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ATHOL Planning and Development Director Eric Smith went before Athol’s Selectboard at its June 1 meeting to seek its endorsement of his effort to land a wayfinding grant from the state’s Downtown Initiative, which is overseen by the Department of.
Athol Selectboard addresses bullying at Silver Lake Park
Published: 5/20/2021 1:33:22 PM
Modified: 5/20/2021 1:33:20 PM
ATHOL At the board’s most recent meeting, Selectboard member Stephen Raymond raised concerns about incidents of bullying he has witnessed at Silver Lake Park, as well as relating similar concerns brought to his attention by residents.
During a recent town-sponsored event at the park, said Raymond, “I noticed that all the kids that were at that park were all older kids. And there were younger kids standing around, not using the equipment because the older kids were there.
“Then I started doing a little bit of research and I’ve heard many complaints about the younger kids not being able to use the park because the older kids get in there. They bully them. It’s just not a good situation at all down there,” Raymond said.
ATHOL In March, more than 100 people showed up for an emergency meeting of residents of the Miller’s Wood/River Bend manufactured housing park off Daniel Shays Highway. The meeting attended by residents, relatives of residents, and town and state.
Athol Selectboard updated on Five Points improvement plans
Boulders at the base of the retaining wall supporting Crescent Street in Athol s Five Points neighborhood have come loose, causing a portion of the wall to sag beneath the roadway. Rebuilding the wall is among improvements planned for the area. Staff photo/Greg Vine
Vehicles make the steep incline on Bridge Street, from Chestnut Hill Avenue to Crescent Street. Engineers hope to reduce the grade of the slope to improve safety for motorists. Staff photo/Greg Vine
Rocks supporting the eastern end of the retaining wall beneath Crescent Street have become loose and rolled down the enbankment. Staff photo/Greg Vine