By:
On:
In: New Salem

New Salem MA – June 2026 News New Salem is currently managing a critical infrastructure failure that threatens the operational viability of its primary administrative and safety hub. The Stowell Building Well Crisis The Stowell Building, which serves as the headquarters for the Police Department, Selectboard, and Town Coordinator, isContinue Reading

By:
On:
In: New Salem

New Salem MA – May 2026 The top news stories in New Salem, Massachusetts, this month are dominated by critical town budget developments, a major environmental grant, and a rare local emergency response. Budget Override Defeat and Annual Town Meeting Following a narrow 178–159 vote on May 4 rejecting aContinue Reading

By:
On:
In: New Salem

Budget and Meetings New Salem MA Upcoming events in New Salem, MA, in April 2026 include a Finance Committee Meeting on April 13, 2026, at 6:30 PM, a Select Board Meeting on April 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM, and a Building Department Fee Schedule Public Hearing also on April 13,Continue Reading

By:
On:
In: AA-Events, New Salem

New Salem April 2026 For April 2026, New Salem, Massachusetts, has several community meetings, library events, and local activities scheduled. Key highlights include a historical talk at the New Salem Public Library regarding the Quabbin Reservoir and various town subcommittee sessions. Community & Public Meetings FCTS Curriculum Subcommittee Meeting: ScheduledContinue Reading

By:
On:
In: New Salem

New Salem History page Gardner Magazine has added a resource-intensive page, the History of New Salem with a “Deep Dive”, a voluminous amount of textual information, and 5 really cool infographics. For the page, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

By:
On:
In: AA-Government, New Salem

A Special Town Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall Annex, 24 S. Main St. to approve a new five-year bus contract for Swift River School and to pay prior years’ bill.  Here is a link to the town of NewContinue Reading

By:
On:
In: AA-Life, AA-Money-Finance, Ashburnham, Ashby, Athol, Barre, Gardner, Hardwick, Home Page 1, Hubbardston, New Salem, Oakham, Orange, Petersham, Phillipston, Princeton, Royalston, Rutland, Templeton, Warwick, Westminster, Winchendon

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

By:
On:
In: AA-Health, AA-Public-Safety, Ashby, Athol, Barre, Gardner, Hardwick, Home Page 1, Hubbardston, New Salem, Oakham, Orange, Petersham, Phillipston, Princeton, Royalston, Rutland, Templeton, Warwick, Westminster, Winchendon

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

By:
On:
In: AA-Life, AA-Public-Safety, Ashburnham, Ashby, Athol, Barre, Editorials, Gardner, Hardwick, Home Page 1, Hubbardston, New Salem, Oakham, Orange, Petersham, Phillipston, Princeton, Royalston, Rutland, Templeton, Westminster, Winchendon

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

By:
On:
In: AA-Public-Safety, Ashburnham, Ashby, Athol, Barre, Gardner, Hardwick, Home Page 1, New Salem, Oakham, Orange, Petersham, Phillipston, Princeton, Royalston, Rutland, Templeton, Warwick, Westminster, Winchendon

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

By:
On:
In: New Salem, Uncategorized

Unique General Store in New Salem MA The Reynolds family operates a very unique general store located within this community of around 1000 people.  The New Salem General Store says, “Featuring a little bit of everything that you might need with a focus on local fresh products from the QuabbinContinue Reading

By:
On:
In: AA-Covid, AA-Government, AA-Health, Ashburnham, Ashby, Athol, Barre, Gardner, Hardwick, Home Page 1, Hubbardston, New Salem, Oakham, Orange, Petersham, Phillipston, Princeton, Royalston, Rutland, Templeton, Warwick, Westminster, Winchendon

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

By:
On:
In: AA-Covid, Ashburnham, Ashby, Athol, Barre, Editorials, Gardner, Hardwick, Home Page 1, Hubbardston, New Salem, Oakham, Orange, Petersham, Phillipston, Princeton, Royalston, Rutland, Templeton, Warwick, Westminster, Winchendon, Wonderful Archives

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

By:
On:
In: AA-Weather, Ashburnham, Ashby, Athol, Barre, Editorials, Gardner, Hardwick, Home Page 1, Hubbardston, New Salem, Oakham, Orange, Petersham, Phillipston, Princeton, Royalston, Rutland, Templeton, Warwick, Westminster, Winchendon

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

By:
On:
In: AA-Government, AA-Life, Ashburnham, Ashby, Athol, Barre, Gardner, Hardwick, Home Page 1, Hubbardston, New Salem, Oakham, Orange, Petersham, Phillipston, Princeton, Royalston, Rutland, Templeton, Warwick, Westminster, Winchendon, Wonderful Archives

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

By:
On:
In: AA-Musings-Interesting, Ashburnham, Ashby, Athol, Barre, Editorials, Gardner, Hardwick, Home Page 1, Hubbardston, Magazine, New Salem, Oakham, Orange, Petersham, Phillipston, Princeton, Royalston, Rutland, Templeton, Warwick, Westminster, Winchendon, Wonderful Archives

Gardner MA News Magazine available 24/7 GardnerMagazine.com has been available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all of this year with continuously updated News, Sports, Weather, Articles, and interesting information. Access our resources anytime. Thank you to the over 13 thousand unique households who have read our pagesContinue Reading

By:
On:
In: AA-Covid, AA-Health, Ashburnham, Ashby, Athol, Barre, Editorials, Hardwick, Hubbardston, New Salem, Oakham, Orange, Petersham, Phillipston, Princeton, Royalston, Rutland, Templeton, Warwick, Westminster, Winchendon

Covid 19 Test in Gardner MA area Gardner Magazine has the following links for those needing Covid 19 tests. Walgreen’s: CLICK HERE, CVS: CLICK HERE, Price Chopper: CLICK HERE, Walmart: CLICK HERE. Chair City Pharmacy indicates they usually refer patients needing testing to CVS, Walgreen’s, or Walmart.Continue Reading

By:
On:
In: AA-Weather, Ashburnham, Ashby, Athol, Barre, Gardner, Hardwick, Home Page 1, Hubbardston, New Salem, Oakham, Orange, Petersham, Phillipston, Princeton, Royalston, Rutland, Templeton, Warwick, Westminster, Winchendon

Gardner Magazine has a Complete Weather Center for the Greater Gardner area. Greater Gardner MA Winter Weather Outlook Will Greater Gardner MA be colder or warmer this winter? Will we get more snow or less? And how do we know. We have the answers including NOAA maps and an informationalContinue Reading

By:
On:
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