Two Templeton obituaries were published this week: Bernard, Robert A., 83, who died October 14, 2026, at the Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after being born and raised in Gardner.
Templeton's Finance Committee voted 0-4 against recommending the fiscal 2027 operating budget article over a planned $1.2 million stabilization withdrawal.
One Templeton-resident obituary was published this week: Strazdas, Shirley Elaine, 96, who died October 3, 2026, at her home in Templeton. Born in Keene, New Hampshire, in 1930, she was the firstborn of three children to Thelma (Spring) and Edward Wheelock. Her obituary was posted throu…
Nine property transfers were recorded in Templeton between Sept. 11 and Oct. 10, but only three carried a posted sale price by press time. Prices ranged from $55,000 to $231,000, with a median of $134,250. The top recorded sale was 52 South Rd. at $231,000, sold by Mark and Robin O'Donnell to
The Templeton Community Preservation Committee voted 5-0 to approve September's minutes and began planning removal of dying trees from the town Common. Committee members Kerry, Mike, John, George and Louise confirmed the minutes vote by roll call.
Templeton's Board of Health reorganized without change and flagged a new statewide kratom ban. Chair Jane Crocker and Vice Chair Earl Baxter were kept in place on a unanimous vote, with Health Agent Laurie Wiita continuing clerk duties.
Templeton's third Proposition 2½ override fails as the Select Board weighs the town administrator's future. From our own coverage: Select Board weighs town administrator's fate after override fails; Finance Committee urges state mediator for school dispute.
The Templeton Agricultural Commission voted to authorize its chair to pursue grant funding for the community garden and farmers market.
Ten property transfers were recorded in Templeton from Sept. 4 to Oct. 3, but only two carried a sale price in registry data so far: $43,000 for 69 South Road, sold to Workers Federal Credit Union, and $15,000 for 10 Main Street, Unit A, sold to GFA Federal Credit Union, for a median of $29,000
Templeton Finance Committee presses Select Board on school mediator, local aid after third override fails.