building Bridges Luncheon being held at 12pm on Dec. 13th at AMVETS in Three Rivers. This is for both Monson & Palmer Veterans and you must register to attend.

11/11/2024

Please enjoy Palmer's 2024 Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony.

11/08/2024

Please enjoy Palmer High School's Veterans Day Ceremony held today 11/8/2024.

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11/02/2024

Update 9:31pm 11/5/24

Bradway Fire: today crews from Monson, Westover Air Base and Department of Conservation and Recreation forest fire control returned to work a section of the perimeter that has been giving us a hard time. There is now a continuous 100’+ parameter around the entire fire but the fire is not declared out as there are still smoldering areas. Resident may still see and smell smoke for days. We will continue to check on it daily. If you see open flames anywhere in town call 911.

Brian Harris, Fire Chief

Update 3:45pm 11/4/24

We are getting ready to finish up for tonight. Tomorrow the roads will be open. While the parameter is looking good there are still many hot spots that will need to be monitored for days to come. Residents and people who use the recreational areas locally should be vigilant and if they see something that doesn't seem right call 911. We will continue to come up daily to monitor and if we see anything that concerns us will respond back to the area to address it. People in the area will still see and smell smoke for some time. If you see open flames that should be reported.

Brian Harris, Fire Chief

Update 8:41pm 11/3/24

We are done with operations for the night. We have one person in our Fire Department pickup patrolling the area to watch for flare ups. The crews were able to aggressively attack the fire using hose streams for the first time today using more than 30,000 gallons of water. In most areas the fire line was improved from 10 feet to 75 feet. We will have a similar sized crew on site tomorrow to continue making sure the parameter is secure. This fire will be difficulty to call 100% percent out as it is burning deep into the ground in areas. Our goal is to make sure none of those areas are close to places that catch fire and reignite. There will be a lingering smell of smoke in the area for a long time, cooler temps tonight are pushing the smoke into the valley of Bradway Road, we will continue to monitor conditions throughout the night.

Brian Harris, Fire Chief

Update 4:04pm 11/3/24

MEMA

A Local Coordinator continues on scene in Monson supporting the Incident Commander.

Bradway: Monson, MA. Started 10/31 in the evening. Crews made great progress in securing perimeter today with assistance of helicopter operations, forestry task forces and DCR Fire crews. Mapped at 44 acres, 90% Contained. Heightened dead tree snag issues throughout the burn area. State and local crews engaged.

Update 6:50pm 11/2/24

We will be back at the Bradway Fire tomorrow 11/3 at 08:00. Peaked Mountain and Lunden Pond will be closed again. Citizens should avoid the area and not drive around barricades. We would like to thank the citizens for the outpouring support they have been showing us. We also wouldn’t be able to do this without the many mutual aid assets that have responded to this event. As of right now the fire is 90% contained but will most likely still require several more days of working hot spots.

Brian Harris, Fire Chief

Update 4:20pm 11/2/24

MEMA
A Local Coordinator is on scene in Monson supporting the Incident Commander.

DCR & National Guard
Bradway: Monson, MA. Started 10/31 in the evening. Crews active around the fire, estimated 40 acres 90% containment as of 1100 on 11/02, with numerous structures threatened. Active fire with wind driven runs. MANG helicopter active this morning. State and local crews engaged. Overnight operations expected.

Statewide Fire/EMS Mobilization
11/1 Monson
Structural Task Force 7A
Forestry Hand Crew 9
11/02 Monson
Forestry Task Force 12A
Structural Tender Task Force 9A
11/03 Monson (EXPECTED)
Forestry Task Force 7B

Public Health Resources
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has compiled a range of resources designed to help residents, patients, and health professionals navigate the health risks associated with wildfire smoke.

Climate Fact Sheet: Wildfire Smoke – This resource explains who is at higher risk during a wildfire smoke event, including young children, older adults, individuals with respiratory conditions, and others with heightened vulnerability, and provides things people can do to stay safe such as talking with their provider about asthma medications, moving outdoor activities indoors, and having a supply of N95 masks available as needed.

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/climate-fact-sheet-wildfire-smoke-events

Climate Fact Sheet: Poor Outdoor Air Quality – This resource explains who is at higher risk to poor outdoor air quality including people with asthma, lung, or heart conditions, and provides steps people can take to stay safe such as staying informed about local air quality and reducing outdoor activities on high-pollution days.

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/climate-fact-sheet-poor-outdoor-air-quality

Update 1:56pm 11/2/24

Fire crews are still working the Bradway fire. We will be pulling the daytime crews out around 4:30pm and be replacing them with fire engines that will stand watch over night. Additional Fire crews will be back tomorrow morning to continue putting this fire out.

Update 7:00am 11/2/24

Chief Harris has asked that water donations be brought to the PD. He also recommends monetary donations to the Salvation Army as that is how they are able to assist communities in these events.

All access to the area is for public safety personnel only, stay clear of the area to allow the firefighters to continue their efforts to fight the fire.

Original Post 11/1/24

The Select Board declared a State of Emergency tonight at the request of Chief Brian Harris due to the large wildfire in the Butler and Bradway Road area.

Fire crews from many different local & state departments and emergency task forces are on scene assisting our Monson Fire Department.

Brimfield Fire is covering the station for any other fire calls and ambulance calls will be serviced by surrounding communities.

We ask that you stay clear of the area to allow the firefighters to continue their efforts to fight the fire.

This is an ongoing situation and updates will be provided as necessary.

11/01/2024

The Palmer Department of Veteran Services is here to inform you of two events happening in Palmer for Veterans Day:

On Nov. 9th at 9am there will be a Veterans breakfest held at St. Thomas Parish Center. Please register to attend.
On Nov. 11th at 10:45am there will be a parade honoring our Veterans. It will start at AMVETS in Three Rivers.

11/01/2024

Check out all the exciting things happening at the Library in November!

10/30/2024

Stop by the Monson Town Offices to vote on your favorite pumpkin! Also, don't forget to stop by Candyland on the first floor! Town of Monson, Massachusetts

10/29/2024

Enjoy some of the spooky Halloween decorations the talented residents of Palmer have on display this season!

10/24/2024

13th World was a-hoppin' while Dave was a-chompin' at the Quaboag River Music Festival!

10/01/2024

Fall into October with all the exciting events happening at the Monson Free Library!

09/26/2024

Check out the Fall Festival at the Farm on Saturday Oct. 12th and help support the Central New England Equine Rescue (CNEER)!
www.centralnewenglandequinerescue.com

09/12/2024

Here is the 2024 Palmer 9/11 Service held on Sept. 11th, 2024 at the American Legion Post 130.

09/05/2024

Please enjoy the 2024 Monson Cultural Picnic put on by AfriKque Limited!
Granny's Doggie Treats, Soy Pretty , Flower Petals by Phyllis.

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09/01/2024

Here's all the great things happening at your Monson Free Library in September!