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3 weeks ago
Parking enforcement suspended in downtown Athol

The Athol Selectboard voted this week to temporarily make downtown parking free in metered spots for at least the next two weeks as construction downtown in the Lord Pond Plaza is resulting in increased parking needs on Main Street and Exchange Street.

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3 weeks ago
Schools respond to concerns around student information sharing

Concerns were raised by families of Greenfield Public Schools after a photo of a school form from a back-to-school packet circulated across  the internet stating that due to a “new law” schools would be sharing junior and senior student names, address and phone number with military recruiters unless parents complete the form to opt out.

Local
3 weeks ago
2025 Pigskin Preview: local high school & New England Patriots schedules, Bear Country Broadcast Schedule

The 2025 Pigskin Preview is here! The latest edition of this annual publication has […]

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3 weeks ago
CSO to provide behavioral, mental health care to children insured by MassHealth

For the first time in the past decade, the MassHealth network is expanding to provide home and community based services for children with behavioral, emotional and mental health needs.

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3 weeks ago
Greenfield City Council finalizes Hope Street lot ballot question

The Greenfield City Council held a Special Meeting Wednesday evening to discuss the ballot question in regards to the citizens’ petition against the Council’s vote to authorize the Mayor to sell the Hope Street parking lot.

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3 weeks ago
Athol Senior Center temporarily closed

The Athol Senior Center has been closed Wednesday and will remain so until Monday, September 22nd while construction is underway in the parking lot that makes the entrance unsafe at this time.

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3 weeks ago
COVID-19 boosters to be available at CVS, Walgreens locations

Senator Jo Comerford has given an update on COVID-19 booster vaccine availability in Massachusetts after constituents reached out with concerns around receiving this year’s updated booster shot.

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3 weeks ago
New boat launch opens on the Millers River

Nearly seven miles of the Millers River in Athol has been made accessible for recreation with the opening of a new kayak and canoe launch with shore fishing and a parking lot.

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3 weeks ago
Fair Kickoff Parade set for Thursday; which roads will be closed?

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The annual Franklin County Fair is just about […]

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3 weeks ago
A sure sign of fall in Franklin County: apple season is here!

Autumn in Franklin County: The Beginning of Apple Season As summer wanes, Franklin County […]

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