Athol Daily News
Athol voters reject override questions, Town Manager predicts cuts in services
Voters in Athol voted down two Proposition 2 1/2 overrides in Athol, which would have funded new hires and maintained existing services. The defeat of the overrides will result in cuts to personnel…
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Victim in fatal crash on Athol's Tower Road identified
ATHOL — The victim in a fatal crash last week has been identified as Irene Murray, 75, of Baldwinville, according to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office. Murray was struck by a vehicle on Monday, Aug. 17, at approximately 3:20 p.m. in the area of 147 Tower Road in Athol. The preliminary investigation indicates that the incident […]
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5m‘We definitely support each other’: Benefit raises money for Wendell man whose home burned down
The Wendell community gathered at Deja Brew Cafe & Pub for a fundraiser to assist 84-year-old resident Robert Bowers after his historic home was destroyed by a fire on July 2.
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5mPoll shows Massachusetts voters behind most ballot questions
A recent UMass/WCVB poll indicates that Massachusetts voters favor expanding public records access but oppose repealing recreational marijuana legalization ahead of the November ballot.
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8mResidents learn about 9 ballot questions ahead of November vote
Franklin County residents attended an information session on Friday to learn about the nine ballot questions appearing on the Nov. 3 ballot.
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Motorcycle operator injured in crash on New Salem Road in Petersham
PETERSHAM – A motorcycle operator was LifeFlighted to an area hospital following a two-vehicle crash on New Salem Road Saturday. The crash occurred at the intersection of New Salem Road, West Street, and West Road in Petersham Saturday, Aug. 22, at around 1 p.m. The operator of the motorcycle was LifeFlighted to UMass/Memorial Hospital in […]