Great day for a race!
What a great morning for a race! Especially when compared to the rain of last year. A field of thirty one runners took off from the site of the former New Braintree Train Station at 10 am sharp. The racers … Continued
Station Loop Ramble… coming right up!
Next weekend is the Second Annual Station Loop Ramble 5-miler. The weather has been great, and we’re hoping that continues with bright sunshine and crisp air next Sunday as the runners line up for the 10 am starting gun. RUNNERS … Continued
Clean Up!!
This past Saturday a small but dedicated crew worked at many fall clean up projects at the Frohloff Farm. It’s amazing how fast weeds grow!! The corn was the only vegetable that was recognizable from Church Street. Linda, Dee and … Continued
Love Your Woods? What’s It’s Future?
A series of woods walks hosted by landowners is underway across south-central Massachusetts designed to share landowner passions with fellow woodland owners. Jim DiMaio hosted a walk last Thursday evening that drew over thirty people to his land in West … Continued
Restore the Store – Huge Success!
Over 300 people descended on the Petersham Common last Saturday afternoon and evening to participate in the Restore the Store community potluck and auction fundraiser! People came from all over town and all over the state to participate. Donations for … Continued
Adventure with the Two Coots in a Canoe!
On Saturday night a small but enthusiastic crew convened at EQLT’s offices ostensibly to talk about David Morine’s book Two Coots in a Canoe. As with any book discussion I’ve ever been involved with, the conversation included remembered highlights from … Continued
Petersham Community Event to Feature Special Guests, ‘Something for Everyone’ Auction
Well known television and radio personalities Doug Goudie and David Boeri, Petersham residents past and present, will pick up the hammer for a good cause when they fill the role of guest auctioneers for a live auction benefit on Saturday, … Continued
Beautiful Day for a Garden Tour
Saturday was a beautiful day, especially after what seemed like a whole week of rain. We thank the gardeners for opening up their unique spaces for others to tour through – Doug Anderson and Dan Salvucci, Jake and Susan Stukuls, … Continued
Transfer of the Petersham Country Store paves the way to reopen the “Heart of Petersham”
The East Quabbin Land Trust has stepped forward to coordinate and complete the purchase of the Petersham Country Store building from its current owner, POLUS, Inc., which is expected before the end of June. “This is a very exciting opportunity … Continued
The Passing of Odette O’Higgins Hinton, of Petersham MA
Mrs. Odette O’Higgins Hinton, of Petersham, MA., died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 14 2013. Born in London, England, Odette Hinton was raised in Paris, France and London before moving with her parents, William and Adrianne O’Higgins and brother, … Continued