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• Rutland MA Budget, Elections, and Meetings

  

  Budget, Elections, and Meetings Rutland MA

  Rutland, MA has several crucial meetings and elections regarding the FY2027 budget and annual town business. Key upcoming dates include the Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. at Glenwood Elementary School, followed by the Annual Town Election on Monday, May 11, 2026. Residents will vote on a $3.0M multi-year override to maintain services.

  Upcoming Events & Meetings

  Select Board & Finance Committee Budget Meetings: Ongoing meetings regarding the FY2027 budget, including a meeting held on April 6, 2026.

  Annual Town Meeting: May 9, 2026, 6:00 P.M. at Glenwood Elementary School.

  Annual Town Election: May 11, 2026, 7:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M. at the Rutland Library & Naquag Elementary School.

  Multi-Year Override Vote: Voters will consider a $3.0M override to address budget constraints and maintain services.

  Budget Information

  The town is reviewing the budget for fiscal year 2027, which begins July 1, 2026. The Select Board has been holding discussions to finalize the budget in early April 2026.

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• Rutland – April 2026

  

  Rutland MA – April 2026

  April 2026 in Rutland, MA, features several long-standing community traditions and local events, notably the 30th Annual Town Wide Yard Sale and historical programs at the public library.

  Community & Town Events

  30th Annual Town Wide Yard Sale: Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. This rain-or-shine event is a fundraiser for the town’s 4th of July festivities.

  Rutland Business Association Relaunch: Monday, April 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Ladd’s Restaurant.

  CTMS Comedy Show Fundraiser: Friday, April 3, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the Rutland Sportsman’s Club. The event supports 8th-grade end-of-year activities and features a cash bar and food truck.

  History & Arts

  Rutland Historical Society Open House: Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Visitors can browse the town museum collection; light refreshments will be served.

  History at Play Performance: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the Rutland Library (lower level). Judith Kalaora will portray Rachel Revere, wife of Paul Revere, in “Rendezvous with Rachel Revere”.

  Town Government Meetings

  The town has several scheduled committee meetings in early April: — Charter Committee: April 1, 2026, at 6:30 PM. — Fourth of July Committee: April 1, 2026. — Finance Committee: April 2, 2026. — Development & Industrial Commission: April 2, 2026. —Nearby Highlights (Within 10-15 miles)

  Music & Entertainment:

  Swinglers Concert: Live jazz and blues at Harvest Grille in Jefferson on April 24.

  Mama Americana: Acoustic Taylor Swift tribute at Timberyard Brewing in East Brookfield on April 11.

  Spring Activities:

  Egg Hunt on the Farm: April 3, 2026, at Bemis Farms Nursery in Spencer.

  Tiny Art Show: Supplies provided for a community art show at Fobes Memorial Library in Oakham on April 25.

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• Rutland MA History page

  

  Rutland MA History Page

  Gardner Magazine has created a Rutland MA History and Profile page with a large amount of text, many infographics, and even a “Deep Dive” podcast on the History and profile of Rutland MA. For the page, CLICK HERE.

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• Rutland FY25

  The Fiscal Year 2025 Budget has been released. For details, CLICK HERE.

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• Rutland 2024

  View information for the upcoming 2024 Rutland Elections on the town of Rutland website, CLICK HERE.

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• Rutland 2023 Elections

  Nomination Papers are available beginning February 7, 2023 for the upcoming Town Election to be held on Monday, May 8, 2023. The following seats are up: Moderator , Select Board, Board of Assessors, Board of Health, Planning Board, and Library Board of Trustees. For details, click here. We also have a pdf of the Rutland MA 2023 political calendar, 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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• Rutland 4th

  The Town of Rutland has a number of 4th of July events planned from Friday July 1, 2022 through Monday July 4, 2022. View pdf for all events.

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