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Athol, Royalston, ink wastewater treatment plant agreement
06-05-2025 3:01 PM

By GREG VINE

Athol Town Manager Shaun Suhoski and Royalston Selectboard member Linda Alger Tuesday night signed a new intermunicipal agreement which keeps Athol Sewer Division employees in charge of Royalston’s wastewater treatment plant operations.


Good for the sole:Athol man invents new shoe insert
06-04-2025 12:15 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

ATHOL – A lifelong resident has invented a new shoe insert to help improve the lives of people like him, those with debilitating foot pain.


Athol Rabbit Run Rail Trail’s first phase unveiled
06-03-2025 3:00 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Representatives of the Worcester engineering firm Howard Stein Hudson met last week with members of the Open Space and Recreation Commission to present the final design for part of the first phase for the proposed Rabbit Run Rail Trail.


Two arraigned on charges from alleged home invasion in Athol
06-02-2025 5:26 PM

ATHOL—Two individuals have been arraigned on charges stemming from an alleged home invasion that occurred in Athol this past winter, according to the Athol Police Department.


Athol High School marks 150th Commencement with a hopeful message
06-01-2025 10:01 AM

By HANNAH MORIN

ATHOL- Despite a threatening sky, the rain held off as all 106 graduates of Athol High School’s Class of 2025 marked the occasion with a celebration of growth, resilience and future promise.


Sportsman’s Corner: Our Waters event at Silver Lake
05-29-2025 3:03 PM

By Mike Roche


Phillipston Selectboard confirms no interest in dam
05-29-2025 3:02 PM

By GREG VINE

PHILLIPSTON – At its meeting on Wednesday, May 28, Phillipston’s Selectboard reaffirmed a vote taken in October 2024 to disavow any interest in a previous offer from the Town of Athol to purchase the Bates Powers Dam for $1.


Athol to hold Silver Lake celebration on June 7
05-28-2025 3:59 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – As the last Ice Age was coming to an end and the glaciers that covered North Quabbin receded about 14,000 years ago, they left behind depressions in the landscape that eventually filled with water.


Anthony Brighenti, longtime Athol public servant, dies at 80
05-27-2025 2:57 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

ATHOL – Anthony A. Brighenti, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and retired state Environmental Police officer who served many years on the Athol Selectboard and School Committee, died earlier this month. He was 80.


Athol Memorial Day services honor ‘fallen heroes’
05-27-2025 2:01 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The region’s long string of rainy days broke just in time to provide the perfect setting for Monday’s Memorial Day services throughout North Quabbin.


Athol, Phillipston, work to determine future for Bates Powers Dam
05-27-2025 1:53 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The towns of Athol and Phillipston are continuing to explore options for what to do with the Bates Powers Dam


Anthony Brighenti, longtime Athol public servant, dies at 80
05-27-2025 12:30 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

ATHOL – Anthony A. Brighenti, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and retired state Environmental Police officer who served many years on the Athol Selectboard and School Committee, died earlier this month. He was 80.


Royalston Policing Committee recommends override to fund full-time police officers
05-26-2025 8:38 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – About two dozen people attended the public information meeting held Wednesday night by the Royalston Policing Committee. The panel was formed earlier this year to study what steps need to be taken to provide the kind of police coverage the town’s residents need and deserve.


Photo: North QuabbinFood-A-Thon celebrates 22 years
05-26-2025 8:33 PM


Note to readers
05-25-2025 11:31 PM

The Athol Daily News will not publish a print edition on Memorial Day but news will be updated online at atholdailynews.com and customer service will be available from 7 to 10 a.m. at (413) 586-1925.


Memorial Day events around the North Quabbin region
05-22-2025 3:07 PM

ATHOL – Plans are set for this year’s Memorial Day parade in Athol. Brief ceremonies will be held at 8:15 a.m. at Vietnam Veterans of America Park on Main Street, across from the Athol Fire Station. That will be followed by ceremonies at 9 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. at Phillips Park on the Uptown Common and VFW Park, near the Athol Area YMCA, respectively.


Fourth Friday events return to downtown Athol
05-20-2025 12:26 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL — This Friday marks the return of the annual series of Fourth Friday promotions in downtown Athol. The event, which runs from 4 to 7 p.m. is held in hopes of encouraging residents and visitors to check out the many offerings available at businesses along Main Street. As a result, Main Street will be closed to traffic between School and Exchange streets to allow pedestrians to amble safely from business to business. A number of vendors also will be on hand.


A zombie apocalypse is coming to Athol
05-20-2025 10:47 AM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL — Never seen a zombie up close? Well, here’s your chance. This Friday and Saturday the Athol Royalston Middle School Drama Club is presenting “The 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse.” The play is a light-hearted romp through the end of the world.


North Quabbin Food-A-Thon returns to combat regional food insecurity
05-18-2025 9:54 PM

By HANNAH MORIN

ATHOL — The North Quabbin Food-A-Thon, a 12-hour community fundraiser supporting local food pantries, takes place today, marking its 22nd year. The event will be broadcast live from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on AOTV Channel 1301 and WVAO 105.9 FM.


Athol High School adds new career pathways program for students
05-16-2025 12:51 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – During a February visit to Athol High School, Gov. Maura Healey announced that AHS would be receiving $65,000 to expand the options available to students interested in the school’s Innovative Career Pathway program. About three dozen students are already enrolled in the manufacturing program, which currently includes classes in precision measuring instruments and robotics.

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