ATHOL, Mass.- An $8,000 donation from Cornerstone Bank will support the Athol Police Department K9 program as the department prepares to replace its retiring police dog.
The funding was donated through Athol Savings Bank, a division of Cornerstone Bank, to Edward H Phillips Posthome Inc..
“Community safety depends on having the right resources in place, and the K9 unit plays a vital role in supporting the Athol Police Department’s work,” said Daniel Zona, president of Cornerstone Bank and former president and CEO of Athol Savings Bank.
According to the bank, the department’s current K9, Gronk, has served the town for nine years and is approaching retirement at age 10. The funding will help procure, train and equip a new police dog.
Athol American Legion Post 102 is leading fundraising efforts and will manage distribution of the funds to the police department.
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