Welcome to May's Crossroads Events!

Join us THIS WEEK for some amazing events! We will be cutting the red ribbon and sampling tasty treats at Condesa Restaurante Mexicano in Sturbridge Plaza on Thursday. On Sunday, the CMS Chamber Meat Raffle happens at the Charlton Beagle Club; six raffle rounds with each round featuring offerings smoked by the maestro of meats, our friend Brian of B.T.’s Smokehouse! In June, the Chamber will present a legislative breakfast event with Anne Gobi and celebrate with you at the annual clambake at The Publick House. That’s just for starters! There’s a lot more to enjoy in this issue of CROSSROADS!

CROSSROADS is our Members' platform to share their latest news and events with around 1,000 fellow Chamber Members and subscribers in our community. If you have events to share in CROSSROADS, you can add them to our Events calendar anytime 24/7. Keep our readers informed of your latest news by emailing your press releases, links and photos for inclusion in CROSSROADS. NEXT ISSUE: MAY 31, 2024

CHAMBER OFFICE INFO

The office is OPEN Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

CLOSED ON FRIDAYS, MAY 24 & 31 AND JUNE 7 FOR STAFF VACATION.

CLOSED ON MONDAY, MAY 27 FOR MEMORIAL DAY.

No appointment is necessary. Give us a ring at 508-347-2761 to be sure we are here.

CMS CHAMBER OFFICE, 1A RIVER ROAD, STURBRIDGE

Join us a for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Open House

Condesa Restaurante Mexicano

Date: Thursday, May 16th

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: Sturbridge Plaza, 178 Main St, Suite A, Sturbridge

sturbridge.condesarestaurant.com

508-213-3337

As you step through the doors of Condesa, you're not just entering a restaurant; you're embarking on a sensory journey that will transport you to the heart of Mexico. The Chamber of Central Mass South invites you join us as we cut the official red ribbon and extend a warm welcome and best wishes to our newest Members at Condesa Restaurante Mexicano on Thursday, May 16th at 11:30am.

The welcoming ambiance at Condesa is carefully crafted to ensure that every visit is a memorable one. Our attentive and knowledgeable staff is here to guide you through our menu, answer your questions, and make recommendations tailored to your preferences. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of Mexican cuisine or a first-time explorer, we're here to make your dining experience enjoyable and informative.

Condesa extends a warm and genuine welcome to all of their guests, inviting you to become a part of their extended family. Guests of the ribbon cutting can enjoy authentic tastes of Mexico including tapas style samples of chicken quesadillas, chicken flautas, chips, salsa, street corn, and Horchata (rice and cinnamon drink).

Condesa will also be giving away three $25 Gift Certificates at the event!

Condesa is OPEN now with reservations, dine-in and takeout options available.

Visit sturbridge.condesarestaurant.com or

give them a ring at (508) 213-3337 and make a reservation today.

We hope you can be there for the Ribbon Cutting!

There is no cost to attend, and no RSVP is needed.

The Chamber of Central Mass South

MEAT RAFFLE

Charlton Beagle Club

103 Bond Rd., Charlton

Sunday, May 19, 3-6 PM

It’s time to fire up the BBQ!!

Six Rounds with Six Meats at Each Round

Each Round Features a Meat Smoked by BT’s Smokehouse!

Meat Raffle Ticket Pricing: 

1 ticket for $1

6 tickets for $5

12 tickets for $10

25 tickets for $20

Meats include, but are not limited to:

Steaks, Roasts, Ribs, Smoked Ham, Brisket, Chicken, Hamburger, Hot Dogs and more!

Also, a 50-50 Raffle, Door Prize Raffle, and Gift Basket Raffle

Food and beverages provided by the Beagle Club

Help us spread the word!

Download, print and display this flyer where folks will see it!

Thank you for your support!

Legislative Breakfast with Anne Gobi

MA Director of Rural Affairs

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

8:00am-9:30am

The Barn at Wight Farm

420 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA

Sponsored by: North Brookfield Savings Bank

Join the Chamber of Central Mass South for an informative breakfast event with Massachusetts Director of Rural Affairs Anne Gobi at The Barn at Wight Farm on the morning of Tuesday, June 11th. Director Gobi will share her views on building equity for the rural communities in Massachusetts and there will be time for your questions. The cost is to attend is $35 per person. RSVP is required. The deadline for reservations is June 4th.

