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• Princeton MA Budget, Elections, and Meetings

  

  Budget, Elections, and Meetings Princeton MA

  Several key meetings and events are happening soon in Princeton, MA, focusing on town infrastructure and upcoming elections.

  Upcoming Meetings & Events (April 2026)

  Selectboard Meetings: Scheduled for April 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

  Cemetery & Environmental Action Committees: Meetings held April 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

  Light Commissioners & Open Space Meetings: Scheduled for April 14, 2026.

  Citizen Nominations: 2025 Outstanding Citizen submissions open until April 28, 2026.

  Budget & Town Meeting Updates

  Special Town Meeting (Recent): On April 6, 2026, voters approved $16,650,000 for a new Public Safety Building.

  Debt Exclusion Election: Scheduled for May 11, 2026.

  Annual Town Meeting: Scheduled for May 2026.

  Recent Activity

  WRSD Budget: A FY27 Budget Presentation was held on April 1, 2026.

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• Princeton – April 2026

  

  Princeton MA – April 2026

  April 2026 in Princeton, MA, features the Special Town Meeting (April 6), the annual Wachusett Mountain Pond Skim (April 12), and various April school vacation programs at Wachusett Meadow. Other activities include local wildlife talks, town committee meetings, and preparatory activities for the Annual Town Meeting.

  Key Events in Princeton, MA – April 2026

  Special Town Meeting (April 6, 6:30 PM): Held at Thomas Prince School to discuss funding for the new Public Safety Building.

  Wachusett Mountain Pond Skim (April 12): The closing season tradition with skiing/riding across a pond, along with music and festivities.

  April Vacation Week Programs: Programs by DCR and nature activities at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary (often focusing on nature journaling and outdoor exploration).

  Wildlife on the Mountain (April): Educational talks on native wildlife at Wachusett Mountain State Reservation.

  Committee Meetings: Open Space Committee meeting on April 14, 2026.

  Town Activities: Earth Month cleanup signups and planning for the town-wide yard sale.

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• Princeton MA History page

  

  Princeton MA History Page

  Princeton MA is the Gateway to Mount Wachusett and Gardner Magazine has prepared a complete Princeton History page complete with extensive narrative, compelling infographics, and a “Deep Dive” For the page, CLICK HERE.

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• Princeton Elections

  The deadline to register to vote at the March 11, 2024 Special Town Meeting is Friday, March 1st at 5pm. The Special Town Meeting is at the Thomas Prince School, 3-11-24 at 6:30pm. More information will be posted here when available, CLICK HERE. The 2024 Political Calendar is posted here, CLICK HERE. Nomination papers for various offices will be available at the Town Clerk’s office on Tuesday, February 20th. Various deadlines are posted on the 2024 Political Calendar linked to above.

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• Princeton 2023 Town Elections

  The Annual Town Election is held on the second Monday in May. For 2023, this is Monday, May 8, 2023. For more information, 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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• 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.

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