Athol, Royalston review cost increases for wastewater agreement

04-17-2025 12:53 PM

Royalston’s Selectboard Tuesday night decided town officials should meet with Athol Town Manager Shaun Suhoski to discuss the terms of the intermunicipal agreement under which Athol public works employees oversee operation of Royalston’s wastewater treatment plant.


Local officials advocate for more state highway money

04-17-2025 2:00 PM

For a town like Hatfield, annual road maintenance has become increasingly challenging over the past 12 years, as state Chapter 90 money declines even as the price of hot mix asphalt rises substantially.


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My Turn: Let wildlife roam — An important new wildlife bill can help reconnect critical habitat
04-17-2025 10:54 AM

Humans are great at building things, but it’s also beginning to dawn on us that these impressive and sometimes magnificent structures also impact the other creatures that we share this earth with.

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ERVING, MA - Barbara A. Bacigalupo-Sawicki, 57, of North Street, died early Thursday morning, April 10, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born in Montague on May 13, 1967, she was the daughter of Daniel E. and Minnie E... remainder of obit for Barbara A. Bacigalupo-Sawicki

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Templeton, MA - Irene Annie (Pietrowsky) Cullen, went home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2025, at Alliance Health at Baldwinville, in Templeton, MA. Irene was born on May 14, 1932, in Athol, MA to Walter and Mary (Szymcik) Pietrowsky... remainder of obit for Irene A. Cullen

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TURNERS FALLS, MA - Cicely M. Sawin, 48, of J Street, died on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield following an illness. Born in Greenfield on February 13, 1977, she was the daughter of Larry and Sharon (... remainder of obit for Cicely M. Sawin

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Gloria N. (Dresser) Desreuisseau GARDNER, MA - Gloria N. (Dresser) Desreuisseau, 91, of Pine Street and formerly of Orange passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Gardener Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Orange on... remainder of obit for Gloria N. Desreuisseau

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