Columnist Judy Wagner: Gifts of a summer

Pedestrian killed in motor vehicle crash in Athol

ATHOL — A pedestrian struck while in a crosswalk on Tower Road on Monday has died from her injuries, according to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office. First responders were dispatched to the area of 147 Tower Road near Market Basket in Athol on Monday at approximately 3:20 p.m. for a report of a pedestrian struck […]

State cannabis regulators hope for funding infusion as it implements new law, policies

BOSTON — Cannabis regulators are seeking millions of dollars more from Beacon Hill, money they say is necessary to implement this spring’s sweeping overhaul of the state’s marijuana industry and simultaneously advance long-discussed plans to let adults to buy and use marijuana at the same establishment. The ask is split between two buckets: To take on […]

Petersham voters to decide on overrides, Selectboard race on Monday

PETERSHAM – In addition to filling a vacancy on the Selectboard, Petersham voters will be asked to decide on a pair of Proposition 2 ½ debt exclusions at next Monday’s special election. Each of the borrowing requests was overwhelmingly approved at the June 1 Annual Town Meeting. The first of the two articles passed sought […]

Orange Selectboard offers town manager job to former Eau Claire official

The Orange Selectboard has offered the municipality's first town manager position to Stephanie Hirsch, a former city manager from Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Athol Planning Board advances data center moratorium

ATHOL – The Board of Planning and Community Development is moving forward with a proposed moratorium on data center development as the town considers how the facilities should be regulated. The board voted unanimously at its August meeting to send a draft moratorium to town counsel for review. The temporary measure would pause approvals for […]