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Electric Bill High in Greater Gardner MA? There may be something cheaper… EnergySwitchMA.gov allows you to shop for an electric supplier for your home or business. You put in your zip code and a list of suppliers and rates pops out. Electric Angst in the Toytown of Winchendon For example,Continue Reading
Ashburnham
Ashburnham MA Proposes Two New Draft Policies Here are Two (2) New Policies that were created on 8-30-2022. We invite the Ashburnham residents to review and comment by e-mailing: Policy for naming or renaming town property, CLICK HERE. Policy for the installation of Tribute benches and trees. CLICK HERE. SendContinue Reading
Storm
Severe Thunderstorm with Tornado Warnings Hit parts of Worcester County including Greater Gardner MA on July 21, 2022 Orange Airport had a wind gust of 58 miles per hour. Athol MA had a storm producing up to 1 inch hail. Route 2 West near Warwick MA closed due to treesContinue Reading
988 Lifeline
Nation including Greater Gardner MA has new number for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline The new number, 988, is easy to remember and is designed to save lives. The number is accessible across the United States and will connect callers with a trained counselor at any time. You can even textContinue Reading
Ashburnham Chief Retires
Ashburnham Police Chief Loring Barrett Jr. to retire effective July 15, 2022 In a letter to Ashburnham residents, Chief of Police Loring Barrett Jr. announced his retirement. The chief has spent 35 years in law enforcement with close to half of that time spent in Ashburnham as its Police ChiefContinue Reading
Ashburnham Concerts
Ashburnham MA Summer Concerts Announced The 2022 Summer Concert Series will be on Sundays from July 10 through August 28 from 5pm to 7pm at Winchester Park, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Printable pdf scheduleContinue Reading
Ash-West
Ash-West MA Community Media has Informative Website Visit the Ash-West Community Media website for more information on Programming, Podcasts, and Live Streams. CLICK HEREContinue Reading
Ashburnham 5-6-22
Official Ashburnham MA Election Results – Trails – Meetings Official Ashburnham Town Election Results for 4-26-22 Results pdf; CLICK HERE Looking to do some things in Ashburnham. Here’s the Ashburnham Trail Map. It’s called the Ashburnham MA: Formal Trail Inventory. Here is the Ashburnham Rail Trail from 2017: CLICK HEREContinue Reading
Ashburnham Town Meeting
Ashburnham MA Holds May 3, 2022 Town Meeting To be held at 7pm at Oakmont Regional High School Auditorium For the pdf of warrant articles, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading
Covid 4-1-22
Massachusetts Covid Positivity under 2% as of 4-1-22 Trends bode well for the Greater Gardner area as shown by the map at left. The City of Gardner is identified by the red G. CLICK MAP for larger view.Continue Reading
School Closings
Greater Gardner MA School Closings The three network TV affiliates in Boston each publish updated school closing information for our area: Here are the links: ABC — NBC — CBSContinue Reading
Library Flood
Ashburnham MA Library Damaged by Water On January 31, 2022, the Stevens Memorial Library in Ashburnham MA had to close due to a flood. The Library announced: “We will be closed Wednesday 2/2 and Thursday 2/3 while we continue to address damage caused on Monday. The craft program scheduled forContinue Reading
Saturday Blizzard
Is Greater Gardner MA in for a Saturday Blizzard? We’re ready at the Greater Gardner Weather Center. CLICK HERE We have several forecast services plus Interactive Maps which show you the various forecast models. PARKING BANS: Many communities will have parking bans in various areas. Times will vary, but theContinue Reading
Ashburnham Caucus
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
Test Reimbursement
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
Advanced Library
Stevens Memorial Library – Ashburnham MA at the top of the Library Endeavor Anyone making a trip to the Stevens Memorial Library website is immediately impressed by the wealth of opportunity and immersed in the online experience. If you have a valid library card, you can borrow so many itemsContinue Reading
Ashburnham Elections
Ashburnham MA Election Year 2022 There’s open voter registration at the Town Clerk’s Office at 32 Main Street from 7am to 5pm Monday through Thursday (Ashburnham Town Hall is closed on Friday). Tuesday February 8 is the last day to register to vote for Citizen’s Caucus which will be heldContinue Reading
Covid Cases
Covid reaching every age group in Greater Gardner MA Gardner Magazine has charted the State data in graphic form (just click on either image at left for large view) to illustrate the wide-ranging impact of Covid 19 among all age groups. Here’s the problem: Covid continues to spread because ofContinue Reading
Cold Weather
Avoid Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards during Greater Gardner MA Cold Snap Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms are effective defense strategies. Space Heaters, Fireplaces, and woodstoves need to be used safely. We have the complete article. CLICK HEREContinue Reading
Face Masks
As of January 4, 2022: “Effective Immediately Due to the rapid spread of the omicron variant and the advisories issued by the CDC and MassDPH, Face Coverings are Required Regardless of vaccination status, for any persons entering this Town building. Face coverings will not be required for children under 5Continue Reading
Dog Licensing
UPDATE January 7, 2022 from City of Gardner: ” Dog Licenses Are Not Currently Available Due To Production Delay. Please be advised that 2022 dog licenses are not available at this time due to a production delay with our tag manufacturer. If you have mailed in your license request, yourContinue Reading
Land and Water
Learn more about the towns in the region. Using the Around the Towns menu, browse to the community of your choice for helpful information. We also have a page listing Greater Gardner MA community organizations. Greater Gardner MA – Land and Water Area Gardner MA makes up about 3 percentContinue Reading
Accidents
PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY! – Numerous accidents have been reported throughout the area January 5, 2022 as rain apparently froze on area roads this morning. .Continue Reading
Keeping Active
Keep Active in Greater Gardner MA With so many of us spending more time indoors during the winter months, it’s still important to keep active. Here are some options: The Fitness Center at Mount Wachusett Community College, 444 Green St., Gardner MA is 65,000 square feet and open to theContinue Reading






















