Sludge, Sewer, Drainage and Excavation Subject of Conservation Commission Meeting. The Gardner Conservation Commission met on October 27, 2025. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Members discuss various municipal and development issues, including ongoing enforcement orders related to the Gardner Sludge Landfill and properties at NicoleContinue Reading

An Update with NEW Templeton Town Administrator James Ryan Here is a PDF of the most recent weekly report, CLICK HERE. James Ryan is in his first month as the new Town Administrator of Templeton, MA having started officially on Monday, September 29th (contract was approved at the Select BoardContinue Reading

A Report: Town of Templeton MA Listen to the “Deep Dive” on any device. CLICK PLAY. Reports from Administration & Finance indicate reconciled accounts, payroll completion, and property research concerning exemptions and abatements. The Public Services sections summarize extensive work by the Highway department, including road repairs, sweeping, and culvertContinue Reading

DEEP DIVE – The Gardner Airport Listen to the “Deep Dive” on any device. CLICK PLAY Key agenda items included the successful closeout and final payment authorization for a runway reconstruction project and updates on the associated storm water pollution prevention plan. The commission also discussed the draft wildlife hazardContinue Reading

House Passes Senate Version of “Big Beautiful Bill” On July 3, 2025 at about 2:30pm, the United States House of Representatives passed the “Big Beautiful Bill” with a vote of 218 to 214. As the Senate passed this version a few days ago, next step is the President’s signature. TheContinue Reading

Fiscal 6 – The Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Fiscal 6 is the 6th Fiscal Year Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has been in office and that started on July 1, 2025. We spoke with the Mayor about various needs and issues, and how things have changed over the lastContinue Reading

Gardner Mayor Nicholson Updates the City Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson updated the City of Gardner on June 27, 2025. Listen to the update on any device, CLICK PLAY. Topics Covered: Heat and cooling centers – Greenwood Pool – Movie filming in Gardner – Yard Waste Pickup – July 4th HoursContinue Reading

Gardner City Council Approves Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 The Gardner City Council met on June 16, 2025 and approved the various zoning ordinances and financial ordinances. The overall budget was reduced by the salary item which the Council restricted to the original increase. Agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. ListenContinue Reading

More Budget Scrutiny by Finance Committee Leading to Monday Council Meeting The Finance Committee of the Gardner City Council met on June 12, 2025 to further review budget matters and ask additional questions of Department Heads. The committee recommended the Council approve the Capital Improvement Plan. Upon various reviews, variousContinue Reading

Zoning Matters and Budget subject of 2 City Council meetings Gardner City Council Held Public Hearings on 3 Zoning Matters on June 9, 2025 in conjunction with the Planning Board. The meeting began with a presentation by Attorney Christine Tree followed by the 3 public hearings. Listen on any device,Continue Reading