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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 – 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 — 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...

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PETERSHAM – The man who served the last several years as second-in-command for the Petersham Fire Department has been tapped to succeed longtime Chief Dana Robinson.“I first got on the department, I believe it was in ‘86,” new Chief Bob Legare told...

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

PETERSHAM – The upcoming Fourth of July parade will include retiring Petersham Fire Chief Dana Robinson as grand marshal.Robinson is retiring after more than three decades as fire chief. Following the parade, a ceremony honoring him will be held at...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Voters at Monday’s Annual Town Meeting endorsed an article for a Proposition 2 ½ override to provide $895,000 for the hiring of eight firefighters.The matter will now be placed on the ballot for a Special Town Election to be held later this...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – An article to allocate nearly $900,000 to hire several firefighters is expected to generate the most discussion at Town Meeting.Athol’s Annual Town Meeting will be held on Monday, June 12, at 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall at Town Hall, 584 Main St....

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 Carla CharterBefore there were state and regional dive teams, there was the Athol Frogmen.“Scuba diving was in its infancy when it started,” according to Jerry Lozier, retired Athol Firefighter and former Frogmen member and past president. “The...

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...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – At last Tuesday’s Selectboard meeting, Town Manager Shaun Suhoski provided a rundown of his proposed FY24 budget, but it wasn’t a line item that generated the most debate.Included with the $23.6 million budget was a handout which stated, “…a...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL — Firefighters were able to get a house fire on Petersham Road under control with no injuries reported.Fire crews were called to 559 Petersham Road/Route 32 shortly after noon on Thursday, with units from Orange providing mutual aid. The road...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Citing an increased workload and rising overtime costs, Fire Chief Joseph Guarnera wants to hire eight firefighters next fiscal year.Guarnera presented his arguments during a meeting of the town’s Capital Program Committee on March 29. The...

By GREG VINE

ROYALSTON – The Selectboard has established a retirement policy for the town’s police officers and firefighters following several weeks’ deliberation.The issue arose because there are two officers above the age of 65 serving in the police...