Erving

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Erving
The town of Erving is comprised of three villages: Erving Center, Farley, and Ervingside. It is situated along the Millers River and Route 2 (Mohawk Trail) goes through the middle of town. Erving is known for its low taxes and its convenient location makes it ideal for those who need to travel to the eastern part of the state.
The French King Bridge connects Erving to the town of Gill and named “The Most Beautiful Steel Bridge” by the American Institute of Steel Construction. The bridge is a popular tourist spot because besides its own beauty, it offers scenic views of the river and the foliage in autumn.
Erving’s large supply of timber and waterpower led to the production of many wood and wood-based products. Today, the Erving Paper Mill still exists, and employs over 100 people.
Erving Public Library - The Erving Public Library is located at 2 Care Drive, off Route 63 in Erving, Massachusetts. This 8,300 square foot facility was newly built in 2019 and includes a large collection of books for all ages, an extensive kids' room with play area, teen room with TV and Xbox, adult reading area, public computers, Makerspace, community rooms, print/copy services, and free internet.
Parks - Erving has several parks known as the Church Street Park, Hammock Street Park, Riverfront Park, Veterans Memorial and Zilinski Field.
The Outdoors
Erving State Forest is a beautiful area for camping, hiking, and enjoying natural scenery. The Forest contains Laurel Lake, where boating, swimming, and fishing are permitted. Numerous trails and roads run through the forest, allowing for exploration to its scenic points of interest.
Farley Ledges is located on the southeast side of Northfield Mountain, is a popular rock climbing spot.
Erving Castle located on Hermit Mountain, was the cave/homesite of a well-liked hermit, John Smith, an actor from Scotland. For nearly 30 years he resided with his many cats in a primitive, hand-built wooden shack near the cave. A short distance off Route 2
Flis Market - Offers a lot in a small space: grab n’ go food, meat & fish, wine & spirits, ice cold beer and more, check it out!
Bagels-N-More - Offering fresh baked goods daily! Featuring breakfast sandwiches on our bagels and english muffins!
Freight House Antiques and Cafe - Antiques, collectables, and garden statuary. The Cafe's lunch counter offers a wide variety of items and tastes. A little bit of something for everyone.
The Crooked Tap Café is a cozy family-owned bar and cafe.
French King Bowling Center - Family owned and operated since 1959 French King Bowling has much more to offer than bowling. If you need a birthday party hosted French King Bowling is the place your looking for. We have a new game room filled with fun and prizes waiting for you. You will find a nice selection of assorted party platters and pizza selections to make the occasion just right.
Real Estate Listings
If you are looking to buy a single family home, land to build your dream home, farm, or second home in Erving, Mass, click here for the latest list of what is currently on the market. You can also contact Wanda Mooney to learn more about the area and the process of moving.
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