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We are providing two additional infographics below for further information on the meeting. CLICK Image for larger view. Templeton Special Town Meeting – Complete Coverage Listen to the entire meeting of October 21, 2026 on any device, CLICK PLAY. (silence during voting periods has been removed) On October 21, 2026,Continue Reading

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Templeton Advisory Committee Releases Recommendations in Advance of October 21st Special Town Meeting Listen to this debate podcast on the various issues (including use of Stabilization Funds) on any device, CLICK PLAY. Town of Templeton Advisory Committee evaluated eleven warrant articles scheduled for the Fall Special Town Meeting on OctoberContinue Reading

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Following a failed override vote in September, Templeton voters will make critical decisions at this Town Meeting which will impact Public Safety and other positions in the town. A printable version of the article graphic is available (CLICK HERE) A printable version of the Citizen Guide is available (CLICK HERE)Continue Reading

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An Interview with Superintendent Dr. Chris Casavant and Business Manager Ann Marie Geyster of the Narragansett Regional School District. Listen to the interview on any device, CLICK PLAY. Key operational, financial, and programmatic insights regarding the Narragansett Regional School District (NRSD), derived from an interview conducted by Gardner Magazine PublisherContinue Reading

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Override Defeat Already Having a Negative Public Safety Effect in Templeton As predicted by this publication and others, the Town of Templeton desperately needs to send a different signal that Templeton is protected from crooks. Commit a crime in Templeton and they’ll catch you. The Templeton PD put out aContinue Reading

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Templeton Override is narrowly defeated at September 28, 2026 Special Election. YES: 809 NO: 929 46.5% YES, 53.5% In the May 18, 2026 Special Election in which voters had 2 override options, the differences were much greater with a $2 million override option rejected with 416 Yes votes and 1094Continue Reading

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Templeton SelectWoman April Cover tonight released a statement of LOVE to her fellow Templeton residents. Cover’s statement is also in favor of a YES vote on the September 28th override vote. Entire statement on PDF, CLICK HERE. Gardner Magazine has created the graphic below of April Cover’s statement of LOVEContinue Reading

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Templeton at a Fiscal Crossroads – The Candace Graves Interview Listen to the interview on any device, CLICK PLAY. In this interview, Selectwoman Candace Graves discusses the severe fiscal crisis facing the town of Templeton, Massachusetts. She advocates for a tax override to address a massive budget shortfall caused byContinue Reading

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An interview with Templeton Town Administrator James Ryan and Police Chief Michael Bennett Listen to this interview on any device, CLICK PLAY In this interview, Templeton Town Administrator James Ryan and Police Chief Michael Bennett discuss a looming budget deficit and a critical tax override vote scheduled for September 28th.Continue Reading

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Publisher’s Note: Gardner Magazine research has found that in communities which have substantially cut public safety funding the following consequences have occurred: 1. Property values have decreased 10 to 15% which in Templeton is $40,000 to $60,000 on the average home (compared to average annual cost of $439 of YESContinue Reading

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Templeton Select Board Meets on Regular Items and has Special Guests Narragansett School District Superintendent Chris Casavant spoke to the Select Board about Civic Engagement. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke on grant funding opportunities and answered questions about how Gardner has been successful with grants. The Templeton Select Board tookContinue Reading

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Editorial: Why Voting for the Templeton Override Makes Sense Why voting for the $1.38 million override in the Templeton Special election on September 28, 2026 makes sense: Why voting for the override is in your best interest – the real reasons: In my opinion, finger-pointing is not the answer. I don’tContinue Reading

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Templeton 2 Hour Select Board Meeting – Challenges and Transitions Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Templeton Select Board meeting of August 24, 2026 addressed critical municipal transitions and fiscal challenges. The session begins with a memorial for Irene Murray before moving into a publicContinue Reading

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Please watch this short video prepared by Gardner Magazine which illustrates the importance of this override and avoiding catastrophic Public Safety cuts. The Chair Man and the Chair Lady explain and discuss the issue in this podcast. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Templeton Town Administrator James Ryan Explains UpcomingContinue Reading

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Special Select Board meeting changes Special Election date to September 28th: Listen to the 5 minute meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. During a 5 minute special meeting on August 20, 2026, the Templeton Select Board formalized the specific legal terminology for an upcoming tax override ballot question. This measureContinue Reading

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Failure of the Override would lead to a disaster of Public Safety cuts as outlined above. CLICK IMAGE for larger view. Gardner Magazine will follow up to this article with the exact date and time once it is posted along with the exact language of the warrant. Templeton Gets aContinue Reading

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Various infographics are provided to further illustrate and expand upon the themes discussed during this August 14, 2026 interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. Gardner’s “Success Architect” is running for State Representative of the 2nd Worcester District. Municipal Leadership and Regional Strategy Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Gardner MagazineContinue Reading