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10/14/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

Main Street Construction and Traffic Detours
Thursday, October 15, 2026

Construction on Main Street is scheduled to continue Thursday, October 15, 2026.

After speaking with the construction foreman, the plan is to begin at Main Street and Upper School Street and proceed through three sections, finishing at Main Street and Lower School Street.

Main Street will remain accessible to tractor-trailer units, school buses as well as police and fire vehicles responding to emergencies.

Traffic patterns will change throughout the construction process, and motorists should anticipate detours and possible delays.

Section 1: Upper School Street to Riverbend Street
Construction will begin on Main Street and Upper School Street and continue to Main Street and Riverbend Street.

Traffic Detours:
Westbound traffic on Main Street will be diverted to School Street.
Eastbound traffic on Main Street will be diverted onto Lower School at Main Street.

Police Detail Locations:
Main Street at Upper School Street
Main Street at Lower School Street
School Street at Riverbend Street
Main Street at Riverbend Street

Section 2: Riverbend Street to Crescent Street
Construction will continue from Main Street and Riverbend Street to Main Street and Crescent Street.

Traffic Detours:
Westbound traffic on Main Street will continue to be diverted to Upper School Street at Main Street.
Eastbound traffic on Main Street will continue to be diverted onto Lower School at Main Street.

Police Detail Locations:
Main Street at Upper School Street
Main Street at Lower School Street
Main Street at Crescent Street
Main Street at Riverbend Street

Section 3: Crescent Street to Lower School Street
The final section of construction will begin at Main Street and Crescent Street and continue to Main Street and Lower School Street.

Traffic Detours:
Both eastbound and westbound traffic on Main Street will continue to be diverted to School Street.
Crescent Street traffic will be allowed to travel eastbound on Main St; however, traffic will have to be assisted if travelling westbound (expect heavy delays.)

Police Detail Locations:
Main Street at Upper School Street
Main Street at Lower School Street
Two police detail officers at Main Street and Crescent Street

Motorist Advisory:
Motorists are asked to use caution when traveling through the construction area, follow posted detour signs, and obey the directions of police detail officers. Please allow additional travel time and seek alternate routes when possible.

We appreciate the public's patience and cooperation while this necessary construction work is completed.

⚠ REMINDER! MAIN STREET PAVING PROJECT BEGINS TOMORROW, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13TH! ⚠
10/12/2026

⚠ REMINDER! MAIN STREET PAVING PROJECT BEGINS TOMORROW, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13TH! ⚠

🚧 MAIN STREET PAVING PROJECT TO BEGIN TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13TH. 🚧We will post any updates regarding this project when avail...
10/06/2026

🚧 MAIN STREET PAVING PROJECT TO BEGIN TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13TH. 🚧
We will post any updates regarding this project when available.

💙 Help, Hope & Healing 💙Members of the Athol Police Department were honored to attend the Children’s Advocacy Center’s a...
10/02/2026

💙 Help, Hope & Healing 💙

Members of the Athol Police Department were honored to attend the Children’s Advocacy Center’s annual Help, Hope & Healing Breakfast this morning at Greenfield Community College, alongside our partners from the North Quabbin Community Coalition.

Each year, this breakfast serves as an important reminder of the incredible work being done by agencies and organizations throughout our communities. While each plays a different role, their missions come together with one common goal: the safety, protection, healing, and recovery of children who have experienced abuse.

We are grateful for the dedicated professionals, advocates, and community partners who work tirelessly to support children and their families through some of their most difficult moments.

Thank you to the Children’s Advocacy Center for bringing our community together, and to everyone who continues to make a difference in the lives of children. 💙

North Quabbin Community Coalition

10/02/2026

📢 UPDATE: Informational Notice Regarding Cameras in Athol

We are resharing the informational notice originally posted in July regarding the cameras installed at Athol’s local parks.

The final phase of the project is now being completed. We are sharing this information again to provide a reminder of the purpose and capabilities of these cameras.

We will share additional information regarding the Town’s camera system as it becomes available.

Please see the original notice below for additional details.

