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Monday, October 5, 2026
Only one of nine recently recorded Athol property deeds lists an actual sale price.
From Athol News
- Only one of nine Athol deeds lists sale price. Athol News combed through nine recently recorded property deeds and found that only one listed an actual sale price, a pattern that complicates tracking what homes in town are really selling for.Athol News
Today in Athol
- Athol finishes security camera installation in parks. Athol finished installing security cameras across its town parks, completing the project's final phase, Franklin County Now reports.Franklin County Now
- Athol JV boys soccer faced Hopkins Academy. Athol High School's junior varsity boys soccer team played a nonconference home match against Hopkins Academy on Monday afternoon, MaxPreps reported, with NFHS Network also broadcasting the contest.MaxPreps
Coming up
- Tue, Oct 20, 3:30 p.m.: Library hosts teen Candy Bar Bingo Oct 20. The Athol Public Library invites teens to Candy Bar Bingo on Tuesday, October 20 at 3:30 p.m.; registration is required.Athol Public Library
- Sun, Oct 25: Library's scary story contest closes Oct 25. The Athol Public Library is accepting entries for its Scary Short Story Writing Contest, open to all ages, through the October 25 deadline.Athol Public Library
Recent editions
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 — Athol Public Library will host a Ghost Portraits art workshop for children ages 8 to 13 on Oct 14
- Thursday, October 1, 2026 — Athol Public Library opens its monthlong Quabbin Days photo contest for all ages this week
- Monday, September 28, 2026 — September deed filings show a wide gap between Athol's highest and lowest home sale prices, real estate roundup finds
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 — Athol Public Library hosts a Bird Girl book launch and art show reception Tuesday evening
- Friday, September 25, 2026 — Athol library opens scary short story contest to entrants of all ages
- Wednesday, September 23, 2026 — Athol Public Library kicks off a Diamond Dot Art coasters workshop Thursday afternoon for young patrons
- Monday, September 21, 2026 — Athol High's boys junior varsity soccer team squares off against Narragansett on Tuesday
- Sunday, September 20, 2026 — Athol-Royalston School Committee elects Bobby Newman vice chair, votes to join Meta lawsuit over student mental health