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Complete Agenda, CLICK HERE. (Note: We are working with Town of Winchendon to get quality of document improved.) Winchendon Select Board Meets 3-11-24 The Winchendon Board of Selectmen met on March 11, 2024. Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading

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Technical Assistance Grants Awardees Include Town of Westminster MA According to State of MA, the town of Westminster is receiving $20,000: “Westminster will use its award to engage technical expertise to review and interpret disposal site documents and information for the Bean Porridge Hill Road Area disposal site to increase publicContinue Reading

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The Westminster Newsletter – the South Street Sentinel, covers a number of town topics in its 14 pages, CLICK HERE. News of Westminster, Massachusetts Westminster announces in the latest edition of The South Street Sentinel that it has attained a AAA Bond Rating from S&P Global Ratings. From the newsletter,Continue Reading

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The Winchendon Select Board met on February 26, 2024 in a more than 3 hour meeting. There was considerable discussion about the landfill and concerns about trucks and contamination to residents. Order is as follows: Selectmen’s comments and announcements —- public comments and announcements — public hearings — appointments andContinue Reading

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Town of Winchendon Holds Meeting with Select Board, School Committee, and Finance Committee The lengthy meeting on February 12, 2024 concerned many budget matters and included a presentation by Interim Town Manager Bill McKinney on historic & projected expenses and revenues of the town. The amount of the increase inContinue Reading

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Royalston – Whitney Hall Study Complete From Town of Royalston: “Keen Independent Research has completed its months-long marketing study of Whitney Hall. Please plan to come hear their final report at a public meeting on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 6:30 in the Upstairs Hall, Town Hall, 13 On theContinue Reading

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Town of Petersham Holds Meeting on Open Space and Recreation Update Meeting is Saturday March 2, 2:30pm to 4:30pm at Petersham Center School. It is a second round of input on the Open Space and Recreation Plan Update. Flyer and Meeting details pdf, CLICK HERE. The 2023 Survey Results ofContinue Reading

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Safe Roads Plan on printable pdf, CLICK HERE. The Hubbardston Select Board Seeking Input on Safe Roads Plan From the Town of Hubbardston: “The Hubbardston Department of Public Works has developed a draft 5 year road plan for repairs and improvements in town. Before the Select Board considers endorsement ofContinue Reading

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Athol MA Proud of Its Water and the Community – Athol Update Upcoming election information: Presidential Primary information and information on the Annual Town Election April 1, 2024. Complete Upcoming Athol Election information on printable pdf, CLICK HERE. Athol January Properties for Sale Report, CLICK HERE for pdf. For leaseContinue Reading

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Save on Electric Automatically in Ashby MA The Town of Ashby released information on the Electricity Program. See attached pdf, CLICK HERE. Residents are automatically enrolled unless they opt out by March 20, 2024. The program saves about 8 cents per kilowatt hour.Continue Reading

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Attorney General’s decision on warrant articles from November 2023 Town Meeting, CLICK HERE. Warrant for the 2024 Templeton Annual Town Meeting Opened The Select Board voted to open the Warrant for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting to Citizen’s Petitions at their meeting of February 14, 2024, and to close theContinue Reading

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from town of Winchendon at 4pm on 2-1-24: ATTENTION-EMERGENCY SITUATION-LARGE WATER BREAK-CONSERVE WATER Crews are actively looking for the large water break. Please be visual. Call dispatch with any information pertaining to the water break. 978-297-1212Continue Reading

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The Otter River Pub Will Reopen on February 5, 2024 After suffering a devastating fire in September 2023, the Otter River Pub is officially reopening February 5, 2024 at 3pm. It has been undergoing a soft opening to some regulars and pool teams. Owner Matt Piaseczny had bought the placeContinue Reading

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Winchendon Town Meeting will be Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7pm, to be held at Murdock Middle High School. The Town Manager’s office will be accepting warrant articles through Monday, April 8, 2024 until 5pm. Any questions, call the Town Manager’s office at (978) 297-0085 extension 5.Continue Reading

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State Senator Peter Durant will be hosting district office hours at Templeton Town Hall, 160 Patriots Road, East Templeton from 11:30am to 12:30pm on Monday, February 12, 2024. Residents are welcome to stop by. For any questions, please contact the senator’s office at (617) 722-1540.Continue Reading

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Senator Peter Durant is having office hours at the Phillipston Town Hall on Monday, February 12th starting at 10am. From town of Phillipston website: “MA Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) is inviting the public to a virtual informational meeting on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 7:30PM to 8:10 PM, which will be held via ZoomContinue Reading

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The Town of Hubbardston is having “Coffee and Community Conversations” Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 8:30 to 9:30am at the Stars and Stripes Diner. Hubbardston Town Administrator Nathan Boudreau will be there to connect with residents over coffee. For more information, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

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More on crumbling foundations on the Town of Winchendon website, CLICK HERE. Winchendon Select Board Hears About Pyrrhotite in Concrete The unusual iron sulfide with variable iron content can really screw up concrete, and the problems in house foundations sometimes takes 10 to 30 years to show up. The WinchendonContinue Reading

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Listen to the interview on any device. CLICK PLAY For more information about getting involved with government in Hubbardston, visit the town of Hubbardston website or give them a call at (978) 928-1400. Progress in Hubbardston Discussed with Town Administrator Nathan Boudreau We spoke with Nathan Boudreau on January 24,Continue Reading

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Earlier in January 2024, we spoke with State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik about housing. In the interview, he spoke briefly about this project. Here is the article, CLICK HERE. Baldwinville School Apartment Conversion Project To Move Forward in Templeton MA Almost 3 years after the Community Preservation Committee voted to supportContinue Reading

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Ashburnham Holding Climate Change Workshop The town of Ashburnham is holding a Climate Change Action Workshop on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 – 5:30pm at Town Hall Auditorium. The Nashua River Watershed Association is working with the cities of Leominster and Fitchburg, and the towns of Ashburnham, Groton, and Pepperell toContinue Reading

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Templeton Cafe and Pub is New Name of Restaurant at crossroads Customers will have to wait until February 1st for the new look as the restaurant will be closed for “sprucing things up and adding new equipment and furniture.” Initially, breakfast and lunch will be served. A soft dinner openingContinue Reading