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- Thu, Jun 6, 2013, 9:39 A
Championship game(s)
This Saturday at Turners Falls High School the Montague Diamond Dusters softball team will play for the Championship Trophy and attempt to bring it back home. Game time is 1pm. Come out and support them if you can.
- Mon, Mar 4, 2013, 2:52 P
SPRING PROGRAMS 2013
Saturday, March 30 (Snow date: Saturday, April 13)
Unity Park, First Street
Turners Falls
1:00pm
Children ages 4 to 12 are invited to take part in this great community tradition. We will have face painting, egg coloring, pictures with Peter Cottontail, and our Egg Hunt where kids will have the challenge of finding approximately 5,000 candy and toy-filled eggs that will be placed in designated areas throughout Unity Park.
Participants must bring their own basket/bag for the eggs. We will also have a bake sale and cotton candy!
We would also like to thank our event co-sponsors;
Hillside Plastics, The Montague Elks, Greenfield Savings Bank &
Sirum Equipment Company
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TEE BALL - Children ages 4 - 6
April 20 – June 1
*Child MUST be at least 4 yrs. of age before the start date of the program.
Proof of age will be required at time of registration.
When: Saturday Mornings; 10:30am – 11:30am
Fees: Early Bird Registration Fee: Montague Residents = $30
Non-residents = $35
(Last Day of Early Bird Rates; Friday, March 29)
Regular Fee: Montague Residents = $35, Non-residents = $40
(Registrations after Friday, March 29)
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THE ROOKIE LEAGUES: Ages 6 - 8
April 20 – June 1
When: Saturday mornings; 9:00am – 10:15am
Montague Residents = $35, Non-residents = $40
ROOKIE LEAGUE BASEBALL & GIRLS ROOKIE LEAGUE SOFTBALL
{Programs play separately from one another}
We recommend Kindergarten players start with Tee Ball before playing Rookie ball
This is a coach-pitch program - All players must bring their own glove - cleats allowed
Enrollment Minimum FOR BOTH PROGRAMS: 10
Enrollment Maximum dependent upon # of parents who volunteer coach.
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SENIOR LEAGUE SOFTBALL
Early April to mid-June
Who: Girls Ages 8 - 12 yrs.
- 8 yr. olds must have turned 8 BEFORE June 30, 2012
- 12 yr. olds must not turn 13 BEFORE June 30, 2013 [Proof of age required at time of registration]
When: + Practices - weekdays and weekends at coach’s discretion
+ League Games - weekday evenings
Fees: Montague Residents = $60, Non residents = $65
(Includes hat/shirt/pants– SEE **Uniform Alert** on the next page)
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SWIMMING LESSONS
Dates: To Be Determined
Children are encouraged to develop strong swimming skills through our fun learn-to-swim program. Classes for higher levels may be added if there is enough interest.
When: Saturday mornings; 9:00am - 11:30a
(Individual sessions are 30-minutes in duration)
Fees: Montague Residents = $40.00 Non Residents = $45.00
Where: Turners Falls High School Pool
Registration Deadline: TBD
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American Red Cross BABYSITTING COURSE
June 4 & 5, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Obtain the knowledge and resources to become a great babysitter! This fun, interactive course teaches students first aid & safety skills, as well as helpful tips on how to prevent and respond to emergencies.
Who: Youths ages 11 – 15
Where: Montague Public Safety Building Turnpike Rd., Turners Falls
Fees: Montague Resident = $40, Non-resident = $45
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 25
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ADULT CO-ED “B” SOFTBALL LEAGUE
Interested parties may join the league individually or as an organized team, and must contact the MPRD office immediately for placement.
Who: Adults; Ages 18 & Up
When: Season - mid-May through mid-August;
Games - Mon. & Thurs. evenings
Fees: $500.00 per team; (Softballs = additional $40/doz.)
Team Registration Deadline: Friday, April 20
- Thu, Feb 14, 2013, 7:59 P
Umpires
The Small Towns Softball League is looking for umpires. If you are interested please call Jon at the Park and Recreation office at 413 863-3216.
- Wed, Apr 18, 2012, 4:17 P
Highland Park (Millers Falls) Pet Waste Notice
Patrons of Highland Park in Millers; please help us keep the park healthy by cleaning up after your pet. We are starting to experience considerable pet waste left behind, and this is a substantial health concern for others who use the park.....including kids who enjoy the facility on a daily basis.
Exposure to animal feces is not healthy for humans or other pets. Animals are infected with hookworms and other parasites may pass eggs in their feces.
The Town of Montague Health Department has a Pooper scooper/dog and cat fouling regulation where, if a person who violates this regulation shall be fined $25.00 for the first violation, $50.00 for the second, and $100 for the third and each subsequent viloation (with a potential fine of up to $1,000).
Thank you for helping to keep our parks healthy and clean.
- Sun, Sep 18, 2011, 3:48 P
roundup on plains
Thanks for the links.They were very informative.
- Sun, Sep 18, 2011, 3:46 P
roundup
Several towns on Cape Cod have negotiated with the utilites to stop using round up under powerlines for the rest of this year and possibly into 2012 because of concerns about health risks.
- Sun, Sep 18, 2011, 12:18 P
roundup on plains
Roundup is a product manufactured by Monsanto, a company that has produced many useful products over the years but I have issues with several of these products. A quick, cursory search of the web has yielded lots of results of the benefits and cons of using Roundup. I personally would never use it on my property because we have well water and the last thing I want is for a product like Roundup to be seeping into the aquifer. I don't have any professional, scientific studies at-hand to support my decision however.
