Good news in Mattampash land. The name Mattampash actually refers to a small island in the Connecticut River at the mouth of the Sawmill River, as called by the Pocumtuck Indians. As I have read, the whole area on at least the Montague side of the Connecticut River along the Sawmill was called Mattampash also. I grew up there, thus the name of this blog. A neighbor, "Beaver," who owned land down the road from us passed away a little while ago. His wife then sold the land. We were worried that the land would be developed, especially after seeing what has happened here, not that we'd have a big-ass interchange in town but you get the idea. Here is a picture I put together. The land in question is to the rear of the picture (behind you) and to the right of the road. A childhood friend of my brother's bought it to keep it clear, as I am told. Thank you Mark.