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PHOTOS: Kindness Connection opens its doors

By Hannah Morin
For the Athol Daily News
June 19, 2026June 19, 2026

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State Rep. Susannah Whipps, I-Athol presents a citation recognizing the grand opening of the Athol Kindness Connection to Rev. Dr. Candi Ashenden. The non-profit was launched to provide services to seniors in Athol to help them age in their own homes. HANNAH MORIN / For the Athol Daily News

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  • Members of the Athol Kindness Connection cut the ribbon, marking the official grand opening on Wednesday, June 16. HANNAH MORIN / For the Athol Daily News
  • Lynne Feldman, executive director at LifePath, speaks at the Athol Kindness Connection grand opening on June 16. HANNAH MORIN / For the Athol Daily News
  • State Rep. Susannah Whipps, I-Athol presents a citation recognizing the grand opening of the Athol Kindness Connection to Rev. Dr. Candi Ashenden. The non-profit was launched to provide services to seniors in Athol to help them age in their own homes. HANNAH MORIN / For the Athol Daily News
  • Town Manager Shaun Suhoski says a few words at the Athol Kindness Connection’s grand opening on Wednesday, June 16. HANNAH MORIN / For the Athol Daily News
  • Rev. Cindy Lajoy, executive director of the Athol Kindness Connection, addresses the crowd at the grand opening. HANNAH MORIN / For the Athol Daily News
  • State Rep. Susannah Whipps, I-Athol, speaks at the grand opening of the Athol Kindness Connection on Wednesday, June 16. The non-profit was launched to provide services to seniors in Athol to help them age in their own homes. HANNAH MORIN / For the Athol Daily News

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