The Russell Council on Aging hosts a monthly hearing clinic the first Tuesday of the month from 9:30 a.m.-noon at the Russell Senior Center, 65 Main St., Russell. Anyone experiencing difficulty with their hearing is invited to come in for a free hearing check-up with a licensed hearing instrument specialist from New Ears Affordable Hearing Care. Various services include checking for earwax, cleaning hearing aids, replacement batteries at no cost, screening for hearing loss, and more! The Russell COA invites residents from Russell and the surrounding Hilltowns to benefit from this service. Appointments are at half hour intervals. Please call 413-862-6205 and leave a message as to a preferred appointment time. The next clinic is Tuesday, February 5. Please note, if no appointments are made, the hearing clinic will be cancelled until the following month.