The road crew will collect leaves at the curb in the weeks of Oct. 26 and Nov. 9, Foreman Gus Bertrand reports: north of the river on Mondays and south of the river on Wednesdays. Bags or loose piles are taken; brush is not.
Brush goes to the transfer station, which accepts it through Nov. 30.
| Sky | High | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun. | Overcast | 66° | 45° |
| Mon. | Gray, still | 62° | 49° |
| Tues. | Fair, cool | 60° | 44° |
| Wed. | Fair, light breeze | 61° | 48° |
| Thurs. | Fair, light breeze | 63° | 46° |
| Fri. | Clouds increasing | 63° | 47° |
| Sat. | Fair, light breeze | 65° | 48° |
From the Blackgrove Almanac, published by Light & Water.
Farm & field. Last of the apples on the far trees.
At the Diner. The soup of the week is mushroom barley.
Around town. The Booster Club sells cider and doughnuts at home scrimmages.
The road crew will collect leaves curbside in the weeks of October 26 and November 9. Bags or loose piles at the curb; no brush.
| Area | Collection day |
|---|---|
| North of the river | Monday |
| South of the river | Wednesday |
Gus Bertrand, Foreman, Roads & Grounds
The regular meeting of the Township Meeting will be held Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs hall of the Township Offices. The agenda is posted in the front hall and under Meeting Minutes & Agendas. All residents are welcome.
Ruth Ellery, Township Clerk
As kept by the office of the Township Marshal and reprinted in the Ledger, for the week of Oct. 4 through Oct. 10.
Sun., 11:11 a.m. Brush fire permit check, the county road. In order.
Mon., 7:15 a.m. Report of a cow in a garden, the hill road. Cow returned to pasture.
Mon., 9:22 a.m. Parking complaint, Meeting House. Vehicles moved.
Mon., 4:06 p.m. Dog loose on Main Street. Dog went home on its own.
Tues. Routine patrol. Nothing to report.
Wed., 12:52 p.m. Motorist assisted to the county line.
Wed., 6:48 p.m. Sheep on the county road. Owner notified. Animals returned.
Thurs., 8:11 p.m. Found property, a set of keys, Main Street. Held at the office.
Fri., 3:11 p.m. Road sign knocked down, the county road. Roads & Grounds notified.
Sat. Routine patrol. Nothing to report.
Typed for the Ledger from the office copy.
Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Whitcomb marked 60 years of marriage this week with supper at the Resort with family and friends.
As provided by the Meeting House on the Green and the organizations listed.
Sun., Oct. 11, 10 a.m. — Sunday Gathering. All welcome. Coffee hour follows in the vestry.
Wed., Oct. 14, 7 p.m. — Choir rehearsal, Meeting House.
Sat., Oct. 17, 5:30 p.m. — Meat Loaf Supper, Meeting House vestry. Adults $12, under 12 $5. Takeout at the side door.
Letters must be signed and may be left at the Ledger office.
To the Editor: To the drivers who stop for the school buses on the county road, thank you. To the one or two who do not: please do.
Thomas Avery
25 cents a word, ten-word minimum. Copy at the Ledger office by Thursday noon.
Telephone: (617) 648-7760, press 4.
ROASTING PAN, very large, used once a year. Ask at the Diner.
WOOL BLANKETS, four, good condition.
APPLES: Cortland, Macoun and Baldwin, by the peck or bushel. Farm stand on the county road.
DISHWASHER, evenings. Apply at the Bar & Grill.
SEWING and alterations. Leave work at the Trading Post.
PIANO TUNING. E. Voight. Leave word at the General Store.
WANTED: used upright piano for the Music Festival rehearsal room. See the committee.