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By GREG VINE

PHILLIPSTON – Acting on the recommendation of the Finance Committee, the Selecboard voted at its meeting last Wednesday to include an article on the May 8 Annual Town Meeting warrant which calls for a $175,000 Proposition 2 ½ override.If the article...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL– A Proposition 2 ½ override aimed at increasing staff at the Athol Fire Department passed at Monday’s Town Election.By only 96 votes – 639 to 543 – voters said “yes” to a $286,000 override to fund the hiring of three paramedic/EMT/firefighters....

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – For the second time in less than a year, Athol voters will be asked whether they will support a Proposition 2 ½ override to provide additional personnel for the town’s Fire Department.Supporters of the proposal are hoping voters will find the...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Following the defeat of a Proposition 2 ½ override to fund the hiring of eight new firefighters, Fire Chief Joseph Guarnera said he is unsure what to do next.The $895,000 override would have paid the salaries, insurance and retirement costs...

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 — 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—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 – An $895,000 override of Proposition 2 ½ has received a unanimous recommendation from the Finance and Warrant Advisory Committee.Article 8 on the June 12 Annual Town Meeting warrant details the override request, which could cover the training,...

By GREG VINE

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...

By GREG VINE

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...