FRCOG is launching an economic impact study to project the potential benefits of the proposed 140-mile Northern Tier Passenger Rail, which would connect Boston to North Adams and revive a route that ...
The Athol Bird and Nature Club has released its 2026 "Birds and Nature of the North Quabbin" calendar, featuring photos of local birds, animals, and plants, as well as nature notes, trivia questions, ...
The Massachusetts Legislature is considering a bill that would require police officers to follow stricter investigative protocols when a death involves a victim with a history of domestic violence, ...
Senate President Karen Spilka has identified housing and health care as priority issues for 2026, while also addressing ...
The Community One Stop for Growth program has awarded $8 million in grant funding to Franklin County, supporting 15 housing and infrastructure projects, including the Evergreen Circle at Care Drive ...
Overview: The Selectboard in Athol has approved plans to store propane tanks for the Residences at the Park housing project, which will provide heat for on-site construction at the former Bigelow and ...
Two vacant buildings in Athol, the Maroni building and the former Pleasant Street School, are receiving state support through the Community One Stop for Growth program to help fund their renovation ...
Organizations across Franklin County and the North Quabbin region are offering free meals on Thanksgiving to ensure that ...
During the first week of the two-week shotgun deer hunting season in Massachusetts, successful hunters are required to check all deer at a biological check station. Again this year, the Orange Gun ...
Art Center’s 2025 Members’ Show PETERSHAM – The Petersham Art Center will present the Annual 2025 Members’ Show featuring the work of 27 artists. The public is invited to join the artists at an ...
Overview: A bill to establish a minimum wage of $25 per hour for enhanced care workers has been proposed in Massachusetts, with support from health care workers and SEIU Local 509. A hearing also ...