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Monson defeats meal tax hike

By Lori Stabile

November 18, 2009, 4:26PM
The .75 meals tax -- which officials said would have raised an extra $11,000 for the town -- failed 74 to 54.  Full story »
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Keeshond mix dog banished from Monson after woman complains neighbor's pet bit her

By Lori Stabile

November 16, 2009, 5:30PM
Selectmen Chairman Richard Guertin said he was troubled by multiple incidents involving the dog.  Full story »
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Erwin Markham of Monson gets 2 years probation for shooting 2 dogs on his parents property

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By Lori Stabile

November 12, 2009, 10:43AM
A jury found Markham guilty for the 2008 incident in which he shot Michael Facchini’s dogs.  Full story »
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Monson dog given one week by Board of Selectmen to get out of town

By Lori Stabile

November 10, 2009, 10:35PM
Police Chief Stephen Kozloski Jr. said the dog, a Keeshond mix named DJ, has been a chronic problem. Full story »
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Monson residents begin planning for town's 250th birthday celebration

By Lori Stabile

November 10, 2009, 7:30PM
Talks at the library, a bonfire and gala ball are some of the ideas being considered. Full story »
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Monson Developmental Center director Jane Arthur plans to retire

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By Nancy Gonter

November 09, 2009, 3:30PM
Although the center is scheduled to close in 2012, a new director will be hired. Full story »
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H1N1 swine flu vaccinations set to begin in Pioneer Valley

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By Stan Freeman

November 02, 2009, 10:56PM
High-risk groups are being given priority since the shipments contain fewer doses than originally promised. Full story »
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Monson's financial woes prompt town officials to delay reopening tennis courts

By Lori Stabile

October 13, 2009, 4:45PM
The parks and recreation director said he was concerned that a tennis player could get hurt because of the cracks on the courts. Full story »
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Monson to restore 2 EMT posts in wake of $147,000 in federal stimulus funds

By Lori Stabile

October 08, 2009, 3:45PM
The fire chief hopes to have the new hires on board for Jan. 1. Full story »
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Mass. using stimulus funds to hire 127 firefighters in various communities, including Monson

By The Associated Press

October 07, 2009, 2:15PM
Gov. Deval Patrick said the vacancies were the result of layoffs and attrition forced by the ongoing budget crunch. Full story »
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Judge seeks background report on Erwin Markham, Monson man found guilty of animal cruelty

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By Lori Stabile

October 01, 2009, 9:30PM
Judge Mark Mason ordered the report to be completed before sentencing next month. Full story »
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Erwin Markham of Monson found guilty in shooting of 2 rottweilers, killing 1

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By Dwight B. Shepard

September 18, 2009, 4:59PM
Markham's lawyer maintains her client acted in self-defense. What do you think? Full story »
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Trial begins in case against Erwin Markham of Monson, accused of shooting neighbor's rottweilers

By Dwight B. Shepard

September 15, 2009, 9:15PM
Markham's lawyer said his client shot the dogs in self-defense. Full story »
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Staff reduction force Monson Town Office Building to close for lunch

By Robert Chipkin

September 11, 2009, 11:18PM
One selectman expressed concerns that the municipal offices are not being made accessible enough.  Full story »
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Jeremey Bailey of Monson upset about theft of children's dirt bike in Palmer

By Dwight B. Shepard

September 09, 2009, 1:45PM
He had planned to sell the bike for $500 and buy his daughter a new one. Full story »
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