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Bruce W. Litchfield, 77, passed away peacefully at home in Swanzey on Jan. 16, 2024, after a courageous battle with dementia.

GARDNER – Since a 4.3-acre expansion of the wastewater sludge landfill in Gardner was first proposed, environmental organizations – led by the Athol-based Millers River Watershed Council – have urged city officials to examine alternatives. After first...

ATHOL – The Inaugural meeting of the Lake Ellis Watershed Management Partnership took place with a discussion on the main issues of concern for various stakeholders.While five topics were listed on the meeting agenda, the committee only had time to...

After months of discussion between officials and residents, the state is requiring an environmental impact report on the sludge landfill expansion.

ATHOL – A decision handed down last week by Rebecca Tepper, the state’s new Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, is being applauded by the coalition fighting expansion of the wastewater sludge landfill in Gardner. An Environmental...

GARDNER – Residents of Gardner and Templeton joined state and local officials on a visit to the Chair City’s sludge landfill off Route 68, near the Templeton line.Those taking part in the visit were hoping to get a better idea of the potential effects...

Chrissy Wade didn't think there was anything wrong with the way her family lived on its off-grid farm in Waterville. The four — including two...

WENDELL — A limited liability company has received $125,000 in state funds to support the design and permitting necessary to remove the dam from Bowen’s Pond.Bowen’s Pond LLC will also use the money for the Osgood Brook Restoration Project, to restore...

WENDELL — A limited liability company has received $125,000 in state funds to support the design and permitting necessary to remove the dam from Bowen’s Pond.Bowen’s Pond LLC will also use the money for the Osgood Brook Restoration Project, to restore...

A regional coalition in Gardner, Massachusetts expresses opposition to initiatives to expand the local landfill.