School Committee Annual Budget Hearing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORTHINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS P.O. BOX 247 WORTHINGTON, MA  01098 SCHOOL BUDGET HEARING Virtual * Link below 4/8/21 6:30pm *by executive order of the governor and in keeping with his directions we are meeting virtually until further notice, here are the details to participate by video or to call in. Join Zoom …

2021 Town Elections

TOWN OF WORTHINGTONP.O. Box 247 • Worthington, MA 01098 • (413) 238-5578 “TOWN CLERK STAY SAFEVOTE BY MAIL – ANNUAL TOWN ELECTIONSATURDAY MAY 1, 2021 USE VOTE BY MAIL APPLICATION AVAILABLE HERE &LEAVE IN TOWN HALL DROP BOX ON RAMP (ASAP)ORSEND EMAIL REQUEST INCLUDING: VOTER NAME, VOTERRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS & MAILING ADDRESS (ASAP) TOtownclerk@worthington-ma.usBALLOTS MAY BE …

R. H. Conwell Community News Flash – 4/2/21

Dear Community, Last week, beloved children’s writer Beverly Cleary died at the age of 104 years young! This literary legend wrote stories that captured children’s attention for decades. Do you remember your favorite Beverly Cleary book? Was it Ramona, Ralph the Mouse, or Henry Huggins to name just a few! As a reluctant reader in …

In-Home Vaccinations

FROM THE WORTHINGTON BOARD OF HEALTH, March 31, 2021 The Massachusetts Department of Public Hea;lth has initiated a program to provide in-home vaccinations for homebound individuals. “Homebound” is defined by the state as being unable to get to a doctor’s office, even with assistance. Worthington has joined ia partnership with Amherst and other Hampshire County …

Pandemic Life in Worthington

The COVID-19 pandemic is a worldwide event, but Worthington has its own story to tell in our collected voices.  The Worthington Historical Society would like to document this once-in-a-lifetime (hopefully) experience through our individual stories. Once we are free to sit face-to-face, Kate Ewald will post an invitation to schedule audio recorded interviews. Also please consider …

Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Beneficials

A 90-minute power point presentation, will be offered by naturalist and landscaper John Root via Zoom at 3:00 PM on Saturday, April 10. This program describes the essential roles played by birds, pollinators, and other beneficial wildlife in our ecosystem and provides guidance on meeting their needs for food, cover, and water. A variety of …

Egg Hunt

Saturday April 3, 2021 at 11AM In the Woods Behind the Town Hall New for this year: Masks must be worn at all times No refreshments No public restrooms Plastic eggs will not be collected at the end of the hunt

R. H. Conwell News – 3/26/2021

Dear Community,  Hope this message finds you well.  So thrilled to share that the tents arrived a week early!  The students’ energy today was palpable!   As they watched the tents go up they began sharing stories about their fall experiences learning outside!  We will wait for the building inspector and fire marshall to inspect the tents …

Book Fair

The Worthington R. H. Conwell School is fortunate to host a Scholastic Book Fair this year. This is an opportunity to have a bookstore brought to the school. It allows students, families and community members to browse and purchase books, art kits, favorite books series, etc. while earning Scholastic Book Dollars for our school library. …