The Agenda

8:00 Registration & Breakfast

8:30 Anne Gobi

9:00 Questions & Answers

9:30 Closing & Adjourn

The Menu

Breakfast Buffet

Sliced Fruit Platter

Scrambled Eggs

New England Style Home Fries

Applewood Smoked Bacon

French Toast

Coffee and Tea Station

Orange and Cranberry Juice

Assorted Muffins, Cakes and Pastries

The cost to attend is $35 per person.

 Please reserve by phone at 508-347-2761 or email by June 4.

Anne Gobi Director of Rural Affairs

In this new role created by the Healey-Driscoll Administration, Director Gobi serves as a dedicated advocate and ombudsman cultivating economic development within rural communities.

Gobi started her new role June 5, 2023 as a member of the Executive Office of Economic Development’s economic foundations team and was tasked with conducting a review of all state grant opportunities, including the Community One Stop for Growth, to ensure that barriers for rural and small towns are mitigated. She serves as a member of the Rural Policy Commission, and the 21st Century Agriculture Commission.



THANK YOU TO OUR LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST SPONSOR!

North Brookfield Savings Bank is pleased to sponsor the Chamber’s Legislative Breakfast to bring attention to the need for infrastructure progress in the rural areas of Central Massachusetts. We are honored to support Senator Gobi’s efforts as Rural Affairs Director to raise awareness of the unique challenges and importance of economic development within our small towns and communities.

YOU'RE INVITED TO OUR ANNUAL SUMMER OUTING

A New England Clambake

Thursday, June 13, 5:00-8:00pm

The Publick House Historic Inn, Sturbridge

Sponsored by Country Bank

Celebrate the season with a spectacular feast!

Join us for a traditional New England Clambake hosted by

The Publick House!

We can't wait to get together with our Members and friends

and enjoy a summer clambake! Here are the details!  

COCKTAIL HOUR:

5 to 6pm at The Little Red Barn

Stationary & butlered hors d'oeuvres. Cash Bar.

CLAMBAKE BUFFET:

6 to 8pm in the Garden Tent

YOUR CHOICE OF:

1 1/4 lb. Lobster, 12 oz. Sirloin Steak

or Vegetarian Entree: Butternut Squash Ravioli with Julienne Vegetables

in an Amaretto-Cream Sauce

with

New England Clam Chowder, Pasta Salad, Red Bliss Potatoes with Butter,

Corn on the Cob, Grilled Vegetable Medley, Clams, Dinner Rolls and Cornbread,

Strawberry Shortcake for Dessert.

Assorted Coffees & Teas.

With Live Music by ISLAND CASTAWAYS BAND

Why not make this your company outing?

Groups of any size can be accommodated.

Just tell us how many are in your party, and we'll reserve your table!

COST: $65 PER PERSON

RSVP DEADLINE IS JUNE 6.

RESERVE NOW BY PHONE 508-347-2761

PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR MEAL CHOICE(S)

LOBSTER, STEAK OR VEGETARIAN ENTREE

The Publick House

277 Main Street, On The Common, Sturbridge, MA 01566

THANK YOU TO OUR CLAMBAKE SPONSOR!

15 South Street, Suite C, Ware, MA 01082

800-322-8233

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Second Chance Animal Services Celebrates 80,000th Spay/Neuter Surgery Milestone!

SPRINGFIELD, MA (APRIL 30, 2024) – Second Chance Animal Services, a beloved animal welfare organization, is excited to announce a significant milestone: 80,000 all-time spay/neuter surgeries performed. This achievement coincides with the organization's 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of dedication to furry friends in need.

Mable Henderson, a female 16-week-old Basset Hound, had the honor of being the 80,000th patient when she received her spay surgery at Second Chance’s Springfield Community Veterinary Hospital. 

"Reaching 80,000 spay/neuter surgeries is a remarkable accomplishment for us," said Sheryl Blancato, CEO and founder of Second Chance. "It's not just about preventing unwanted litters; it's also about ensuring the health and happiness of our pets. Spaying and neutering can significantly reduce the risk of certain health issues, such as life threatening infections and reproductive cancers, ultimately leading to a longer, healthier life for pets."

