š± Step aboard Shelburne Fallsā restored trolley for a time-traveling afternoon
Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Shelburne Falls! Weāre bringing you the latest town highlights. Donāt miss out, keep going! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Step aboard Shelburne Fallsā restored trolley for a time-traveling afternoon
- Why the Shelburne Falls Farmers Market matters more than ever now
Also on today's calendar: Transit & Tradition: A Day at the Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 68.
- Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 7 Scenic Massachusetts Train Rides Perfect For An Unforgettable Summer Adventure (takingthekids.com) ā One of the standout summer adventures on this list is right in Shelburne Falls, where the Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum lets you ride restored trolley car No. 10 overlooking the famous glacial potholes. The piece also encourages visitors to linger in town, exploring the Bridge of Flowers, local shops, and eateries as part of a relaxed, rail-themed day trip. 
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ā¢ āPeople are valuing shopping local': Area farmers markets see rising interest amid national food safety concerns (recorder.com) ā Shelburne Falls residents can still find locally grown produce, meat, and maple products every Friday afternoon at the Shelburne Falls Farmers Market on Main and Water streets, even as it restructures and adjusts to fewer vendors. Amid a national lettuce-related illness outbreak, local farmers markets across Franklin County are seeing renewed interest from shoppers who want safer, traceable food and a stronger local farm economy. Ā Ā Ā
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Transit & Tradition: A Day at the Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum ā
Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum, 14 Depot St, Shelburne Falls
11:00 am
Sunday August 9
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Other local events
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CCS PTO Meeting
Colrain Central Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
4:00 pm -
MTRSD School Committee Meeting ā
Mohawk Trail SD Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
6:00 pm -
Transit & Tradition: A Day at the Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum ā
Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum, 14 Depot St, Shelburne Falls
11:00 am -
Peach Fest | Day Two ā
Apex Orchards, 225 Peckville Rd, Shelburne Falls
10:00 am
Friday August 7
Wednesday August 12
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 30
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Bilingual Music & Movement
Montague Public Libraries Carnegie Library Tent Carnegie Library, 201 Avenue A, Turners Fa
10:00 am -
Tick Shoe Spray Event with Community Health Nurse Robin Neipp
Montague Public Libraries Carnegie Library Tent Carnegie Library, 201 Avenue A, Turners Fa
11:00 am -
Book Out/Cook Out, Thursday, August 6, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, Teen Room and Front Patio
Greenfield Public Library Teen Room
12:00 pm -
Drop In Tech Help
Greenfield Public Library 402 Main Street, Greenfield, MA 01301
1:00 pm -
Thursday Drop-In Craft for Ages 5-12
Montague Public Libraries Millers Falls Branch Library Millers Falls Branch Library, 23 Bri
2:00 pm -
Summer Wildlife Nature Education with Local Author Brad Timm
Montague Public Libraries Carnegie Library Tent Carnegie Library, 201 Avenue A, Turners Fa
3:00 pm -
Drop-in Playgroup
Greenfield Public Library Children's Activity Room
9:30 am
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Instacart Shoppers posted a job opening for Instacart Delivery Driver - Flexible Hours in Turners Falls. Apply here.
- Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. posted a job opening for Multi-Wire Draw Operator - 3rd Shift in Turners Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shelburne Falls here.
š Nearby News
Shelburne
- Bulletin Board: Bridge of Flowers Classic returns (recorder.com)
- Colrain latest to consider kratom ban (recorder.com)
- Pushback: State housing projections are the floor, not the ceiling (recorder.com)
Conway
- Joan R. Zawalick (recorder.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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