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Gardner Magazine Editorial: Proposed Chief of Staff Title is Silly. Title should reflect role “Director of Facilities and Communications.” Editorial – Proposed Chief of Staff Title is Silly The Gardner City Council on Monday June 1st is poised to accept the new “Chief of Staff” title and position proposed byContinue Reading

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Monty-Tech Programs Come Together to Construct Emergency Operations Kitchen The Gardner Police Department has a new Emergency Operations Kitchen thanks to the efforts of students and their teachers at Monty Tech. From Gardner PD on 5-29-26: “The Gardner Police Department would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the studentsContinue Reading

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Heywood Healthcare Announces Appointment of Chief Medical Officer Heywood Healthcare has appointed Dr. Kavita Babu to the position of Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs. According to the COMPLETE PRESS RELEASE, CLICK HERE, Dr. Babu brings more than 20 years of clinical and leadership experience and isContinue Reading

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Templeton Police Officer Selected First Responder of the Year Templeton Police Officer Caleb Matson was recently selected as the First Responder of the Year. View official Newsletter for Central Mass EMS on pdf, CLICK HERE. PRESS RELEASE: “Templeton Police would like to formally recognize Officer Caleb Matson, who was recentlyContinue Reading

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For additional details and impacts, view the additional infographics below on the Public Welfare Committee meeting of May 28, 2026 Just CLICK on the IMAGE for a larger view. Golf Course, Senior Center, Library, Greenwood Pool Focus of Public Welfare Committee The Gardner Public Welfare Committee met on May 28,Continue Reading

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Finance Committee May 26, 2026 Reviews Budget and Addresses Other Issues Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Garder City Council Finance Committee meeting primarily focused on reviewing the FY2027 proposed budget* Key discussions involved Mayor Nicholson’s proposal to consolidate professional development and travel funds into aContinue Reading

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Exciting Public Bid Opening for Roadway Striping and Pavement Markers. The public bid opening lasted only 2 minutes with Gardner Purchasing Agent Joshua Cormier.. Listen on any device. The Public Bidding Session was held on May 27th by the City of Gardner, , regarding roadway striping and pavement markers. ThreeContinue Reading

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Here’s a 60 second RADIO Help Wanted Ad. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. City of Gardner Announces Openings for Public Safety Dispatchers The City of Gardner is looking for Public Safety Dispatchers and we have an original song called: “Be a Dispatcher” Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. FromContinue Reading

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Winchendon MA – May 2026 The top news stories in Winchendon, MA, for May 2026 focus heavily on local governance, community updates, and a major federal law enforcement operation. Town Meeting Approves $27.8M School Repairs and Operating Budget At a marathon four-hour Annual Town Meeting on May 18, 374 localContinue Reading

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Westminster MA – May 2026 The top local news stories in Westminster, MA, this month are dominated by major town updates, public safety actions, and upcoming environmental forums: Annual Town Meeting and FY26 Budget: The town finalized its major legislative decisions during the Annual and Special Town Meetings held atContinue Reading

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Warwick MA – May 2026 The top news stories this month in Warwick, Massachusetts revolve around municipal governance, local election outcomes, and sustainable community initiatives. Annual Town Meeting and Budget Finalization The town held its Annual Town Meeting on May 4, 2026, to vote on a 27-article warrant. Local officialsContinue Reading

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Templeton MA – May 2026 The top news story in Templeton, MA this month is the town’s major fiscal crisis triggered by the rejection of Proposition 2½ operational overrides during the annual town election. Major Local Stories Voters Reject Tax Overrides: On May 18, 2026, Templeton residents overwhelmingly voted downContinue Reading

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In: Royalston

Royalston MA – May 2026 The top news and civic stories in Royalston, MA this month center primarily around local government deadlines, town administration logistics, and community events. Because Royalston is a small, quiet community, major breaking news often filters in from the broader North Quabbin and North Worcester CountyContinue Reading

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In: Rutland

Rutland MA – May 2026 The top local news stories in Rutland, MA this month are dominated by severe public safety budget cuts following a failed town vote and the implementation of an emergency regional water ban. Failed Tax Override Triggers Public Safety Cuts Following the annual town election onContinue Reading

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In: Princeton

Princeton MA – May 2026 The top news story in Princeton, MA this month is the decisive passing of a $16.65 million ballot question to fund a new public safety building. Local coverage of Princeton and the surrounding Wachusett region has focused heavily on municipal votes, community infrastructure, and regionalContinue Reading

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In: Phillipston

Phillipston MA – May 2026 A major federal drug trafficking arrest, the Annual Town Meeting, and Memorial Day observances lead the top news stories in Phillipston, MA, this month. Multi-State Drug Ring Arrest A Phillipston resident, Kenneth Godfrey, was among 18 individuals arrested in a massive federal drug trafficking andContinue Reading

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Petersham MA – May 2026 The top news stories in and around Petersham, MA this month highlight community honors, public safety workshops, and a major regional environmental battle. Community Honors Army Veteran In early May, the community gathered to honor William “Bill” Berry, Jr., a highly respected Army veteran describedContinue Reading

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In: Orange

Orange MA – May 2026 The top news stories in Orange, MA this month center on a major resolution in a town fraud case, municipal infrastructure updates, and critical public planning initiatives. Legal & Crime News Guilty Plea in Town Defraud Case: An Idaho woman named Jennifer Grasmick pleaded guiltyContinue Reading

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Oakham MA – May 2026 The top news stories for Oakham, MA, this month are dominated by a proposed police department merger with neighboring Barre, local town elections, and the arrest of an Oakham resident at a regional protest. Proposed Police Department Merger The small town of Oakham is currentlyContinue Reading

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In: New Salem

New Salem MA – May 2026 The top news stories in New Salem, Massachusetts, this month are dominated by critical town budget developments, a major environmental grant, and a rare local emergency response. Budget Override Defeat and Annual Town Meeting Following a narrow 178–159 vote on May 4 rejecting aContinue Reading