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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.

By GREG VINE

ATHOL — For the third consecutive year, Athol’s Water Division in the Department of Public Works has received an award for “noteworthy performance” from the state Department of Environmental Protection. The award was presented to 15 communities in the Large & Medium Community Systems category during a ceremony held in Boston on May 9.

By GREG VINE

ATHOL — Athol’s Finance and Warrant Advisory Committee on Tuesday began its review of the proposed warrant for June’s annual Town Meeting. While the committee did recommend passage of most of the four dozen articles on the warrant, members decided to wait until its next meeting on May 19 to consider Town Manager Shaun Suhoski’s proposed FY26 town budget of approximately $26.5 million. FWAC chair Ken Duffy explained that Suhoski is currently working to complete negotiations with four unions representing town employees.

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Work on the former Riverbend and Bigelow schools to transform the site into a 53-unit housing complex is underway.

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — Neither snow nor rain nor heat kept letter carrier David L’Heureux from the swift completion of his appointed rounds. Only retirement could do that.

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Host community agreements (HCA) for three cannabis businesses in Athol were renewed by the Selectboard at its meeting on May 6.

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – In the wake of recent resignations, town officials are seeking residents willing to serve on the Town Energy Committee or the Municipal Decarbonization Task Force.

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Town Clerk Nancy Burnham went before the Selectboard at its meeting Tuesday, May 6, to speak on plans for the special election that must be held to replace former member Andy Sujdak.

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – One of the two bridges on Chestnut Hill Avenue between Route 2A and Crescent Street was shut down for several hours Tuesday night until Wednesday morning to allow for repairs.

GARDNER – Mount Wachusett Community College announces the induction of outstanding students into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for the 2024 – 2025 year. The ceremony, held on April 17, recognized 73 exceptional students for their exemplary academic achievements, leadership and commitment to community service.

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — An Athol man will spend the next five to seven years in state prison after being found guilty of charges related to child abuse.

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The town is holding off on using nearly $1 million collected from cannabis businesses, due to several ongoing lawsuits across the state.

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – For the third consecutive year, students from Athol Community Elementary School joined Town Manager Shaun Suhoski, Public Works Superintendent Dick Kilhart, Assistant Superintendent Paul Raskevitz, and workers from the DPW to plant a tree on a patch of green in the school’s parking lot.

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – At its meeting Tuesday night, the Selectboard reviewed the draft warrant for the June 9 Annual Town Meeting, which will include the proposed $26.4 million FY26 budget.

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – As the North Central Massachusetts Association of Realtors plans a food drive this Saturday, the local food pantry is seeing supplies getting tighter.

10:45 a.m. - Report of a party going through a company’s mail. Made contact with the male party who stated he was checking for his own mail. Male party was located in his Mercedes in the back of the building. Party left the property shortly after.

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Motorists driving between Winchendon and Royalston inevitably pass a small, inconspicuous sign letting them know they’re near the Eagle Reserve Conservation Area.

By MAX BOWEN

ATHOL – Eric Powell of Athol is to be sentenced in Franklin County Superior Court Friday on five charges, including indecent assault and battery on a child, according to court records.

By GREG VINE

ATHOL — Selectboard member Andy Sujdak has resigned from his position, following a video posted to social media in which he made disparaging remarks about town officials and threatened an unnamed person.