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  • K9 Rocky Tee
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    Support the K9 Program in Gardner MA by Getting a Rocky Tee shirt

    On his very first day, K-9 Rocky helped catch a burglar with his unique skills and has continued to be an asset in keeping the City of Gardner safe. The K-9 program needs continued support. By special arrangement with Shoe Fly graphics, the Gardner PD along with Athol PD and Orange PD are making tee shirts available.

    According to the Gardner PD, “When you purchase a shirt, $10 from the purchase goes to the respectable K9 program. Shirts are $20 each until September 30th, then go up to $25 each.”

    Purchase can be made online at this secure link. CLICK HERE. To support Gardner, be sure to choose Rocky in your checkout options. Otherwise, choose the Athol or Orange K9 options.

    Rocky says thank you!


  • Small vs. Bigger
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    Smaller Athol Hospital Wins Rating Contest Within Heywood Healthcare Family

    With 159 hospitals in the state of Massachusetts, most get a 3 star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, just like Heywood Hospital. However, Athol Hospital got 5 stars in 2023, an honor only 11 other hospitals in Massachusetts and only 482 other hospitals in the entire country received.

    The CMS star rating system is the gold standard for measuring quality and safety. The ratings, from one to five stars, summarize a variety of quality measures across five areas: mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care. “This is a testament to the dedication of our physicians, nurses, clinical staff, patient facing staff and all those who work behind the scenes to provide exceptional care to our community. “ – said Tina Griffin, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Athol Hospital

    Complete Press Release, CLICK HERE.


  • Athol 2023 Election

    The Annual Town Election in Athol will take place Monday, April 3, 2023 at the Town Hall. Polls will open at 10:00am and close at 8:00pm. Offices to be elected are as follows: Moderator – 1 year, 2 Selectmen for 3 years, 2 members of the Athol-Royalston Regional School Committee from Athol, 1 member of the Athol-Royalston Regional School Committee from Royalston, 2 Library Trustees, and Constable

    Registered voters who are interested in running for office may pick up nomination papers in the Town Clerk’s Office. Nomination papers must be returned no later than Monday, February 13, 2023 by 5:00 p.m. In order to appear on the ballot, a candidate must obtain thirty-seven (37) signatures of registered voters in Athol for Town Offices and fifty (50) signatures for School Committee.

    Incumbents up for re-election are: Moderator, Lawrence P. McLaughlin; Selectman, Alan D. Doge and Rebecca J. Bialecki; Athol-Royalston Regional School Committe from Athol, Lee E. Chauvette and Mitchell R. Grosky; Athol-Royalston Regional School Committee from Royalston, Nancy D. Melbourne; Library Trustee, John R. Greene; and Constable, Randy L. Mitchell.


  • Electricity 23
    Electric Bills

    Electric Bill High in Greater Gardner MA? There may be something cheaper…

    EnergySwitchMA.gov allows you to shop for an electric supplier for your home or business. You put in your zip code and a list of suppliers and rates pops out.

    Electric Angst in the Toytown of Winchendon

    For example, the basic service rate in Winchendon MA may be as high as 34 cents. However, at the site there’s a supplier under 17 cents (saving 50%) and several others in the 17 to 20 cent per kilowatt hour range. Click here.

    Electric Frustration in the Chair City of Gardner MA

    In Gardner, basic service has a supply rate of about 34 cents. The City of Gardner negotiated rate is just under 24 cents. However, there’s a supplier for 17 cents and a number well under 20 cents per kilowatt hour. Click here. For example IGS Energy offers a 16.99 cents per kilowatt hour with a 12 month contract or a 17.99 cents per kilowatt hour rate with a 36 month contract. Click here.

    For your community, go to EnergySwitchMA.gov, select Home or Business, put in the zip code, and get the results instantly. CLICK HERE.


  • Mosquitos
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    Mosquito Control Team Back Again to Greater Gardner MA

    The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project is sending its team to the area on August 4, 11, 18, 25, and September 1.  Dates are tentative and weather permitting.   Requests for service may be recorded by calling  the CMMCP office at (508) 393-3055 between 7am and 3:30pm weekdays.   For more info visit the website.  CLICK  HERE.

  • Storm
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    Severe Thunderstorm with Tornado Warnings Hit parts of Worcester County including Greater Gardner MA on July 21, 2022

    Orange Airport had a wind gust of 58 miles per hour. Athol MA had a storm producing up to 1 inch hail. Route 2 West near Warwick MA closed due to trees falling across highway. The storm passed over many of the towns in the Greater Gardner area including the City of Gardner. A tornado warning was in effect until 4:15pm, having been issued an hour earlier. Tornado Warning now expired. Severe Thunderstorm Warning Eastern Worcester County and Southern New Hampshire until 4:45pm

    Strong storms are expected in other areas of Massachusetts including Middlesex County and Southern New Hampshire until early evening. It is unknown at the time of this report whether a tornado actually touched down. In Eastern Franklin County there were downed trees and some power outages.

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  • 988 Lifeline
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    Nation including Greater Gardner MA has new number for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

    The new number, 988, is easy to remember and is designed to save lives. The number is accessible across the United States and will connect callers with a trained counselor at any time. You can even text the number and get a response.

    Gardner Magazine found it difficult to find a high quality image, so we’re making it available here in a pdf you can print for the office or workplace. CLICK HERE. Note: even if you have only a B/W laser printer, print and display this and you may just save a life.

    Note: To avoid confusion, we are not publishing the old longer number which is still working for now.

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  • Athol Update 5-6-22
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    Some Athol MA Matters

    Would you like an exciting 2022 Athol Street List?  It’s only $10 per book.  CLICK HERE. How is the water quality in Athol.  View the 2021 Water Quality Report released on 4/1/22. CLICK HERE

    Athol MA is conducting an anonymous health survey of the community’s inhabitants for the purposes of completing a Public Social Services Plan.  CLICK HERE. Athol election information:   CLICK HERE. Athol works in progress:  CLICK HERE.

Around the Community of Athol MA

Community Facts

Athol is a town in Worcester County Massachusetts with a population of around 12 thousand people.

Originally settled by five families in 1735, the township of Athol was incorporated in 1762 when the name was changed from Pequoiag.

Athol is home to the L.S. Starrett Company, known for making quality precision tools.

Schools

Athol High School: (978) 249-2435

Athol Community Elementary School: (978) 249-2406

Government

Athol Town Hall: (978) 721-8500

Animal Control: (978) 249-2494

Fire Department: (978) 249-8275

Parks and Trails: (978) 721-8500

Police Department: (978) 249-3232

Town Clerk: (978) 721-8445

Town Manager: (978) 721-8451

Veterans’ Services: (978) 721-8454

Organizations

Athol Council on Aging: (978) 249-8986

Athol Public Library: (978) 249-9515

Athol Historical Society:

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