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By GREG VINE

ATHOL — The town of Athol, according to Town Manager Shaun Suhoski, was an early convert in the campaign for municipalities to operate in a way that causes less harm to the environment, both locally and regionally.Recently, the town has begun...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL — After serving in a variety of capacities for much of his adult life, Lee Chauvette has announced plans to step back from public service and not seek re-election to the Athol Royalston Regional School Committee this April.Chauvette, 57,...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Representatives of BSC Group, the Boston-based consulting firm developing plans for the greening of Lord Pond Plaza, recently brought Athol’s Selectboard up to speed on that effort.An assessment of the plaza was undertaken in 2020 under the...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL—A preliminary version of the FY24 school budget shows a focus on curriculum improvements to all grade levels, as well as a look ahead. Superintendent Matt Ehrenworth and Business Manager Leah Jack met with the Finance and Warrant Advisory...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL –In anticipation of a possible rewrite of zoning bylaws for the siting of wind turbines, the Board of Planning and Community Development enlisted the help of Stuart Smith, who has been involved in the industry for decades.Smith, a resident of...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – When asked what the North Quabbin real estate market will do in 2023, Hometown Realtors owner Sara Lyman believes prices will decrease, though not by much.“When you follow the economists and you look at what’s happening right now in January,...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL — Motorists heading through downtown Athol Monday morning may have wondered what was going on as they spied signposts donned with scarves or parking meters topped with knit hats.No, it’s not part of some new winter public works initiative to...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – At the urging of Athol Congregational Church, the town’s Selectboard has officially declared 2023 to be The Year of Kindness in Athol. An event inaugurating the year-long initiative was held on Tuesday, Jan. 3, in Memorial Hall at Town...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The old downtown fire station was on the Selectboard’s minds at the Jan. 3 meeting, when Town Manager Shaun Suhoski asked members to weigh potential options for the future of the aging structure.“The old firehouse downtown is continuing to...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL — While the town is months away from voting on a proposed operational budget, Athol Royalston Regional School District Superintendent Matt Ehrenworth met with officials who will weigh in on his portion of the spending plan. Ehrenworth met with...

By GREG VINE

WINCHENDON–The town has begun the new year with a new police chief. Daniel Wolski, who most recently served as a sergeant in the department, was appointed to the leadership role on Jan. 1. Wolski, 37, has been acting chief since October, following the...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – During Tuesday night’s Selectboard meeting, Fire Chief Joseph Guarnera introduced the latest addition to his department. Firefighter/paramedic Natan Hagopian will be filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Art Shepardson.Guarnera said...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – A number of important infrastructure projects are on Athol Public Works Director Dick Kilhart’s to-do list for 2023.Topping that list is the Pinedale Avenue Bridge, jointly owned by the towns of Athol and Orange. Athol Town Manager Shaun...