Starrett co. hosts graduation for toolmaking apprentices

ATHOL—The L. S. Starrett Company recently held graduation ceremonies for its 54th class of toolmaking apprentices. A diploma was given to Evan A. Swackhammer by company President and CEO Douglas A. Starrett. The four-year program consists of a combination of classroom instruction and practical on-the-job training in various departments throughout the company.

Flu and Covid clinic at senior center

ATHOL—The Athol Senior Center will be hosting a flu and Covid clinic to be administered by the Montachusett Public Health Network and the Athol Board of Health on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Please call 978-249-8986 to pre-register. The senior center is located at 82 Freedom St., Athol.

Halloween events at the Beals Memorial Library

WINCHENDON—Children and teens are invited to the Winchendon Library this month for a ghoulishly good time celebrating Halloween.

On Friday, Oct. 27, from 7-9 p.m., join the Beals Teen Advisory Board at the library’s Fright Night Rave. Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to get their ghostly glow on and celebrate All Hallow’s Eve in the library auditorium. Bring your camera to snap some spooky selfies at the photo booth and take part in a costume contest. Bring friends for a frightening, free night and enjoy a party that’s sure to be lit like a jack-o-lantern.

For younger crowds, join the library on Monday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. for this year’s Spooktacular Halloween Party. What would Halloween be without some chilling tales for the spookiest time of the year? Sit around a bubbling cauldron listening to Halloween stories full of surprises with Storyteller Diane Edgecomb. A photo booth will be set up to take pictures of the little ones. This event is open to all families and children. Costumes are encouraged, but not required.

Both of these events are sponsored by the Friends of the Beals Memorial Library. The Spooktacular Halloween Party is also sponsored by the Winchendon Cultural Council. The Beals Memorial Library is located at 50 Pleasant Street in Winchendon. For more information, contact the library at 978-297-0300 or visit their website at bealslibrary.org.

Cemetery Commission todiscuss revised regulations

PETERSHAM—The Petersham Cemetery Commission is holding a public meeting on Monday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m., in Lower Town Hall, to discuss the revised rules and regulations for Petersham Cemeteries which were accepted in July.

Who may represent the use of a cemetery lot must be documented in advance of a burial, in accordance to Massachusetts State Law. The meeting will answer how this requirement can be met. Information will also include availability of natural (green) burials, how to request a grave purchase, how to arrange a burial, and which cemeteries are accepting purchases and burials. Reading over the rules and regulations online at townofpetersham.org is encouraged beforehand, so everyone can be prepared with questions. The link to the rules and regulations is posted at the top left of the town page. Members of the Petersham Cemetery Commission will be present for questions. All Petersham residents are invited to attend.