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ATHOL – Residents appear satisfied with initial plans for improvements to the neighborhood bordered by Main and South streets to the north and south, and Canal and Freedom streets on the east and west. No one from the public attended a public hearing...
By GREG VINE
ATHOL — Health Agent Deb Vondal updated members of the Board of Health on the status of COVID in the community and how it still remains a presence. “Our active cases, which are reported through the state and that are lab verified, it’s been running in...
By GREG VINE
ATHOL – The Athol Royalston Regional School District is in the midst of revamping one of the most important tools for communicating with students, families and the community. The decision to reconstruct the district’s website was a result of user...
By GREG VINE
ATHOL – The town has been without a tattoo parlor since the last one closed its doors approximately a dozen years ago. That could change over the next few months—perhaps sooner—if the plans of four Athol residents come to fruition.Business owners...
By GREG VINE
GARDNER — Following a series of posts made on social media by confused patients, Heywood Healthcare released a statement Tuesday afternoon clarifying that collection notices sent to area residents were sent in error and apologized for any “confusion...
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ATHOL — Despite a recent string of storms dumping plenty of snow, rain, and freezing rain, Public Works Director Dick Kilhart said the department’s snow and ice budget is in fairly good shape.“We’re probably about two-thirds into that snow and ice...
By GREG VINE
PETERSHAM – The deadline to return nomination papers for the annual Town Election has come and gone, with no one filing to run for a seat on the Selectboard or two on the School Committee.Selectboard Treasurer Rebecca Legare and School Committee...
By GREG VINE
ATHOL – Athol residents will soon get to weigh in on details of an application the town will submit for a $1.3 million Community Development Block Grant. If the grant is approved, the funds will pay for improvements to infrastructure in the vicinity...
By GREG VINE
ATHOL – Athol’s Open Space and Recreation Commission voted to support an application submitted by the town’s Planning Department for a MassTrails grant to fund improvements to the Bearsden Conservation Area. A draft of the letter was provided by...
By GREG VINE
GARDNER – Residents of Gardner and Templeton joined state and local officials on a visit to the Chair City’s sludge landfill off Route 68, near the Templeton line.Those taking part in the visit were hoping to get a better idea of the potential effects...
By GREG VINE
WORCESTER – In a letter to Congressional leaders last Friday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen cautioned that she will be faced with taking “extraordinary measures” to prevent a default on the nation’s debt should lawmakers fail to either increase...
By GREG VINE
ATHOL — As the second winter storm in four days was bearing down on North Quabbin Sunday evening, the town’s Department of Public Works was out in force, repeating steps taken the previous Thursday to prepare for the first round of snow, sleet, and...
By GREG VINE
The three-dozen people who went to Petersham Town Hall on Jan. 18 were intent on getting an explanation for the significant increase to their property tax bills. Property owners saw increases ranging from 17 to 35% over last year’s tax obligation. The...
By GREG VINE
ROYALSTON – The Winchendon Rod & Gun Club took a step toward reopening after being closed for more than two years. Winchendon resident Gary Fleming met with Royalston’s Selectboard, looking for guidance on reopening the Winchendon Rod & Gun Club in...
By GREG VINE
PETERSHAM – At its meeting on Jan. 12, Petersham’s Selectboard awarded the contract for reconstruction of the Quaker Drive Bridge to a Westfield firm. The bridge was ordered closed by order of the state Dept. of Transportation. The low bid to replace...
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...
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