From the Western Mass Connect latest update - they are asking people to support their application for a grant to fund fiber installations in Western Mass. The more community support they can demonstrate, the better their chances are to receive a grant. I expect many members of the Hilltown Business Club would benefit from better Internet connectivity, so please see their information on how to respond:
Connect is a non-profit organization with the mission to support the creation of an advanced telecommunications landscape that will provide affordable, reliable and redundant high-capacity broadband services throughout the four counties of western Massachusetts.
Round II Application for Federal Broadband Funding for Western Massachusetts:
Infrastructure
The Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) is actively working on an application for the federal Comprehensive Community Infrastructure grant program that would fund a middle mile fiber network in Western Massachusetts. This second round application will build upon lessons learned from Round I and information gathered from attending a workshop sponsored by the funding authority. An important part of this application is getting letters of support for the application from municipal governments, residents, businesses and institutions. The MBI and Connect are conducting specific outreach to municipal governments. As a resident or a business, it would be greatly appreciated if you would contribute a letter of support as well. Go to www.westernmaconnect.org for address information and to learn more about how to submit a letter. For more information about the MBI's efforts, go to their website at www.massbroadband.org.
1985 Honda Shadow 700CC
5300 miles
Ridden last in 1997
was working fine then but needs work at this point
for more info call or email
978.413.2465
$600. or best offer
Hi! Are you, or perhaps someone you know who lives in North Leverett missing a dog? We found a very friendly border collie mix last night near the Leverett Co-op. He is black with white on his head and black spots mixed in with the white parts, and a white tip on his tail. Very energetic. He is currently at home with us in Montague, but we'll be taking him to Dakin soon if no one claims him—too much energy for our little house! Very sweet though.
Give us a call if this puppy sounds familiar. 676-9890. Thanks!
Piano for sale. $20. You pick up at the Montague Grange hall in Montague Center, across from the town common, library and church. Call Mik at 413 320 5336 to arrange a viewing. You'll need a pickup truck.
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- Mon, Nov 30, 2009, 12:41 P
New Salem Now Meeting - Emergency Preparation & Communication
New Salem Now
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You’re Invited to Attend a Meeting On
Communication &
Emergency Preparation
Emergency Preparation: Did you experience disruptions during last year’s ice storm? What is already available to help in these situations? What can individuals do to prepare for events like this in the future?
Communications: Do you have information that you want other people to know about? Do other people want to know about your group? Do you want to know what else is going on in town? What avenues already exist for communications and what else is needed?
This meeting is open to all and will be held:
When: Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Time: 6:30—8:30 PM
Where: Swift River School
Note: New Salem Now is a community action group that promotes connections and initiatives for life in the area. It is a not affiliated with any government or official agency that would be responding during an actual emergency. Everybody is welcome to attend any and all meetings.
It was great to meet everyone the other night, and it was nice to see some familiar faces! Most of you have probably heard that the First-Time Homebuyers Tax Credit has been extended through April 30th of 2010, with a closing by June 30th. The US Government has added an extra bonus for current homeowners.
Existing homeowners who have resided in their principal residence for five consecutive years out of the last eight and are purchasing a home to be their principal residence, may be eligible for up to a $6,500 tax credit! The same closing deadlines apply.
This is great news for those homeowners who have been "on the fence" about whether to sell and downsize, or upgrade to something with more space in this buyers market! If you have any questions or would like further details, don't hesitate to give me a call. If you know of anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home, I am never too busy for your refferals. I will look forward to taking good care of them!
The Town of New Salem is offering a FREE Home Energy Savings Seminar
Wednesday, October 28, 7 p.m.
New Salem Public Library
FACT: Most Massachusetts homes could save 20% or more on their fuel use.
