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Dear PC Doctor:I’m sending an email that has sensitive information in it. Is there a way to make it so that the recipient can’t forward it to anyone else? I do trust this person, but mistakes happen. I’m using Gmail.Thanks,Private Dear...

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 — 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 MAX BOWEN

Have a hope for the new year? Then the Athol Public Library is the place to go and share it.On the large window in the children’s section of the library, the Gratitude Tree has taken on a new form as the Wish Tree. It’s the creation of Children’s...

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 MAX BOWEN

Athol Hospital is hoping that a restriction on inpatient visits caused by a spike in COVID cases can be lifted on Monday.According to a post on the hospital’s Facebook page, the restriction on inpatient visits was put into effect on Friday, Dec. 30....

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

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 MAX BOWEN

PETERSHAM— Following two years of work, the Doe Valley Farm will now be forever protected from development and remain scenic working land.Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust finalized a conservation restriction the last week of December, according to...

Petersham annual election nomination papers now available PETERSHAM — Nomination papers for the annual Town Election, to be held on March 6, 2023, are now available. They may be obtained at the Town Clerk’s Office until Monday, Jan. 13, 2023 at...

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...

By Carla CharterBefore there was the National Football League, there was the American Professional Football Association (APFA). Among those who played in the APFA was Alf Cobb, who was born in Athol.Cobb had played football long before making it to...