May 31 Repair Event
Free Regional Repair Event
Saturday, May 31st
The Franklin County Solid Waste District and the Franklin County Tech
School are hosting the 1st annual Regional Repair Event on Saturday,
May 31st 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:
Also!
Lamps and household electrical items
* Blood pressure checks
Wooden items like chairs and stools
Items needing to be glued
* Tick-repellent boot
Knives to sharpen (2 per household) spraying (10-noon only)
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.
For more information, contact the Solid Waste District at 413-772-2438
or email fcswmd@crocker.com.
Visit franklincountywastedistrict.org 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.