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By DOMENIC POLI

It seems people from all over are anxious for spring to arrive as bookings at the three state camping locations in Franklin and Hampshire counties are filling up fast.The state Department of Conservation and Recreation reports that at least 756 total...

By BELLA LEVAVI

GREENFIELD — The Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) is asking the public to complete an online survey with an interactive mapping component to provide information for a new Franklin County Bike Plan.By updating the bike plan for the...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE – It seems Billy Goat Boats isn’t going anywhere, as the town’s Selectboard opted this week to award a request for proposal to the family-run watercraft rental business following a public and contentious leasing fiasco.The company owned and...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The library’s community room was packed Tuesday night for a public meeting on the future of the town-owned Bidwell property off South Athol Road.Those in attendance expressed determined opposition to the construction of any housing on the...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE – Billy Goat Boats might remain at the Orange Riverfront Park after the former town administrator took responsibility for a leasing issue that forced the recent eviction of the family-run watercraft rental business.The company, which is owned...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The town’s Open Space & Recreation Commission is looking for a few good members.Athol Planning and Economic Development Director Eric Smith recently spoke with the Athol Daily News about the need to fill three vacancies on the commission....

By GREG VINE

PHILLIPSTON – The Community Preservation Committee has taken the first steps in determining how best to spend the nearly $1.5 million which the town has in Community Preservation Act funds.To that end, the committee held an informational meeting on...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

Connecticut River boat access points in Gill and Sunderland are among the six state-owned locations that have reopened following storm-necessitated closures in July, the state Department of Fish and Game announced Monday.Gill’s Barton Cove boat launch...

By BELLA LEVAVI

This summer’s heavy rains have left many recreation companies looking to tread water by getting creative in the wake of fewer customers and fewer amenable locations for paddling during what is ordinarily their busy season.“This season has sucked, to...

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 DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE—Donald Harty was hiking the Panorama Trail in Yosemite National Park last year when his cellphone rang despite spotty reception.The voice on the other end was that of Jeremy Bucci, then the chief trial counsel for the Northwestern District...

By MAX BOWEN

WINCHENDON—Following the heavy rains of the last few weeks, the Dennison recreation area will be closed for the near future in anticipation of flooding.According to information provided by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the day-use...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE – Construction is coming along on what will be the new playgrounds at Fisher Hill Elementary School, and the local superintendent said students can look forward to the recreation areas opening in late August or early...

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...