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Facing financial strain amid a wave of migrants fleeing unrest in their home countries, the spending bill would impose a new nine-month limit on how long families can stay in the state’s emergency shelters, with limited extensions or waivers available.
Legislators’ work continues despite FBI warnings
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Published: 1/13/2021 4:00:22 PM
Modified: 1/13/2021 4:00:17 PM
ATHOL The FBI has warned that armed protests are being planned at all 50 state capitols as well as again in Washington, D.C. between now and next week’s inaugural ceremony. A statement released by the Bureau Tuesday morning said, in part, “The FBI is supporting our state, local and federal law enforcement partners with maintaining public safety … Our efforts are focused on identifying, investigating and disrupting individuals that are inciting violence and engaging in criminal activity.”
A statement from Massachusetts State Police spokesman David Procopio said Tuesday, “To date, we are aware of no specific threat to government venues or to public safety generally in Massachusetts. We are in contact with the FBI and continue to share information through our Fusion Center with federal, state and local partners. We will continue to monitor all
ARRSD: Holiday ‘trunk or treat’ event set for Saturday
Published: 12/10/2020 3:43:45 PM
Modified: 12/10/2020 3:43:34 PM
ATHOL The Athol-Royalston Regional School District will be hosting a “holiday trunk or treat” event on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to noon, in the parking lot of Athol-Royalston Middle School, 1062 Pleasant St., Athol. This event is designed to strengthen the home-to-school connection and share some holiday cheer with our students and their families during this very unique and different holiday season.
At this event, the students and their families would drive from “trunk-to-trunk” that are properly socially distanced to gain information about local business, community resources and school resources that are available to them.