Here's an interesting article: http://motherjones.c...erbicide-soil-damage
And another: http://www.huffingto...efects_n_883578.html
Yet another: http://www.usgs.gov/newsroom/article.asp?ID=2909
Best,
Jonathan
- Sun, Sep 18, 2011, 12:11 P
roundup on plains
Round-Up is a common around the yard defoliant spray that YOU can get at the local hardware store in Turners Falls [Aubonschon]---
- Sat, Sep 17, 2011, 11:32 P
roundup on plains
It is legal and it is not similar to Agent Orange. Not at all.
Mark1
- Sat, Sep 17, 2011, 10:14 P
roundup on plains
I was walking my dogs along the powerlines at the plains today and discovered that the utility company is spraying roundup ( I think this is similar to agent orange ) under the powerlines. I am not sure if it is legal for them to do so.
- Tue, Jan 4, 2011, 2:04 P
Sawmill River 10K Run 2011 - Winners per Division
Thanks! I won't take all the credit for the work, but I will the weather!
- Mon, Jan 3, 2011, 10:23 A
Link to racers/times by division
http://www.montague....s/race%20results.pdf
Here is a link to the winners by division.
- Sat, Jan 1, 2011, 4:36 P
Sawmill River 10K Run 2011 - Winners per Division
Great job organizing the race, Jon. And the weather was perfect!
- Sat, Jan 1, 2011, 4:16 P
Sawmill River 10K Run 2011 - Winners per Division
2011 got off to a great start on January 1st, as Montague Parks & Recreation hosted their Annual Sawmill River 10K Run in Montague Center. Christopher Gould was the overall winner with a time of 36:23, and Sidney Letendre was the female winner with a final time of 42:51.
Approximately 125 runners from 15-80 years, and from San Francisco to Hackensack came out to participate in this New Year’s Day tradition. Results per Division are as follows:
Youth Division (Ages 18 & Under) – Female; Nazira Bashour (68:01)
Male; Charlie Hale (38:36)
Open Division (Ages 19-39) – Female; Sarah Rury (46:39)
Men; Aaron Stone (36:58)
Master Division (Ages 40–49) – Women; Rachel Scheff (47:08)
Men; Gould (36:23)
Senior Division (Ages 50-59) – Women; Letendre (42:51)
Men; Rich Larsen (39:26)
Senior + Division (60 & Up) – Women; Carol Ball (72:21)
Men; Mike Murphy (44:15).
FINISHING TIMES FOR ALL RUNNERS WILL BE PUBLISHED SHORTLY.
Proceeds from the event benefit MPRD’s Sponsor-A-Child Scholarship Program.
- Fri, Jan 1, 2010, 4:14 P
SAWMILL RIVER 10K RUN
There were 108 finishers, I think. Last year, it was about 10 degrees and windy, while this year was probably 35 with no wind at all.
For the record, I saw no one make use of the porta-potties.
- Fri, Jan 1, 2010, 3:58 P
SAWMILL RIVER 10K RUN
Patrick, do you know how many people showed up? I think the record was 220, though last year only about 87 showed up.
- Fri, Jan 1, 2010, 3:49 P
SAWMILL RIVER 10K RUN
Thanks to Jon and the gang for organizing the race and thanks to the weather gods for making the temperatures a bit more livable. A good time was had by all.
- Thu, Dec 3, 2009, 11:18 A
Stew’s pick of the day
Take a walk down memory lane:
http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/
- Fri, Jun 19, 2009, 1:43 P
Softball practice Has started in Montague Center
We have started a Coed over 30 Softball league in Montague Center. We are looking for more people interested in having a good time. You don't have to be an ace, just want to play. Until further notice practice and games will be at 6.30 in Montague Center ball field next to the elementary school. I have managed an over forty league before and we all had a good time, so come on down, 6.30 on Wednesday night. Bring your glove and if you have a bat bring that along also.
It will be a good fun time by all who choose to perticipate. You can email me at Warrenwelch@verizon.net if you have any questions.
- Sat, May 16, 2009, 7:47 A
SOFTBALL FOR ADULTS
I am interested in starting a local softball team in Montague Center. I have managed an over 40 league before. It would be for all adults and we would start with pratice and hopefully create two teams. Play on a regular basis, say every thursday night.
If you are interested please contact WarrenWelch@verizon.net. I will take care of the details to get started, permission, softballs and some bats. Any equiptment you have would be appreciated.
This would be fun soft ball, everyone gets to play, know umpire, no called strike outs. Honesty is the best way. Great fun, show them you can still play ball.
We can expand later if it seems appropriate.
Warren Welch
413-367-0005, lets get started.
I am sorry about that space in my email address, corrected now. This will be a fun time for everyone. I have the plan, All of us can take it from their.
- Mon, Mar 30, 2009, 2:51 P
The Plains
i still havent found any maps of the plains but I have seen a few topo maps of the area. I"ll just have to try and make one of my own to the best of my ability (with the help of my gps), thanks for the leads, much oblidged. Will share any future findings as they come.
- Tue, Mar 24, 2009, 6:52 P
The Plains
Mass Wildlife website has a listing and maps of the state reservations. The one for the plains is a topo and shows the roads.. Hope this gives you a starting point. Not sure where locally you can get topo maps.
- Tue, Mar 24, 2009, 7:59 A
The Plains
I don't have a copy in my archives, but I believe the 1936 survey of the US Geodetic maps did have all those roads in the largest pitch pine forest and blueberry haven, not to mention the turtles..., many of which I travelled on maybe 50 years ago. You can go on line and download those and other maps.
