Building inspector warns Athol's 1930 structure faces winter risks

A smoother road ahead: State officials launch new Unpaved Roads Program

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced a new $11.26 million Unpaved Roads Program, which includes a $670,440 grant to Hatfield for repairs to Straits Road and several others to various Western Massachusetts towns for road construction and equipment.

Misconduct problems continue to dog State Police

Massachusetts State Police Col. Geoffrey Noble addressed the agency's history of misconduct during an interview, emphasizing his commitment to reform and safety improvements following several high-profile scandals.

New Baystate Franklin doctors explore rural health needs on county tour

Six new doctors from Baystate Franklin Medical Center's Family Medicine Residency Program toured Franklin County to learn about local challenges including food insecurity, senior services and the scarcity of primary care physicians.

Eric Wirth of Athol to travel to India via Fulbright-Nehru Award

Eric Wirth of Athol, director of global partnerships at UMass Amherst, has been selected for a Fulbright-Nehru International Education Administrators Award. This fall, Wirth will travel to Delhi, Pune, and Hyderabad to study India's rapidly growing higher education system.

Partial demolition done to building at 339 Main St. in Athol

A partial demolition of a building at 339 Main St. in Athol was completed last week following reports of a wall bowing and bricks falling. Owned by Woodland Realty Trust, the structure formerly housed the Mix & Match store. Engineers plan to stabilize the remaining section with a new gable end wall.