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Athol officials say local water remains secure amid rising threats
Federal authorities have reported that municipal water systems in up to 12 states faced recent cyberattacks, though no disruptions occurred in Massachusetts. Athol Public Works Director Paul…
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5mRestorative justice program that expanded to Franklin County proving ‘transformative’
Communities for Restorative Justice expanded its partnership with the Northwestern District Attorney's Office into Franklin County to provide alternative resolution paths for certain criminal cases.
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8m'A landline is a lifeline': Hawley urges FCC to reject Verizon's plans to end landline service
The Hawley Selectboard voted unanimously to urge the FCC to reject Verizon's proposal to discontinue copper landline service, citing concerns about unreliable cellular coverage.
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4mComerford urges residents to rally for overhaul of state school funding formula
State Sen. Jo Comerford is urging residents to participate in the upcoming Foundation Budget Review Commission meetings to advocate for fairer state funding formulas for western Massachusetts schools and infrastructure.
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4mAthol Community Health Fair & Music Festival to open Oct. 3
ATHOL – Bob Curley, a U.S. Army veteran and president of the North Quabbin Trails Association, is hoping the first Annual Athol Community Health Fair & Music Festival will generate a greater sense of community involvement. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Mill Brook Crossing, formerly […]
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6mApple season off to sweet start for first ever Massachusetts Apple Month
With apple season off to a fruitful start for Franklin County farmers, Gov. Maura Healey has declared September “Massachusetts Apple Month.” “September really is prime apple-picking season,” said Ben Clark of Clarkdale Fruit Farms in Deerfield, adding that between September and Indigenous People’s Day is the best time to bring a basket to an orchard. […]