Working group will consider Farren redevelopment

MONTAGUE — In an effort to redevelop the former Farren Care Center site into a residential “Village Center” neighborhood, officials met virtually with the Selectboard on Monday to continue discussing potential options.

The Selectboard voted unanimously to revisit the matter once the Planning Board forms a working group to further review redevelopment options. The vote followed a presentation from Vanasse Hangen Brustlin (VHB) Land Planning Team Leader Luke Mitchell.

Mitchell outlined three potential plans for the proposed development, each designed for varying levels of housing density. The plans were informed by community input and the results of a demographics study, which he said showed a need for a more affordable and diverse housing stock in Montague.

‘New Roots in River Banks’ exhibit continues with Polish costume discussion on April 28

TURNERS FALLS — The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association and Great Falls Discovery Center’s “New Roots in River Banks” exhibit continues on Sunday, April 28, at 2 p.m. with a presentation on costumes from Poland and sample displays.

Polish craft and cultural specialist Sarah Urban, of West Springfield, will host the presentation. Urban teaches Polish folk art and culture at the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum and the West Springfield Red Thread Network for the Arts.

“New Roots in River Banks” is an exhibit and event series at the Great Falls Discovery Center, 2, Avenue A, focused on Polish and other eastern European immigrants’ contributions in the Connecticut River Valley. Events in the series are free and open to the public.

Our Lady of Peace Church hosting concert

TURNERS FALLS — Our Lady of Peace Church at 90 Seventh St. will host a free concert called “Cry Out For Peace!” on Sunday, May 19, at 3 p.m. The lineup features the Our Lady of Peace Singers, the Eventide Singers and motivational readings.