Rebecca Bialecki reflects on nine years of service to Athol community

FirstLight purchase finalized

Hull Street Energy has completed its purchase of FirstLight Hydro Generating Co.'s United States properties, including several hydroelectric stations and energy storage projects in the Northeast.

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The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority rescinded its proposal to withdraw an additional 20 million gallons of water daily from the Quabbin Reservoir following intense opposition from local communities and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