North Quabbin Trails Association, Veterans Affairs creating link between hiking, vets’ experiences
North Quabbin Trails Association member Kevin Bernard plays “Amazing Grace” on his flute during the Feb. 6 walk at the Feldmans’ Cutthroat Brook trails in Athol with local veterans. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The North Quabbin Trails Association published a new map of the Feldmans’ Cutthroat Brook trails in Athol, opening up a 2.8-mile Outer Limits section to now include over 8 miles and over 30 trails, which are all interconnected with three loop trails. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
North Quabbin Trails Association members were joined by military veterans on Feb. 6 at the Feldmans’ Cutthroat Brook trails in Athol for the first nature walk and hike as part of a developing partnership with Department of Veterans Affairs offices. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Trails group selected as beneficiary of Hannaford reusable bags program
Hannaford grocery store on New Athol Road between Athol and Orange. Staff Photo/Paul Franz Staff Report
Modified: 12/31/2020 4:10:45 PM
The North Quabbin Trails Association has been selected as a beneficiary of the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program for the month of January. The program, which was launched in 2014, is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the communities where shoppers live and work.
NQTA was selected as the January beneficiary of the program by store leadership at the Hannaford located in Athol. NQTA will receive a $1 donation every time the $2.50 reusable Community Bag is purchased at this location during January, unless otherwise directed by the customer through the Giving Tag attached to the bag.