ATHOL – Congressman Jim McGovern (D-Worcester) has delivered a Christmas gift to the town of Athol in the form of $1 million to help fund the transformation of the former Bigelow and Riverbend schools into senior and mixed income housing. The money.
Athol Board of Planning and Community Development gives initial backing to redevelopment of former schools
Ellen Bigelow School, Athol, Mass. Staff file photo
From the common playground area located on Park Avenue, the Riverbend School is visible on the left (rear), and the Ellen Bigelow School is on the right. Staff file photo
Riverbend School, Athol Mass. Staff file photo
Published: 1/11/2021 3:35:03 PM
Modified: 1/11/2021 3:34:42 PM
ATHOL The Board of Planning and Community Development last week endorsed a new plan for turning the former Bigelow and Riverbend schools into mixed income housing. The plan that received the board’s backing was a revision of the original proposal presented by Fitchburg-based NewVue Communities at the start of a public hearing on Dec. 2.