May 31st Regional Repair Event

Free

The Franklin County Solid Waste District and the Franklin County Tech School are hosting the 1^st annual Regional Repair Event on Saturday, May 31^st from 9 am – 1 pm at the Tech School, 82 Industrial Blvd, Turners Falls.

Students, instructors, and local fixers will be on hand. Every effort will be made to repair your item(s). Antiques and heirlooms cannot be fixed at this event.

Bring:

• Lamps and household electrical items
• Wooden items like chairs and stools
• Items needing to be glued
• Knives (limit 2 per household)
• Lawn mower blades for sharpening
• Chainsaw chains for sharpening * Food by the Culinary Dept.
• Mending (sewing); darning; wool repair
• Sadie’s Bikes will offer repairs that do not require parts. For example, adjust brakes, oil chain, etc. They will also provide instruction on repairs.

Also!

* Blood pressure checks

* Tick-repellent boot spraying (10-12 only)

* Food by the Culinary Dept.

For more information, contact the Solid Waste District at 413-772-2438 or email fcswmd@crocker.com.

Check back for updated information.

We may need to limit the number of repairs per participant based on the number of participants waiting for a repair slot. Fixers will do their best to repair items. Some items may not be fixable. Fixers and organizers will not be responsible for damages.

Posted: to General News on Wed, May 14, 2025
Updated: Wed, May 14, 2025