Summer Events (and Weather!) to SavorJuly 19, 2024I hope you are enjoying our break from the extreme heat, fellow Hawleyites. It was cool enough last night for me to pull up my quilt—and for Cocoa the dog and Rhubarb the cat to snuggle with me all night… Long Bridge Information Session, a Senior Picnic, and MoreJuly 9, 2024An Information Session The State Department of Transportation will host an information session at Hawlemont School this Thursday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m. about the proposed construction on the Long Bridge heading into Charlemont on Route 8A. This is a… Out of the Office for Independence Day (and beyond)July 1, 2024Dear Fellow Hawleyites: Just a quick note to say that I will not be at my office hours this Tuesday. Unfortunately, everyone in my home (except the pets) has come down with COVID. So this isn’t a good time for… Cooling Off, Calling 911, and MoreJune 18, 2024Cooling Center With high heat expected until Saturday at this point, we want to let our fellow Hawleyites know that the Town Office (which has air conditioning!) will be open this week on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from noon until… School Survey and Summer ActivitiesJune 14, 2024Dear Hawley Neighbors and Friends: I hope you’re staying cool and taking time to enjoy these long, long days. Here are a few updates. School Stuff Most readers should have received a flyer in the mail asking them to complete… Dump Stickers, Office Hours, and MoreJune 5, 2024A New Year at the Transfer Station Ask, and you shall receive! Our dump stickers for the next fiscal year have arrived. They are a light green. (I personally prefer this year’s pink, but a sticker is a sticker.) They… Hawley E-News: Dugway Listening Session and MoreMay 26, 2024PLEASE Come to the Dugway Listening Session. As most of you know by now, everyone in town (including non-voters!) is invited to a discussion about the future of the Dugway this Wednesday, May 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at… Preview of Town Meeting, Dugway Discussion, Election Results, and MoreMay 10, 2024Annual Town Meeting Coming on Monday, May 13! First things first: Remember, our Annual Town Meeting will take place on Monday, May 13, at 7 p.m. at the Hawley Town Office. Come see your fellow Hawleyites and help us plan… Getting Ready for a Hectic MayApril 26, 2024Hello, Hawleyites—I’m writing this on a (finally!) gorgeous sunny spring day. I hope you all manage to take in some fresh air this weekend. We have A LOT of upcoming events. Election Specifics Some people noted that the last e-news… Road Construction Update (and lots of events!)April 19, 2024The Construction Situation West Hawley Road south of Pudding Hollow Road isn’t quite finished—but you WILL be able to drive on it. Over the weekend it will be open but will have only gravel so do drive carefully. At the… ROAD CLOSURE and a Busy TimeApril 10, 2024Dear Neighbors: Despite last week’s depressing weather, April has arrived. I have even seen a few daffodils! We have many upcoming activities in and around Hawley. A number of them take place this week. So please take note. But first… Election News and MoreMarch 29, 2024Nomination Papers Hawleyites have until this coming Friday, April 5, to get nomination papers from Town Clerk Donna Lemoine, garner 25 signatures, and return the papers to Donna. If you are considering running for office here in Hawley, please get…