The skate park project overcomes a surprise obstacle thanks to some local champions. Area police departments employ different approaches to body cams. Sewer rates are set to rise in Montague. GMRSD representatives visit the Gill Selectboard to discuss concerns. Leverett and Wendell gear up for special town meetings. Selectboard coverage and police logs from Erving. TFHS dominates on the gridiron and the volleyball court.

MoRe: Pumpkins in Turners; hypnosis in Gill; altered photos at Nina’s Nook; and fall pleasures in the garden. Husband drinking and snoring again? The Healthy Geezer has advice. Our critic examines CSI’s move from Vegas to Cyber. Oystergirl acts locally. Plus: a mushroom forager causes consternation in the Montague Police Log; prepare to celebrate your fabulousness at a Halloween ball in Turners; arts, events, and entertainment listings; and our very first Spanish language page! (Aquí se habla español!)