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To get everything in context, listening to the interview in full is best. We asked about proposal specifics. John Stefanini gave us details. We asked about specific concerns and about the opposition to the facility and he responded respectfully. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Bay State Racing LLC –Continue Reading

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Gardner MA Middle School Welcomes the Saxman Music and Art has gained a renewed focus in the Gardner Public School System and today we profile only one of its numerous local stars. On August 21, 2023, the Gardner Middle School Music Department announced that John Mellish will be a newContinue Reading

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Gardner MA WGAW Radio Has Audience Growth – Here’s Why The growth of WGAW’s audience can be attributed to a number of factual factors, not just lucky sevens as the station celebrates its 77th year. (founded 1946) Consistency: Current owner Steve Wendell has provided a consistent News/Talk format for overContinue Reading

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The Bombaci Boost – An Update on Some Downtown Gardner MA Buildings Jon Bombaci reports that 2-10 Parker Street, the Garbose Building construction drawings are 95% complete.(construction completion in 2024) 25 Main Street is proceeding but awaiting a structural and final set for the Restaurant on the first floor. TheContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Personally Helps Food Pantries and the Homeless On August 15, 2023, Mayor Nicholson hosted MA Cabinet Secretary regarding housing in the community. 3 days earlier, he personally handed out food at the Gardner CAC. On July 23, 2023, the Mayor announced Cooling Centers for people includingContinue Reading

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Blake Makes Big Campaign Flub – Attacks Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson and then Doubles Down – Also Attacks this Publisher Just follow Mayor Michael Nicholson’s Facebook page for a week and you’ll see a man deeply involved with his community, its organizations, and its people. So when Kimberly BlakeContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Mayor Focuses on Housing and Some Events In his Mayor’s Update of August 18, 2023, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson focused on the visit from MA Cabinet Secretary Ed Augustus regarding the 222 housing units planned in the Downtown area over the next year and a half. He alsoContinue Reading

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Listen to the entire meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. An answer regarding the weeds at Gardner MA Elementary School The Gardner Elementary School Finance Sub-committee met on August 16, 2023 to discuss and approve various items relating to the school. The subject of the weeds came up. Citizen SteveContinue Reading

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Who is Actually Running in Gardner MA City Election? There will be a preliminary election on October 10th (to coincide with Senate primary) and a regular election on November 7, 2023. There are 3 candidates for 1 Mayoral position, 10 candidates for Councilors at Large, Ward 1 has 2 currentContinue Reading

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First Window Goes into Historic Garbose Building in Gardner MA In an act symbolic of Gardner’s spirit, a window made in Gardner Massachusetts is installed in the Garbose Building in Downtown Gardner. (They are made by SWS, a division of Maki Corp.)* Jon Bombaci posted, “First window in at 2-10Continue Reading

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According to City Hall, “all of the 222 proposed housing units highlighted during the Secretary’s visit are 100% fully market rate units, as opposed to income restricted or deed restricted affordable units. In sum, this is the largest investment in market rate housing the City has seen in decades.” TheContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Discovers “You” Haven’t Signed Up for Centennial Parade Deadline is looming to sign up for the much awaited Centennial Parade coming up Sunday September 17, 2023 at 1pm. It all starts at Elm Street and ends up at Waterford Street. Registration Forms are due August 21st so makeContinue Reading

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There is also a website which we created to showcase Team Gardner’s accomplishments to prospective residents, businesses, and industry. CLICK HERE for Accomplished.US. Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Officially on the Ballot – Plus Election Information Having been officially notified by the City Clerk’s office that he has enough signatures, theContinue Reading

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Representatives of the various Cities and Towns are shown as well as Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson with Massachusetts Rural Affairs Director Anne Gobi. About the Grant Program The Municipal Fiber Grant Program offers competitive grants to support the closing of critical gaps that exist in municipal networks. Awards are focusedContinue Reading

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Publisher believes the reality of Horse Racing in Gardner is a longshot. Other business ideas probably would rate higher on “best interest of City” scale. Editorial – Why Council Members and the Mayor Can’t Pre-judge a Proposal Whether it’s a Horse Racing Track, a space museum, or robot factory, anyContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Airport Commission with Update on Plans The Gardner Airport Commission discussed an update on the Runway Project, the Airport Managers Report, and Airport Maintenance and Projects. Discussion was around particulars of the project. On Monday, August 14th, some work will start on putting up fencing around where theContinue Reading

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Gardner City Hall posted at 10am 8-10-23, “There is a water main break in the area of Pearl St, Nelson St, and Elizabeth St. DPW Crews are responding to this at this time. Water service in the area may be impacted as repairs are made. Thank you for your patienceContinue Reading

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Horse Racing or Not in Gardner MA? A number of businesses have inquired about coming to Gardner, including representatives from Suffolk Downs, a horse racing Track. Councilor Dana Heath told Gardner Magazine that the City of Gardner does not have a preference of one business over another, but that anyContinue Reading