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  • Barre Candidates

  • Barre Election 2023

    From the Town of Barre on 2-6-23, “THE LAST DAY AND TIME TO TAKE OUT NOMINATION PAPERS FOR THE BARRE ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION IS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH BY 5PM. THE LAST DAY AND TIME TO RETURN NOMINATION PAPERS FOR CERTIFICATION OF SIGNATURES IS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH BY 5PM. *** = PAPERS THAT HAVE BEEN RETURNED FOR CERTIFICATION.

    Select Board Member for 3 years Gregory P. O’Sullivan, 27 School St NCandidate for Re-Election —- Board of Assessors for 3 years *** Michael G. Landry, 463 West St. Candidate for Re-Election —- Board of Assessor for 2 years Christopher J. Jenkins, 788 Dana Rd —- Board of Health for 3 years Karen Keegan, 168 Main St Candidate for Re-Election —- Water Commissioner for 3 years John J. Pimental, 785 Williamsville Rd Candidate For Re-Election —- Sewer Commissioner for 3 years NO PAPERS OUT —- (1) Barre Housing Authority Member for 5 years —- Steven L. Bailey, 30 Dana Rd Candidate For Re-Election —-Felton Field Commissioner for 3 years Lawrence F. Marshall, 840 Pleasant St Candidate for Re-Election —- Library Trustees for 3 years Catherine Chase, 120 Hardwick Rd Candidate for Re-Election —- NO PAPERS OUT FOR 2ND SEAT —- Planning Board Associate Member for 1 year NO PAPERS OUT —- Planning Board Member for 5 years Anthony F. Mobilio, 414 North Brookfield Rd —- Quabbin Regional School Committee Members for 3 years David H. Marsh, 9 Butterworth Rd Candidate for Re-Election —


  • Electricity 23
    Electric Bills

    Electric Bill High in Greater Gardner MA? There may be something cheaper…

    EnergySwitchMA.gov allows you to shop for an electric supplier for your home or business. You put in your zip code and a list of suppliers and rates pops out.

    Electric Angst in the Toytown of Winchendon

    For example, the basic service rate in Winchendon MA may be as high as 34 cents. However, at the site there’s a supplier under 17 cents (saving 50%) and several others in the 17 to 20 cent per kilowatt hour range. Click here.

    Electric Frustration in the Chair City of Gardner MA

    In Gardner, basic service has a supply rate of about 34 cents. The City of Gardner negotiated rate is just under 24 cents. However, there’s a supplier for 17 cents and a number well under 20 cents per kilowatt hour. Click here. For example IGS Energy offers a 16.99 cents per kilowatt hour with a 12 month contract or a 17.99 cents per kilowatt hour rate with a 36 month contract. Click here.

    For your community, go to EnergySwitchMA.gov, select Home or Business, put in the zip code, and get the results instantly. CLICK HERE.


  • Mosquitos
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    Mosquito Control Team Back Again to Greater Gardner MA

    The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project is sending its team to the area on August 4, 11, 18, 25, and September 1.  Dates are tentative and weather permitting.   Requests for service may be recorded by calling  the CMMCP office at (508) 393-3055 between 7am and 3:30pm weekdays.   For more info visit the website.  CLICK  HERE.

  • 988 Lifeline
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    Nation including Greater Gardner MA has new number for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

    The new number, 988, is easy to remember and is designed to save lives. The number is accessible across the United States and will connect callers with a trained counselor at any time. You can even text the number and get a response.

    Gardner Magazine found it difficult to find a high quality image, so we’re making it available here in a pdf you can print for the office or workplace. CLICK HERE. Note: even if you have only a B/W laser printer, print and display this and you may just save a life.

    Note: To avoid confusion, we are not publishing the old longer number which is still working for now.

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  • Barre 5-6-22
    Barre MA Concerts and Events

    Barre MA Publicizes 2022 Summer Concerts and Events

    Nornay Park, Main Street, South Barre will hold concerts and events for 2022 including a New Life Assembly Fun Day taking place Saturday May  7, 2022 from noon to 4pm and various concerts taking place from June to August.

    You can connect with Barre on Facebook: CLICK HERE. 

  • Covid 4-1-22
    Massachusetts Covid Positivity 4-1-22

    Massachusetts Covid Positivity under 2% as of 4-1-22

    Trends bode well for the Greater Gardner area as shown by the map at left. The City of Gardner is identified by the red G.

    CLICK MAP for larger view.

  • Time for Golf
    Greater Gardner MA Golf Courses

    Enjoy a round of Golf in the Greater Gardner Area!

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    Spring Brings Greater Gardner MA Golfers to the Greens

    There are more than 8 golf courses in the immediate area: Gardner Municipal Golf Course, 152 Eaton Street, Gardner    Website: Rates: FacebookTemplewood Golf Course, 160 Brooks Rd., Templeton, MA Website: Rates: Facebook:Westminster Golf & Country Club, 51 Ellis Rd., Westminster MA Website: Rates: Facebook:The Woods of Westminster, Woods of Westminster Course, 23 Rock Maple Lane., Westminster MA Website: Rates: Facebook: – Ellinwood Country Club, 1928 Pleasant St., Athol MA Website: Rates: Facebook: Camp Coldbrook RV Resort, Camp Coldbrook Course, 864 Old Coldbrook Rd., Barre MA Website: Facebook: – Quail Hollow Golf & Country Club, Quail Hollow Course, 1822 Old Turnpike Rd., Oakham MA Website: Rates: Facebook:Bedrock Golf Club, Bed Rock Course, 87 Barre Paxton Rd., Rutland MA Website: Rates: Facebook:

    Can golf really be “Out of This World”. It’s already happened. Astronaut Alan Shepard put golf on the moon more than 50 years ago and 2 golf balls he hit in 1971 are probably still there.

  • School Closings
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    Greater Gardner MA School Closings

    The three network TV affiliates in Boston each publish updated school closing information for our area: Here are the links: ABCNBCCBS

Around the Community of Barre MA

Community Facts

Barre is a town in Worcester County Massachusetts with a population just under 6 thousand people. It was first settled in 1720, was incorporated as a district in 1774 and renamed Barre in 1776.

Barre is home to the administrative offices of the Quabbin Regional School District and Quabbin Regional High School.

Schools

Quabbin Regional Middle School: (978) 355-5042

Government

Board of Selectmen: (978) 355-2504 ext. 135

Fire Department: (978) 355-5030

Police Department: (978) 355-5005

Town Administrator: (978) 355-2504 ext. 135

Town Clerk: (978) 355-5003

Organizations

Barre Farmer’s Market

Barre Players Theater: (978) 355-2096

Council on Aging: (978) 355-5004

Insight Meditation Society: (978) 355-4378

Veterans Agent: (978) 355-2504

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