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Athol business owner launches new nonproit in Fitchburg
10-13-2024 5:00 PM

By ADA DENENFELD KELLY

FITCHBURG — When Elaine Ivanowski first opened her clothing shop, Mommy & Me, in Athol, she aimed to sell maternity and baby clothes at an affordable price.Over time, however, Ivanowski has decided to shift her focus and has started Moms in Recovery,...


Athol DPW takes receipt of new electric vehicles
10-11-2024 3:07 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The town has taken receipt of its first electric vehicles (EVs).One of the vehicles is assigned to the Public Works Department’s water division, the other to the sewer division. DPW Assistant Director Paul Raskevitz said the purchase of the...


Athol officials put pause on policy for political signs
10-07-2024 5:00 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – A proposed policy regarding political signage on public property has been put on hold to undergo further review by the Select Board.Bridget Armentrout, administrative assistant to Town Manager Shaun Suhoski, told the board at its Oct. 1...


Athol Historical Society hosts Jazz Night
10-07-2024 2:31 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – For jazz lovers, the Athol Historical Society Museum is the place to be the evening of Thursday, Oct. 17.In what society President Michael Adams hopes will become an annual event, Wanda Houston, Eugene Uman and local talent Weldon Hendricks...


Third annual Comic Book Fest returns to Athol
10-07-2024 2:28 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – For comic book and cosplay fans, Athol Town Hall was the place to be on Saturday.The attendance for the third annual Comic Book Fest was impressive, with many people arriving early for the 10 a.m. opening and staying until closing time at 3...


Athol man gets 5 to 7 years for child rape
10-04-2024 9:46 AM

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — An Athol man was sentenced to five to seven years in prison on Thursday after changing his plea on eight charges related to child sexual abuse.Timothy M. Erikson, 47, appeared in Franklin County Superior Court to plead guilty to five...


Athol Comic Book Fest returns this Saturday
10-03-2024 5:00 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – If you’re a fan of action, fantasy, adventure, comic books, or graphic novels – or all of the above – Athol Town Hall is the place to be this Saturday for the third annual Comic Book Fest.The event, organized by the Athol Public Library, will...


Heywood Healthcare emerges from Chapter 11, will remain an independent organization
10-03-2024 3:18 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Heywood Healthcare held a stakeholder meeting Thursday to discuss its future now that it has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as a standalone entity, meaning it will remain as an independent health care organization.In...


Athol plans celebration of Silver Lake Park
10-02-2024 12:34 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The Open Space & Recreation Commission is seeking volunteers for an inaugural celebration of Silver Lake Park.Athol Planning and Development Director Eric Smith said the idea for the event, “Silver Lake, Our Waters,” comes from Allan Butler,...


PHOTOS: A night out in North Quabbin
10-02-2024 12:33 PM

Residents of Athol, Orange, Royalston and Petersham turned out for annual National Night Out events. Originally scheduled to take place on Aug. 6, the event had to be rescheduled due to inclement weather to Tuesday, Oct. 1. National Night Out...


Commission reviews first phase designs for Rabbit Run Rail Trail
09-30-2024 3:57 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Representatives of Howard Stein Hudson Engineering met with Athol’s Open Space and Recreation Commission last week to go over what will be in the designs of the Rabbit Run Rail Trail’s first phase.This phase calls for about a mile of trail...


Member of Salvation Army Athol Corps deployed to Florida
09-30-2024 12:51 PM

By MAX BOWEN

ATHOL — Cindy Kennedy of Phillipston boarded a flight on Monday to Florida as part of the Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services helping communities hit by Hurricane Helene.Kennedy, a member of the Salvation Army Athol Corps, is joined by Luz...


National Night Out to be held in five North Quabbin towns
09-27-2024 5:00 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Rescheduled from Aug. 6 due to an unexpected downpour, the National Night Out events of North Quabbin will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 1.Organized by the North Quabbin Community Coalition (NQCC), these events allows residents of Athol, Orange,...


Athol Lions Club speaks to safety at Haunted Hayride
09-27-2024 2:51 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The Athol Lions Club has been given approval by the Selectboard to proceed with its annual Haunted Hayrides, after first giving assurances that last year’s incident would not be repeated.During last year’s hayride, a wagon upended due to what...


ABNC installs nest boxes for kestrels in Orange, Winchendon
09-25-2024 12:29 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Volunteers with the Athol Bird & Nature Club (ABNC) recently constructed new homes – for the birds.The two nest boxes were installed – one in Orange and one in Winchendon – specifically for the American kestrel (Falco sparverius). Also known...


Phillipston Board requests Athol give until next June for Bates Powers Dam decision
09-24-2024 11:10 AM

By GREG VINE

PHILLIPSTON – Selectboard member Nicole Gough went before the Athol Selectboard on Sept. 17 to seek more time for Phillipston officials to determine if they wish to take ownership of the Bates Powers Dam.The dam, constructed in 1846 and last...


Athol, Orange first responders to join Battle of the Badges
09-23-2024 2:21 PM

By ADA DENENFELD KELLY

ORANGE — Athol Police and Fire will take to the field against first responders from Orange for the third year in a row in an effort to connect with the community, while also raising money for a local family battling breast cancer.Orange Police Officer...


Athol Selectboard deems 1756 Main St. a ‘dangerous condition’
09-19-2024 12:49 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – A public hearing that began two months ago concluded Tuesday night with the Selectboard declaring that 1756 Main St. constitutes “a dangerous condition and a nuisance to the neighborhood.”A home on the property, owned by Matt Alden, was gutted...


Athol officials issue RFP for veterans center
09-17-2024 5:00 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Following a discussion with legal counsel, a Request for Proposals has been issued for a building at 72 Freedom St. already being worked on to become the North Quabbin Veterans Center.The center is opening in Athol to meet better the needs of...


Athol Comic Book Fest to include Cosplay Contest
09-17-2024 2:37 PM

ATHOL – Calling all cosplayers, super fans, and dress up lovers. The Athol Public Library will host the annual Cosplay Contest during this year’s Comic Book Fest, which takes place on Saturday, Oct. 5.Pick a character from a favorite book, show,...

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