Second Chance's Springfield location recently expanded their spay/neuter surgery schedule, enabling the hospital to meet the overwhelming demand. The organization began its low-cost program in 2005 at their East Brookfield shelter, aiming to address the root causes of pet homelessness. Today, the nonprofit's hospitals in North Brookfield, Southbridge, Springfield, and Worcester continue to provide spay/neuter services to hundreds of pets each month. All Second Chance hospitals offer comprehensive veterinary care, and for those in need, subsidized rates ensure that every pet receives the necessary attention and treatment they deserve.

“As we celebrate this milestone and our 25th anniversary, we reflect on the countless lives we've touched and the community that has supported us every step of the way,” notes Blancato. “Together, we've made a difference in the lives of animals and their human companions, and we look forward to continuing our mission for years to come.”

For more information about Second Chance low-cost spay/neuter programs, visit www.secondchanceanimals.org/s-n.

PHOTO: Mable posing with Assistant Manager Meghan Eddy

About Second Chance Animal Services:

Second Chance Animal Services is a nonprofit animal welfare organization founded in 1999. Second Chance began as an animal shelter and grew to help more pets in need. Today Second Chance operates Community Veterinary Hospitals in North Brookfield, Southbridge, Springfield, and Worcester providing access to the highest-quality veterinary care for all. Subsidized rates are provided to underserved communities to ensure access to care for all pets in need. Last year Second Chance helped over 49,000 pets live better lives through full-service veterinary care, spay/neuter services, adoption services, community & educational outreach programs, training, and a pet food pantry. For more information, visit Second Chance’s website at www.secondchanceanimals.org.

Follow Second Chance on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/secondchanceanimals

Follow Second Chance on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/secondchanceas

bankHometown To Host 2nd Annual MA Clothing Drive

for Veterans Inc. & CT Food Drive for Veterans Base Camp

OXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS, May 10, 2024 — bankHometown supports non-profit organizations and causes throughout Worcester and Windham Counties through a bank-wide program called The Giving Tree. One of the pillars of this program is community – supporting programs that enhance the quality of life in the communities where its banks call home. bankHometown is planning its 2nd annual in-branch clothing and food drive to support two veterans organizations in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Veterans Inc. in Worcester, MA is hosting a Veterans Stand Down event on Friday, June 21. The Veterans Inc. Stand Down initiative connects veterans with the assistance programs they need to live healthy and fulfilling civilian lives. The 19th annual Stand Down event on Friday, June 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. will have over 100 service providers ready to accommodate veterans’ needs. In preparation for this event, bankHometown will be collecting clothing donations at all its Massachusetts branches starting Friday, May 24. Veterans Inc. has a specific need for women’s spring and summer clothing, including undergarments and socks. All clothing donations are welcome.

In support of a separate initiative in Connecticut, bankHometown will be collecting food donations at all its Connecticut branches starting Friday, May 24. This drive will support Veteran’s Base Camp in Chaplin, CT, an organization that provides transitional housing for veterans in need, as well as a food pantry for area veterans. Non-perishable items needed include local store/grocery store gift cards; gas gift cards for food bank pickups; condiments such as mustard, mayo, ketchup, and relish; baking supplies such as sugar, flour, baking soda, baking powder and sugar substitutes; pasta; tuna; peanut butter; jelly; macaroni and cheese; toilet paper; paper towels; baby wipes and diapers; and pet food.

About Veterans Inc.

Veterans Inc. is a national leader in ending homelessness among veterans. They have one of the highest rates in the nation – 85% – for transitioning veterans out of homelessness. A 501(c)3 nonprofit headquartered in Massachusetts, Veterans Inc. is the largest provider of support services to veterans and their families in New England. Since 1990, They have helped more than 90,000 veterans in need, and today operate offices and programs in all six New England states. For more information, visit veteransinc.org.

About Veterans Base Camp

Veterans Base Camp is a grassroots A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing resources needed by Veterans, First Responders, Caregivers, and those members of our community who are most vulnerable.​ The Veterans Base Camp team is a collaborative of: Veterans, First Responders, Caregivers, Social Workers, Clinicians, for profit and non-profit alliances, private citizens and government agencies working together to achieve their mission. For more information, visit veteransbasecampinc.org.

