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Budget, Elections, and Meetings Orange MA A Tri-Board meeting (Finance Committee, Select Board, School Committee) was held April 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Ruth B. Smith Auditorium to discuss the FY2027 budget. Additionally, upcoming meetings include Elementary School Committee (Apr 13), Open Space Planning (Apr 14), and SelectmenContinue Reading

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Budget and Meetings Oakham MA Upcoming meetings in Oakham, MA, in April 2026 include several Board of Selectmen meetings and finance-related discussions. Key upcoming dates from the Oakham Calendar include: Board of Selectmen Meeting: April 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Board of Selectmen Meeting: April 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM.Continue Reading

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Budget and Meetings New Salem MA Upcoming events in New Salem, MA, in April 2026 include a Finance Committee Meeting on April 13, 2026, at 6:30 PM, a Select Board Meeting on April 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM, and a Building Department Fee Schedule Public Hearing also on April 13,Continue Reading

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Several key budget and town meetings are scheduled in Hardwick, MA. Upcoming Budget & Town Meetings Select Board & Finance Committee Joint Meeting: met Monday, April 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM (Myron E. Richardson Municipal Building). This meeting included a discussion on the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget for the HighwayContinue Reading

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Budget, Elections, and Meetings Barre MA Here are the recently held and upcoming budget meetings, elections, and public meetings: Elections Annual Town Election: Was Monday, April 6, 2026, with polling locations at the Senior Center (Precinct 1) and American Legion Post 2 (Precinct 2). Budget & Town Meetings Finance CommitteeContinue Reading

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Publisher’s Note: We have elevated this to a front-page story rather than just having it appear on the Athol page because it is a case study which could very well be replicated in the region as other decisions are made. Athol’s Recent Election and Ramifications Recent election results in AtholContinue Reading

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Budget, Elections, and Meetings Ashby MA Several important meetings and events are scheduled in Ashby, MA, in April 2026, including the Annual Town Election and various public hearings. Elections & Voting Annual Town Election: Monday, April 27, 2026, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. at Ashby Elementary School. Last Day toContinue Reading

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Budget, Elections, and Meetings Winchendon MA Several key budget meetings, town meetings, and elections are scheduled in Winchendon, MA, for April and May 2026, primarily focused on the FY2027 budget and annual town governance. Key Upcoming Events Annual Town Election: Monday, May 4, 2026. Annual Town Meeting: Monday, May 18,Continue Reading

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Budget, Elections, and Meetings Westminster MA Several key budget meetings, elections, and town meetings are scheduled in Westminster, MA, in April and May 2026. The major events include the Annual Town Election on April 28 and the Annual Town Meeting on May 2, focusing on the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26)Continue Reading

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Budget, Elections, and Meetings Templeton MA April 16, 2026: Advisory Committee Meeting (6:30 PM). April 16, 2026: Advisory Committee Meeting (6:30 PM). — May 13, 2026: Annual Town Meeting (6:00 PM) at Narragansett Regional Middle School Auditorium. — Select Board Meetings: Generally held on Mondays twice a month at 6:30 PM at the TownContinue Reading

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Budget, Elections, and Meetings Phillipston MA Several local government meetings, including budget reviews, are scheduled in Phillipston, MA, in early April 2026, leading up to the annual town meeting season. Budget and Financial Meetings Finance Committee (FY 2027 Budget Review): Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the PhillipstonContinue Reading

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Budget, Elections, and Meetings Ashburnham MA Upcoming key meetings in Ashburnham, MA, in April 2026 include a Capital Planning Committee meeting (April 13, 6 PM), Select Board meeting (April 13, 6 PM), and a Celebrate Ashburnham Committee meeting (April 14, 6 PM), mostly held at the Public Safety Building orContinue Reading

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Budget – Meetings – Decisions – Gardner MA Gardner – City Council Sub-committees will meet with various Department heads and ask pertinent questions. Note that while the Mayor submits a budget, the City Council can’t add to it, it can only make cuts. Here are the details on the CityContinue Reading

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Gardner City Council Gets Visit from State Representative Zlotnik Featured at the Gardner City Council meeting of April 6, 2026 was a comprehensive district update from State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik. Zlotnik details critical shifts in state funding formulas, noting a significant increase in road maintenance aid and the final implementationContinue Reading

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Council on Aging – Complete Briefing The Gardner Council on Aging (COA) meeting on April 6, 2026, focused on a critical assessment of the fiscal year-end projections, operational challenges, and upcoming transitions. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Despite successful programming and high volunteer engagement, theContinue Reading

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Short Board of Health Meeting Addresses a Number of Topics There was a rather short Gardner Board of Health meeting on April 6, 2026 at which Lauren Saunders was introduced at the newly appointed Health Director. This is Saunders second time in the position. You may recall Health Director SaundersContinue Reading

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Vision Zero Action Committee Developing Comprehensive Roadway Safety Plan. The Vision Zero Action Committee for the City of Gardner had its first meeting on March 31, 2026. The goal is to develop a comprehensive roadway safety plan. City officials and consultants from Kimley Horn discuss a federal grant-funded initiative toContinue Reading

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Gardner Senior Center Programming and Services for the month of April 2026 Listen to this “Deep Dive” podcast covering all the programming and services for April 2026 on any device, CLICK PLAY. The entire newsletter is available on PDF, CLICK HERE. This video covers the April 2026 programming and services.Continue Reading

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Gardner Magazine has prepared a series of reports on this topic including explanations on strategic deployment, how it is possible to bring to Gardner, the strategic framework, implementation strategy, a technological primer, and the concept of passive safety allaying those “meltdown” concerns. For the complete page, CLICK HERE. The CityContinue Reading

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World News Stories Week of April 6, 2026 Here’s what’s happening on our planet: For the week of April 6, 2026, top global news is dominated by the escalating 2026 Iran-US conflict, featuring the rescue of a US F-15 airman, threats against Iranian infrastructure, and military clashes involving US airContinue Reading

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U.S. National News – Week of April 6, 2026 For the week beginning April 6, 2026, U.S. national news is dominated by the escalating conflict with Iran, a major successful NASA moon mission, and surprisingly positive economic data. Escalating Conflict with Iran War in Iran Enters 6th Week: The U.S.-ledContinue Reading

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Massachusetts News Roundup – Week of April 6, 2026 For the week beginning April 6, 2026, Massachusetts news is headlined by high-profile legal proceedings for State Police officers, key legislative activity at the State House, and the ramp-up to major spring events like the Boston Marathon. Top State News StateContinue Reading