Learn more about …
• Tips to reduce your home energy costs
• Ways to save on heat and electricity
• Hands-on, no-cost/low-cost solutions
• Home energy efficiency programs and incentives that make improvements more affordable
You’ll learn about all this and more by attending a FREE Home Energy Savings Seminar:
Presenters will teach home energy basics, indicate how energy improvements work and which are the most cost effective, and describe home energy efficiency programs and incentives. There will be a power point presentation and free educational materials for everyone who attends.
CALLING ALL LOCAL BUSINESSES – Great advertising opportunity!!
Each year the Swift River School PTCA holds the Fall Fest at the Swift River School in New Salem in mid-October. This year on October 17th, the events will include a rock climbing wall, a bounce house, a horse drawn hay ride, and a yo-yo performance. Each of these events is free for the families that attend, so we depend on local business support to help us out. The events listed cost from $125 to $675, and donations in any amount will be appreciated in helping make our Fall Fest a more lively occasion.
Each sponsoring business will be recognized on a large poster displayed near the sponsored event, repeatedly in the school newsletter, and in fliers displayed in New Salem and Wendell. It’s a great way to reach out to the community!
Thank you to last year’s sponsors: Orange Oil, Adams Animal Hospital, C&M Roughcut, Whittier Plumbing, and Diemand Egg Farm! Please consider adding your business to the list supporting the Swift River Fall Fest this year at any amount.
Call Beth Bone at (978)544-5673 for more information.
CLEANING SERVICES
GARDEN CLEAN UP / FALL-SPRING
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANTS: COOKING, CLEANING, DRIVING, SHOPPING, CATERING,
WE USE ONLY HEALTHY PRODUCTS
ESTIMATES FOR BIG JOBS.
ONCE A WEEK, BI-MONTHLY, ONCE A MONTH, ONCE IN A WHILE
HOLIDAYS OR SPECIAL OCCASIONS HELP
FLEXIBLE AM/PM
RESPONSIBLE, LOTS OF REFERENCES
MARIA & JANE
978-544-7926
LEAVE NAME & NUMBER AND GOOD TIME
TO RETURN CALL
THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY
The next meeting of the Hilltown Business Club will be this Thursday, August 27, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the home of John & Lisa DeWitt, 16 West Main Street in New Salem (across 202 from Whittier Plumbing). Hot on the heels of our first successful public business club event – the HilltownConnect.com pavilion at New Salem's Old Home Day – we’re now planning fall and winter activities. Ideas and goals that are in the works include:
- Putting together a Hilltown Business Club giveaway basket that will be raffled off at the Hilltown Brewfest 2009 on Saturday, Sept. 12 in New Salem (see www.hilltownbrewfest.com)
- Creating a printed business/phone directory for New Salem, Wendell, and Shutesbury
- Planning and hosting a fall/holiday business fair
All businesses and businesspeople, independent contractors, artists, farmers, and others interested in the business club and local economic development are invited to join us. Our monthly meetings feature substantial time for networking – and feel free to come hungry and thirsty as we always serve beer, wine, and hors d'oeuvres. Come join us!
Please encourage your friends and colleagues to attend our meeting this Thursday night. And be sure to bring your business cards and/or literature to share at the meeting.
Blessings,
From Karen Powers
May Peace Guide You And Love Find You
Namaste and greetings of the Season!
New Salem Yoga
Intro to yoga - Gentle flow level 1&2
Tuesdays 5 weeks July 28- August 25
6:30-8pm
New SalemTown Hall
$35 up front for all 5
$8.00 drop in
First class is free
*New Salem classes will switch to Mondays in the Fall - Starting in September
Brandy Lefsyk
The Traveling Yogi
OM YOGA (RYT500)
978-413-2000
The North Quabbin TimeBank has just about 100 members who offer and receive services for time. The options are endless - sign up on the website - nqtimebank.org, come in for an orientation, then start trading!!! for more info, contact Amber @ 978-544-1869 or 413.522.3453!
Inviting all New Salem residents to share their accomplishments with the town!
