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Federal prison employee from Keene sentenced to prison for taking money from inmate
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A federal prison employee from Keene will spend two years behind barsfor taking money from a wealthy inmate. William Tidwell will also have a three-year supervised release. Tidwell received more than $90,000 from the inmate and a $50,000 property loan. He also lied and forged signatures...
What is a pocket park? Here's the answer, plus all the plans for the one coming to Gardner
Visitors to downtown Gardner will notice that the site of the former Maki Block Building has been fenced off. That is because construction will soon begin on a $376,625 project to transform the property into a ‘pocket park,’ a small-scale space designed to provide a safe and inviting environment in urban settings.
Templeton town employee salary database for fiscal 2023
Here are the salaries for all 215 Templeton Town employees in fiscal 2023, which totaled $6,183,928. Employees of the Narragansett Regional School District, which serves both Templeton and Phillipston, are listed here. For an analysis of the salaries of the top-earning employees and more information about the salaries of town...
16 standouts on the softball field: Where do Gardner-area teams stand?
Narragansett and Oakmont have set themselves apart as the top two Gardner-area softball teams, both within the cusp of a playoff appearance. Monty Tech is still in the playoff mix, but a strong finish to the season is needed. Gardner, Quabbin and Murdock have gone through their ups and down this spring. ...
Gardner, Winchendon to host summer food truck festivals: When are they and who's cooking?
Two annual Greater Gardner food truck festivals are returning bigger and better this summer. Tiffany Newton, the town’s recreation coordinator, said the annual event has become wildly popular over the last two years. She said nearly 2,000 people turn out to sample the variety of food available. “The first...
Dirt bike rider seriously injured in crash with vehicle in Templeton: what we know
A weekend motor vehicle accident in Templeton left the operator of a dirt bike seriously injured. According to law enforcement officials, the collision between the dirt bike and a car occurred in the area of 712 Patriots Road (Rte. 2A) at about 11:30 p.m. on Saturday. Video of the crash,...
Work continues on new businesses in Timpany Plaza in Gardner: When will they open?
Visitors to Timpany Plaza in Gardner can see the progress being made on two new businesses scheduled to open in the city. Five Below, the retailer popular with younger customers because of its “treasure hunt” style of shopping, will open its Chair City location over the summer, according to a store representative.
Ashburnham voters spent over $1 million in free cash at annual Town Meeting
Ashburnham voters took over two hours to pass 24 articles at annual Town Meeting on Tuesday night in the Oakmont Regional High gymnasium. Among the 24 articles passed was the fiscal 2025 town budget, which totaled $19,977,709 million, an increase of $664,994 over FY24. The budget includes $1.935 million for police, $1.1 million for fire, $1.290 million for the Department of Public Works, and $8.27 million for the Ashburnham Westminster Regional School District.
Empire Management marks 30 years in downtown Gardner - what sets them apart from competitors
A local company is marking three decades of elevating the skill of property management to an art for their satisfied clients. Empire Management opened the doors to its Parker St. offices in 1994. Today, the company, which also has an office in Westborough, has 22 employees and manages over 100 condominiums, homeowners associations, and residential properties across Massachusetts.
Northwestern DA announces development in 1989 cold case homicide
Over 30 years after a gruesome discovery in rural Massachusetts, law enforcement officials say they have been able to identify the deceased and launch a new phase of the investigation. “This case began on June 24th, 1989, when a passing motorist discovered what appeared to be human remains, not far...
Spontaneity: Weekend of May 10-12
Are you itching to get out and try something new, but aren’t sure where to look and what to do? Have no fear, “Spontaneity” is here! Every week, we provide a region-by-region breakdown of events and activities from across the Granite State that you won’t want to miss. From arts and crafts, to hole-in-the-wall music venues, our short list will have something for everyone, no matter what you’re looking to do. If you see something you like, make sure you act fast- we’re only looking at what’s going on this weekend.
Which of these 13 athletes stood out the most in the latest Gardner area games?
Last week, readers chose the Quabbin girls tennis doubles pair of Elizabeth Matheson and Maddie Stauder as The Gardner News Athletes of the Week. Matheson and Stauder earned 58.37% of the vote for their doubles performance that solidified the win for Quabbin against Littleton on April 24. Second on the...
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