Gardner MA Weather, Weather Maps, and Climate Change For Weather enthusiasts and for those who just want a good forecast, we have some Comprehensive Reports for you.  Our Weather Center has 5 services, Info from 4 airports, a new Meteo Blue Interactive Weather Map, and detailed National Weather Service MapContinue Reading

Greater Gardner MA Chocolate Cake What happened 20 years before Gardner began in 1785 which makes every year’s birthday even more special?   It’s a day celebrated on January 27th every year.  It’s National Chocolate Cake Day. The story goes like this:  In 1765, A doctor and a chocolate maker groundContinue Reading

Winchendon MA Upcoming Special and Annual Town Meeting From the Town of Winchendon: “The Winchendon Board of Selectmen have scheduled a Special and Annual Town Meeting for Monday, May 16, 2022 at 7:00 PM to be held at Murdock Middle High School, 3 Memorial Drive. The Town Manager ‘s OfficeContinue Reading

It’s a seller’s REAL ESTATE market in the Greater Gardner area. Real Estate in Gardner MA On January 26, 2022, there are less than 20 real estate listings for Gardner MA. For the 01440 Zillow page, CLICK HERE. On the Worcester County Craigslist Real Estate page, there were less thanContinue Reading

Winchendon MA Town Clerk’s Staff Going to Conference From Winchendon’s website, “The Town Clerk’s office will be closed all day February 3rd while the staff attends an all-day out-of-town conference.  Sorry for the inconvenience.”Continue Reading

Westminster MA Surveys Citizens About the Library The Town of Westminster is asking its citizens to provide feedback about the library’s digital resources, website, and social media.     According to the town website, “We need input from our patrons so that we can better serve you. “  To access the online survey,Continue Reading

Templeton MA ARPA Funds input. The Town of Templeton is asking its citizens to provide input on how to spend the approximately $2.4 million allocated to the town in American Rescue Plan Act funds.  There is a public input form on the Templeton website.  CLICK HERE. There is a listContinue Reading

Rutland MA Vaccine Clinics Rutland is offering vaccine clinics on Mondays at the lower level of the Rutland Public Library.  Pediatric is 2-4pm and adults are 4:30-7pm.  All brands are offered.   For dates on PDF, CLICK HERE.  Occasional additional popup dates may occur.  More information at  Town of Rutland BoardContinue Reading

Phinehas S. Newton Library Royalston MA Royalston MA may be a small community, but it’s library is big in resources, from its own holdings to a shared catalog with participating libraries across Massachusetts.  Find books, DVDs, music, and ebooks. Resource page, CLICK HERE. The library is located on the commonContinue Reading

Schedule Princeton MA Spring Town Election The Office of the Town Clerk is pleased to announce the schedule for the upcoming Spring 2022 Town Meeting and Election. View schedule PDF, CLICK HERE. Those who wish to run for office may obtain papers in the Town Clerk’s Office beginning February 7, 2022.Continue Reading

Phillipston MA GIS/Property Resource The Town of Phillipston has an interactive resource for property maps. CLICK HERE For more on Phillipston MA taxes, visit the town website page. CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

Cold Temps Affect Greater Gardner MA Cars The Central Mass Safety Council reminds us. “Kinda cold out there, keep an eye on your car.”    “If the car gets too cold, the battery can freeze. Don’t forget to check your oil if it gets cold outside—it will get thicker, which canContinue Reading

The Town of Petersham MA has a separate website for its Police Department. It’s Mission Statement includes: “The Petersham Police Department is committed to protect and serve the Town of Petersham with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.  It is the goal of this department to provide public safetyContinue Reading

Millers River Waterfront Project – Orange MA Field work is underway on the Millers River Waterfront Project. From the Orange MA website “The Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) is working with the Town of Orange on a plan for the Gulf Brook watershed and parts of the Millers RiverContinue Reading

Oakham MA Library Dial-A-Story The Town of Oakham MA has Dial-A-Story at the Fobes Memorial Library.   You can call in anytime to listen to one of your librarians reading a story.  For more information on the library and its programs, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

Unique General Store in New Salem MA The Reynolds family operates a very unique general store located within this community of around 1000 people.  The New Salem General Store says, “Featuring a little bit of everything that you might need with a focus on local fresh products from the QuabbinContinue Reading

From Hardwick “Winter Parking Ban Nov. 15 – April 15: No on-street parking from 10 pm – 6 am OR anytime if it’s snowing or during snow removal (includes municipal parking lots/parks) Exceptions: High St. – side with the houses; Bridge St. – side along Bridge Ct.; Taylor St. – side along the houses.Continue Reading

Subscribe FREE to Gardner’s YouTube Channel Today Gardner’s FREE YouTube channel has 517 subscribers. Let’s have a Goal: 2000 subscribers by February 1 and you can help by subscribing.  So why subscribe to the City of Gardner FREE YouTube channel?  Are there Superheroes? Well, sometimes you hear about heroes aroundContinue Reading

Winter is Cold, But Donating is Cooler! From Town of Barre on Facebook, “Did you know that donating unwanted clothing is easy? Visit our convenient clothing donation bins located at the Henry Woods Municipal Building and the Stephen Brewer Public Safety Building or schedule a free home pick up ofContinue Reading

Athol MA Encouraging Recycling The Town of Athol is encouraging the recycling of clothing and textiles at its Transfer & Recycling Station.  For the list of items in pdf format, CLICK HERE. Continue Reading