By Dave Watkins in News — 06 Oct 2026

Fright park named among state's best

6 haunted attractions in Massachusetts list includes Palmer. The Patriot Ledger included 13th World Fright Park in Palmer among six Massachusetts haunted attractions highlighted for the season, citing its Fright Fest programming.The Patriot Ledger

Mon, Oct 12: Palmer Housing Authority closed Columbus Day. The Palmer Housing Authority will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, in observance of the federal holiday. Regular office hours resume Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon.Palmer Housing Authority
Mon, Oct 12, 4:00 p.m.: Palmer field hockey hosts Northampton Monday. Palmer's varsity field hockey team hosts Northampton in a nonconference game Monday, Oct. 12, at 4 p.m., according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
Wed, Oct 14, 5:00 p.m.: Library hosts DIY Monster Chocolate Bar craft. Palmer Public Library invites young patrons to build and decorate a Halloween-themed chocolate bar Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 5 p.m. in the Community Room.Palmer Public Library

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