Spectrum on the Move Some Hawleyites have received visits from Spectrum salespeople. I have been asked whether those people are legitimate. Spectrum is indeed the cable/internet subsidiary of Charter Communications, which has a contract with the State to bring broadband…
Dear Friends--We understand that a couple of people who attended a large Hawley gathering over the weekend have been diagnosed with COVID-19. We hope no one else is diagnosed. If you would like a COVID test, please give me a…
Dear Hawley Friends and Neighbors--Ellie and I (Tinky) have a lot of news for you today. I'm rushing a bit to get it out by 4 p.m. If you spot any mistakes, please let me know..... A Warrant The warrant…
No, I’m not referring to the 1955 film by Ingmar Bergman, the only comedy I have seen from that dour Swedish director. I’m talking about the experience of listening to the Shelburne Falls Military Band in Charlemont on Wednesday. The…
Keep Your Eyes Open for Progress As many of you know, Spectrum/Charter Communications is preparing to deliver Broadband to Hawley households. Charter's contract with the state stipulates that this should happen by the end of the year. So don't be…
A Glorious Fourth A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came, and donated food and labor, to our July 4 picnic at the Town Office. According to Suzy Groden of the Sons and Daughters of Hawley, we had at least…
Dear Hawley Friends and Neighbors: Today is pretty darn warm, and tomorrow and Friday are supposed to be much worse. We offer a few resources to deal with this situation. First, visit this site for the state's suggestions on keeping cool…
The Fourth Is Coming! First, a word about our July 4 picnic at the Town Office. We will gather around 11 a.m. at 8 Pudding Hollow Road on that Saturday. The festivities will include appropriate readings and of course lunch…
As we barrel toward the Summer Solstice and watch the thermometer careen all over the place, I hope you’re enjoying the longer days and the gorgeous green countryside. We can’t control everything, but we can allow ourselves a little time…
Thanks to our volunteer gardeners, Leslie Cooper and Rainey McCarthy, for keeping our flower pots festive and appropriate throughout the year! Today is Memorial Day, a time to remember those who have died in our nation’s armed forces. It is…
