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Jeep tow to local repair shop


Jeep tow to local repair shop.

Tesla EV towed to auto body repair shop


Towing Tesla EV to auto body repair shop.

Winch out of snow, Chesterfield, NH


Adams Towing providing winch out services in Chesterfield, New Hampshire.

MARCH 15, 2023
A crew from Adams Towing, from Orange, Mass., helps tow people out of the snow on Route 9 in Chesterfield, NH, on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, the day after a snowstorm. (Kristopher Radder/The Brattleboro Reformer via AP)
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"Clean-up after Tuesday's storm" photo 17 & 18 
by Kristopher Radder, Brattleboro Reformer.
Brattleboro Reformer news link

Junk removal flatbed tow


Junk car removal.

Emergency flatbed tow of delivery van

Towing Orange, MA Water Department truck to Marcotte Ford, Holyoke, MA.

Emergency flatbed tow of delivery van

Towing work van to NH dealership.

Emergency flatbed tow of delivery van

Towing a moped to Athol, MA.

Emergency flatbed tow of delivery van


Flatbed tow truck of delivery van.

--FIRST NIGHT  2023--
Dec 31, 2023, 11:00 PM – Jan 1, 2024, 3:30 AM
Starry Starry Night
7 South Main St, Orange, MA
Free family friendly celebration of New Year's Eve in the heart of downtown Orange, MA.

--FIRST NIGHT NORTHAMPTON 2024--
December 31, 2023 to January 1st, 2024
New Year’s Eve 2023 Fireworks Display at 6:15 PM from the downtown parking garage roof and ball raising at midnight at Hotel Northampton, MA

--HOLIDAY EVENTS--
12th Annual Breakfast With Santa
Saturday, December 2nd, 2023
8:30 -11:30AM
Cheese Omelets, Sausages, Pancakes, Hot Chocolate, Coffee and Juice
$6 Adults, $3 children 4-9, free for kids under 3.
Ralph C. Mahar Regional School
507 S Main St, Orange, MA 01364

--MANSION TOUR--
Mon-Thurs, Dec. 18-21, 2023, 6-8PM
Guided tour of the mansion.
$20 admission.
Revival Wheeler Mansion
75 E Main St, Orange, MA 01364
--HOLIDAY EVENTS--
Sat-Sun, November 18-19th, 2023
Red Apple Farm Thanksgiving Harvest Festival Weekend 
10AM-5PM
455 Highland Avenue
Phillipston, MA, 01331

--SLED EXPO '23--
Live at the Big E Nov 18-19th
The Sled Expo is the largest snowmobile show in New England
Saturday, November 18, 2023, 9AM-8PM
Sunday, November 19, 2023, 9AM-3PM
Big E, Young Building
1305 Memorial Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
-TURKEY RAFFLES--
Snowbound Club Turkey Raffle
Friday, November 3, 2023, 7PM
Free chowder & chili.
Basket Raffles & Door Prizes.
130 Baldwinville Rd.
Winchendon, MA 01475

Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, 7PM
Veteran's Day Turkey Raffle
Royalston Fire & EMS Station #1
4 Athol Road
Royalston, MA 01368

Friday, November 17, 2023, 6-9PM
Acadien Social Club Turkey Raffle
193 Parker Street
Gardner, MA 01440

--4th ANNUAL TRACTOR PARADE --
Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 10AM-12PM
Tractors meet behind C&M Pizza starting at 9:30AM.
10AM-12PM Parade down Central Street towards downtown Leominster.

--25th ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL --
North Quabbin Garlic & Arts Festival
A celebration of the artistic, agricultural and cultural bounty of the region
Forsters Farm
60 Chestnut Hill Rd
Orange, MA 01364
September 30th - October 1, 2023
10AM-5PM
Admission: $5

--CAR SHOW--
Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 8AM-2PM
North Quabbin Cruisers
Bob Harris Jr. Memorial
HARVEST CAR SHOW
Co-Sponsored by the Athol Lions Club
Orange Airport, Orange, MA
$10 Entry Fee
--THE BIG E--
1305 Memorial Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
September 15th - October 1, 2023
$20 admission + $10 parking
Gates open 8am, events 9am to 11pm

--CROW HILL MOTO--
Sunday, October 1st, 2023 J-Day
600 King Phillip Trail (Rt. 202)
Baldwinville, MA 01436
Gates open 6AM
Admission: $15

--BARRE LIONS CLUB CAR SHOW--
SATURDAY, SEPT 9th, 2023, 9AM-2PM
Barre Common
26 Grove St
Barre, MA 01005

