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• New Salem – April 2026

  

  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: Scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, at 4:30 PM.

  FCTS Building & Grounds Sub-Committee Meeting: Also taking place on Wednesday, April 1, at 5:00 PM.

  Creators’ Circle: A recurring community gathering held on Mondays, April 6 and April 20, at 1:00 PM.

  Selectboard Meetings: The town’s Selectboard is scheduled to meet on Mondays, April 13 and April 27, at 7:00 PM.

  Featured Events

  The Creation of the Quabbin Reservoir: The Death of the Swift River Valley: A special presentation at the New Salem Public Library (23 S Main Street) on Tuesday, April 14, at 6:30 PM. This event explores the local history of the Swift River Valley and the reservoir’s formation.

  New Salem Cider: While specific 2026 dates are pending, this venue typically hosts seasonal apple pressing and guest speakers during the spring and fall.

  Nearby Regional Highlights

  If you are looking for larger events in the immediate surrounding area during April 2026:

  Live Jazz – Jonathan Dely: Friday, April 10, at 7:00 PM at The Center at Eagle Hill in Hardwick.

  Safety Day 2026: Saturday, April 11, starting at 10:00 AM at Jumptown Skydiving in nearby Orange.

  Super Mario Weekend: Saturday, April 11, at Over The Top Bakery in Orange, featuring themed treats.

  Lydian String Quartet: Sunday, April 26, at 4:00 PM at The Drake in Amherst.

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• New Salem History Page

  

  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.

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• New Salem Meeting

  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 New Salem website, CLICK HERE.

  Here is information on the 2024 New Salem Town Election, CLICK HERE.

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• Electricity 23

  

  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, the basic service rate in Winchendon MA may be as high as 34 cents. However, at the site there’s a supplier under 17 cents (saving 50%) and several others in the 17 to 20 cent per kilowatt hour range. Click here.

  Electric Frustration in the Chair City of Gardner MA

  In Gardner, basic service has a supply rate of about 34 cents. The City of Gardner negotiated rate is just under 24 cents. However, there’s a supplier for 17 cents and a number well under 20 cents per kilowatt hour. Click here. For example IGS Energy offers a 16.99 cents per kilowatt hour with a 12 month contract or a 17.99 cents per kilowatt hour rate with a 36 month contract. Click here.

  For your community, go to EnergySwitchMA.gov, select Home or Business, put in the zip code, and get the results instantly. CLICK HERE.

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• Mosquitos

  

  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) 393-3055 between 7am and 3:30pm weekdays.   For more info visit the website.  CLICK  HERE.

• 988 Lifeline

  

  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 text the number and get a response.

  Gardner Magazine found it difficult to find a high quality image, so we’re making it available here in a pdf you can print for the office or workplace. CLICK HERE. — Note: even if you have only a B/W laser printer, print and display this and you may just save a life.

  Note: To avoid confusion, we are not publishing the old longer number which is still working for now.

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• New Salem update

  View Meeting Minutes and Agendas on this page. CLICK HERE.

• Covid 4-1-22

  

  Massachusetts Covid Positivity under 2% as of 4-1-22

  Trends bode well for the Greater Gardner area as shown by the map at left. The City of Gardner is identified by the red G.

  CLICK MAP for larger view.

• School Closings

  

  Greater Gardner MA School Closings

  The three network TV affiliates in Boston each publish updated school closing information for our area: Here are the links: ABC — NBC — CBS

• Saturday Blizzard

  

  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 the intent is the same, KEEP CARS OFF THE ROAD so plows can clear the snow.

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