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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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Hubbardston MA – May 2026 The top news stories in Hubbardston, Massachusetts this month focus on upcoming local governance deadlines, municipal developments, infrastructure enforcement, and community traditions. Local Elections and Town Governance Town Meeting & Election Warrants Posted: Official warrants for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting and Annual Town ElectionContinue Reading

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Hardwick MA – May 2026 The top news stories in Hardwick, MA this month are dominated by local election results, upcoming municipal budget preparations, and zoning modifications as the town prepares for its high-stakes Annual Town Meeting. 2026 Annual Town Election Results The Hardwick Town Election took place on MayContinue Reading

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Barre MA – May 2026 The top news stories in Barre, MA, this month are dominated by local municipal changes, federal court convictions, and legal updates regarding a tragic local accident. Municipal and Government News Proposed Police Department Merger: The neighboring town of Oakham, suffering from severe staffing shortages, formallyContinue Reading

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Ashburnham MA – May 2026 The top news stories in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, this month focus heavily on municipal governance, seasonal regulations, and community events: Annual Town Meeting and Budget Approval The town held its Annual Town Meeting at the Oakmont Regional High School Auditorium. Residents voted on the proposed townContinue Reading

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Ashby MA – May 2026 The top news stories in Ashby, MA this month center around town administration updates, local events, community honors, and regional school celebrations. Town Government & Administrative Notices Annual Town Meeting & Voter Engagement: Following the late April local elections, municipal administrative adjustments are underway. TheContinue Reading

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Athol MA – May 2026 The top news stories in Athol, MA, this month are dominated by local governance updates, downtown renewal efforts, and sudden weather adjustments to major town traditions. FY2027 Deficit-Reducing Budget Approved The Athol Selectboard officially approved a deficit-reducing fiscal year 2027 budget. Despite facing public pushbackContinue Reading

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News Sections 5-24-26:  North Central MA  — State News —- National News  — World News A Weekly Briefing from Gardner Magazine – May 24, 2026 The Chair Man and the Chair Lady discuss the news of the week including Greater Gardner MA, North Central MA, the State of Massachusetts, National News, and WorldContinue Reading

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World News – Week of 5-24-26 The third week of May 2026 is characterized by a sharp escalation in global kinetic conflicts, significant diplomatic maneuvers between world powers, and the emergence of a new international health crisis. Central to the current geopolitical landscape is the increasingly fragile state of theContinue Reading

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Top U.S. National News Stories Week of 5-24-26 The week of May 24, 2026, is characterized by a high-stakes intersection of breakthrough international diplomacy and intensifying domestic political friction. President Donald Trump has announced a “largely negotiated” peace deal to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, a development that hasContinue Reading

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Massachusetts News Roundup – Week of May 24, 2026 The final week of May 2026 represents a pivotal moment for Massachusetts, marked by significant legislative milestones, tragic losses in the public safety sector, and a major legal challenge to the state’s educational infrastructure. The Massachusetts Senate has successfully passed a $63.4Continue Reading

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North Central MA News – Week of May 24, 2026 The final weeks of May 2026 have been marked by significant law enforcement actions, fiscal instability in specific municipalities, and major shifts in the regional economic landscape. The most critical developments include a massive federal narcotics takedown centered in GardnerContinue Reading

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WGAW Hotline Radio Memorial Day Weekend Show The WGAW Memorial Day Weekend Show of Saturday May 23, 2026 had its share of updates and Memorial day themed segments. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson appeared on the program and spoke about the progress in the StateContinue Reading