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Equestrian center destroyed in massive fire overnight in Templeton
An equestrian center was destroyed in a massive fire overnight in Templeton, Massachusetts. The Gardner Fire Department said in a Facebook post that they responded to the fire scene shortly after 9 p.m. Liberty-Belle Stables, located on Patriot’s Road in Templeton, was fully involved in flames, and an adjacent home was also on fire. In total, there are 21 horses…
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Poice investigating ‘hoax' explosive device placed on bridge in Templeton
Police in Templeton, Massachusetts, and state police assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s Office are asking for the public’s help in identifying who placed an apparent hoax explosive device on a bridge this week. Authorities said the item’s resemblance to a “destructive device” and its placement on a bridge over a railroad track were intentional. Investigators believe the device...
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Otter River Pub is reopening, 4 months after devastating fire
A dedicated team and supportive community got this Templeton landmark back on its feet following the fire in September.
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Four months after devastating fire, Templeton's Otter River Pub is reopening
The first two drinks were poured out at the Otter River Pub in Templeton, Massachusetts, on Wednesday afternoon, after a devastating fire shut the historic watering hole down in September. You’d never know what the Otter River Pub — locally known as “The Onion” — has gone through by walking into it now. The bar is completely renovated, with modern…
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