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By GREG VINE

ATHOL — Despite a recent string of storms dumping plenty of snow, rain, and freezing rain, Public Works Director Dick Kilhart said the department’s snow and ice budget is in fairly good shape.“We’re probably about two-thirds into that snow and ice...

By GREG VINE

PETERSHAM – The deadline to return nomination papers for the annual Town Election has come and gone, with no one filing to run for a seat on the Selectboard or two on the School Committee.Selectboard Treasurer Rebecca Legare and School Committee...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Athol residents will soon get to weigh in on details of an application the town will submit for a $1.3 million Community Development Block Grant. If the grant is approved, the funds will pay for improvements to infrastructure in the vicinity...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Athol’s Open Space and Recreation Commission voted to support an application submitted by the town’s Planning Department for a MassTrails grant to fund improvements to the Bearsden Conservation Area. A draft of the letter was provided by...

By GREG VINE

GARDNER – Residents of Gardner and Templeton joined state and local officials on a visit to the Chair City’s sludge landfill off Route 68, near the Templeton line.Those taking part in the visit were hoping to get a better idea of the potential effects...

By GREG VINE

WORCESTER – In a letter to Congressional leaders last Friday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen cautioned that she will be faced with taking “extraordinary measures” to prevent a default on the nation’s debt should lawmakers fail to either increase...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL — As the second winter storm in four days was bearing down on North Quabbin Sunday evening, the town’s Department of Public Works was out in force, repeating steps taken the previous Thursday to prepare for the first round of snow, sleet, and...

By GREG VINE

The three-dozen people who went to Petersham Town Hall on Jan. 18 were intent on getting an explanation for the significant increase to their property tax bills. Property owners saw increases ranging from 17 to 35% over last year’s tax obligation. The...

By CAROLE GARIEPY

Phillipston’s John Bennett from Boy Scout Troop 39 has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and was presented with the award in January during a ceremony at the Congregational Church.The Boy Scouts have ranks just as the military does, and Eagle is the...

By GREG VINE

ROYALSTON – The Winchendon Rod & Gun Club took a step toward reopening after being closed for more than two years. Winchendon resident Gary Fleming met with Royalston’s Selectboard, looking for guidance on reopening the Winchendon Rod & Gun Club in...

By GREG VINE

PETERSHAM – At its meeting on Jan. 12, Petersham’s Selectboard awarded the contract for reconstruction of the Quaker Drive Bridge to a Westfield firm. The bridge was ordered closed by order of the state Dept. of Transportation. The low bid to replace...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL — The town of Athol, according to Town Manager Shaun Suhoski, was an early convert in the campaign for municipalities to operate in a way that causes less harm to the environment, both locally and regionally.Recently, the town has begun...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL — After serving in a variety of capacities for much of his adult life, Lee Chauvette has announced plans to step back from public service and not seek re-election to the Athol Royalston Regional School Committee this April.Chauvette, 57,...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Representatives of BSC Group, the Boston-based consulting firm developing plans for the greening of Lord Pond Plaza, recently brought Athol’s Selectboard up to speed on that effort.An assessment of the plaza was undertaken in 2020 under the...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL—A preliminary version of the FY24 school budget shows a focus on curriculum improvements to all grade levels, as well as a look ahead. Superintendent Matt Ehrenworth and Business Manager Leah Jack met with the Finance and Warrant Advisory...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL –In anticipation of a possible rewrite of zoning bylaws for the siting of wind turbines, the Board of Planning and Community Development enlisted the help of Stuart Smith, who has been involved in the industry for decades.Smith, a resident of...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – When asked what the North Quabbin real estate market will do in 2023, Hometown Realtors owner Sara Lyman believes prices will decrease, though not by much.“When you follow the economists and you look at what’s happening right now in January,...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL — Motorists heading through downtown Athol Monday morning may have wondered what was going on as they spied signposts donned with scarves or parking meters topped with knit hats.No, it’s not part of some new winter public works initiative to...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – At the urging of Athol Congregational Church, the town’s Selectboard has officially declared 2023 to be The Year of Kindness in Athol. An event inaugurating the year-long initiative was held on Tuesday, Jan. 3, in Memorial Hall at Town...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The old downtown fire station was on the Selectboard’s minds at the Jan. 3 meeting, when Town Manager Shaun Suhoski asked members to weigh potential options for the future of the aging structure.“The old firehouse downtown is continuing to...