Orange Council on Aging director may have been improperly hired

Local police chiefs weigh in on pitfalls, benefits of AI scanner apps

Law enforcement officials in western Massachusetts are expressing concern over the accuracy of AI-powered police scanner apps like CrimeRadar, which have caused confusion through misinterpretations of emergency radio traffic.

Massachusetts gives schools a playbook for ICE at the door

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey issued new guidance for schools and childcare centers on how to handle potential immigration enforcement following the implementation of a statewide immigrant protection law.

Boston LLC provided $29.5M loan to keep Hampshire College afloat

AMHERST — A limited liability corporation with a Boston address provided a $29.5 million loan to keep Hampshire College solvent for its summer and fall teach-out, according to documents filed with the Hampshire Registry of Deeds. The paperwork, posted online, shows that on July 29 College President Jennifer Chrisler and John Dineen, the college treasurer, […]

Athol board approves increased liquor license fees

ATHOL – The Select Board has voted in favor of a set of recommendations to increase the fees for a variety of liquor licenses. At a previous meeting, it had been noted that fees for pouring licenses, all-alcohol package store licenses, and beer and wine licenses hadn’t been changed since 1962. Before making its decision […]

Athol Police Logs, Aug. 2-16

Sunday, Aug. 2 10:49 a.m. Party reported someone in the area attempting to sell products and wanting to come inside the home. 11:10 a.m. Report of parties burning trash outside on Estabrook Street. 2:04 p.m. Party into the station to speak to an officer regarding text messages for unpaid tolls believed to be fraud.   Wednesday, Aug. 5 8:39 […]