About bankHometown

Founded in 1889, bankHometown is headquartered in Oxford, Massachusetts. We have $1.4 billion in assets and offer a complete line of consumer and business deposit and lending products and services through 16 branches located throughout Central Massachusetts and northeast Connecticut. We’re proud to fulfill our community banking mission—providing individualized financial support, a suite of comprehensive products and services, and smart banking technology—all to ensure our customers can unlock their potential and build a successful future.

Through our sponsorship and charitable giving program, The Giving Tree, bankHometown and the Hometown Bank Community Foundation support non-profit organizations and causes throughout Worcester and Windham Counties. In 2023 alone, The Giving Tree donated nearly $400,000 and over the last decade has donated more than $2.7 million. bankHometown was proud to be named a 2023 Corporate Citizenship Award winner by Boston Business Journal. For more information, visit bankhometown.com.

Thursday, June 13, from 6 pm to 8 pm

The Atrium at Dean College, 107 West Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Highlights of Hope is a celebration of community leaders who have demonstrated their commitment to ending sexual and domestic violence in our community and uplifting survivors. This annual event benefits the work of New Hope Inc. to provide free and confidential services throughout 41 cities and towns, from Attleboro to Worcester, as we strive to create a world free of violence and exploitation.

Tickets $45

Sponsorships start at $500

(Download the Sponsorship Package PDF here.)

Sign up today and find out more at: www.new-hope.org/highlights-of-hope/

All proceeds go towards New Hope's comprehensive, free, and confidential services for survivors and those affected by sexual and domestic violence. For more information on New Hope, please visit us at new-hope.org

Join the Southbridge Police for National Night Out, Display Tables Available

We hope you can join us on the Town Common on Tuesday August 6, 2024 from 6p to 8p for our National Night Out. This event is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. It provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. 

We will have a BOUNCE HOUSE, FREE PIZZA, & ICE CREAM and costs will be covered using drug seizure money that was forfeited from convicted drug dealers in our community and with generous donations from SCU & Big Bunny. We will have tours of police headquarters and we are checking to see if you would like to set up a display table alongside our Cops N’ Kids Program, our fire department and numerous others that will be in attendance.  

If interested, please contact Executive Assistant Sandi Sears via email at ssears@southbridgemass.org and we will save space for your organization, but you will need to bring your own tables & chairs. We hope to see you on TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024! 

bankHometown Promotes Dimopoulos, Ostberg and Roberts to Vice President,

Branch Officer in Woodstock, Athol, and Putnam

Pictured (L-R): George Dimopoulos, Marc Ostberg, Nancy Roberts

OXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS, May 10, 2024 — bankHometown, with 16 branches across central Massachusetts and northeastern Connecticut, recently promoted George Dimopoulos to vice president, branch officer of its Route 171, Woodstock, Conn. office; Marc Ostberg to vice president, branch officer of its Exchange Street, Athol office; and Nancy Roberts to vice president, branch officer of its Main Street, Putnam, Conn. office.

Dimopoulos, of Thompson, has 14 years of banking experience. He joined bankHometown in 2016 as branch officer of the Woodstock office and subsequently was promoted to assistant vice president, branch officer. Prior to joining bankHometown, he was branch officer at The Citizens National Bank. He has served as president of the Woodstock Business Association since 2021, and treasurer of the Woodstock Education Foundation since 2021. Dimopoulos earned a certificate in mortgage and consumer lending from the Center for Financial Training and is currently enrolled in the New England School for Financial Studies through the Massachusetts Bankers Association.

Ostberg, of Orange, has nearly 30 years of experience in banking. He joined bankHometown in 2013, most recently serving as assistant vice president, branch officer in Athol. Before that, he was vice president, store manager at TD Bank and held various retail leadership positions at both Sovereign Bank (now Santander Bank), and TD Bank. Ostberg studied accounting at Nichols College and business administration and finance at Worcester State University. He is currently enrolled in the New England School for Financial Studies through the Massachusetts Bankers Association. Ostberg is on the committee of the North Quabbin Food-A-Thon, and previously served as chairman of the board of directors for both the Town of Orange Economic Development and Industrial Corporation and the North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce.

