Town of Palmer

06/18/2026

ALERT: Detour on Main St., Thorndike

Main St. Thorndike will be closed to thru traffic at the railroad crossing (between Town Hall and Kirkwood Place) while crews replace the Railroad Crossing.

The Temporary Closure and Detour will be from:
7:00 a.m. Saturday June 20,2026, until 6:00 p.m. Sunday June 21, 2026

Main St. Thorndike residences numbered from 4400 through 4428 (even side of street) as well as the Town Hall and Police Department will only be accessible from the Sykes St. (RT. 181 – 4-Corners) side.

Main St. Thorndike residences numbered from 4000 through 4216 (even side of
street) and 4023 and 4215 Main St. (odd side), as well as the Palmer Public School
Campus will only be accessible from High St., Commercial St., and Church St.

with_ Palmer Police Department , Palmer Public Schools

06/17/2026

🎉 Happy Summer Students & Congrats to the Class of 2026! 🎉
Congratulations to all our students, teachers, and school staff for completing another amazing school year! 📚✨ Whether you're graduating, moving up a grade, or just starting your summer break, we are so proud of all the hard work and achievements you’ve accomplished this year.
To our incredible teachers and school staff, thank you for your dedication, resilience, and the positive impact you make every day. You have helped shape the minds and futures of our young learners.
Parents and caregivers, your support and involvement have been invaluable in creating a nurturing environment for our students to thrive.

with_ Palmer Public Schools, Old Mill Pond School - Palmer, Palmer High School Panthers, Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School

06/16/2026

Celebrate Palmer ! THIS Saturday, June 20, 2026
We have fun activities lined up all day AND Patties Food Truck will be serving up a bite to eat at the library!

Time Capsule Burial at 9 am
Palmer Town Administration Building
4417 Main Street | Palmer, MA 01069

Students from Ms. O'Brien's 5th Grade Class have created a time capsule to be buried alongside the 1976 capsule. Both are set to be opened in 2076. Come by and congratulate our students and celebrate its official burying.

Palmer Declaration of Independence Reading from 11 am - 12 pm
Palmer Historical and Cultural Center
2072 Main Street | Three Rivers, MA 01080

Did you know Palmer crafted a Declaration of Independence in June before the famous document written by Thomas Jefferson celebrated on July 4th? Come hear it live and celebrate Palmer's role in our Nation's History!

Semiquincentennial Shindig from 1 - 3 pm
Library's Community Room
1455 N. Main Street | Palmer, MA 01069

Join us for a celebration of Palmer’s 250th! View footage of Palmer’s 1976 Bicentennial Parade, and enlarged photo’s of the floats too! Find yourself or your loved ones in the parade or crowd!

Browse our Revolutionary War exhibit that will be on loan from The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, and sign a scroll to commemorate the 250th!

This program is free and registration is not required.

Palmer, MA History Hub, Palmer Public Library, Palmer Public Schools, Palmer Historical and Cultural Center, Palmer Historical Commission

06/15/2026

Municipal Offices Closed for Holiday

Palmer Public Library , and Palmer Senior Center are closed Friday, June 19th. Due to the Holiday, the Town Administration Building Thursday, June 18th, operation hours will be 8:30 am - 12 pm by appointment only.

06/15/2026

Treasurer/ Collector Office is Closed today Monday, June 15th and will reopen tomorrow, June 16th at 8:30 am

06/12/2026

Announcement from our Health Director:

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is
advising consumers, retailers, and clinicians about multiple
recent Salmonella outbreaks associated with recalled
moringa-containing products, including powders, capsules,
and other dietary supplements. Massachusetts is among
the states with reported cases

Access the full advisory notice here, https://www.townofpalmer.com/townnews

FDA is advising consumers not to eat, sell, or distribute recalled moringa powder dietary supplements sold under the Tnvitamins, Doctor’s Pride, and Mogo brands due to possible Salmonella contamination.

FDA has issued advisories for two Salmonella outbreaks linked to products containing moringa leaf powder.

Check your home and throw these recalled products away.

Learn more:

New Outbreak Advisory for recalled Mogo products: https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-moringa-leaf-powder-may-2026

Updated Outbreak Advisory for recalled Tnvitamins and Doctor’s Pride products: https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-moringa-leaf-powder-january-2026

06/12/2026

Palmer Rec, Conservation Commission, and Chicopee 4Rivers Watershed Present:

Family Fishing Clinic!
Saturday June 27, 9 AM to 12 Noon 
Forest Lake Beach | 723 River St, Palmer

Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish? Now’s your chance, let the MassWildlife Angler Education Program be your guide. We’ll have equipment on hand for use, as well as terminal tackle, and live bait. You’ll learn the basics, from casting out, to baiting up, and the best part - you’ll be able to fish. So come try your hand at this great pastime, guaranteed to catch some fun! Pre- registration is required. Please note: This is not a kids only program, but an all-inclusive fishing clinic for anyone of any age that wants to learn how to fish.

Registration is required. Limit 50 participants
REGISTER HERE- https://form.jotform.com/Ashley_Place/registration-form_-learn-to-fish
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Family Boating Clinic!
Saturday June 27, 1 - 4 PM 
Forest Lake Beach | 723 River St, Palmer

Join us at Forest Lake Beach Boat Launch! Instruction will focus on kayaks and canoes. Please bring your own boat, paddles, and SCG-approved wearable life jacket (PFD).

Please fill in your details to complete the registration process and submit one registration per attendee. This program is limited to 25 Paddlers aged 14+. Paddlers aged 14- 18 must have a caregiver present.

Registration is required. Limit 25 participants.
REGISTER HERE- https://form.jotform.com/261384744762162

06/11/2026

Monson Summerfest Inc. is just around the corner, and Palmer is invited to participate in the Monson Summerfest Fourth of July Parade! If you are interested joining the festivities, visit their website and fill out the Parade Form, https://monsonsummerfestinc.com/

06/10/2026

Official Annual Town Election Results are now posted to our website.

THANK YOU to everyone for coming out to cast their vote. Congratulations to our newly elected leaders! Thank you to the dedicated community members for your candidacy and commitment to serve.

Review the results on our website here, https://www.townofpalmer.com/index.asp?SEC=6F90DC86-6506-40A6-AA88-4922A8F6D521&Type=B_PR

06/09/2026

Read the latest edition of the Town Manager's Newsletter here, https://conta.cc/4uOId0P