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Monson to host Snow Roller Day

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SMOOTHING THE TRAVEL WAY — Travis Gould of Dexter and his team of work horses demonstrate Monson’s snow roller during a past Snow Roller Day. A number of activities are scheduled during the day for Saturday, Feb. 18. For more, please go to the Explore Monson Facebook page.
File photo courtesy of Glenn S. Poole 
HORSE POWER — Before the advent of the snow plow, a horse-drawn snow roller was used to pack down snow, making winter travel much easier. Monson has one of the few left intact, and it will be on display at the Feb. 18 Snow Roller Day.

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