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The Westminster History and Profile Page Gardner Magazine has created the Westminster History and Profile page with extensive narrative covering all aspects of Westminster History, demographics, and a community profile – plus some interesting facts about the Town. For the complete page, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

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Town of Westminster Releases Town Crier Episode 17 In this podcast episode, Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen launches the 2026 season of The Town Crier by reflecting on the program’s inaugural year and outlining future municipal goals for Westminster, Massachusetts. The podcast has been utilized to provide information on local governmentContinue Reading

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The Year Ahead –2026 – A Comprehensive Interview with Jonathan Zlotnik Gardner Magazine spoke with State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik on January 8, 2026. We review 2025 and we speak about the year ahead, 2026. Listen to the entire interview on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel andContinue Reading

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Town of Westminster Update for January 2026 The Town of Westminster MA has released the Sentinel edition for January 2026. CLICK HERE for pdf. Included are a range of important municipal updates and information, including tax and water bill due dates, reminders for dog license renewals and various yearly permits,Continue Reading

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Westminster Events and Community Information for December 2025 The December edition of the Westminster South Street Sentinel focuses heavily on holiday events and community information. CLICK HERE for PDF. Included is the Tree Lighting celebration. Lions Club Christmas Tree sales, and concerts, plus updates from different town departments. For detailedContinue Reading

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Stephanie Lahtinen with Me, Myself, and Your Questions The Town Crier is a podcast produced by the Town of Westminster and hosted by Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen. In this episode released June 12, 2025, various constituent questions are answered. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Topics covered included the annualContinue Reading

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Kurt Krakane of Westminster MA Among Academy Graduates For the 63rd time, the correctional officers oath was administered to graduates of the Worcester Country Sheriff’s Basic Recruit Academy located at the department’s Training and Command Center in West Boylston. On Friday, June 6, 2025, Worcester Country Sheriff Lew Evangelidis sworeContinue Reading

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Catching Up on Westminster Town Crier Podcasts 3-8 The Town of Westminster MA releases podcasts with Stephanie Lahtinen every couple of weeks. A previous article featured Episodes 1 and 2. Here are Episodes 3 through 8. Visit the official podcast page, CLICK HERE. Submit questions to podcast@westminster-ma.govContinue Reading

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Westminster Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen Launches Podcast The Town of Westminster has launched an informative podcast to keep “Westminster residents informed one episode at a time.” Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Lahtinen states the podcast will be released every couple of weeks. From the town of Westminster, “Welcome toContinue 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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Special Town Meeting Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30pm at the Westminster Elementary School at 9 Academy Hill Road, Westminster Westminster: Special Town Meeting November 19th Registered Voters in the town of Westminster will be attending a Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30pm at the WestminsterContinue Reading

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FREE event in Westminster coming up October 19th The Westminster Cracker Festival will be held Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10am to 5pm. Westminster Cracker Festival is held at 10 Village Square, Westminster, MA. There’s FREE parking and a shuttle is available. The event was first held in 2015. AccordingContinue Reading

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Westminster MA is Active in August 2024 The Town of Westminster held its Town Benefit Day on Sunday August 11, 2024. If you missed it, don’t miss the rest of the Westminster “South Street Sentinel” for August. It features a useful list of suggested supplies for Westminster Elementary School studentsContinue Reading

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A Press Release from Westminster Police Department Regarding Route 140 Closure Westminster PD posted, “On Monday, July 8th and July 9th, 2024, from 7am to 4pm Worcester Road will be closed to through traffic from Patricia Road to Mile Hill Road. This road closure is due to utility work thatContinue Reading

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Results of May 2024 Westminster Elections Complete Election Results, CLICK HERE. Elected were: Michael Cooley, Select Board , Michael Popik – Board of Health, Donald Frigoletto – Board of Assessors 3 years, Caroline Albert – Board of Assessors 2 years, Tiffany Davis and Neepa Shah, Library Trustees 2 years, MichelleContinue Reading

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From the Town of Westminster, “Water Main Break on Bathrick Road The Westminster Department of Public Works is currently working to repair a water main break on Bathrick Road today – Sunday, April 28, 2024.The water main break is impacting water service on the following roads: Bathrick Road, Crestview Lane,Continue Reading

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Documents in pdf format: May 4, 2024 Town Meeting Warrant – Special Town Meeting Warrant. Town of Westminster website, CLICK HERE. Westminster Town Administrator Speaks on Various Matters Concerning the Town Gardner Magazine had the honor of speaking with Westminster Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen on April 23, 22024. Lahtinen spokeContinue Reading

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Welcome to Westminster Event The Town of Westminster is having a “Welcome to Westminster” event on Thursday April 4, 2024 at the Forbush Memorial Library at 118 Main Street. It’s an opportunity to meet town leadership, find out what’s happening in the community, and check out various activities and placesContinue Reading

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Technical Assistance Grants Awardees Include Town of Westminster MA According to State of MA, the town of Westminster is receiving $20,000: “Westminster will use its award to engage technical expertise to review and interpret disposal site documents and information for the Bean Porridge Hill Road Area disposal site to increase publicContinue Reading

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The Westminster Newsletter – the South Street Sentinel, covers a number of town topics in its 14 pages, CLICK HERE. News of Westminster, Massachusetts Westminster announces in the latest edition of The South Street Sentinel that it has attained a AAA Bond Rating from S&P Global Ratings. From the newsletter,Continue Reading