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… Quick News: More to Come!March 26, 2024Dear Hawley Friends and Neighbors: I wanted to remind those of you with canine companions that all dogs MUST be licensed by Monday, April 1. Late registration incurs a fine and possibly a visit from our dog officer. So please… Important RemindersFebruary 23, 2024Most of the information in this newsletter has been shared before—but with events and deadlines on the horizon, it doesn’t hurt to send it out again. Early Voting Early voting will take place at the Hawley Town Office on three… February Is About to Act Like February!February 12, 2024Just a quick note to let you know that considering the forecast, I will probably work from home tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon instead of going to the office. Please call me at home at 413-339-4747 or email me at info@townofhawley.com if… Sunshine at Last!February 3, 2024I’m writing to you on the first sunny day I can remember in what seems like MONTHS. Cocoa the Cockapoo and I are certainly enjoying it. I hope you managed to get outside today, too. Meanwhile, here are a few… Primary News, School Sustainability, and MoreJanuary 15, 2024An Election Year This year’s first Election Day is just around the corner! Hawleyites (and everyone else in Massachusetts) will go to the polls on Tuesday, March 5, for the state and national primary. (It’s the first of three elections… Welcome, 2024!January 1, 2024Happy New Year! I hope 2024 brings you peace, health, and joy. Road Progress Those of you who drive along Route 8A in West Hawley will have noticed that cars no longer must wait for a traffic light or traverse… Hooray for Our New Website!December 21, 2023 Hawley has just been given a lovely holiday present. Our new website has been selected by the Massachusetts Municipal Association as the best website for a Massachusetts town with a population under 5000. The award will be presented… Holiday Happenings and MoreDecember 7, 2023Hanukkah starts TONIGHT … and Christmas and Kwanzaa will be upon us before we know it! Most of this newsletter covers upcoming events that will celebrate the season in one way or another. However, I do have a couple of…