Roberts, of Killingly, has 35 years of experience in banking and joined bankHometown in 2018 as assistant vice president, branch officer in Putnam. Before that, she was vice president at Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank. Roberts has an associate degree in business administration from Queensborough Community College. She currently serves on the board of directors for Dyer Manor Fire District and previously was president of the board of directors for both Thames Family Services and the Martin House. She is a member of the Putnam Business Association, and regularly attends Northeast Connecticut Chamber of Commerce events.

UMass Memorial Health - HARRINGTON Community Education Series

To Register

Call 508-765-2154 or email marysol.cruz@umassmemorial.org

To Register

Call 508-765-2154 or email marysol.cruz@umassmemorial.org

Presented In Spanish

Call 508-765-2154 or email marysol.cruz@umassmemorial.org

Dexter Factory Outlet | 44 River Street | Southbridge, MA 01550

Brimfield Antiques & Collectibles Show

2024 SHOW DATES: May 14-19, July 9-14, September 3-8

It's back! The Brimfield Antiques and Collectibles Show has been dubbed "the Queen of the outdoor shows" and a Smithsonian Treasure. The shows celebrate 65 years in 2024! Stop by the Chamber's Information Booth in front of Brimfield Library and say hello to our fabulous volunteers! HAPPY HUNTING AND ENJOY THE SHOWS!

Help Literacy Volunteers of South Central Massachusetts Raise Some Dough!

May 15 & May 16

Uno Pizzeria & Grill, 100 Charlton Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566

Located in the Center at Hobbs Brook

Mark your calendar! Enjoy a delicious meal and support LVSCM at UNO Pizzeria & Grill in Sturbridge. UNO will donate up to 20% of your check to LVSCM, including dine in, take out, and bar sales.

Please be sure to present this coupon on May 15 or this one on May 16 to your server to ensure your order is included in the fundraiser. We hope to see you there!

Tri-Valley, Inc.

Thursday, May 16, 2024

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

10 Mill Street, Dudley, MA

Use this link to make an appointment

ribc.org/drives   Sponsor Code M062

Walk-ins welcome!

Please remember to eat, drink, and bring your ID with your name and photo.

Appointments are preferred; however, walk-ins will be welcomed if space permits. 

Visit ribc.org/coronavirus for COVID-19 safety protocols.

Tri-Valley, Inc. 508-949-6640 / 800-286-6640

Tri-Valley, Inc., a private, non-profit agency, receives funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the Executive Office of Elder Affairs and federal financial support under the Older Americans Act furnished by the Central Mass Agency on Aging and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs. Funds are also received from public and private sources.

Southbridge Garden Club Spring Plant Sale

The Southbridge Garden Club invites the general public to its third annual Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 9 am to noon on the Sturbridge Town Common. The sale takes place rain or shine.

The Plant Sale will feature a wide selection of perennials, shrubs, vegetables, herbs, houseplants, cemetery boxes, and a garden treasure table with variety of garden-related items, such as small tools, flowerpots, gloves, decorative garden items, some surprises, and other goodies.

A representative from the Massachusetts Master Gardeners Association will conduct free soil testing. The Yankee Dahlia Society will be selling tubers and other items. Other vendors include Missa’s Organic Native Garden, the Worcester Conservancy, Eric’s Aviaries, the Union Bee Company, and more. Shoppers will be able to browse and purchase one or more books on gardening, ecology, cooking, and landscaping at the Friends of Joshua Hyde Public Library Book Sale in Sturbridge.

Proceeds from the Spring Plant Sale support the programs, scholarships, and beautification projects that the Southbridge Garden Club sponsors. Your support is greatly appreciated.

The Southbridge Garden Club is a regional organization that welcomes gardeners of all abilities and has been serving the area since 1953. The organization became a member of the Garden Club Federation in Massachusetts in 2003. The Club’s mission is to “share an interest in horticulture and to expand our knowledge of gardening for our mutual benefit and that of our local communities.”

Visit our Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/SouthbridgeGardenClub

Muster Day at Old Sturbridge Village

Saturday, May 18, 2024, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

To supplement the meager armed forces, most early 19th-century farmers and craftsmen were required by law to serve in local militia units – the forerunner of today’s National Guard. Twice a year, these citizen-soldiers were “called to muster” for a day of training in their town. Old Sturbridge Village re-creates a typical Muster Day and celebrates our local military history. Demonstrations will include marching, musket and cannon firing, and target practice. See more, get tickets HERE.

