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Meeting will be held for public comment on Bidwell site in Athol
01-23-2024 5:00 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – When it comes to the future of the 100-acre Bidwell property, Town Manager Shaun Suhoski said it will be up to the voters whether it becomes housing, community space or a mix of uses.Residents will get another chance to examine proposed uses...


Volunteers to launch Year of Kindness in Athol
01-22-2024 5:00 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – This past Sunday marked the official end of Athol’s Year of Kindness, an effort spearheaded by the Athol Congregational Church UCC, which encouraged residents to carry out simple acts of kindness toward others.Yet, while marking the end of...


Smaller number proposed for Athol Fire Department hires
01-19-2024 4:38 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Another override for new firefighters appears to be in the town’s future, but the number could look very different.At its meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 17, the Fire Department Staffing Advisory Committee met to compare options for how best to...


“Hoops for Hunger” game to benefit Athol High School Food Pantry
01-18-2024 5:00 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The girls basketball teams have created an event called “Hoops 4 Hunger” with the goal of raising money and collecting non-perishable food items for the Athol High School Food Pantry.Lonnie Bonenfant, a member of the ARRSD School Committee and...


Warming stations available this week
01-16-2024 5:00 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – With temperatures no warmer than the mid-20s expected over the next few days, arrangements have been made for people who may need a place to stay warm.A total of eight warming centers have been set up at several locations throughout Athol....


Committee reviews hiring costs for Athol Fire Department personnel
01-11-2024 5:00 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Members of the Fire Department Staffing Advisory Committee were asked to be ready next week with recommendations on how to solve the staffing shortage at the Fire Department. There seemed to be little disagreement that the department needs...


Royalston transfer station expenses being examined
01-10-2024 5:03 PM

By GREG VINE

ROYALSTON – Residents will get a chance to voice their opinions regarding the future of the town’s transfer station later this month.The meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Options being considered include keeping the...


Athol DPW handles “blizzard conditions” over weekend
01-08-2024 3:39 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The storm this past weekend threw public works crews a bit of a curve, giving the impression it had mostly petered out by noontime Sunday before slamming the region with heavy blowing snow in the mid-afternoon.“With the exception of it being a...


Following override defeat, committee discusses costs for new Athol firefighters
01-04-2024 3:16 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – At its meeting Wednesday afternoon, members of the Fire Department Staffing Advisory Committee agreed that the town does need more firefighter/EMTs, but costs for such hires remain a concern.The committee was formed following the defeat of...


Downtown Athol to be covered in scarves, hats for annual “scarf bombing”
01-03-2024 4:02 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – For a decade or more, Ann Willhite, owner of Deja Vu Women’s Consignment in Athol, has been doing her part to ensure that local residents in need of some warmth during the winter have access to a little comfort, and this year will be no...


Athol Town Manager hopes to bring housing projects to fruition
01-02-2024 3:07 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – When asked about his priorities for the year ahead, Town Manager Shaun Suhoski said he’s excited for what could happen in Athol in 2024.“One of my roles, along with the Planning Department,” he continued, “is to try to cultivate projects that...


Town manager says Bidwell barn demolition not decided on
12-12-2023 3:59 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The future of the Bidwell barn – despite what appears to be unanimous support among Selectboard members for its demolition – has yet to be decided, according to Town Manage Shaun Suhoski.“I don’t know about the Historical Society,” he said,...


Parking enforcement to resume in Athol’s downtown
11-27-2023 5:09 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – For years, visitors to downtown Athol have been able to forego feeding the meters along Main Street – and some side streets – without fear of receiving a parking ticket, but that is about to change.Athol has been without a parking enforcement...


Athol Housing Production Plan IDs sites for affordable housing
10-25-2023 4:24 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The town’s Housing Production Plan, now in its final draft form, outlines different ways to improve its housing stock.Completed by Karen Sunnarborg Consulting and Abacus Architects & Planners, the 134-page document can be viewed at...


Athol Selectboard ends agreement with Elev8 Cannabis
10-18-2023 5:00 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The Selectboard has voted to terminate the Host Community Agreement between Elev8 Cannabis and the town.The vote was taken at the board’s meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 17, and followed months of discussion after the retailer’s license was suspended...


Petersham officials meet to discuss sobriety home
10-02-2023 5:00 PM

By GREG VINE

PETERSHAM — Shawn Hayden, vice president of the Gardner Athol Area Mental Health Association (GAAMHA), met with Petersham officials to address concerns with a sobriety home that the organization opened on the grounds of the Quabbin Retreat in May.The...


Contracts complete for Athol Royalston School unions
09-24-2023 4:01 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Contract negotiations with the Athol Teachers Association (ATA) have been completed, and Superintendent Matt Ehrenworth said the process has gone smoother than in years past.The Athol Teachers Association represents all bargaining units in the...


Retired Fire Chief Dana Robinson lauded for 50 years of service to Petersham
09-05-2023 12:41 PM

By GREG VINE

PETERSHAM — Dozens of residents of Petersham and surrounding communities gathered on the common on Saturday morning to pay tribute to a man who, after 50 years of service, has retired from the Fire Department.Impressively, Dana Robinson served the...


Despite two-year closing, Winchendon Rod & Gun Club remains active
09-03-2023 5:00 PM

By GREG VINE

ROYALSTON – To paraphrase Mark Twain, reports of the Winchendon Rod & Gun Club’s demise are greatly exaggerated.In fact, according to Club President Glenn Ruschioni, the organization is doing quite well, despite the fact that the clubhouse on...


Rat reports highest in 17 years, says health agent
08-23-2023 4:28 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – A map of Athol in the Health Department is covered with dozens of red push pins—each one representing at least one call complaining of rats.Health Agent Deb Vondal said this has been the worst year for rodent calls, in her memory.“These are...

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