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North Quabbin police receive funds for traffic safety

ATHOL – Communities in the North Quabbin have received federal funding to help make their roads safer and improve traffic enforcement. The Healey-Driscoll administration recently announced $13 million in federal funding to help make roads safer across Massachusetts by preventing crashes, strengthening traffic enforcement, and protecting drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists, according to a press release. The Petersham Police Department was awarded $13,320; the Athol Police will receive $9,422; and Royalston Police will get $7,991. Petersham Police Chief Peter Buck explained the money will be used to support campaigns like “Click It or Ticket” and “Under the Influence, Under Arrest,” as well […]

Ballot Question 1 battle may not end at ballot box

BOSTON — If voters approve a sweeping public records law in November and Beacon Hill tries to replace it, supporters are ready to sue, adding to a web of possibilities heading into the next legislative term. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio says she would “absolutely” consider legal action if lawmakers pass a narrower bill after Question […]

Sportsman's Corner: Vote no on 9!

Ten days from now, Americans will head to the polls (or will vote early or by mail) to exercise democracy. The creation of the United States Constitution was, in my opinion, nothing short of a miracle. A group of well-to-do white men rebelled against the tyranny of a king and left to create what was […]

My Turn: As Maine goes, so does the nation

Early voting in Massachusetts started Oct. 17.  As a citizen in Massachusetts, you can vote at the Town Hall now.  But all of last week, I spent knocking on doors in Lewiston and Auburn, Maine, where early voting started Oct. 5 and goes until Oct. 27.  Given the threats that have been expressed by Donald Trump, our task was […]

Grant moves King Street Bridge replacement forward

ROYALSTON – A $110,000 One Stop Rural Development Grant will allow the town to move forward on the replacement the long-closed King Street Bridge. At its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20, the Select Board was updated on progress being made by the Bridge Committee, which is working to replace the King Street Bridge with a […]