By Line search: By GREG VINE
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
By GREG VINE
ATHOL – As the new year approaches, Sara Lyman, owner of Athol’s Hometown Realtors, said those in need of housing or are first-time homebuyers should direct their search where competition is light.“Here in New England,” she continued, “that rings true...
By GREG VINE
PHILLIPSTON – Cathy and Eric Olson of Phillipston were recently honored as the community’s Citizens of the Year for 2023.The couple was presented with the award at this year’s annual Memory Tree ceremony.Asked about the choice of the Olsons to receive...
By GREG VINE
ROYALSTON — Town officials have taken the first step toward creation of a master plan for Royalston.On Dec. 19, members of the Selectboard and Planning Board, along with several interested residents, met with Karen Champman, planning and development...
By GREG VINE
ATHOL – There are many popular holiday traditions in North Quabbin—Santa parades, Main Streets made cheerful with festive lighting, toy drives, holiday dinners offered by civic organizations, church Christmas bazaars and more.One longstanding...
By GREG VINE
ATHOL – Nearly three dozen Athol High School students spent Wednesday morning talking with area legislators about the challenges faced by American democracy in the 21st century.Joining them on issues such as the nation’s social problems, privacy and...
By GREG VINE
PHILLIPSTON – Phillips Free Public Library Trustee Sylvia Healey met with the Selectboard on Dec. 13 to present two quotes for lifting and strengthening the floor of the 232-year-old building.One contractor, Art Leray General Contracting of...
By GREG VINE
Monday’s deluge of rain kept area public works crews busy but, for the most part, the heavy precipitation didn’t result in serious problems.Most towns in the region had to deal with blocked culverts, clogged drainage grates and localized street...
By GREG VINE
ATHOL — Athol Town Manager Shaun Suhoski met with the Finance and Warrant Advisory Committee on Dec. 12 to work on amending the town’s fiscal management policies in hopes of further improving the town’s overall financial health, while also enhancing...
By GREG VINE
PHILLIPSTON — Officials from Phillipston and Templeton are planning to meet with representatives of the State 911 Department to see if an accord can be reached to renew the Regional Emergency Communications Center (RECC) agreement between the two...
By GREG VINE
WINCHENDON – Seven Town Meeting articles totaling over $500,000 may need to wait until next year, due to the town’s free cash not being certified.At the Dec. 11 Fall Town Meeting, those residents in attendance were told that the free cash had still...
By using this site, you agree with our use of cookies to personalize your experience, measure ads and monitor how our site works to improve it for our users
Copyright © 2023 to 2024 by Newspapers of Massachusetts, Inc. All rights reserved.