State Representative Susannah Whipps

06/13/2026

Tomorrow afternoon!!

We look forward to seeing you at our very special event this coming Sunday! Please share with your friends and family!

06/13/2026

What is Royalston’s Connection to the American Revolution?

Come find out Sunday, June 28, 2026.

2 p.m. Meet at the Royalston Historical Society Museum to hear the stories of the Royalston soldiers who fought both for and against the British.

2:30 p.m. Caravan to the Trail Head for a family-friendly hike past cellar holes and stone walls to Nahum Greene’s grave marker.

In February of 1775, Greene participated in the Second Provincial Congress in Cambridge and died of smallpox that spring.

Why would a young man from a new farmstead on Gale Hill feel a need for Revolution?

We’ll walk in Greene’s footsteps to imagine.

Logistics:

The .6 mile (one-way) hike is a bit uneven and climbs a moderate hill. Wear sensible shoes and bug protection.

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

Some folks didn’t realize the legislature was audited by an independent auditing firm every year.
You can find annual audits at this link.

https://malegislature.gov/ClerksOffice/House/Audits

Also, if you are interested in daily spending (anywhere in the state) - every penny spent is posted here and updated daily Tuesday through Saturday. The public has always had access to our spending. Daily spending can be found here. https://cthruspending.mass.gov/ #!/year/2025/

An independent audit for FY24 by CliftonLarsonAllen is in its final stages and will be posted to the Legislature’s website upon completion. Pursuant to House Rule 85A, the House of Representatives has asked the State Auditor to recommend to the House Committee on Operations, Facilities and Securit...

06/02/2026

Wildlife Update (June 2, 2026)

▪️Over the past two weeks Animal Control has responded to an elevated number of calls involving animals (primarily foxes, raccoons, and skunks) exhibiting neurological symptoms.

▪️One symptomatic fox was submitted for rabies testing with a negative determination received on June 1, 2026.

▪️Based on consultations with state agencies, veterinarians, and other experts, the working theory is a likely outbreak of canine distemper rather than rabies, though rabies cannot be ruled out in all circumstances.

▪️Distemper is not a risk to humans but is highly contagious to dogs, particularly those not vaccinated.

▪️Animal Control has received guidance from Mass Wildlife and other partners re: testing, response, and potential control measures.

▪️If erratic wildlife behavior is observed contact the Athol Police Department non-emergency line 978-249-3232 to ensure timely response, including after hours.

▪️Residents should avoid contact with wildlife, report unusual animal behavior, and keep pets supervised and up to date on vaccinations.

▪️Please remove any food you have outside for wildlife such as birdseed. Food sources bring wildlife closer together and can aid in the transmission of diseases.

▪️The Town is planning a vaccination clinic in Athol; more information and guidance will be posted as needed.

North Quabbin Regional Animal Control
Athol Selectmen

06/01/2026

This will be a great show!

Opening concert of the season! Join us for Ray and the Lovers, Saturday, June 6, 7:30 PM.

05/30/2026

5K next weekend to support the Orange Food Pantry & Franklin County Community Meals Program (FCCMP).

05/28/2026