CHESTERFIELD — The last of three master plan public forums in Chesterfield will be held Wednesday, Nov. 19, and the themes of the night will revolve around energy bylaws, small business development and community connectivity.
Sarah Hamilton, acting chair of the Planning Board, said there was an increase in participation last session, as community members discussed what they want the town to look like going forward.
For one, she said, there have been “folks who were really thoughtful of how they want to connect to their community…They value independence, privacy, but also value how their neighbors interact.”
She also raised the question of whether there are ways to use the town’s open space and historic buildings to increase community connectivity.
Discussions will also wrestle with scale of business development residents want moving into the future, and how to deal with renewable energy and conservation concerns.
Updates to the master plan were identified as a top priority in the town’s 2025 Open Space and Recreation Plan, and the master plan, after more community input and drafts, will be complete by June of 2027.
The public forum will convene from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. at the Community Center on 400 Main Road
Thanksgiving coming early to Cummington
CUMMINGTON — Turkey and all the fixings — that’s what’s on the menu for Wednesday, Nov. 19, when the Council on Aging hosts a Thanksgiving potluck.
At 11:30 a.m., residents over 60 will begin coming around the table in the Community House at 33 Main St. At noon, lunch will be served with turkey, mashed potatoes, squash, peas, stuffing, cranberry sauce, rolls and cornbread.
Attendees are invited to bring a dessert, and there will also be a nurse present to take blood pressure.
Worthington Gardeners prep for wreath-making
WORTHINGTON — The Worthington Gardeners are gearing up to deck the halls and will host their annual wreath-making workshop on Nov. 30 at 1 p.m. The event is a fundraising opportunity for the town’s garden club.
Wreaths will cost $30 a frame. All supplies, except for clippers and scissors, will be provided, including greenery, pine cones, berries, wreath frames, florist wire and ribbons to make a two-sided wreath. Assistance will be available as well as cider and snacks.
Wreath-making will take place indoors and seats are limited. To RSVP, contact Elodi McBride by Nov. 24 at 413-238-4466.