This year on Old Home Day July 18th, we will be displaying photographs of what our townspeople, young and old, have accomplished.
An accomplishment could be a youngster who has learned how to ride a bike, a teenager who has fashioned a dove-tailed box, or a grandmother who has finished a quilt.
Please forward us a photograph of your accomplishment by mailing it to:
Old Home Day Committee,
19 South Main Street, New Salem, 01355
Or by e-mailing it: nsoldhomeday@gmail.com
Be sure to include:
· your name
· a description of your accomplishment (15 words or less)
· a photograph of your accomplishment
In July, we will announce a local Accomplishment Photographing Station. If you don’t have your own camera, we will have a photo booth with assistants available for you.
We hope you will join us!
Attention: Comics, poets, singers, musicians, and songwriters!
Open Mic starts at 12:30 pm.
Performers please email: nsoldhomeday@gmail.com to register.
Kirtan with The Ouroboros Solution
at Sirius Community
on Wednesday July 15th
7pm to 8:30 pm
Join us for heart opening and dynamic call and response chanting in Sanskrit
in
The Orchard Room
at
Sirius Community.
The Orchard room is located in the building that is next to the Sirius Community Center
(The Community Center is the large building near the visitor parking area).
Directions to Sirius Community
72 Baker Road Shutesbury MA
How to Get to Sirius from I-91:
Northbound on I-91: On I-91 north of the Mass Pike - Exit Northampton at Exit 19 onto Route 9 East towards Amherst.
Southbound on I-91: Take Exit 21 and follow signs to Route 9. Turn left (East) onto Route 9.
Once on Route 9, proceed 4-5 miles. Turn Left at light on Pleasant Street (Top of gradual hill after malls and gas stations, sign says Amherst Center) Proceed past Amherst square (a grassy green on your right). Take Right at next light onto Main St.
Go 6 miles to Rt 202. Turn Left on 202 (North) at flashing yellow light. Go 1/4 mile and take immediate diagonal left onto Shutesbury Rd. (Marked with green sign).
Go 2 miles on Shutesbury Rd. - take left onto Baker Rd (sign sometimes hidden by tree.) Go 1/3 mile past first Sirius sign to second Sirius sign on left. Drive all the way to end of driveway veering to left to Large Building (Sirius Community Center) Park to left.
So, do you like beer? Sun? Live music? How about an event that is 100% for a local, green charity?
June 27th, 12-5pm join me in Greenfield for the 2009 Green River Brew Fest, sponsored by Ryan and Casey Liquors, your friends at Montague WebWorks, and Dillon Chevrolet.
Featuring hundreds of craft and domestic beers to tempt the taste buds, hear live music from the Valley’s own Primate Fiasco!
Under the big white tents rain or shine, this event will benefit Seeds of Solidarity, the folks from Orange who bring you sustainable, organic gardening principals and the originator of the Garlic and Arts Festival.
Hope to see you all there! Bring a friend! Mention Hilltown Connect, and get a chance to win a 1 hour (100.00 value) consulting session from Montague WebWorks on any area of your business or personal technology/web/marketing needs!
Patrick Davis
Montague WebWorks
413.522.4808 for questions or email me here!
I am organizing a weekly Ultimate Frisbee game at the athletic fields in New Salem (behind the fire station). Monday nights at 5:30pm. Starting this Monday the 15th. If you love Ultimate, or if you've never played it is a great game. Lots of fun and exercise. All experience levels welcome. Bring a dark and light t-shirt, good shoes (soccer cleats are the best), and water. If you have any questions you can contact me info.
CANOE FOR SALE!
Just in time for summer paddling
Aluminum square stern 10'9"
Takes 3 hp motor
2 seat (+)
Middle Beame
Capacity 665 lbs people
or
700 lbs people motor and gear
BRAND - Michi- Craft
$250. or BEST OFFER
Karen
978-544-7911 or just reply to this email.
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