Palmer Public Library announces Halloween-themed Monster Mash mystery room for young patrons. Also in today's brief (2 items): Library plans Halloween mystery room program; Pathfinder RVT faces Belchertown in JV football.
Palmer's weekly obituary notices carry two residents this week: Raymond, Wendy Lee, 74, who died October 12, 2026; and Graves, Nelson "Bob" Robert, 85, a lifelong Palmer resident who died October 15, 2026.
Palmer library debuts a first ever teen pumpkin carving contest with three trophy categories. Also in today's brief (3 items): Library launches first teen pumpkin contest; Library seeks young judges for book award; Pumpkin painting kit registration opens today.
This week's Palmer obituary roundup carries one notice: Carlson, Jacqueline B., age 89, of Palmer, Massachusetts, who was born February 11, 1937, and died Monday, October 5, 2026. No profession, family details, or service arrangements were listed in the source material reviewed this wee…
Palmer Public Library announces first local author book fair featuring 18 writers on November 7. Also in today's brief (3 items): Palmer Housing Authority closed Monday for holiday; Library hosts monster chocolate bar workshop Oct. 14; Library sets first local author book fair.
Patriot Ledger names Palmer's 13th World Fright Park among Massachusetts' best haunted attractions this fall. Also in today's brief (4 items): 6 haunted attractions in Massachusetts list includes Palmer; Palmer Housing Authority closed Columbus Day; Palmer field hockey hosts Northampton…
Palmer Housing Authority will close its Fletcher Street office Monday, Oct. 12, for a federal holiday. Also in today's brief (3 items): Pathfinder RVT, Commerce meet in soccer match Oct. 6; Palmer hosts Monson in girls soccer matchup; Housing authority to close Oct. 12 for holiday.
Palmer Youth Baseball and Softball Association announced that registration has closed for all of its divisions, including baseball grades 7/8, 5/6 and 2/3/4; softball grades 7/8/9, 5/6 and 2/3/4; Coach-Pitch for grades K-2; and the Instructional program for ages 3-5. With the deadline p…
Two Palmer-resident obituaries were published this week: Swiatlowski, Helen M. (Lis) "Tootsie," 98, who spent most of her life in the Three Rivers section of Palmer and died September 17; and Breton, Barbara Shirley (Chlebus), 84, a 1960 Palmer High School graduate who moved to Palmer w…
Palmer Public Library launches a fall scavenger hunt for all ages starting October 1. Also in today's brief (5 items): Services set for Barbara S. Breton; Ghost Hunters' Dustin Pari talks Montauk Project; Palmer JV girls soccer hosts Southwick Regional; Nintendo game night returns to li…