Athol Daily News
Vermont 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.
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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.
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5m‘We carry on and we persevere’: North Quabbin Garlic & Arts Festival continues through nor’easter
Despite a nor'easter causing power outages, the 28th annual North Quabbin Garlic & Arts Festival proceeded in Orange with music, art and themed culinary offerings.
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4mResidents speak against skate park in Athol
ATHOL – At the meeting of the Select Board nine residents of the Lincoln Avenue neighborhood signed up to speak against the idea of a skate park in the area. Jonathan Strauss of Miami, who builds skate parks, joined the Sept. 22 meeting virtually to support the proposal. “I’ve built 65 parks and every time […]
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5mCharlemont resident takes top prize in Beals Poetry contest
WINCHENDON – C. Desirée “Fin” Finley of Charlemont took first place for her poem “dear landlord” at the seventh annual Beals Prize for Poetry awards ceremony. Janet Bowdan of Northampton took second place for “Collapsing Woman,” while Claire Keyes of Marblehead took third for “Icarus on the Empire State Building.” The ceremony was held on […]
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4mErving Selectboard takes up dormant topic of town branding
Erving town officials are restarting their branding efforts after previous projects stalled due to the pandemic and concerns over specific landmarks.