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Spring Means Clean Out – These Guys are the Kings We keep seeing information about Cleanout Kings on Facebook, so our curiosity got the best of us. We interviewed Eric Olson, the Cleanout King at Cleanout Kings. Apparently, they do small jobs to big jobs. Listen on any device. CLICKContinue 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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Nomination papers are available for the April 1, 2024 Annual Town Election. Nomination papers are available in the town office. Deadline to return nomination papers is Monday, February 12 by 5pm. For more details, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

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Support the K9 Program in Gardner MA by Getting a Rocky Tee shirt On his very first day, K-9 Rocky helped catch a burglar with his unique skills and has continued to be an asset in keeping the City of Gardner safe. The K-9 program needs continued support. By specialContinue Reading

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Smaller Athol Hospital Wins Rating Contest Within Heywood Healthcare Family With 159 hospitals in the state of Massachusetts, most get a 3 star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, just like Heywood Hospital. However, Athol Hospital got 5 stars in 2023, an honor only 11 other hospitalsContinue Reading

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The Annual Town Election in Athol will take place Monday, April 3, 2023 at the Town Hall. Polls will open at 10:00am and close at 8:00pm. Offices to be elected are as follows: Moderator – 1 year, 2 Selectmen for 3 years, 2 members of the Athol-Royalston Regional School CommitteeContinue Reading

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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

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Mosquito Control Team Back Again to Greater Gardner MA The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project is sending its team to the area on August 4, 11, 18, 25, and September 1.  Dates are tentative and weather permitting.   Requests for service may be recorded by calling  the CMMCP office at (508)Continue Reading

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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

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Some Athol MA Matters Would you like an exciting 2022 Athol Street List?  It’s only $10 per book.  CLICK HERE. How is the water quality in Athol.  View the 2021 Water Quality Report released on 4/1/22. CLICK HERE Athol MA is conducting an anonymous health survey of the community’s inhabitantsContinue Reading

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Enjoy a round of Golf in the Greater Gardner Area! Spring Brings Greater Gardner MA Golfers to the Greens There are more than 8 golf courses in the immediate area: Gardner Municipal Golf Course, 152 Eaton Street, Gardner    Website: Rates: Facebook – Templewood Golf Course, 160 Brooks Rd., Templeton, MAContinue Reading

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Watch the Heywood update on YouTube. CLICK HERE. Heywood Hospital of Gardner MA changes some Covid Policy According to statements made in a video update by Heywood CEO Win Brown, each patient not under precautions can have one healthy visitor. Visitors must still go through screening, wear masks, and useContinue Reading

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More of the Diner Experience Other diners in the area with decent Google reviews include Blue Moon Diner, Gardner MA Facebook Directions – Kellies, Athol MA Website Directions – Ruschioni’s Cruisin 12 Diner, Winchendon MA Website Directions – Hometown Cafe, Winchendon MA Directions – Hubb Town Diner, Hubbardston MA WebsiteContinue Reading

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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

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Athol MA Encouraging Recycling The Town of Athol is encouraging the recycling of clothing and textiles at its Transfer & Recycling Station.  For the list of items in pdf format, CLICK HERE. Continue Reading

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Gardner MA Heywood Hospital CEO Win Brown – Covid Update Mr. Brown spoke of the current Covid challenges including a 7 day positivity rate of 36 percent and a high hospitalization of 43 Covid inpatients (down from a peak of 48 in the last week) Brown emphasized Central Mass hasn’tContinue Reading

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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

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Each individual community under “AROUND THE TOWNS” has an individual forecast and there’s in-depth coverage at the Greater Gardner Weather Center. Winter Weather Forecasts Greater Gardner MA Gardner Magazine’s Greater Gardner Weather Center has forecasts from 4 different services which include not only the 7 day forecast, but also wind,Continue Reading

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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

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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