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By GREG VINE

ROYALSTON – Members of the Royalston South Village Revitalization Committee appeared at Tuesday’s Selectboard meeting, urging them to join an effort lobbying for the release of $1 million in the state’s economic development bond bill earmarked for work on the King Street Bridge.

12:40 a.m. - Party over 911 stating he believes his wife has an infection in her mouth and is in a lot of pain. When reporting party was advised dispatch would be sending an ambulance, he declined.

By CHRIS LARABEE

BOSTON — As farmers prepare to head out to the fields for the season, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Commissioner Ashley Randle sent a letter to the new U.S. agriculture secretary expressing concerns over uncertain federal funding and other actions taken by the federal government.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

WENDELL — No injuries were reported after a freight train carrying merchandise derailed in Wendell Tuesday afternoon, knocking 15 railroad cars off the track, according to Wendell Fire Chief Joe Cuneo.

2:31 p.m. - Party calling about witnessing a vehicle all over the road on Templeton Road, almost hitting another vehicle head-on after crossing lanes. Officer spoke with operator and passenger. No sign of impairment. Operator stated he dropped a cigarette and was picking it up off the vehicle floor.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — Three Erving police officers and a mental health clinician with Clinical & Support Options (CSO) have been formally commended for their lifesaving actions in two different incidents involving suicidal individuals at the French King Bridge.

By CHRIS LISINSKI

Gov. Maura Healey’s proposal to increase state funding for local road and bridge projects also overhauls the way those dollars are distributed, and includes major boosts for smaller and rural communities with smaller property tax bases but more road miles to care for.

9:34 a.m. - Reporting party states a Ford Ranger passed him, cut him off and almost hit him. Officers responded and spoke with all involved parties. Reporting party sent on his way after calming him down. Conflicting stories from both parties. Operator of Ranger was advised of the complaint, he wanted it on record about reporting party’s aggressive behavior in case something happens.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — The Erving Police Department is looking for 34-year-old Christopher T. Tatro after he allegedly took jewelry from a woman known to him at Weatherhead Apartments and fled from police.

By GREG VINE

PHILLIPSTON – The Community Preservation Committee will meet next Monday to discuss the applications it has received for Community Preservation Act funding – including $700,000 to rehabilitate the Bates Powers Dam.

ORANGE POLICE LOGSNovember 14 - 18Thursday, Nov. 1412:08 p.m. - Suspicious vehicle reported on New Athol Road. Reporting party advises a vehicle was driving off the road, it then parked in the back of the building when he is not supposed to park and...

By GREG VINE

PHILLIPSTON – After a wait of more than two years, the Fire Department has received its new ambulance.The vehicle was delivered the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 12. It replaces a 17-year-old ambulance that has needed significant repairs in recent...

Athol Police LogsNov. 17 – Dec. 14Sunday, Nov. 1711:35 a.m. - Party from Silver Lake Street awoke to find vehicles had been damaged. Obvious damage to two vehicles, reports to be completed.1:38 p.m. - Report of two bikes stolen on Saturday from School...

Oct. 27 – Nov. 12Sunday, Oct. 2712:49 a.m. Suspicious vehicle reported in parking lot on Pleasant Street. Vehicle checked, was unoccupied, no issues.10:01 a.m. - Caller from Miller Street reporting his vehicle was broken into and a laptop was...

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE – There were no injuries resulting from a fire caused by the ignition of combustible materials near a pellet stove’s flue pipe early Sunday morning, the town’s fire chief said.James Young said his department was dispatched to a reported...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL — Parents have long claimed that television has a great influence on children. In the case of Athol Fire Chief Joseph Guarnera, that couldn’t be more true.Speaking with the Athol Daily News on Wednesday, Nov. 27, his last day on the job,...

ORANGE POLICE LOGSNovember 1 - 8, 2024Friday, Nov. 11:36 p.m. - Female party into the station advising she lost her wallet while at Walmart. She has already reported it to them and wants it on record with the PD in case it is turned in. She was...

Athol Police LogsOctober 5 – October 24Saturday, Oct. 59:09 a.m. - Manager calling about someone coming into the pharmacy and attempting to get a prescription (controlled medication) without proper ID - and one that was not his. Party was located on...

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Following six years in Athol – during which he strongly advocated for overrides to increase the Fire Department’s staff – Fire Chief Joseph Guarnera is stepping down.At Tuesday’s meeting, the Selectboard briefly discussed the unexpected...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

WARWICK — The remains of a woman from Keene, New Hampshire, were found in Warwick, according police in that city who have been investigating a report of a missing person over the past three weeks.The body was identified as 31-year-old Justina Steffy,...

Sept. 18 – Sept. 30 Wednesday, Sept. 18 10:31 a.m. - Parties into station to report a backpack taken out of the vehicle overnight. Backpack contained a Chromebook and AirPods.11:11 a.m. - Female party drove on a dirt road looking for mushrooms to...