Dear Hawley Friends and Neighbors: Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away. I hope the cooking doesn’t get too frantic in your households. (I make no promises about mine!) The main point of this holiday is to express gratitude for…
Hi, Neighbors--A Special Notice from the Assessors: Public Disclosure of Property Values ends November 12! *Values are increasing an average of 4%* Don’t wait until tax bills are issued to ask questions! Proposed values are available to view in the entryway at the Town Office…
To All Residents and Visitors: As you may be aware, the recent combination of dry weather, wind, and an abundant quantity of natural fuels in the form of dead grass and leaves, has created a severe wildfire risk. There have…
Dear Hawleyites and Friends: Happy November. The landscape is getting a bit grey, but we still have ridiculously warm weather! I managed to hang my laundry outside this morning, something I hardly ever get to do in November. Here are…
Dear Hawley Neighbors and Friends: Happy almost Halloween! Please read on for voting information, our call for a new school-committee member, and more.... Get Ready to Vote! We have had excellent turnout for Early Voting so far. If you’d like…
Dear Hawley Friends and Neighbors: Autumn is finally here. I am reluctantly turning on my heat for part of each day, and my cat Rhubarb is VERY grateful. She loves being warm. (See photo above.) Meanwhile, Cocoa the dog is…
Dear Hawley Friends and Neighbors: I have A TON of news this week. I’d love to see things calm down a little soon, but I guess being busy is better than being bored. Early Poll Hours Many of you have…
Dear Hawley Friends and Neighbors: I thought summer was busy, but fall seems to be matching it! I have lots to report. The Internet Situation Nothing has been resolved with GONETSPEED, but thanks to all your complaints the company and…
Dear Hawleyites and Friends: Here’s a rag bag of information. I hope you find some of it useful! A Little Internet News Those of you suffering from poor internet with WiValley/GONETSPEED may be heartened to know that our Selectmen’s letter…
Dear Hawleyites and Neighbors: Here's a quick bulletin about our shaky connection to the World Wide Web. Many of you who use the system now maintained by GoNetSpeed have reported that your internet service is either erratic or nonexistent. I…
