News & Press https://masscta.com/news/default.asp Thu, 4 Jun 2026 01:22:02 GMT Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:42:00 GMT Copyright © 2026 Massachusetts Collectors and Treasurers Association Regretful Notification of the Passing of Jane Fallon https://masscta.com/news/news.asp?id=724292 https://masscta.com/news/news.asp?id=724292  

We regret to inform our members that the former long time Treasurer of Scituate & beloved MCTA member, Jane Fallon, passed away on March 2nd.

 *Updated to add link to her online obituary*

Click here for her obituary & details on her Celebration of Life.

 

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:42:00 GMT Regretful Notification of the Passing of Evie Poness https://masscta.com/news/news.asp?id=716556 https://masscta.com/news/news.asp?id=716556  

We regret to inform our members that the former long time Treasurer/Collector of Needham, Evelyn "Evie" Poness, passed away on December 12th. See below for the obituary & info on services.

https://www.eatonfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Evelyn-Poness


]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:34:00 GMT Passing of Jill Gallagher https://masscta.com/news/news.asp?id=707832 https://masscta.com/news/news.asp?id=707832 Dear MCTA Members,

 

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Jill Gallagher, Assistant Treasurer/Collector in the Town of Spencer.

Jill was a valued member of our association. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with her family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.

 

Sincerely,

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:12:00 GMT Regretful Notification of the Passing of the Husband of member Susan Glowatsky https://masscta.com/news/news.asp?id=690284 https://masscta.com/news/news.asp?id=690284  

Unfortunately, we have received news that Susan Glowatsky's (Collector in Hadley) husband, Mark, passed away unexpectedly.

Please keep Susan and her family in your prayers.

 

Click here to view Mark's obituary.

]]> Fri, 3 Jan 2025 16:59:00 GMT Regretful Notification of the Passing of Mary Stokarski https://masscta.com/news/news.asp?id=686176 https://masscta.com/news/news.asp?id=686176  

We regret to inform our members that retired Deerfield Collector/Treasurer/Town Clerk Mary Stokarski passed away Oct 31st. See below for the obituary & info on services.

https://www.kostanskifuneralhome.com/obituary/Mary-Stokarski


]]> Tue, 5 Nov 2024 17:38:00 GMT Regretful Notification of the Passing of the Husband of member Deb Milliken https://masscta.com/news/news.asp?id=684168 https://masscta.com/news/news.asp?id=684168
Unfortunately, Debbie Milliken's (retired Asst Treasurer) husband, Doug, passed away yesterday.

Please keep Debbie and her family in your prayers.

 

]]> Wed, 9 Oct 2024 18:12:00 GMT Regretful Notification of the Passing of John Lavallee https://masscta.com/news/news.asp?id=681500 https://masscta.com/news/news.asp?id=681500  

Unfortunately, we learned that a former member of the MCTA community, John Lavallee, has passed away. Sending condolences to all who knew John.

 

Click here to view John's obituary.

]]> Thu, 5 Sep 2024 17:45:00 GMT Regretful Notification of the Passing of Brendan Lynch https://masscta.com/news/news.asp?id=669947 https://masscta.com/news/news.asp?id=669947  

Unfortunately, we recently learned that former Treasurer Collector in Scituate, Brendan Lynch, passed away in December. Here is his obituary: 

https://www.mcnamara-sparrell.com/obituary/Brendan-Lynch

 

]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2024 18:36:00 GMT Regretful Notification of the Passing of John Dunn https://masscta.com/news/news.asp?id=682405 https://masscta.com/news/news.asp?id=682405  

Unfortunately, we recently learned that former CFO/Treasurer/Collector in Gloucester, John Dunn, passed away in March. Here is his obituary: 

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/john-dunn-obituary?id=54552546

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