COMING UP: Wool Days at Old Sturbridge Village, May 25 - 26 - 27, 2024. LEARN MORE

Contact, pre-pay and find event info at www.sparklingtrees.com/cornhole

or Venmo after registering on Scoreholio @GivingTrees-FestivalGivingTree. Be sure to add team name.

West Brookfield Asparagus and Flower Heritage Festival

May 18, 2024, 10:00am-3:00pm

West Brookfield Town Common, 36 North Main Street, West Brookfield, MA

Join West Brookfield in celebrating all things asparagus! Always the 3rd Saturday in May.

Follow on Facebook for all the details: www.facebook.com/events/1071070957485724

Tutti Quanti Wine Tasting

May 21, 6:30 - 8:00pm

538 Main St., Sturbridge, MA 01518

All Wine Tastings are from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Attendees will gain insights into the principles of pairing different wines with specific types of cuisine, creating a sensory journey that celebrates the nuances of both food and wine in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Savor a carefully curated selection of our wines paired with our products.

Registration fee is $10 and can be purchased on EventBrite (see link below). Note there is no seating. No refunds. Guests will receive a $5 voucher to be used for a store purchase and are able to shop for wine and food after the event.

PLEASE NOTE: If you register for an event, we count on you seeing you there. As you may expect, we prepare food and wine based on our registration numbers. Please email Laurie if you need to cancel your registration.

To Register: www.tuttiquantifoods.com/wine-tastings-events/

Sicilian Roasted Chicken is a delightful dish that hails from the beautiful island of Sicily. Sicilian cuisine is renowned for its diverse and vibrant culinary traditions. Chicken Sicilian is a shining example of the delicious and comforting dishes that this region has to offer. There are so many recipe but the main staples are fresh herbs, tomatoes, olives, garlic, capers, and of course EVOO. Sicilian Chicken yields a wonderful sauce and is often served alongside al dente pasta.

In addition to Sicilian Chicken, we’ll be offering an assortment of Italian cheeses. Cheese in Italy is a treasure trove of flavors and textures, each reflecting the rich culinary heritage and range from soft to hard and everything in between. Chef Rico will discuss some of his favorites and how they play such an important role for the Italian culinary palette.

This event is $52 per person, tax and gratuity are not included. Wine, beer, and cocktails are available from our bar at an extra cost.

Reservations require pre-payment for the event. Reservations and payments are non-refundable.

Click on the link to register for this month's Cooking with Rico: www.exploretock.com/the-duck-avellino/ev

Flora and Geology of Flynt Quarry

When: June 1st, 10 AM (rain date June 8th @ 10 AM)

Where: Flynt Quarry, Margaret St, Monson, MA

Cost: Free, RSVP Required

Join Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary Director of Applied Ecology, Dan Wilder, and Opacum Director, Leslie Duthie, for an exploration of the flora and geology of Flynt Quarry. The woods are full of scrub oak, blueberry and some unusual species. This quarry is the source of 'Monson granite' and the quarry supplied granite for buildings from Monson to Amherst and Boston, New York City, Saratoga Springs and as far as Chicago, Iowa and Kansas. Signs of the quarry work still exist today. 

**Please Note: This is a moderately strenuous hike over rocky, hilly terrain, which requires rock scrambling on narrow shelves. The walk will last about 2 hours. 

PLEASE RSVP as space is limited for the walk (20 people). RSVP HERE.

The hike will leave from the Flynt Quarry trail head on Margaret St in Monson, near the Monson High School.

CLICK ON THE GRAPHIC TO REGISTER ONLINE

LEARN MORE AND GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: brimfieldwinery.com/event/wildheart-concert-tribute-to-fleetwood-mac-stevie-nicks/

Now Serving... Spring has sprung here at Salem Cross Inn, which means we have a new menu of seasonal dishes available for you! Come on down to treat your taste buds to these spring food and drink offerings.

We'll see you soon!

HOURS OF OPERATION

Thursday, Friday, & Saturday: 4pm - 8pm, Sunday: 12pm - 5pm

Call 508-867-2345 for reservations.

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www.salemcrossinn.com

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