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Athol MA – June 2026 News Athol is defined this month by a strategic tension: the town is aggressively cutting municipal staff to balance a failing budget while simultaneously watching its social safety nets expand to meet a surge in community need. Municipal Budget and Labor Reductions Voters at theContinue Reading

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Athol MA – May 2026 The top news stories in Athol, MA, this month are dominated by local governance updates, downtown renewal efforts, and sudden weather adjustments to major town traditions. FY2027 Deficit-Reducing Budget Approved The Athol Selectboard officially approved a deficit-reducing fiscal year 2027 budget. Despite facing public pushbackContinue Reading

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Publisher’s Note: We have elevated this to a front-page story rather than just having it appear on the Athol page because it is a case study which could very well be replicated in the region as other decisions are made. Athol’s Recent Election and Ramifications Recent election results in AtholContinue Reading

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For the most complete information and to interact with Athol town government, visit the Town of Athol website, CLICK HERE. Athol MA March 2026 News Summary In March 2026, news in Athol, Massachusetts, was dominated by preparations for the April 6 Annual Town Election, specifically focused on two significant taxContinue Reading

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Athol MA – The Tool Town – History Page Gardner Magazine has created a special page with numerous infographics, historical narrative, and a “Deep Dive” on Athol, Massachusetts, For the page, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

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TEAM Excellence and Merit Award Given to Local First Responders for Frozen Lake Rescue Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D Early Jr. has recognized first responders who swift and coordinated actions led to the successful rescue of two adults who fell through the ice on Queen Lake earlier this year.Continue Reading

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Heywood Healthcare Releases List of Physicians Accepting New Patients If you’re looking for a physician for any reason, the list in the graphic might be of help. Just click the image for a larger view. Heywood Healthcare publicized this list of physicians in the region who are accepting new patients.Continue Reading

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Normalcy Fully Arrives – Heywood Healthcare Looking Forward to 2025 After its unprecedented and highly praised independent emergence from Chapter 11 in 2024, Heywood Hospital now has a year of normalcy ahead. Heywood Healthcare will now be able to participate in normal audits, will not have a court looking atContinue Reading

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Spring Means Clean Out – These Guys are the Kings We keep seeing information about Cleanout Kings on Facebook, so our curiosity got the best of us. We interviewed Eric Olson, the Cleanout King at Cleanout Kings. Apparently, they do small jobs to big jobs. Listen on any device. CLICKContinue Reading

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Athol MA Proud of Its Water and the Community – Athol Update Upcoming election information: Presidential Primary information and information on the Annual Town Election April 1, 2024. Complete Upcoming Athol Election information on printable pdf, CLICK HERE. Athol January Properties for Sale Report, CLICK HERE for pdf. For leaseContinue Reading

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Nomination papers are available for the April 1, 2024 Annual Town Election. Nomination papers are available in the town office. Deadline to return nomination papers is Monday, February 12 by 5pm. For more details, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

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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 specialContinue Reading

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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 hospitalsContinue Reading

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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 CommitteeContinue Reading

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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,Continue Reading

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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)Continue Reading

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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 textContinue Reading

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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 inhabitantsContinue Reading

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Enjoy a round of Golf in the Greater Gardner Area! Spring Brings Greater Gardner MA Golfers to the Greens There are more than 8 golf courses in the immediate area: Gardner Municipal Golf Course, 152 Eaton Street, Gardner    Website: Rates: Facebook – Templewood Golf Course, 160 Brooks Rd., Templeton, MAContinue Reading

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Watch the Heywood update on YouTube. CLICK HERE. Heywood Hospital of Gardner MA changes some Covid Policy According to statements made in a video update by Heywood CEO Win Brown, each patient not under precautions can have one healthy visitor. Visitors must still go through screening, wear masks, and useContinue Reading

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More of the Diner Experience Other diners in the area with decent Google reviews include Blue Moon Diner, Gardner MA Facebook Directions – Kellies, Athol MA Website Directions – Ruschioni’s Cruisin 12 Diner, Winchendon MA Website Directions – Hometown Cafe, Winchendon MA Directions – Hubb Town Diner, Hubbardston MA WebsiteContinue Reading