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Unfortunately during the past couple of years, so much around the subject of Covid has become political when it really should simply be about health.   Advocates for masks, vaccines, social distancing, and lockdowns have over sold their wares, with the result being a less-informed, often confused, and sometimes angry public.  Continue Reading

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(We credit the Boston Herald for a records request from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health which shed light on the issue.) The Real Risk of Dying From Covid in MA is Finally Out First, direct from the Covid Dashboard, there have been 22,188 deaths in MA as of FebruaryContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Positive Covid Cases down 91 percent from the last report one month ago. View report from last month The State of Massachusetts also does Covid-19 Response Reporting. Information was just updated as of 5:30pm 2/14/22. Chart below. Here’s the link if you want to view more data. CLICKContinue Reading

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Happy Valentine’s Day, Gardner MA To Gardner I send this ValentineChair City of the Heart of Mine.A Community of Diverse Progress.A Place of Tremendous Influence. To many who have lived here longGardner sings its own love song.To those who begin life her anewYou’ll find so much to say and do.Continue Reading

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Watch the Gardner MA Mayor’s Updates on YouTube or via our Mayor’s Update page. CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Delivers List of Reminders This Week Dog Licenses now available. Fees waived for residents who are 70 or turn 70 this calendar year. However, all must register dogs by MarchContinue Reading

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Gardner Public Schools is currently not making any data available as to the number of staff and students afflicted with Covid. No word as to why. Gardner MA Schools go DARK on Covid Data, Mum on Masks Gardner Public Schools Covid Dashboard hasn’t been updated in a month. The currentContinue Reading

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Orange Police Department Announces Drug Bust “After a lengthy investigation into the sales of illegal narcotics, stemming from complaints of concerned citizens and proactive police work, the Northwestern Anti-Crime Task Force, along with assistance from the Orange Police Department, executed a search warrant on February 9, 2022 at a residenceContinue Reading

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More of the Diner Experience Other diners in the area with decent Google reviews include Blue Moon Diner, Gardner MA Facebook Directions – Kellies, Athol MA Website Directions – Ruschioni’s Cruisin 12 Diner, Winchendon MA Website Directions – Hometown Cafe, Winchendon MA Directions – Hubb Town Diner, Hubbardston MA WebsiteContinue Reading

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Cannabis Business – Grand Opening Winchendon MA 2-12-22 At the site of what was the Cozy Cupola Gift Shop for over a decade, Co-owner Marla LaGrassa is now in the POT business. The Bud Barn, located at 682 Spring Street Winchendon has a website for more information. CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

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This was originally published on YouTube as 2 separate videos. However, the City of Gardner took the other 2 videos down and replaced them with this single version.Continue Reading

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For the Massachusetts Covid Dashboard, CLICK HERE. Covid Reports are a Mixed Bag for the Greater Gardner MA Area The Covid Incidence Rate per 100,000 is still high for the past two weeks in the Greater Gardner MA area. However, cases in Massachusetts as a whole are plummeting to theContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Dog Licenses Now Available From the City of Gardner, “2022 Dog Licenses are now available. For more information please call the Clerk’s Office at 978-630-4058 or visit https://www.gardner-ma.gov/702/Dog-License.” Please note: Due to a City Council vote 2 days ago, if you’re over 70, your dog license(s) are FREE.Continue Reading

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Westminster MA Citizens’ Caucus From town of Westminster. “The Citizens’ Caucus will be held on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 7 PM at the Westminster Senior/Community Center, 69 West Main Street.  Come join your neighbors and help nominate candidates for Town Offices.” “POSITIONS TO BE NOMINATED AT THE CAUCUS INCLUDE:  Continue Reading

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Increasing Fees a HUGE MISTAKE Dear Mayor Nicholson,      A while back I wrote an article on efficient Gardner City government when I confirmed with the City Clerk that the December 2013 posted City fees were still in effect.   Today, I’m objectively reporting on the City Council’s plans toContinue Reading

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Watch Gardner MA City Council meetings on YouTube or on our City Council page. CLICK HERE. Complete Meeting Agenda and Complete Packet, CLICK HERE. Read our Editorial opposing Fee Increases. CLICK HERE. Gardner MA City Council Bunch Has Busy Monday Meeting The Gardner City Council met virtually on 2-7-22. JimContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson personally observes “Shovel Rage” and ADA violations In his Mayor’s Update of 2-4-22, Mayor Nicholson mentioned the challenges of recent weather. Desiring a first-person view, the Mayor did a ride along during snow clearing with a DPW plow driver. He observed a citizen throwing aContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Ocean State Job Lot offers FREE Hand sanitizer and wipes for Educators Now through February 16: Teachers, School Management, and school support personnel as well as homeschoolers can come in to the store and pick up hand sanitizer, hand wipes, and disinfectant wipes for FREE while supplies last.Continue Reading