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Petersham Rabies Clinic 2024 is taking place on Sunday February 17, 2024 at the 31 South Street Highway Barn. Details and a form at this link, CLICK HERE. Petersham is also inviting residents to a Public Forum related to the town’s Open Space and Recreation Plan – Saturday February 3Continue Reading

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The Town of Orange has announced that the public may now view property valuations for the Fiscal Year 2024. CLICK HERE. Orange wants to lease the Orange Boathouse for the operation of a Kayak and Canoe Rental Concession and has information on Request for Proposals. Must be in by JanuaryContinue Reading

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A Special Town Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall Annex, 24 S. Main St. to approve a new five-year bus contract for Swift River School and to pay prior years’ bill.  Here is a link to the town of NewContinue Reading

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The Town of Hubbardston is having “Coffee and Community Conversations” Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 8:30 to 9:30am at the Stars and Stripes Diner. Hubbardston Town Administrator Nathan Boudreau will be there to connect with residents over coffee. For more information, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

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2024 Election Information: The 2024 Town Election is Saturday, May 4, 2024. The last day to obtain and submit nomination papers to the Board of Registrars for certification is Friday, March 15, 2024 by 5pm. For more information, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

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Nomination papers are available for the April 1, 2024 Annual Town Election. Nomination papers are available in the town office. Deadline to return nomination papers is Monday, February 12 by 5pm. For more details, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

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From Ashby website: Ashby MBTA Communities bylaw and district virtual presentation, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 at 7pm Ashby MBTA Communities bylaw and district presentation to be held Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 at 7pm via Zoom. The Planning Board and MRPC will present information on an Ashby bylaw and zoning districtContinue Reading

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Poll Regarding Gardner Food Truck Festival – Here are the Results: Gardner Magazine conducted a poll on Social Media over the weekend regarding the Gardner Food Truck Festival. “Simple Poll – The 7th Annual Gardner Food Truck Festival may take place in July 2024. What did you like or notContinue Reading

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UPDATE: A Facebook post now lists Gardner Public Schools as being CLOSED on Monday, January 29, 2024 Some School Delays on Monday, January 29, 2024 due to weekend storm 2 hour delay: Ashburnham-Westminster, Gardner, Lunenburg, Monty-Tech, Narragansett (and no AM Preschool)Athol-Royalston Closed: Winchendon, Fitchburg, Leominster In addition, MWCC posted onContinue Reading

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More on crumbling foundations on the Town of Winchendon website, CLICK HERE. Winchendon Select Board Hears About Pyrrhotite in Concrete The unusual iron sulfide with variable iron content can really screw up concrete, and the problems in house foundations sometimes takes 10 to 30 years to show up. The WinchendonContinue Reading

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View complete forecasts with interactive maps and airport reports at the Gardner Magazine – Greater Gardner Weather Center, CLICK HERE. Winter Storm Warning in Effect Sunday Through Monday in Greater Gardner MA The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Sunday January 28, 2024 and Monday JanuaryContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Fire Department congratulates Newest Firefighters On January 27, 2024, Gardner Fire Department posted, “Congratulations to two of our newest Firefighters . Richard Belanger and Jacob Logan who both completed and graduated from the Massachusetts Fire Academy this past Friday. We wish them a long and healthy career hereContinue Reading

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City of Gardner Announces Lengthy Parking Ban Due to forecast inclement weather, parking ban is from Saturday January 27, 2024 at 10pm through Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 6am. Parking ban Saturday starting at 10pm. Parking ban all day Sunday. Parking ban all day Monday. Parking ban through Tuesday atContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Does Update Outside of Dilapidated DPW Salt Shed Mayor Nicholson’s Update on January 26, 2024 included him pointing right at the DPW’s Salt Shed which is almost falling down. The Mayor explained, “We have a lot of issues with this building. Not only can youContinue Reading

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11 Chances out of 400 to Win – Gardner Chamber Fundraiser Odds Higher than Lottery For years, the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce has had its Super Raffle fundraiser, offering $15,250 in cash prizes this year. Grand prize: $10,000, 2nd prize $1000, and $4250 total in 3rd and 4th prizes.Continue Reading

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An Article at Request of School Bus Driver Concerned About Kids A conscientious school bus driver approached us on Social Media about an article on Bus Safety so here it is. It is very important that vehicles stop for a school bus for the safety of our most precious cargo:Continue Reading

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View the complete meeting agenda, CLICK HERE. This project has been in the planning stages for some time. Our first article on Slocum Inc. was in December of 2021, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Zoning Board of Appeals Has Lengthy Meeting with Detailed Presentation for Matthews Road Project While not theContinue Reading

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Library Director Stephanie Young Speaks About the Offerings of Levi Heywood Memorial Library We spoke with Levi Heywood Memorial Library Director Stephanie Young about one of Gardner’s favorite spots: the library. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Library Director spoke about local artists who display art at the libraryContinue Reading

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Listen to the interview on any device. CLICK PLAY For more information about getting involved with government in Hubbardston, visit the town of Hubbardston website or give them a call at (978) 928-1400. Progress in Hubbardston Discussed with Town Administrator Nathan Boudreau We spoke with Nathan Boudreau on January 24,Continue Reading

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Winter Fun is Close by at the PACC in Gardner MA The Polish American Citizens Club has an active Spring and Summer Band season. This winter there’s an opportunity for fun as well. The Club is holding a benefit on February 16, 2024 for Justin. The band is Whiskey Johnson.Continue Reading

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Fundraiser Continues… Benefits son of Gardner City Councilor Battling Cancer: Henry’s Heroes is a fundraiser for Henry, a 3 year old boy who is the son of City Councilor Alek Dernalowicz and his wife Angela. Henry is undergoing chemotherapy after having had surgery in December for a Stage 2 Wilm’sContinue Reading