Athol Daily News
Athol Fire receives grant for training, equipment purchases
ATHOL – The Fire Department has received a grant of $197,400 that will be used for new equipment and training programs. The department was recently notified it has been awarded the FY25 Assistance…
Read the original at Athol Daily NewsMore audio from Athol Daily News
-
1mPHOTOS: Marveling over comics
Discover the incredible health benefits of incorporating daily physical exercise into your routine to boost mood, energy levels, and long-term physical well-being.
-
5mWhat’s next for Hampshire College land? Amherst forums favor mixed housing, farmland protection
Residents shared visions for the future of the Hampshire College campus during recent listening sessions, advocating for diverse housing, protected open space and agricultural preservation while opposing developments such as data centers and big-box stores.
-
6mBaystate Franklin nurses reach tentative deal after year of contract negotiations
Massachusetts Nurses Association and Baystate Health reached a tentative three-year agreement for nurses at Baystate Franklin Medical Center following a year of negotiation.
-
6mState audit faults DUA on hold times, delayed benefits
An audit of the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance revealed significant delays in benefit payments and mismanaged call center operations, though officials claim recent staffing increases and system changes have improved service metrics.
-
6mVermont Yankee decommissioning is nearly complete
The decommissioning of the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant is nearing completion, with NorthStar Group Services expected to finish the project by 2027, three years ahead of schedule.