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My Journey as a Fat Guy I’m not sharing this now because I enjoy the public embarrassment of telling everyone I’ve been a Fat Guy. I want to help those who have a few extra pounds as well as those with many extra pounds. I still have 150 pounds toContinue Reading

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Writing Skills are Important I’m concerned about the loss of writing skills in America and in the Greater Gardner MA area, particularly among young people. I attribute much of the problem to the 21st century phenomenon known as texting with the use of frequent abbreviations. If you’re a parent, IContinue Reading

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High? Stay at Home Many people have applauded the legalization of recreational marijuana in Massachusetts. I’m not so excited about it. Frequently I’ll encounter people who are driving “high”. How do it know that? It’s apparent by the strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle when they stop andContinue Reading

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Sensible Education There’s been alot of talk of various Educational Theories. I want to offer one of my own. It’s called the Sensible Education Theory. Rather than putting labels on anything, how about simply teaching students accurately about American history. Champion the values which have created arguably the greatest nationContinue Reading

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Change Political Talk It has been reported that an increasing number of Americans are disgusted by the behavior of many of our political figures. Include me in the group of outraged Americans who want to change the temperature of Political Talk. I propose that we all make an effort toContinue Reading

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WGAW is Local Gold WGAW is truly local gold. It’s like finding treasure at the end of a rainbow. Every weekday, local broadcaster Steve Wendell gets up earlier than most of us and prepares for his 6am to 9am Morning News show. It’s a combination of local news, public serviceContinue Reading

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Excellent Vax Efforts The Polish American Citizens Club of Gardner MA should be commended for its outstanding commitment to helping vaccinations against Covid 19. The club, area volunteers, and Gardner area medical professionals led a superior effort which no doubt saved countless lives. Thank you all for your tireless efforts.Continue Reading

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Drive Slower It seems like a simple request, slow down, but why does it even have to be mentioned at all. Frequently I’ll drive down a residential street and I’ll encounter vehicles driving at a high rate of speed. I see news stories describing horrific incidents in which individuals areContinue Reading

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Saving Money on your Greater Gardner MA bills It’s easy to save money on your Greater Gardner MA monthly bills. Current Cable TV subscribers can save by cutting down on channels and using an alternative like Sling to get the same channels for less money. The author of this articleContinue Reading

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In: AA-Government, Westminster, Wonderful Archives

Immediately noticed when navigating to the town of Westminster website is the sense of welcoming. For example, one of the top links on a mid left menu is to a Welcome Brochure. Also listed in the menu of quick links are online payments, town maps, minutes and agendas, meeting videos,Continue Reading

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In: AA-Government, Warwick, Wonderful Archives

At left is a happy Hummingbird from the town of Warwick, MA. Warwick has a welcoming town website encouraging visitors to locate information about Warwick’s history and attractions and to serve town residents with a source of helpful information and an electronic town hall. Warwick publishes a town newsletter andContinue Reading

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In: AA-Government, Templeton, Wonderful Archives

Templeton MA has taken a very user friendly approach to its website featuring an easy to read Town Resources section at the left on the home page featuring Pay Bills Online, TCTV Meeting Videos, Minutes and Agendas, Forms and Documents, Reports and Presentations, Tax and GIS Maps, Town Meeting, NotifyContinue Reading

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In: AA-Government, Rutland, Wonderful Archives

Rutland has taken the Rutland Resources approach on its website to offer its visitors quick links to important information. Forms and documents, pay bills online, minutes and agendas, vital records, gis/property info, bylaws and regulations, schools, policies and employment, public records, and online permitting. Rutland also lists events, dates taxContinue Reading

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In: AA-Government, Royalston, Wonderful Archives

Yes, the train does go through Royalston, a beautiful community in North Central Massachusetts. On the Royalston website, the approach is of a Citizen Action Center with agendas and minutes, public records, community, online payments, trash and recycling, new residents, emergency services and schools. There’s also a handy news sectionContinue Reading

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In: AA-Government, Princeton, Wonderful Archives

The Town of Princeton takes the approach of a Resource Center which is easily accessible on the home page of its website and highlights online payments, forms and documents, current projects, town finances, agendas and minutes, vacancies, hours, bids, the Light Department, comments and questions, the Code Red program, andContinue Reading

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In: AA-Government, Phillipston, Wonderful Archives

Pictured at left is Queen Lake in Phillipston, Massachusetts. The town website includes information about Points of Interest in the town including Queen Lake, Lamb City Campground, North Quabbin Woods, and Red Apple Farm. Phillipston provides easy Town Links including a Directory, Government Resources, Meetings and Agendas, an opportunity toContinue Reading

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In: AA-Government, Petersham, Wonderful Archives

Petersham posts town election results directly on its website. Residents may opt out of the State’s EEE mosquito spraying by requesting an exclusion. If you are in Petersham and would like to get on the internet, the town informs the public that FREE high speed public WIFI is available inContinue Reading

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In: AA-Government, Orange, Wonderful Archives

Orange has given a large profile to a Citizen Action Center on its website (as pictured at left) It is intended to provide valuable information to residents as quickly as possible. Covid 19 updates, Meetings and Agendas, About Orange, a Staff Directory, Business Hours, GIS Mapping, Schools, Public Records, JobContinue Reading

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In: AA-Government, Oakham, Wonderful Archives

Oakham has a Citizen Action Center highlighted on its website. Functions include Forms and Documents, Minutes and Agenda, Bylaws, E-Subscribe, a link to a Contact Us form, and get involved. Something tells us that the positioning of this Citizen Action Center will serve to get more people involved. Here’s aContinue Reading

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In: AA-Government, New Salem, Wonderful Archives

Frequently asked questions according to the Town Coordinator and Town Clerk include: How do I get on the Selectboard agenda? Who are the town committee members? How do I obtain a copy of a birth or death certificate, marriage license, business certificate, or request a public record? For answers toContinue Reading

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One of the largest flea markets in New England is located in Hubbardston Massachusetts. From April to November, every Sunday shoppers browse the hundreds of vendors. Rietta Flea Market has been around since the 1960s. Here’s a link to their website.Continue Reading

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In: AA-Government, Hardwick, Wonderful Archives

Hardwick has a straight forward interface on its website whereon you will be able to obtain valuable information and public records, access many municipal services, read important information and notices, learn about monthly office hours and meetings, and obtain complete agendas of all town and regional meetings. View the information.Continue Reading