Athol Daily News - Athol lands grant to help with rebound from COVID-19

Athol lands grant to help with rebound from COVID-19
Published: 4/5/2021 2:58:09 PM
Modified: 4/5/2021 2:58:07 PM
ATHOL — The town of Athol is among Massachusetts communities that were recently awarded grant monies to assist local businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The grants were awarded under the state’s Local Rapid Recovery Planning program overseen by the Department of Housing and Community Development. Statewide, 125 communities were awarded a total of $9.5 million, with Athol’s slice of the pie amounting to $60,000.
Planning and Development Director Eric Smith said the $60,000 awarded to Athol will be used to bolster businesses in downtown Athol.
“Essentially,” said Smith, “this program is designed to help communities develop what they’re calling ‘rapid recovery’ plans for downtowns and commercial districts post-COVID. Obviously, we’re focusing on downtown Athol under this grant.”

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