The Otter River Pub Will Reopen on February 5, 2024 After suffering a devastating fire in September 2023, the Otter River Pub is officially reopening February 5, 2024 at 3pm. It has been undergoing a soft opening to some regulars and pool teams. Owner Matt Piaseczny had bought the placeContinue Reading

State Senator Peter Durant will be hosting district office hours at Templeton Town Hall, 160 Patriots Road, East Templeton from 11:30am to 12:30pm on Monday, February 12, 2024. Residents are welcome to stop by. For any questions, please contact the senator’s office at (617) 722-1540.Continue Reading

Earlier in January 2024, we spoke with State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik about housing. In the interview, he spoke briefly about this project. Here is the article, CLICK HERE. Baldwinville School Apartment Conversion Project To Move Forward in Templeton MA Almost 3 years after the Community Preservation Committee voted to supportContinue Reading

Templeton Cafe and Pub is New Name of Restaurant at crossroads Customers will have to wait until February 1st for the new look as the restaurant will be closed for “sprucing things up and adding new equipment and furniture.” Initially, breakfast and lunch will be served. A soft dinner openingContinue Reading

Road Closure in Templeton MA From Templeton Police Department on November 21, 2023: “Effective today the extension of Lord Road that goes to the intersection of Otter River Road and North Main Street will be closed. Please use caution when approaching the intersection. This will be for the winter months.Continue Reading

Templeton MA Fall Town Meeting 2023 Information The Fall Town Meeting is being held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 6 p.m. at the Narragansett Middle School Auditorium. View the Complete Town Meeting Warrant, click here. Some of the items: Money Items —$50,000 – financing the design and oversight ofContinue Reading

Building in Templeton MA heavily damaged by fire The old Otter River Hotel in Templeton MA was the site of a major fire on September 27, 2023. The building at 29 Main Street was heavily damaged. It had just undergone renovations. No injuries were reported. The original building dates fromContinue Reading

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

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

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

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

Templeton MA Windy Knoll Farm has Blueberries for the Picking The family farm owned by Tim and Janice Rotti often has 3 generations of family in the field. Their blueberries are early berries, with the farm generally open July 4th through the month of July, or as long as theContinue Reading

Town of Templeton MA Red Cross Learn to Swim Program The Town of Templeton’s Red Cross Learn to Swim Program.  Sign-ups are Wednesday July 6th & Thursday July 7th, 2022 4pm – 6:30pm at Town Hall.  Hunter Marion, Program Director (WSI  American Red Cross Certified) Brianna Nunez, Assistant Director .Continue Reading

Templeton MA Annual Town Meeting is May 11, 2022 at 6:00pm at the Narragansett Regional Auditorium. Voter’s Guide to Annual Town Meeting Warrant  CLICK HERE Templeton MA 2022 Town Meeting Warrant  CLICK HERE The Grand Opening of the River’s Edge Conservation Area hosted by the Town of Templeton is being heldContinue Reading

The facility is just to the right of the Gardner Walmart. Construction Season is Well Underway in Greater Gardner MA Community Health Connections anticipates December 2022 opening. Home Construction Home construction is humming along on Route 2A at the Gardner/Templeton line. Some of the homes are in Gardner and othersContinue Reading

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

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