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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. […]

North Quabbin Notes: Nov. 6, 2026

American Legion turkey raffle ATHOL – Sons of the American Legion will hold its annual turkey raffle on Friday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. at Athol American Legion Post 102, 325 Pequoig Ave. Turkeys will be awarded in every round. There will also be a door prize basket, free chowder, and a cash bar is […]

Sportsman's Corner: Something to talk about

The weather always provides a conversation starter. It is too hot, too cold, too wet, too dry, too windy, too much snow, not enough snow or an infinite number of possibilities to discuss and agree or disagree on. Here in New England, October has always been the rainiest month. During my time as a bow […]