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🌱 Why a Connecticut star guard chose Cushing Academy in Ashburnham
Hello again Ashburnham! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Connecticut star guard chose Cushing Academy in Ashburnham
- What Gardner’s mayor running for state rep could mean for Ashburnham
- How will this new state rep candidate shape Ashburnham’s voice?
Also on today's calendar: The Hangout and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 54, low: 43.
- Sunday: Showers; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 52 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• CT boys basketball standout guard Josh Charlot leaving Notre Dame Prep for Cushing Academy (middletownpress.com) — A standout Connecticut guard is heading to Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, where Notre Dame Prep star Josh Charlot will reclassify as a junior and continue his basketball career. The two-time All-State point guard, fresh off leading Notre Dame to deep playoff runs, announced his transfer and new graduation year of 2028 on Instagram after Cushing’s recent NEPSAC Class AA title. 
• Gardner Mayor Nicholson seeks 2nd Worcester District state rep seat (thegardnernews.com) — Ashburnham is directly in the spotlight as Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson launches a run for state representative in the 2nd Worcester District, which includes your town. He’s pitching his experience managing tight municipal budgets, housing pressures, and school costs as reasons he could better represent Ashburnham and neighboring communities on Beacon Hill.
• Former Hubbardston town administrator running for state representative (thegardnernews.com) — Ashburnham voters are now part of a closely watched statehouse race as former Hubbardston town administrator and Gardner resident Nate Boudreau launches a Republican campaign for the 2nd Worcester District seat. The district includes Ashburnham, Gardner, Templeton, and parts of Winchendon, and opens up after longtime Representative Jonathan Zlotnik decided not to seek re-election.
📸 Around Ashburnham
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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PEA Varsity Baseball @ Cushing Academy
Cushing Academy, 39 School St, Ashburnham
1:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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The Hangout
The Black Dove Studio , 104-108 Parker St Unit 5 , Gardner
7:00 pm -
321-26 Checking Clinic - Ashburnham, MA 2026
Theodore Iorio Arena , 39 School St , Ashburnham
5:00 pm -
321-26 Checking Clinic
Theodore Iorio Arena , 39 School St , Ashburnham
5:00 pm -
2026 Town-wide Roadside Clean-up - Keep Ashburnham Beautiful
Ashburnham, MA Calendar Ashburnham, MA 01430
8:30 am -
Suffield Academy Varsity Softball @ Cushing Academy
Cushing Academy , 39 School St , Ashburnham
2:00 pm -
Russell Watts & Atlantic Avenue at The Tavern on Central, Ashburnham, MA
The Tavern on Central , 3 Central St , Ashburnham
6:00 pm -
Russell Watts & The Atlantic Avenue Band at The Tavern on Central, Ashburnham, MA
The Tavern on Central , 3 Central St , Ashburnham
6:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Saturday April 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Chemical Soil Health: How Crops Actually Get Fed
Mount Wachusett Community College , 444 Green St , Gardner
10:00 am -
Baby & Toddler Time
Athol Public Library , 568 Main St , Athol
11:00 am -
Quabbin Food Connector Meeting
Athol Public Library , 568 Main St , Athol
1:00 pm -
Bromfield Varsity Softball @ Fitchburg
Fitchburg High School , 140 Arnhow Farm Rd , Fitchburg
4:00 pm
Friday April 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Mount Wachusett Community College posted a job opening for History/Anthropology-Adjunct Faculty (Pool) - Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner. Apply here.
- Fitchburg State University posted a job opening for Assistant Coach Open Pool Posting (Men's Cross ... in Fitchburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ashburnham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Gardner
- Officer Spain Honored – Gardner News Magazine: Local News & Articles in Gardner MA (gardnermagazine.com)
- Vote for The Gardner News Early Season Softball Player of the Year (thegardnernews.com)
- Why Gardner Rep. Jonathan Zlotnik is leaving office after 14 years (thegardnernews.com)
Fitchburg
- Suspect arraigned in shooting near Fitchburg State (wcvb.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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