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Budget, Elections, and Meetings Phillipston MA Several local government meetings, including budget reviews, are scheduled in Phillipston, MA, in early April 2026, leading up to the annual town meeting season. Budget and Financial Meetings Finance Committee (FY 2027 Budget Review): Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the PhillipstonContinue Reading

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Phillipston MA – April 2026 The Phillipston local government has a full schedule of board and committee meetings planned for April 2026, alongside a major leadership transition as the Chief Administrative Officer departs for a new role. Major Administrative Changes The Town of Phillipston is undergoing a significant leadership shiftContinue Reading

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TEAM Excellence and Merit Award Given to Local First Responders for Frozen Lake Rescue Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D Early Jr. has recognized first responders who swift and coordinated actions led to the successful rescue of two adults who fell through the ice on Queen Lake earlier this year.Continue Reading

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Phillipston Special Town Meeting Focuses on Borrowing Plan Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Special Phillipston Town Meeting of December 3, 2025 s focused on a proposal to fund significant roof replacements for the local high school and middle school. Officials detailed a borrowing planContinue Reading

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Zip Code Fight – The Case for a Phillipston Zip Code Gardner Magazine has a “Deep Dive” discussing and explaining the efforts of Phillipston, Massachusetts officials to secure a unique U.S. Postal Service Zip code for the town. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY Currently, Phillipston shares the 01331 codeContinue Reading

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Town of Phillipston Reviews Town Common Study The first draft of the Phillipston Town Common Study was released on June 25, 2025. Here’s a copy on pdf. The Town of Phillipston is asking residents for feedback through the month of July. The study itself was funded by the Community PreservationContinue Reading

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Adam Lamontagne lands a few miles down the road Lamontagne posted, “It is official! The Phillipston Select Board voted 3-0 to appoint me as the Chief Administrative Officer. I look forward to representing Phillipston’s best interests. My first day will be Tuesday.” Adam Lamontagne was most recently the Town AdministratorContinue Reading

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News Around the Greater Gardner MA area Winchendon: 3 finalists for Winchendon Superintendent position include: current interim Superintendent Dr. Marc Gosselin, Dr. Greg Rosenthal of Douglas Public Schools, and Mark McLaughlin of South Hadley Public Schools. Next step: School Committee will make its selection. Westminster: Recent Town Meeting Results –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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Gardner MA and Phillipston MA Residents Among Correctional Officers Sworn In On Friday, May 26, 2023, George Cormier of Phillipston and Kierra Caissey of Gardner were among 12 to take the Correctional Officers Oath after having completed the Basic Recruit Training Academy at the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Training Facility.Continue Reading

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The Phillipston MA Annual Town Election is scheduled for Monday May 15, 2023. Polls will be open at Town Hall from noon to 8pm. NOTES FROM THE TOWN CLERKS OFFICE NOMINATION PAPERS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2023 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION —The Annual Town Election is scheduled for Monday, May 15th.Continue 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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Unlimited Satellite Internet now available in Gardner MA and some area towns Elon Musk’s venture Starlink Satellite Internet is available to Gardner residents, and other area towns such as Winchendon, Phillipston, and Templeton.  Currently, the price is $110 per month for residential plus the cost of equipment.  Other satellite servicesContinue 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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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