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• Princeton 5-6-22

  

  Princeton MA Annual Town Meeting

  Princeton Annual Town Meeting is May 14, 2022  at 10am in the Thomas Prince School Gymnasium, 170 Sterling Rd., Princeton. For the Town Meeting Warrant, 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.

• Princeton Earth Month

  

  Princeton MA Residents Again Organize for Earth Month

  For the 3^rd year in a row, Princeton residents have organized a town-wide Earth Month cleanup effort.  Leading the effort are Princeton’s Environmental Action Committee and Open Space Committee. Actual cleanup begins April 1 or as soon as most of the snow has melted and will focus on roadsides in town, parks and playgrounds, and trails.   For more details on the Town of Princeton site, CLICK HERE:

• Princeton MA Citizens’ Caucus – Wednesday, March 9, 2022

  From the town of Princeton MA, “The Citizens’ Caucus to nominate candidates for the May 9th, 2022, Annual Town Election will be held on Wednesday, March 9th, 2022, at 7pm at the Thomas Prince School Gymnasium. All Town of Princeton registered voters are invited to attend. A quorum of 25 registered voters is required to conduct the Caucus.

  If you would like to be nominated, please have another Princeton voter nominate you for the office you will be running for. Those nominated at the Caucus will automatically have their names placed on the May 9, 2022, Annual Town Election ballot. Two names for each office may be nominated.

  Anyone not nominated at the Caucus who intends to run for office may do so by taking out nomination papers from the Town Clerk’s Office. Signatures of 20 registered Princeton voters are needed to qualify for placement on the ballot. Nomination papers are available now. Please contact the Town Clerk’s office to schedule pickup. Nomination papers must be filed with the Registrars of Voters (Town Clerk’s Office) by 5 pm Monday, March 21, 2022. The last day to object to nominations or withdraw nomination papers is 5 pm Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

  Nomnations may be made for the following offices: Selectboard – One (1) Three Year Term , Moderator – One (1) One Year Term, Board of Assessors – One (1) Three Year Term, Planning Board – One (1) Three Year Term, Trustee of Trust Funds – One (1) Two Year Term and One (1) Three Year Term, Electric Light Commission – One (1) Three Year Term, Wachusett Regional School Committee – One (1) Three Year Term.  If you have any questions, please contact the Town Clerk’s office at 978-464-2103 or by email at townclerk@town.princeton.ma.us.”

• 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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• Princeton Elections

  

  Schedule Princeton MA Spring Town Election

  The Office of the Town Clerk is pleased to announce the schedule for the upcoming Spring 2022 Town Meeting and Election. View schedule PDF, CLICK HERE. Those who wish to run for office may obtain papers in the Town Clerk’s Office beginning February 7, 2022. Any questions can be forwarded to Town Clerk Nathan Boudreau at (978) 464-2103 or by email at townclerk@town.princeton.ma.us   For more information, visit this page. CLICK HERE.

• Test Reimbursement

  

  UPDATE: Free Covid-19 Test Kits and Reimbursement for Greater Gardner MA

  The Federal Government has a website in effect NOW from which Americans can order free COVID-19 tests. This began on January 19th. For the site CLICK HERE. These kits are absolutely free (limited to 4 tests per address) and don’t require any payment upfront.

  In addition, private insurers must cover the cost of up to eight at-home Covid-19 tests per month. (This started   January 15, 2022.) Consumers pay for the tests up front and get reimbursed by insurance. Previous purchases don’t count and tests must be on approved government list: Rapid Antigen —- Molecular (PCR).

  The Biden Administration has also announced that FREE masks will soon be available through your local pharmacy. Ask your pharmacy for details.

  Additional suggestion: With many venues requiring proof of vaccination, we suggest the purchase of an inexpensive all-in-one printer (less than $70 from any major retailer) so you can scan your vax card. Back up any documents and keep a file on your phone. Now an even easier suggestion: Get a digital Vax Card through the State of Massachusetts. To visit the portal, CLICK HERE.

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• Covid Cases

  

  

  Covid reaching every age group in Greater Gardner MA

  Gardner Magazine has charted the State data in graphic form (just click on either image at left for large view) to illustrate the wide-ranging impact of Covid 19 among all age groups. Here’s the problem: Covid continues to spread because of unvaccinated people AND because vaccines are not 100% effective. While most younger people do survive, the average age of death is still 75. Conclusion: Getting the vaccine could save the life of your older relative, friend, or neighbor. Think about it.

• Cold Weather

  

  Avoid Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards during Greater Gardner MA Cold Snap

  Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms are effective defense strategies. Space Heaters, Fireplaces, and woodstoves need to be used safely. We have the complete article. CLICK HERE

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