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By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Stunned — that seemed to be the sentiment of many people Tuesday morning following the defeat of a Proposition 2 ½ override at a Special Election on Monday.The ballot question sought $895,000, which would have added eight firefighters to the...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – In May, several dozen residents attended a public meeting to give their opinions regarding the future of the 100-acre Bidwell property located off of South Athol Road.Now, town officials want to expand that conversation through an online...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Several dozen people gathered at the home of Athol Bird & Nature Club President David Small last Saturday evening for the annual Moth Ball.The event kicked off of National Moth Week, held in the last week of July 30. It originated in 2012, and...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Blue skies and warm temperatures greeted those who attended the annual firefighters memorial held on Sunday morning at the Athol Fire Station.The event is held each year to remember those firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty or...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Described as a “time-bomb,” a large underground heating oil storage tank at the Millers River Environmental Center will soon be removed.David Small, executive director of the Athol Bird and Nature Club – the group that oversees operations at...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL — With the Special Election only days away, Fire Chief Joseph Guarnera took questions on a $895,000 override of Proposition 2 ½ to fund the hire of new firefighters—including whether there was another way.The vote will take place on Monday, July...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Members of the Athol Fire Department, along with friends and family, will gather this Sunday to remember those who have fallen in the line of duty.Several members of the department will receive recognition for their years of service or actions...

By MARY BYRNE

With funding from a $100,000 U.S. Department of Justice grant, a new after-school program will be available for North Quabbin youths who have been impacted by parents or guardians with a substance use disorder.Beginning at the start of the school year...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Town Manager Shaun Suhoski recently stepped down as president of the Small Town Administrators of Massachusetts after serving three consecutive one-year terms.In a parting message to the organization, Suhoski said, “We persevered through...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL—An upcoming meeting held by Fire Chief Joseph Guarnera and Town Manager Shaun Suhoski will provide a forum for residents to air their concerns over a proposed $895,000 override of Proposition 2 ½.The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 18, at...

By Greg Vine

ATHOL – Hazardous material crews spent much of Monday night and Tuesday morning on the scene of an ammonia spill in the basement of the Pizza Bar.Athol Fire Chief Joseph Guarnera said the spill posed a significant risk to people and properties in the...

By Greg Vine

ATHOL – Representatives of Howard Stein Hudson Associates, a Boston-based planning and engineering firm, have presented a final technical/feasibility memorandum for the proposed Rabbit Run Rail Trail.The trail would run for 6.2 miles from the New...

By Greg Vine

ATHOL – What goes into making a story?This and other aspects of creating a tale were discussed during an interactive workshop held last Wednesday, June 28, at the Athol Public Library, led by celebrated poet and artist Lyrical Faith.A Black American...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – A Special Election has been called to determine the fate of a proposal approved at Athol’s Annual Town Meeting that calls for the hiring of eight additional firefighters.Town Clerk Nancy Burnham appeared at a recent Selectboard meeting to...

The Athol Daily News will not publish a print edition on Tuesday, July 4, but news will be updated online at atholdailynews.com and customer service will be available from 7 to 10 a.m. at (413) 586-1925.

ATHOL—Expect to see a large amount of teddy bears at the Stone Church in Gilbertsville on Monday, July 10, to celebrate National Teddy Bear Picnic Day.Teddy Bear Picnic Day is celebrated on July 10 every year. Almost every individual has had a teddy...

Staff Reports

ATHOL — Finding Historical Voices is a two-part event on July 12 and 15. The first part, at the Athol Public Library, 568 Main St., in Athol, will take place on Wednesday, July 12, at 6:30 p.m., with a presentation by Elena Palladino and J. A....

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The Board of Health is looking at how area towns regulate body art as it reviews its own rules, not updated for the last 22 years. According to Health Agent Deb Vondal, the town’s regulations regarding tattooing, cosmetic tattooing, body...

By Greg Vine

ATHOL – Laughter, muted sobs and love-affirming songs could be heard during the first Pride service at Athol Congregational Church.Several people, including Rev. Dr. Candi Ashendon, discussed the experiences they’ve had walking the path that led them...