Orange Selectboard declares armory as surplus property

05-01-2024 2:12 PM

ORANGE — The Selectboard has voted to designate the Orange Armory as surplus property, the first step for the town in ridding itself of the 111-year-old structure.The armory, located at 135 East Main St., has fallen into disrepair. The Selectboard...


Partnership hopes to address Lake Ellis stormwater runoff

04-30-2024 5:00 PM

ATHOL – Steps are being taken to reduce the amount of stormwater runoff that makes its way into Lake Ellis.Planning and Development Director Eric Smith told members of the Lake Ellis Watershed Management Partnership that the town plans to apply for a...


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High Schools: Sam Connors pitches Mahar past Smith Vocational, 1-0
04-30-2024 9:05 PM

Sam Connors tossed a gem, and the Mahar baseball team avenged a loss to Smith Vocational earlier this season with a 1-0 win in an independent contest on Tuesday in Orange.Connors went all seven innings, striking out 10 while scattering six hits and...

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Pushback: Your home’s power plant could save our energy grid
05-01-2024 6:01 AM

Tonight, voters in Wendell will act on a new general bylaw regarding licensing requirements for battery energy storage systems. Last Saturday, Shutesbury voters adopted a very similar bylaw. By voting “yes” on this bylaw, Wendell residents will...

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03-28-2024 5:00 PM

ATHOL POLICE LOGSTuesday, March 126:45 p.m. - Male party into the lobby regarding a shop vac he lent to someone and they are refusing to give it back. Party was advised of his options. Attempted to contact involved party, negative contact, a voicemail...

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Rodney B. "Rod" Freeman Athol, MA - Rodney B. Freeman, 93, of Bradenton, FL, passed away on November 4, 2023. He was born on March 23, 1930, the son of the late James and Doris Freeman of Barre, MA. Rodney was raised on the family dairy ... remainder of obit for Rodney B. Freeman

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BLUFFTON, OH - Forrest John Clingerman, 52, passed away April 21, 2024, at his home in Ohio. Forrest was born January 29, 1972 in Terre Haute, IN, to parents John and Claire (Spaulding) Clingerman. He grew up in the midwest but came ... remainder of obit for Forrest John Clingerman

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Phillipston , MA - On April 20, 2024 Donna J. (Pattison) Leonard, age 76 of Phillipston Mass, was called home to be with the Lord after a brief but intense battle with colon cancer. Donna was born to Harold and Sarah (Clarke) Pattison,... remainder of obit for Donna Leonard

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Mary M. (Powers) Thompson Dade City, FL - Mary M. (Powers) Thompson passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 14, 2024. She was born at Langley Air Force Base, in Hampton VA, on February 17, 1968, the daughter of Robert H. and Joan (Lint... remainder of obit for Mary M. Thompson

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