Congratulations, Officer Kole Broderick!The Athol Police Department is proud to congratulate Kole Broderick on graduatin...
09/10/2026

Congratulations, Officer Kole Broderick!

The Athol Police Department is proud to congratulate Kole Broderick on graduating last night from the Fitchburg State University Police Academy!

Kole’s hard work and dedication throughout the academy did not go unnoticed. He graduated with two outstanding awards—one for Academic Achievement and another for Physical Abilities Test (PAT) performance. 🏆🏆

As if that wasn’t enough, Kole also earned his Criminal Justice Bachelor’s Degree in just three years! His commitment to his education, physical fitness, and preparation for a career in law enforcement is truly something to be proud of.

Prior to attending the academy, Kole completed an internship here at the Athol Police Department, where we had the opportunity to get to know him and see firsthand the dedication and character he brings to the profession.

We are incredibly excited to welcome Kole to the APD family and look forward to watching him begin this next chapter of his career serving the Athol community.

Congratulations, Kole! We’re proud to have you on the team!

09/08/2026
☀️🚌 FIRST DAY BACK TO SCHOOL! 🚌☀️Good morning, Athol! As students and families head back to school today, we’re remindin...
08/31/2026

☀️🚌 FIRST DAY BACK TO SCHOOL! 🚌☀️

Good morning, Athol! As students and families head back to school today, we’re reminding everyone to slow down, stay alert, and watch for school buses and children.

⚠️ A little extra caution this morning: The bright solar glare can make it difficult to see, especially when driving directly toward the sun. Take your time, leave extra following distance, and be prepared for children and buses that may be difficult to see.

🚌 Remember:
• Stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop sign extended.
• Watch carefully for children getting on or off buses and crossing the road.
• Avoid distractions and keep your eyes on the roadway.
• Give yourself a few extra minutes this morning, school traffic may be heavier than usual.

Let’s all do our part to make sure everyone gets to school and work safely!

Welcome back, students! Have a great first day! 📚✏️💙

RIP K9 Lucy💙
08/28/2026

RIP K9 Lucy💙

The member’s of the Petersham Police Department extend our deepest condolences to Ret. Corporal Bob Legare as his partner K-9 Lucy was laid to rest earlier today.

K-9 Lucy served with Cpl. Legare for many years responding to missions and public education events across Massachusetts, the pair worked as members of the Northeast Houndsmen.

On a moments notice K-9 Lucy was ready to respond in a wide variety of call-outs, including but not limited to missing person searches & fugitive tracks just to name a few.

K-9 Lucy, we thank you for your service.

REMINDER: PLEASE DO NOT PLACE NEEDLES IN OUR DRUG DROP BOXThe Athol Police Department would like to remind residents tha...
08/26/2026

REMINDER: PLEASE DO NOT PLACE NEEDLES IN OUR DRUG DROP BOX

The Athol Police Department would like to remind residents that the drug drop box located inside our station lobby is for the safe disposal of unwanted prescription medications, NOT needles or other sharps.

This includes needles associated with GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, Trulicity, and etc. These needles must NOT be placed in the drug drop box.

💊 Prescription medications: YES
💉 Needles, syringes & other sharps: NO

♻️ WHERE CAN YOU DISPOSE OF USED NEEDLES?

The Town of Athol has a publicly accessible sharps container located at the Athol Transfer Station, where residents can safely dispose of used needles, syringes, and other sharps.

📍 Athol Transfer Station
1010 West Royalston Road
Athol, MA

The sharps container is available during regular Transfer Station hours:

🗓️ Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
🗓️ Wednesday: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Please remember that keeping needles and other sharps out of the police department's prescription drug drop box helps protect the safety of our officers and staff who are responsible for handling and emptying the box. The drug drop box is not designed or intended to contain needles, and finding sharps mixed in with the medications creates an unnecessary safety hazard.

Please use the designated sharps container at the Athol Transfer Station for all used needles, syringes, and other sharps.

Thank you for helping us keep our officers, staff, and community safe!
— Athol Police Department

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