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Gardner MAgazine Election Center 2026 Results of the 2026 Election. These are unofficial results. 2nd Worcester District Representative: Winner is Michael Nicholson with 8,453 votes (55.7%) to John Reilly with 6,729 votes (44.3%) In the 2nd Franklin District, Susannah Whipps won (uncontested) State Senate: Peter Durant 33,291 votes (53.8%) toContinue Reading

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From the President’s Desk – an update from Gardner City Council President George Tyros City Council President George Tyros released an update for October 2026, CLICK FOR PDF. Here is the text of the update below: Good Oversight Doesn’t Have to be Scary Throughout the past few months, the CityContinue Reading

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We are republishing this in the public interest. (first published in September) Voters Pay Attention: 5 November Ballot Questions Could Redefine the Commonwealth of MA Listen to this podcast explaining the consequences of YES or NO to all the ballot questions on the November 3, 2026 ballot. CLICK PLAY. TheContinue Reading

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Update 10-29-26 3:38pm: Official Press Release re Interim Town Manager Carter Terenzini, CLICK HERE. The infographic at the bottom of the article provides more detail on the matters covered during the 90 minute meeting. Publisher’s Note: If Gardner Magazine hears back regarding the official reason for the departure of JamesContinue Reading

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We are providing two additional infographics below for further information on the meeting. CLICK Image for larger view. Templeton Special Town Meeting – Complete Coverage Listen to the entire meeting of October 21, 2026 on any device, CLICK PLAY. (silence during voting periods has been removed) On October 21, 2026,Continue Reading

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Templeton Advisory Committee Releases Recommendations in Advance of October 21st Special Town Meeting Listen to this debate podcast on the various issues (including use of Stabilization Funds) on any device, CLICK PLAY. Town of Templeton Advisory Committee evaluated eleven warrant articles scheduled for the Fall Special Town Meeting on OctoberContinue Reading

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Last Debate for MA Governor – October 15, 2026 – FULL COVERAGE Listen to the debate on any device, CLICK PLAY. The final Massachusetts gubernatorial debate between incumbent Democratic Governor Maura Healey and Republican challenger Mike Manogue. The debate centered on acute economic pressures facing Massachusetts residents—including high housing, energy,Continue Reading

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Following a failed override vote in September, Templeton voters will make critical decisions at this Town Meeting which will impact Public Safety and other positions in the town. A printable version of the article graphic is available (CLICK HERE) A printable version of the Citizen Guide is available (CLICK HERE)Continue Reading

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One of the infographics below shows the eligibility table by household size and income. Massachusetts Announces the Middle Income Heating Oil Relief Program Listen to this podcast on any device, CLICK PLAY. To address the rising cost of home heating oil, Governor Healey has made additional Massachusetts state funds availableContinue Reading

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Greater Gardner and North Central MA Communities Benefit from FY27 One Stop for Growth Awards Listen to this podcast explaining it all from the Chair Man and the Chair Lady on any device, CLICK PLAY. In the City of Gardner:The City of Gardner combines transit-oriented land-use planning with major brownfieldContinue Reading

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Gardner Finance Committee Reviews City Fleet, Financial Policies, and Projects – DETAILED REPORT Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Finance Committee meeting held on September 29, 2026, focused on fiscal stabilization, infrastructure investment, and the implementation of stricter administrative oversight. Key takeaways include aContinue Reading

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Voters Pay Attention: 5 November Ballot Questions Could Redefine the Commonwealth of MA Listen to this podcast explaining the consequences of YES or NO to all the ballot questions on the November 3, 2026 ballot. CLICK PLAY. The November 3, 2026, Massachusetts State Election features nine binding statewide ballot questionsContinue Reading

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Templeton Override is narrowly defeated at September 28, 2026 Special Election. YES: 809 NO: 929 46.5% YES, 53.5% In the May 18, 2026 Special Election in which voters had 2 override options, the differences were much greater with a $2 million override option rejected with 416 Yes votes and 1094Continue Reading

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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