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ATHOL – Members of the Lake Ellis Watershed Management Partnership are still awaiting word from the Department of Transportation on when hardware to thwart beaver activity will be installed.At a recent meeting of the partnership, Assistant Public...

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ATHOL – The Department of Planning and Development is urging residents to complete a survey which will help identify potential barriers to access at town facilities for persons with disabilities.Results will assist in developing a Self-Evaluation and...

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ATHOL – This year, the town was recognized for providing safe, quality drinking water to its residents following a detailed analysis of water systems statewide. The letter sent by the state to Public Works Director Dick Kilhart read, “The...

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ROYALSTON – Two months ago, the Royalston Country Store—the only location in town offering breakfast and lunch as well as everyday necessities—closed its doors after serving local customers for more than 250 years.Peter Gagliardi, who chairs the...

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ATHOL – The Zoning Board of Appeals has approved variances sought by Fitchburg developer K. William Krikorian for construction of more than 40 units of affordable housing on the site of the long-closed parking garage off Exchange and South streets....

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ATHOL – Once again, an alcohol and drug-free party will be held following this year’s Athol High School prom which, for the first time, will include both juniors and seniors. This will mark the 30th anniversary of the first after-prom party. Launched...

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ATHOL – To cope with an unexpected overtime increase at the police department, the Finance and Warrant Advisory Committee has approved a transfer from its reserve account.The proposal was approved unanimously at the committee’s meeting on Tuesday....

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PETERSHAM – From community agriculture to increased carpooling, residents put forth many different ideas at a visioning session to discuss the community’s future.At the meeting, held on Sunday, April 23, some two-dozen people took the time to envision...

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ATHOL – Like a commanding officer, Al Benjamin stood over a map of Athol with streets highlighted in red with notations of which volunteers were assigned to those neighborhoods. The map and names gave organizers of Saturday’s Green Clean Athol an idea...

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PETERSHAM – A meeting will take place this Sunday at which residents will be asked, “What kind of future do you want?”Rose Stanley, one of the organizers, said the purpose is for people to share what they want their town and society to look...

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ROYALSTON – Things look pretty different at Selectboard meetings these days.The meetings still take place in the dining hall at Town Hall, and Deb D’Amico and Rick Martin still show up for meetings. But for the first time in a dozen years, Chris Long...

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ATHOL – Following the suspension of Elev8 Cannabis’ license, town officials are awaiting word from the state’s Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) before taking further action. At its meeting on April 18, the Selectboard received an update from Town...

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ATHOL – Fire Chief Joseph Guarnera fielded several questions from the Selectboard as he continued his efforts to garner support for an $895,000 Proposition 2 ½ override to fund the hiring of eight firefighters.The proposal will be presented as an...

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ATHOL – The family-owned Ragnarok Tattoo Company has joined the downtown’s business community. Located at 357 Main St., the grand opening was marked with a celebration on Saturday, April 15. It’s owned by sisters-in-law Jacqui and Erica...

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ATHOL – Two weeks ago, Athol Fire Chief Joseph Guarnera met with the Capital Program Committee seeking support for an $895,000 Proposition 2 ½ override to fund the hiring of eight new firefighters.On Tuesday, the chief delivered the same message to...

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ATHOL – The Green Clean Athol cleanup effort takes place this year on Saturday, April 22, the same day people around the globe will participate in events marking the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day.“We are hoping for a big turnout,” co-organizer Heidi...

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ATHOL – At last Tuesday’s Selectboard meeting, Town Manager Shaun Suhoski provided a rundown of his proposed FY24 budget, but it wasn’t a line item that generated the most debate.Included with the $23.6 million budget was a handout which stated, “…a...

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ATHOL – The Selectboard got a look at this year’s capital spending plan from the town’s Capital Program Committee (CPC), which calls for $1.2 million in Free Cash for requests by the police, fire, and public works departments. The current Free Cash...

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ATHOL — Firefighters were able to get a house fire on Petersham Road under control with no injuries reported.Fire crews were called to 559 Petersham Road/Route 32 shortly after noon on Thursday, with units from Orange providing mutual aid. The road...

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Shelby Bronnes was among many write-in candidates who won a seat in Monday’s Athol and Royalston town elections.Bronnes bested Ryan Hood—whose name appeared on the ballot—by a vote of 138-122 for a seat on the Royalston Selectboard. The 28-year-old...