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Erving prepares to release request for mill redevelopment proposals
3+ hour, 12+ min ago (705+ words) ERVING — The Selectboard is reviewing a draft request for proposals (RFP) to redevelop the former International Paper Mill ahead of plans to release the document next month. “I can’t stress enough that we really need to make an attempt to…...
North Quabbin Notes, Aug. 1, 2026
3+ hour, 12+ min ago (616+ words) Pet owners in Athol, Winchendon, and surrounding communities will have two opportunities to access affordable preventive care when Second Chance Animal Services hosts Community Vaccine Clinics in both communities on Saturday, Aug. 22. The Athol clinic, originally scheduled for July, has…...
Abuse survivors say laws that failed them are now on their side
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (574+ words) BOSTON — Survivors have spent over a decade telling anyone at the State House who would listen that Massachusetts needs a law to protect children from abuse by people in their life in positions of power, and they say a provision…...
Athol considers raising liquor and car dealership license fees
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (595+ words) ATHOL – The Select Board is considering increasing the cost of liquor and car dealership licenses, which have remained the same for many years. At its meeting on July 21, the board was given information indicating that, with the exception of Royalston,…...
'I wouldn't trade it for the world': Veterans, honored with Quilts of Valor in Orange, reflect on service
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (480+ words) ORANGE — Two more area veterans have the literal and metaphorical comfort of a homemade multi-layered textile. Doug McIntosh and Scott Hemlin were presented with Quilts of Valor during the North Orange Grange’s meeting in May. The honor was made possible…...
North Quabbin residents ready for Pan-Mass Challenge
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (873+ words) North Quabbin residents are preparing for the annual Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), either as participants or helping those who ride. For the Bolandrinas of Athol, giving their time and energy to the PMC has been a family commitment for over a…...
Western Mass nursing home operator ordered to pay $2.1M
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (608+ words) A Middlesex County Superior Court jury found Joseph Cuzzupoli liable for fraud and breach of contract involving several western Massachusetts nursing homes. Cuzzupoli must pay $2.1 million in damages to lenders. The court determined that Cuzzupoli used fraudulent misrepresentations to secure…...
Senators pad $575 million economic development bill
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (826+ words) BOSTON — Senators stamped their approval on a $575.4 million economic development borrowing package just after midnight Friday, hitching to it a controversial change to a voter-approved tax rebate law and artificial intelligence regulations as the sprawling package moves toward negotiations with…...
Towns await legislative approval for Great River Regional School District voting format
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (857+ words) The Six Town Regionalization Planning Board is feeling confident that its proposal for townwide special elections to weigh in on the proposed Great River Regional School District will be approved as the bill continues to work its way through the…...
Gleaning program led by Rachel's Table builds momentum with addition of new vehicle
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (727+ words) Rachel’s Table is expanding its ability to recover fresh produce from local farms with the addition of a new gleaning vehicle, a resource that Director of Program Strategy Cara Michelle Silverberg says will help the nonprofit reach more farms and…...