UPDATE 1/31/22: Other towns benefitting from the Gardner Purchase of Antigen tests have just been notified today that they can pick up the tests. That is why these towns have not yet announced individual distribution times, because they may not yet even physically have the tests. We will update youContinue Reading

Winchendon MA Upcoming Special and Annual Town Meeting From the Town of Winchendon: “The Winchendon Board of Selectmen have scheduled a Special and Annual Town Meeting for Monday, May 16, 2022 at 7:00 PM to be held at Murdock Middle High School, 3 Memorial Drive. The Town Manager ‘s OfficeContinue Reading

Winchendon MA Town Clerk’s Staff Going to Conference From Winchendon’s website, “The Town Clerk’s office will be closed all day February 3rd while the staff attends an all-day out-of-town conference.  Sorry for the inconvenience.”Continue Reading

Westminster MA Surveys Citizens About the Library The Town of Westminster is asking its citizens to provide feedback about the library’s digital resources, website, and social media.     According to the town website, “We need input from our patrons so that we can better serve you. “  To access the online survey,Continue Reading

Templeton MA ARPA Funds input. The Town of Templeton is asking its citizens to provide input on how to spend the approximately $2.4 million allocated to the town in American Rescue Plan Act funds.  There is a public input form on the Templeton website.  CLICK HERE. There is a listContinue Reading

Schedule Princeton MA Spring Town Election The Office of the Town Clerk is pleased to announce the schedule for the upcoming Spring 2022 Town Meeting and Election. View schedule PDF, CLICK HERE. Those who wish to run for office may obtain papers in the Town Clerk’s Office beginning February 7, 2022.Continue Reading

Phillipston MA GIS/Property Resource The Town of Phillipston has an interactive resource for property maps. CLICK HERE For more on Phillipston MA taxes, visit the town website page. CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

Millers River Waterfront Project – Orange MA Field work is underway on the Millers River Waterfront Project. From the Orange MA website “The Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) is working with the Town of Orange on a plan for the Gulf Brook watershed and parts of the Millers RiverContinue Reading

From the Town of Ashby website dated 01-21-22: “The Town of Ashby Police Department is seeking a highly motivated, proactive and community-oriented full-time Police Officer. A letter of interest and resume should be submitted to: Ashby Police Department893” 01-17-22 “The Town of Ashby Highway Department is accepting job applications forContinue Reading

Ashburnham MA Annual Town Caucus Annual Town Caucus for the purpose of nomination of candidates will be held Monday February 28, 2022 at 7pm at Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham in the Malcolm Stewart Room.   For specific offices and details, CLICK HEREContinue Reading

South Gardner MA Parking Ban City of Gardner initiated an Emergency Notification just after 7pm on 1/23/22 to inform citizens that the DPW will be clearing snow in South Gardner MA from 11pm 1/23/22 to 7am 1/24/22. Area affected: From West Broadway Pizza to the First Baptist Church. No vehiclesContinue Reading

Watch the weekly update on YouTube or use our Mayor’s Weekly Update page, CLICK HERE. Congratulations in Order as Gardner MA Wins Municipal Innovation Award! Mayor went on to congratulate certain individuals in the city who have worked hard on a particular project.  Once a year the Massachusetts Municipal AssociationContinue Reading

Telephone Pole Approved by Gardner MA City Council January 18, 2022 A public hearing was held relating to to the installation of one single pole on Church Street by National Grid.  Purpose: to provide more reliable power service for 116 Church Street.   A representative from National Grid appeared.  No oneContinue Reading

UPDATE: Free Covid-19 Test Kits and Reimbursement for Greater Gardner MA The Federal Government has a website in effect NOW from which Americans can order free COVID-19 tests. This began on January 19th. For the site CLICK HERE. These kits are absolutely free (limited to 4 tests per address) andContinue Reading

Winchendon MA Receives Grant for Winchendon Fire Department and DPW Winchendon Fire is receiving over $175,000 towards a new Fire Pumper Apparatus. Winchendon DPW is receiving about $44,000 towards a new Front end load. State Senator Anne M. Gobi, State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik, Fire Chief Thomas Smith and DPW DirectorContinue Reading

Public Hearing Thursday, January 20 at 6pm re Nichewaug Hearing is being held for the purposes of reviewing application from the Historic District Commission for demolition of the Nichewaug Inn and Academy. For more information, CLICK HEREContinue Reading

Ashby MA Natural Resource Protection Zoning Presentation Online, January 20, 2022 At 7pm From Ashby website, “On Thursday, January 20, at 7:00 pm the Planning Board invites the Select Board, other Town officials, and the general public to attend a presentation on Natural Resources Protection Zoning (NRPZ).  The meeting willContinue Reading