Valentine Reminders PlusFebruary 6, 2025Most of today’s news could have waited—but it’s really icky outdoors, and I thought people might like a cheery message. I hope you are all staying safe and snug. Sustainability Study Feedback Needed The Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont Regional School… Hoping for a January ThawJanuary 24, 2025Greetings, Friends and Neighbors. I hope you have been staying cozy through our recent frigid weather! Even my intrepid dog Cocoa is losing some of her enthusiasm for the Great Outdoors. If anyone needs a warming center, the Town Office… Burning Season and More!January 11, 2025Dear Hawley Neighbors and Friends: Burning season is about to start. Please familiarize yourself with the instructions below. Today I also offer a preview of fun events at Hawlemont School and a brief report on our time of remembrance for… Happy New Year!January 4, 2025Dear Friends and Neighbors: I hope your new year is happy despite the chill in the air. Here are a few news items for your perusal. Remembering Jimmy Carter As Hawleyites probably know, President Biden has proclaimed this coming Thursday,… More Holiday InformationDecember 20, 2024Library News The Tyler Memorial Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, and Tuesday, December 31, in celebration of Christmas and New Year’s Eves. We wish Kim Gabert and all her helpers a lovely holiday. Meanwhile, the library has… Happy Holidays to All!December 13, 2024Dear Hawley Friends and Neighbors: We're already in mid-December, and Christmas will be upon us before you know it. Thanks to the elf or elves who put a wreath up on the front of the Town Office. (I'd love to… Illumination This Weekend!December 2, 2024Whe When I listed upcoming events in last week's newsletter, I forgot the first one, Hawley's Annual Illumination Party. This will take place this Sunday, December 8, at 4 p.m. at the Hawley Meeting House on East Hawley Road. This… Sliding Toward DecemberNovember 30, 2024Dear Hawleyites and Friends: I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and didn’t let little things like snow and power outages get in the way of giving thanks and feasting with loved ones. Burning Information In the light of recent… Getting Ready to Give ThanksNovember 15, 2024Dear 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… Property Values, Chimney Cleaning, and a Thank YouNovember 7, 2024Hi, 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… A Brief Safety Note from the Fire DepartmentNovember 5, 2024To 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… Assessment Information and VotingNovember 1, 2024Dear 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…