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Athol Public Library Launches Summer Teen Program Series Starting June 25

The Athol Public Library anchors the week with six back-to-back programs for youth and teens. The library at 568 Main Street opens its summer run on Thursday, June 25, with a Potted Pixel Art Plants craft session from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., followed by Stickerpalooza and a Teen Book Swap on…

Athol Finance Committee Backs $200,000 Mahar Fix for Special Town Meeting

ATHOL — June 22, 2026 — Athol Finance Committee votes unanimously to recommend a $200,000 fix for the Mahar Regional School District assessment at a June 29 special town meeting. The 6-0 vote, taken at the committee's June 22 meeting, backs a plan to increase the fiscal year

Athol Public Library to Close Friday in Observance of Juneteenth

The Athol Public Library closes Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth, opening the door to a busy summer slate. The one-day observance of the federal holiday shutters the 568 Main Street building, with staff returning Monday ahead of the Summer Reading Kickoff — themed "Plant a Seed, Read" — o…

Athol-Royalston School Committee Extends Superintendent's Contract 5-4, Two Members Resign

Athol-Royalston School Committee votes 5-4 to extend superintendent's contract, triggering same-night resignations from chair and one member.

Athol Library Closes Friday for Juneteenth, Launches Summer Reading June 23

The Athol Public Library anchors the week's community calendar with a Juneteenth closure and a summer reading launch. The library will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, then reopens Monday ahead of its Summer Reading Kickoff — themed "Plant a Seed, Read" — set for …

Athol Public Library Sets Summer Reading Kickoff for June 23

The Athol Public Library opens its summer reading season with five events packed into eight days. The library's Summer Reading Kickoff — themed "Plant a Seed, Read" — launches Tuesday, June 23, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at 568 Main Street, following a Booked for Lunch discussion of Annie H…

Athol Public Library Launches Plant-Themed Summer Reading Series This Month

Athol Public Library kicks off a plant-themed summer reading season with six events across three weeks. The library's Summer Reading Kickoff — "Plant a Seed, Read" — lands Tuesday, June 23, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at 568 Main Street, followed by Potted Pixel Art Plants and a Plant Propag…

Athol Public Library Launches Summer Reading and Craft Season June 23

The Athol Public Library is anchoring its summer with a plant-themed reading kickoff June 23. The library at 568 Main Street has lined up at least six programs between June 22 and July 13 — including Booked for Lunch on June 22 featuring *The Road to Tender Hearts* by Annie Hartnett, a …

Mahar School Committee Ratifies Superintendent Contract 7-1, Bans Student Cell Phones

ATHOL — June 11, 2026 — Athol's Mahar Regional School Committee ratified a new three-year superintendent contract 7-1 and unanimously adopted a cell phone ban set to take effect this fall. Acting Chair Pat Smith presided in place of the absent committee chair at the June 11 meeting,

Orange Select Board calls June 29 special town meeting to close $200,000 budget gap

ATHOL — June 8, 2026 — Orange calls a special town meeting for June 29 to close a $200,000 Mahara Regional School District assessment gap. The Orange Select Board voted 5-0 Monday in a joint session with the Finance Committee to schedule the meeting for 7 p.m. at the

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