Athol MA Planning & Development

06/25/2015

Have you seen the wooden kiosks up around the parks, at MREC, and at the bus stop in front of the Y? They will soon be filled with trail maps and other cool stuff. Thanks to the PARC Grant (Carol Ambrozy!), Friends of the Athol Public Library, and many others. Here's a sneak peak at the Athol Parks and Greenway Network's intra-community walking routes. Scannable QR codes at each location will link to educational videos on the town's new website, expected by summer's end (thanks AOTV!

05/28/2015

Need maps and data quick? Looking for an obscure demographic statistic about your town or region? Look no further than the Central Mass Data Common. This is the coolest. Free to all.
http://centralmass.datacommon.org/

Join us for Data Day to learn more about using data to drive community change: in Worcester on May 21, and in Boston on June 26. Sign up for one or both!

05/27/2015

Taking a poll...do you think we could create a small Makerspace in the Athol area?
http://www.visualnews.com/2015/05/16/5-tips-to-create-a-makerspace/

Want to exercise your creativity? Here are 5 tips to create a makerspace.

03/09/2015

Athol & Petersham are seeking to designate Route 32 a Bike Route --- we need your support If you're a cyclist in the area - or know someone who is - please email Andrea at [email protected]

02/10/2015

The Montachusett Region seeks your feedback for the 2016 Regional Transportation Plan: http://www.mrpc.org/home/news/montachusett-2016-rtp-survey-up-and-running

As part of the development of the 2016 Montachusett Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Update, a brief online survey has been compiled. Please take a few minutues and provide your input to help shape the future transportation vision for the Montachusett Region. The survey is also available in Span…

01/28/2015

Check it out!

The goal of the Master of Regional Planning Studio is to develop a student’s techniques for collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing spatial and non-spatial data and then presenting that collective data in a manner (i.e., report, video, presentation, and charettes) that is understandable to academics…

12/02/2014

Please consider attending this special event highlighting the work of the UMass graduate students + involved citizenry, to hear ideas for a more vibrant downtown Athol (many great ideas came from the two Charrettes held in Oct and Nov)! Dec 9 6:30 pm Town Hall. No RSVP necessary.

11/13/2014

Hey Athol friends and residents...looking for feedback on the Storefront Arts Program...thanks!

11/10/2014

Spread the word

10/29/2014

Mark your calendars -- the Downtown Athol Charrette (Part II) will take place 6:30-8 pm at Town Hall. Please RSVP :)

10/28/2014

Athol area employers, there are loads of Workforce Training Funds available -- come hear from the experts on November 18th (7:30-9:30 am) at the NQ Chamber of Commerce. Co-sponsored by the Franklin Hampshire Career Center. Call today to reserve a seat!

10/27/2014

WEDNESDAY NOV 5, 6:30-8 pm @ Town Hall -- join us for Part II Downtown Athol "Charrette" -- especially if you couldn't make it for October's session. Please RSVP.