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Athol committee votes to suspend holiday free parking tradition
ATHOL – The Parking Benefits District Oversight Committee has voted to suspend what has been a tradition of free street-side parking in downtown Athol between Thanksgiving and the New Year. The vote…
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8mQuestion 5 explained: What Massachusetts’ tax revenue cap change would mean for refunds and the budget
Voters will decide on Nov. 3 whether to change the formula Massachusetts uses to cap state tax revenue. Supporters of Question 5 say it would return money to taxpayers through refunds, while opponents contend it would lead to cuts in vital state programs. A “yes” vote would change how the state calculates its tax-revenue limit […]
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4mAthol board establishes donation account for Bidwell Barn upkeep
ATHOL – The Select Board has voted to establish an account so that the public can make contributions toward the upkeep of the Bidwell Barn on South Athol Road. The vote at the board’s meeting on Oct. 20 was unanimous to have Town Accountant Amy Craven establish a gift account for the barn. Reached after […]
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4mBaystate Franklin nurses ratify contract with unanimous vote
Nurses at Baystate Franklin Medical Center unanimously ratified a three-year contract with Baystate Health that secures higher pay and improved staffing levels.
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4mBaystate Franklin nurses ratify contract with unanimous vote
Nurses at Baystate Franklin Medical Center unanimously ratified a three-year contract with Baystate Health that secures higher pay and improved staffing levels.
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4mNew restaurant in Athol offers Acadian cuisine
ATHOL – A new restaurant, The Little Kitchen Café, has opened near the Uptown Common in Athol, and in addition to New England breakfast and lunch, offers traditional Acadian dishes. The business is located at 1493 Main St., which used to be home to another diner, but otherwise has been vacant for years. Owner Cindy […]