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Earlier, Gardner Magazine featured a lengthy Safety Zones article. CLICK HERE Ashburnham MA Town Meeting Approves All Articles On Tuesday, Ashburnham voters approved the acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter  90, Section 18B permitting the establishment of designated safety zones, in the interest of public safety….such safety zones shall haveContinue Reading

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In: AA-Government, Editorials, Gardner, Home Page 1

The City of Gardner MA’s YouTube channel is a great source of information about the Chair City. Residents find out about things almost as fast as they happen. CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Free TV Deal It’s time to tell you about the City of Gardner FREE TV deal!  Yes, theContinue Reading

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In: AA-Government, Gardner, Home Page 1, Wonderful Archives

Watch the meeting. Click here. Free Parking through Dec. 31 The Gardner MA City Council met in virtual session on December 6, 2021, extending free parking through the end of the year. In other actions, the 2021 re- precincting plan was approved. Various new, used, and junk auto license renewalsContinue Reading

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In: AA-Government, Petersham, Uncategorized

Petersham voters to choose 1 of 3 demos At a town meeting scheduled for Monday, December 6, 2021 at 7pm, voters will receive reports on the demolition of the Nichewaug Inn and choose among 3 different demo plans.   Town warrant, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

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In: AA-Covid, AA-Government, New Salem

New Salem issues Mask Mandate The New Salem Board of Health voted on a mask mandate at their monthly meeting on November 22, 2021. The mandate states that a mask or facial covering must be worn in all public indoor spaces in New Salem effectively Sat. Nov. 27th.Continue Reading

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In: AA-Government, Ashburnham, Wonderful Archives

Ashburnham MA Town Meeting December 7, 2021 at 7pm Upcoming town meeting has a safety theme.    One article instructs the town to opt-in to establish safety zones with a 20 mile per hour speed limit.   Another asks to use 150k of free cash towards maintaining town-owned dams.  Other separate warrantContinue Reading

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Downtown Paving Downtown Gardner MA paving begins Wednesday November 10, 2021 and is slated to conclude this week. The plan, according to Mayor Nicholson, is to put on a first coat now and a second layer in the Spring.Continue Reading

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Gardner MA Election Results Gardner Magazine projects Mayor Michael Joseph Nicholson is reelected with close to 80 percent of the vote. Here is a link to the unofficial election results from all of the Gardner MA races. CLICK HERE. –Continue Reading

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In: AA-Government, Ashby, Wonderful Archives

Looking to give back to the Community? Ashby Council on Aging is looking for Volunteers. The Ashby Council on Aging is looking for volunteers: Website Developer with WordPress experience (new as of 6/12/2021) Sand Delivery Volunteer (new as of 10/21/2020) Meals on Wheels Delivery Drivers Check out the COA pageContinue Reading

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In: AA-Government, Westminster, Wonderful Archives

Immediately noticed when navigating to the town of Westminster website is the sense of welcoming. For example, one of the top links on a mid left menu is to a Welcome Brochure. Also listed in the menu of quick links are online payments, town maps, minutes and agendas, meeting videos,Continue Reading

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In: AA-Government, Warwick, Wonderful Archives

At left is a happy Hummingbird from the town of Warwick, MA. Warwick has a welcoming town website encouraging visitors to locate information about Warwick’s history and attractions and to serve town residents with a source of helpful information and an electronic town hall. Warwick publishes a town newsletter andContinue Reading

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In: AA-Government, Templeton, Wonderful Archives

Templeton MA has taken a very user friendly approach to its website featuring an easy to read Town Resources section at the left on the home page featuring Pay Bills Online, TCTV Meeting Videos, Minutes and Agendas, Forms and Documents, Reports and Presentations, Tax and GIS Maps, Town Meeting, NotifyContinue Reading

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In: AA-Government, Rutland, Wonderful Archives

Rutland has taken the Rutland Resources approach on its website to offer its visitors quick links to important information. Forms and documents, pay bills online, minutes and agendas, vital records, gis/property info, bylaws and regulations, schools, policies and employment, public records, and online permitting. Rutland also lists events, dates taxContinue Reading

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In: AA-Government, Royalston, Wonderful Archives

Yes, the train does go through Royalston, a beautiful community in North Central Massachusetts. On the Royalston website, the approach is of a Citizen Action Center with agendas and minutes, public records, community, online payments, trash and recycling, new residents, emergency services and schools. There’s also a handy news sectionContinue Reading

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In: AA-Government, Princeton, Wonderful Archives

The Town of Princeton takes the approach of a Resource Center which is easily accessible on the home page of its website and highlights online payments, forms and documents, current projects, town finances, agendas and minutes, vacancies, hours, bids, the Light Department, comments and questions, the Code Red program, andContinue Reading

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In: AA-Government, Phillipston, Wonderful Archives

Pictured at left is Queen Lake in Phillipston, Massachusetts. The town website includes information about Points of Interest in the town including Queen Lake, Lamb City Campground, North Quabbin Woods, and Red Apple Farm. Phillipston provides easy Town Links including a Directory, Government Resources, Meetings and Agendas, an opportunity toContinue Reading