About
Come see what the six beautiful Gateway Hilltowns are all about—adventure, community, family, history. We are hometowns with heart.
Our Towns
A collaborative group of six towns in Western Mass: Blandford, Chester, Huntington, Middlefield, Montgomery, and Russell.
Visit
There are all kinds of things to see and do in the Gateway Hilltowns, from hiking to fishing to climbing, plus some great restaurants and cozy country spots.
Keystone Arch Bridges Trail
The Keystone Arches are a beautiful feature of the Hilltowns and the unique trails offer many opportunities to hike, kayak, and take in the natural beauty of New England along the historic rail route.
Our New Brand
The six towns of Blandford, Chester, Huntington, Middlefield, Montgomery and Russell unveiled their new, shared brand identity: Gateway Hilltowns. In 2016, the six towns signed a Community Compact, followed by the signing of the Commonwealth’s Best Practices Program in 2017 in which each community…
Guide to Historic Landmarks
The Gateway Hilltowns have a rich and diverse history spanning hundreds of years—many local families have called this place home for generations. From colonial times when Western Mass felt more like a frontier, to the nation’s founding, to the industrial boom of the 1800s…
