PHOTOS: A night out in North Quabbin

A display of Athol firefighting vehicles equipment attracted the attention of kids and adults alike at the National Night Out event on Oct. 6. PHOTO BY GREG VINE

Royalston Public Works Director Jaret Thiem (left) and his brother Jeff served up hot dogs and hamburgers at Royalston's National Night Out event. PHOTO BY GREG VINE

Royalston Police Chief Curtis Deveneau chats with community activist Gary Winitzer during Tuesday's National Night Out event in Royalston on Oct. 1. PHOTO BY GREG VINE

Ryan Hood entertained visitors to the National Night Out event in Royalston on Tuesday, Oct. 1. PHOTO BY GREG VINE

This youngster takes a turn at the steering wheel of one of Athol's fire trucks at the National Night Out event on Tuesday. PHOTO BY GREG VINE

Published: 10-02-2024 12:33 PM

Residents of Athol, Orange, Royalston and Petersham turned out for annual National Night Out events. Originally scheduled to take place on Aug. 6, the event had to be rescheduled due to inclement weather to Tuesday, Oct. 1. National Night Out activities in the four communities are coordinated each year by the North Quabbin Community Coalition. The town of Phillipston also celebrated its own National Night Out event, also held on Tuesday evening.