North Quabbin Notes, Feb. 24

Published: 02-23-2024 5:00 PM

Athol Democrats to elect delegates to state convention

ATHOL — On Saturday, March 9, at 10 a.m., Democrats will convene at the Athol Town Hall, Liberty Hall (use basement door), to elect four delegates and four alternates to represent Athol at the 2024 Massachusetts Democratic Convention.

Registered and pre-registered Democrats (16 years old by Feb. 15) in Athol may vote and be elected as delegates or alternates during the caucus. Youth (ages 16 to 35), people with disabilities, people of color, veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community not elected as delegates or alternates are encouraged to apply to be add-on delegates at the caucus or by visiting massdems.org/massdems-convention. The 2024 Convention will be in person at the DCU Center in Worcester on June 1.

Those interested in getting involved with the Athol Democratic Committee should contact Chair Margot Parrot at mparrot@parrotlaw.comor 978-830-4542 or visit the Facebook page for the Athol Democratic Town Committee.

Early voting hours in Petersham

PETERSHAM — In-person early voting hours for the March 5 presidential primary will be as follows:

■Saturday, Feb. 24: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

■Monday, Feb. 26: 4-7 p.m.

■Tuesday, Feb. 27: 2-5 p.m.

■Wednesday, Feb. 28: 4-7 p.m.

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■Thursday, Feb. 29: 2-5 p.m.

■Friday, March 1: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Voting will take place in the Upper Level of Petersham Town Hall, 1 South Main Street.

Early voting hours in Phillipston

PHILLIPSTON — In-person early voting will take place on the following dates:

■Saturday, Feb. 24: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

■Monday, Feb. 26: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

■Tuesday Feb. 27: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

■Wednesday, Feb. 28: noon-7 p.m.

■Thursday, Feb. 29: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Voting will take place on the second floor at Phillipston Town Hall, 50 The Common.

Employer spotlight on L.S. Starrett

ATHOL — MassHire will host an employer spotlight on the L.S. Starrett Company on Friday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to noon at the North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce, 80 Freedom St., Athol.