--NER Annual Summer Party CAR SHOW--
Northeast Region Porsche Club Of America
SATURDAY, SEPT 9th, 2023, 11AM-3PM
Classic BBQ lunch, Car Show, and Live music!
Wachusett Mountain
41 Mile Hill Road
Westminster, MA 01473
$35 admission

--CROW HILL MOTO--
600 King Phillip Trail (Rt. 202)
Baldwinville, MA 01436
Sunday, September 17, 2023 NESC
Gates open 6AM
Admission: $15

--51st GAS & STEAM ENGINE SHOW--
SEPTEMBER 8th, 9th and 10th, 2023
New England’s largest Gas and Steam Engine Show  exhibiting antique tractors, antique vehicles and antique working engines that were once tools of the trade from years gone by.
Friday, Sept 8th, 2023: 7AM to dark, Parade at 1PM
Saturday, Sept 9th, 2023: 7AM to dark, Parade at 1PM
Sunday, Sept 10th, 2023: 7AM to 3PM
Admission: $10
Event is held rain or shine. Free parking on site.
Cricket Hill Farm
1716 Main St. (Rt. 101)
Dublin, NH 03444

--THE SPENCER FAIR--
Labor Day Weekend
48 Smithville Rd, Spencer, MA 01562
September 1st - 4th, 2023
$15 admission + free  parking
Gates open 8am, events 9am to 11pm

--FLYING HIGH DOGS--
THURSDAY, AUG 24th, 2023, 5:30-6:15PM
Nornay Park
10 Main St, Barre, MA 01005

--BOLTON FAIRGROUNDS 2023--
TWO DAY ANTIQUE TRUCK SHOW
Antique Truck Club of America
21st Annual ATCA Bay State Chapter Truck Show
SATURDAY, AUG 26th, 2023, 8AM-4PM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27th, 2023, 8AM-3PM
Admission Adult $5
Bolton Fairgrounds
Rt 117, 318 Seen Bridge Rd
Lancaster, MA 01523

--CHESHIRE FAIR 2023--
AUGUST 3rd-6th, 2023
Cheshire Fairgrounds
247 Monadnock Hwy
Swanzey, NH 03446

--8th ANNUAL RIVERFEST--
2023 Orange Riverfest
SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2023
Fair begins 5PM
Lighted Boat Parade 9PM
Free Admission
Billy Goat Boats
5 East River St
Orange, MA 01364


--2023 BIKE WEEK--
100th Anniversary
Laconia Motorcycle Week
JUNE 10-18, 2023
Weirs Beach Boardwalk on the southern shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, NH


--CHESHIRE FAIRGROUNDS 2023--
SC MONSTER TRUCK MADNESS
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023
Gates open 11AM. Show starts 2PM
247 Monadnock Hwy, Swanzey, NH 03446
General Admission Adult $30
Free Parking 10am-1pm, $10 parking after 1pm


--RACING OPENING WEEKEND--
Duel at the Dog
Monadnock Speedway
SATURDAY, MAY 6th, 2023
NEMA Lites, Exit Realty Pro Truck Challenge, New England Dwarf Car Series, New England Pro 4 Modifieds, and NELCAR
SUNDAY, MAY 7th, 2023
(NHSTRA) Modifieds face off in an 80-lap extra-distance showdown
840 Keene Road
Winchester, NH 03470

--RIETTA FLEA MARKET--
SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2023
Free admission, free parking
Vendors/Sellers $40 per table
Parking lot opens 5AM, field 6:30AM
Rietta open Sundays April-November
183 Gardner Rd, Rt 68
Hubbardston, MA 01452

--EASTER BUNNY PHOTOS--
SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2023 at 10AM-NOON
Bring your pets. Bring your kids.
$8 for 4x6 photo in Easter frame
All proceeds benefit Care of Animal Fund
Pet Supplies Plus
111 Tower Rd.
Athol, MA 01331

--EASTER EGG HUNT & PHOTOS--
SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2023
Kids 5 and under 11AM-12:30PM
Kids 5 and over 1PM-3PM
Easter Bunny Pictures 10AM–4PM
Revival Wheeler Mansion
75 E Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
(Rain Date April 2nd)

--ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT--
SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2023 at 10AM
Egg Hunt starts promptly at 10:30 AM
Erving Riverfront Park
10 Arch St.
Erving, MA 01344

--EASTER EGG HUNT--
SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2023 at 11AM
Orange Police and Fire Department Easter Egg Hunt
Mahar Regional High School
507 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364

--GREENFIELD WINTER CARNIVAL 2023--
Saturday, February 3rd 9AM-8PM and Sunday, February 5th, 2023 8AM-4PM
101st year of the carnival. Held at Beacon Field and other locations in town, it features a downtown ice sculpture contest, ice skating, XC skiing, cardboard sled contest, and other winter activities. For details call (413) 772-1553 .