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Voters defend gun law, and sponsor says it's a model for other states

BOSTON – Two days after Bay Staters voters upheld the 2024 gun reform law, architect Sen. Cindy Creem basked in the preservation of the statute and pitched it as a public safety framework for other states to follow. “Wow, that was quite a vote the other day, right?” the Newton Democrat said at a press […]

MWRA withdraws request to take 20M more gallons a day from Quabbin Reservoir

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority rescinded its proposal to withdraw an additional 20 million gallons of water daily from the Quabbin Reservoir following intense opposition from local communities and lawmakers.

Voters will decide on 10-article warrant at Athol Special Town Meeting

ATHOL – Voters will decide on a 10-article warrant at Monday night’s Special Town Meeting. The meeting will take place on Monday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Article 1 seeks a transfer of $40,000 from a salary line item to fund the legal budget for the fiscal year. “That is in large […]

Data center moratorium on Athol Special Town Meeting warrant

ATHOL – Voters attending Monday night’s Special Town Meeting will be asked to weigh in on a proposed year-long moratorium on the establishment of data centers in town. Article 9 asks voters to enact “a temporary moratorium on the use, construction, development, expansion, or conversion of land or structures for Data Centers. During the moratorium […]

Small Business Showcase awards $10,000 to Athol Trading Post

ATHOL – Some 200 people attended Thursday night’s inaugural Small Business Showcase, which featured entrepreneurs representing five small businesses. At the end of the night, Arlene and Dale Belliveau of Athol Trading Post were awarded the top prize of $10,000, while the $5,000 People’s Choice award went to Beth Jaillet of MacMannis Florist & Greenhouses. […]