Athol Selectmen

10/15/2026

10/08/2026

It's that time of year!

10/06/2026

ATTENTION ATHOL RESIDENTS!

09/30/2026

Attention local residents!
Please note this is a state project, not a town project.

On 10/6, at 6:00pm, is holding a virtual design public hearing to present the design for the proposed ST 2A/Main Street over G&W Railroad bridge replacement project in .

ℹ https://www.mass.gov/event/athol-bridge-replacement-st-2amain-street-over-gw-railroad-10-06-2026

09/29/2026

We apologize for the inconvenience. Hydrant flushing is necessary to help us provide quality water to our residents. Thank you for your patience!
Athol DPW

09/21/2026

🐾 Northeast Houndsmen Annual Training Notice 🐾

The Northeast Houndsmen will be conducting their annual training in various locations throughout the Town of Athol from September 21–25.

During this time, residents may hear dogs barking or see them working in the area. Please allow the dogs and their handlers plenty of space to complete their training. Residents are welcome to observe, but we kindly ask that you do so from a safe distance and avoid distracting or approaching the dogs.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!

08/31/2026

THE TOWN OF ATHOL DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS IS HIRING!

The Athol Department of Public Works has a full-time benefitted position open for a Custodial & Maintenance Associate. Please send a resume or employment application to [email protected].

Click the link for full job description for the Custodial and Maintenance Associate: https://www.athol-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1170/Custodial-and-Maint-Associate

The Athol Department of Public Works has a full-time benefitted position open for a Highway Skilled Operator. Please send a resume or employment application to [email protected].

Click link for a full job description for the Highway Skilled Operator position: https://www.athol-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1169/Skilled-all-divisions-1

The Athol Department of Public Works has a full-time benefitted position open for a a Secondary Water & Sewer Operator. Please send a resume or employment application to [email protected].

Click link for the full job description of the Secondary Water & Sewer Operator: https://www.athol-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1168/Secondary-Operator-Water-Sewer-and-WWTP

DPW employment application link:
https://www.athol-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1171/JobApplication

08/31/2026

Help shape the future of open space and recreation in Athol!

The Town of Athol is updating its Open Space and Recreation Plan, a ten-year roadmap for protecting open space and improving parks and recreation opportunities. Community input is an important part of the process, and we want to hear from you.

🌳 Take the Online Survey: tinyurl.com/AtholOSRP (closes Friday, September 19, 2026)
📅 Join the Open House: Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 PM at the Athol Public Library, Program Room, 568 Main Street.



Whether you use Athol’s parks, trails, conservation areas, recreation facilities, or other open spaces, your feedback can help shape priorities for the next ten years.

Please share this post and help us spread the word!

08/31/2026

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07/21/2026

💧 Update: The Water Main Break Has Been Repaired! 💧🚧
Great news! The water main break has been repaired, and Main Street is now fully open to traffic. 🎉
A huge thank you to our Department of Public Works crew for their hard work and quick response to get everything back up and running safely. We also appreciate everyone's patience and understanding while repairs were underway.
Thanks for bearing with us—and enjoy the open road! 🚗✅