Petersham MA – April 2026
For April 2026, Petersham, MA, features several community-driven events, ranging from unique sporting competitions and local elections to specialized workshops and environmental seminars.
Highlighted Community Events
Cornhole & Curling Biathlon: April 3–4, 2026. This annual event hosted by the Petersham Curling Club and Orange Cornhole League combines a double-elimination cornhole tournament with a four-end curling game. An optional practice session is held on Friday, April 3, followed by the main tournament on Saturday, April 4.
Annual Town Election: April 6, 2026. Voting takes place at the Town Hall from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Residents will vote on several key positions, including a contested seat for the Board of Health and openings on the Selectboard and Planning Board.
Sewing and Craft Supplies Swap: April 25, 2026. Held at the Petersham Town Hall (downstairs) from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, this community swap allows neighbors to drop off unused materials and take home free supplies for new projects.
Educational & Creative Workshops
Harvard Forest Public Seminars: The Harvard Forest is hosting three research-focused seminars this month: — April 2: Ashley Lang on soil organic carbon classifications. — April 15: Steve Langdon on climate resilience in boreal peatlands. — April 29: Rebecca Snell on modeling forest regeneration.
Petersham Art Center Workshops: The center features monthly clay workshops, including a Flower Vase workshop where participants can design custom slab-built vases.
Local Government Meetings
Public meetings held at the Lower Town Hall or Petersham Memorial Library include: — Selectboard: Regular meetings on April 2, 7, 9, 13, 16, 21, 23, and 30. — Conservation Commission: April 7 at 7:00 PM. — Petersham Historic District: April 16 at 6:00 PM. — Zoning Board of Appeals: April 28 at 7:00 PM.