Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, a Democrat, won the Second Worcester District state representative race over unenrolled candidate John D. Reilly.
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October 22, 2026
Massachusetts Leaders Debate State Liquor License ControlState lawmakers continue to weigh municipal authority over local liquor licensing as reform discussions remain ongoing.
October 15, 2026
Massachusetts Voters Will Decide Zoning Ballot Question 7The proposed November 2026 measure seeks to lower minimum lot size requirements for single-family homes across the state.
October 1, 2026
Massachusetts Voters Will Decide Nine Ballot MeasuresThe November 3, 2026 ballot features the highest number of statewide questions in the state since 1994.
September 22, 2026
Massachusetts Voters Will Decide Housing Question in 2026The ballot initiative aims to reduce minimum lot size requirements to encourage new single-family home construction.
September 22, 2026
Harvard Launched Digital Civic Infrastructure InitiativeThe new program provides local governments with tools and research to improve transparency and service delivery.
