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Too much info, photos etc. for the home page: Gardner Magazine has the September 24, 2026 speech of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu along with 3 separate reports and 4 separate infographics on this complete page, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

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Templeton at a Fiscal Crossroads – The Candace Graves Interview Listen to the interview on any device, CLICK PLAY. In this interview, Selectwoman Candace Graves discusses the severe fiscal crisis facing the town of Templeton, Massachusetts. She advocates for a tax override to address a massive budget shortfall caused byContinue Reading

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At the City Council meeting of September 21st, 9 Councilors participated in person with Councilor Tassone calling in remotely and Councilor Hardern was absent, still recovering from back issues. Gardner City Council meets on the Last Day of Summer 2026 Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY,Continue Reading

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This subject will come up at the Gardner City Council meeting of Monday September 21, 2026. Gardner Magazine is publishing this analysis to once again showcase the strong fiscal focus of the “Model City for America.” In this article we cover the impact on municipal liquidity, land court proceedings andContinue Reading

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Templeton Select Board Meets on Regular Items and has Special Guests Narragansett School District Superintendent Chris Casavant spoke to the Select Board about Civic Engagement. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke on grant funding opportunities and answered questions about how Gardner has been successful with grants. The Templeton Select Board tookContinue Reading

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Templeton 2 Hour Select Board Meeting – Challenges and Transitions Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Templeton Select Board meeting of August 24, 2026 addressed critical municipal transitions and fiscal challenges. The session begins with a memorial for Irene Murray before moving into a publicContinue Reading

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Please watch this short video prepared by Gardner Magazine which illustrates the importance of this override and avoiding catastrophic Public Safety cuts. The Chair Man and the Chair Lady explain and discuss the issue in this podcast. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Templeton Town Administrator James Ryan Explains UpcomingContinue Reading

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Information from the Beehive – GeorgeTyros Gardner City Council President George Tyros is making it convenient for anyone to sign up for his monthly newsletter and other updates. To sign up for the newsletter go to:https://from-the-presidents-desk-newsletter.beehiiv.com/ The August 20, 2026 report from the Gardner City Council President outlines a strategicContinue Reading

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Failure of the Override would lead to a disaster of Public Safety cuts as outlined above. CLICK IMAGE for larger view. Gardner Magazine will follow up to this article with the exact date and time once it is posted along with the exact language of the warrant. Templeton Gets aContinue Reading

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Just What Are the Immigrant Rights in Massachusetts? Gardner Magazine Reports Public Benefits Eligibility Varies Considerably Depending on Immigration Status. Listen to this Deep Dive podcast explaining it all, CLICK PLAY. The infographic immediately below details Public Benefits for Massachusetts Residents. The 3 at the bottom focus specifically on non-citizens.Continue Reading

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Gardner City Councilor Elizabeth Kazinskas to start administrative role in Phillipston Beginning Monday August 24, 2026, Elizabeth Kazinskas will begin her job as Administrative Assistant to the Phillipston Select Board. For the past 6 years, Kazinskas has been working for State Representative Kimberly Ferguson, most recently as District Director. FergusonContinue Reading

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Various infographics are provided to further illustrate and expand upon the themes discussed during this August 14, 2026 interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. Gardner’s “Success Architect” is running for State Representative of the 2nd Worcester District. Municipal Leadership and Regional Strategy Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Gardner MagazineContinue Reading

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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

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Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Responds to City Council Request for Information on Building Permit Process Flow At a June Gardner City Council meeting, the Council voted to ask the Mayor for more information on a Building Permit workflow issue which temporarily took the Assessors Office out of the loop. GardnerContinue Reading

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Special District-Wide Meeting August 3rd in Templeton The Narragansett Regional School District is holding a special district-wide meeting on Monday August 3rd at 6pm to be held at the Narragansett Middle School Safka Auditorium at 460 Baldwinville Road in Baldwinville. The doors will open 1 hour earlier at 5pm forContinue Reading

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Westminster MA Releases South Street Sentinel for August 2026 The month of August 2026 in Westminster is defined by significant community-led initiatives, municipal legislative challenges, and high-profile public events. The primary focus is the 39th Annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN) Town Benefit Day on August 9, which serves as the town’s largestContinue Reading

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JUMP TO SECTION: North Central MA News — State News of the Week —- National News of the Week — World News of the Week Gardner Magazine Weekly Briefing for July 26, 2026 The Chair Man and the Chair Lady go over the week in this podcast. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The final week ofContinue Reading