City Council Briefing on Vision Zero Expected in September – Public Engagement Event Planned for October It is probably the only project where having NOTHING for a goal is actually a good thing. And the goal of Vision Zero is exactly that – to reduce traffic fatalities in Gardner toContinue Reading

Warwick MA News July 2026 Warwick addressed regional school district concerns and municipal energy efficiency in July. Regional Education Municipal OperationsContinue Reading

Rutland MA News July 2026 Rutland struggled with the aftermath of a significant budget crisis in July 2026. Budget Crisis Impacts Environment and InfrastructureContinue Reading

Princeton MA News July 2026 Princeton residents saw major roadwork and the introduction of a new public health program. Public Safety and Health Infrastructure and GovernanceContinue Reading

Petersham MA News July 2026 Petersham was the site of a landmark legal ruling regarding solar energy and forest conservation. Legal and Environment Governance and CommunityContinue Reading

Orange MA News July 2026 Orange reached a historic milestone with the implementation of its first town charter. Governance and Development Community and Public SafetyContinue Reading

Oakham MA News July 2026 Oakham’s news was dominated by a controversial energy project and a major regional fundraising effort. Energy and Budget Regional Initiatives and WeatherContinue Reading

Hardwick MA News July 2026 Hardwick focused on innovative healthcare delivery and road improvements during the month of July. Public Health and Infrastructure Governance and CommunityContinue Reading

Gardner MA News July 2026 Gardner prioritized public health and urban revitalization throughout July, dealing with drought-related water issues and building renovations. Infrastructure and Environment Public Health and SafetyContinue Reading

Barre MA News July 2026 Infrastructure grants and municipal elections were the primary focus for Barre in July 2026. Infrastructure and Grants Governance and Public SafetyContinue Reading

Athol MA News July 2026 Athol experienced a month defined by high-profile legal outcomes, major infrastructure shifts, and new community developments. Legal and Infrastructure Public Safety and Environment Community InitiativesContinue Reading

Ashby MA News July 2026 July in Ashby was marked by a grassroots movement for local education, senior community engagement, and progress in municipal digitization. Education and Planning Community Events Public Health and SafetyContinue Reading

Ashburnham MA News July 2026 The community of Ashburnham faced significant environmental and public safety challenges in July 2026, primarily driven by extreme weather conditions and infrastructure milestones. Environmental and Public Safety Governance and Community EventsContinue Reading

Operational Updates – Future Plans – Liability – Repairs – Projects: Focus of Golf Commission Meeting Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Golf Commission met on August 3, 2026 and members discussed several operational updates and future plans. Key topics included a feasibility studyContinue Reading

Publisher’s Note: The big topic at the beginning of this City Council meeting revolved around meeting minutes and how difficult it was to keep up with them. Gardner Magazine used one of its subscription tools and rendered official meeting minutes within about an hour of the meeting. We have sentContinue Reading

Flash Flooding Causes Problems in North Central MA Rain on the morning of August 3, 2026 has caused flash flooding in the Fitchburg – Leominster – Lunenburg area. Notable areas included some sections of Route 2, the John Fitch Highway in Fitchburg, and Route 13 in Lunenburg. Please exercise cautionContinue Reading