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The Town of Athol Massachusetts
is a no-nonsense, blue-collar community located in the North Quabbin region
of West Central Massachusetts. The town lies between the picturesque Tully
Mountains to the North and the Quabbin Reservoir to the South.
Athol offers a unique blend of urban
and rural characteristics including a traditional downtown shopping district
and an abundance of recreational activities such as camping, hunting and
fishing. Settled on the banks of the Millers River in the 1790's as a typical
New England mill town, Athol has been a strong metalwork manufacturing
hub since the turn of the century. Hence the town's nickname, "Tool Town,
U.S.A.", is well earned.
Athol is home to the annual River
Rat Race spectacular. What began as a local canoeing event 30 years ago,
has evolved into a major tourist and sporting attraction. In early April
of each year, the River Rat Race draws contestants from all over the northeastern
United States to compete seriously and for fun.
The town is not without its cultural
highlights. Each year the Athol Historical Society hosts many outstanding
artists, musicians and other prominent people in addition to a very active
local performing arts group that brings "Broadway to Town" at least four
times a year.
Athol Massachusetts is located North
central Massachusetts, bordered by New Salem and Orange on the west, Royalston
on the north, Phillipston on the east, and Petersham on the southeast.
Athol is 25 miles west of Fitchburg, 38 miles northwest of Worcester, 72
miles northwest of Boston. |