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Gardner MA Police Department Warns of Gift Card Barcode Scam Gardner PD posted, “Our department responded to a report of a gift card barcode scam. This is where scammers place a fraudulent barcode over the real one at local retail stores. When the card is purchased, the fake barcode isContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Executive Aide Colin Smith Delivers Weekly Update Report to Chair City Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY Colin Smith reported that the Gardner Senior Center at 294 Pleasant Street is open Friday July 28, 2023 until 7pm as a cooling center. He spoke of an 8 year oldContinue Reading

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The Joy of the Pool Extended in Gardner MA Due to the Hot Weather, Hours for the Greenwood Pool were extended to 7pm on Friday July 28, 2023. The Greenwood Pool is normally open Monday through Saturday from noon to 5pm. Cost is $4 adults, $2 Seniors, and $3 ChildrenContinue Reading

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Smaller Athol Hospital Wins Rating Contest Within Heywood Healthcare Family With 159 hospitals in the state of Massachusetts, most get a 3 star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, just like Heywood Hospital. However, Athol Hospital got 5 stars in 2023, an honor only 11 other hospitalsContinue Reading

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For more information on this parade, please contact Gardner100@Gardner-MA.gov View the complete Classic Car Gallery, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA September Centennial Parade in Search of Antique Cars The exciting Centennial Parade is taking place Sunday, September 17th beginning at 1pm and going from Elm Street to Waterford Street. The CentennialContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Weekend Entertainment Ideas Live Music: PACC Friday July 28th – Car Show then Whiskey Johnson – a variety of music from the 70’s to the present —- Monument Park July 29th – Boothill Express – country that rocks 6-8pm —- Lithuanian Club July 29th – Midlife Crisis 7-11pmContinue Reading

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Town of Winchendon MA Introduces K-9 Blitz K9 Blitz is handled by Officer Jim Wironen and is 2 years old. The Belgian Malinois has been trained for all the usual K9 tasks including the detection of narcotics. The safety vest shown in the photo was donated by Manilow’s Canine Playground.Continue Reading

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School starts for grades 1-12 on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. However, Kindergarten is different: 9/6: Kindergarten orientation last names A-J 9:30-11am, 9/7: Kindergarten orientation last names K-Z 9:30-11am, and 9/8: First full day for all Kindergarten 9am-3:15pm. Preschool starts Monday, September 18, 2023. We have the entire 2023-2024 School CalendarContinue Reading

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200 Gardner MA Women’s Circle of Giving members Give Back to the Community The organization reports it donated $34,500 in Fiscal year 2022-2023 to various local non-profit needs and kicks off its next year of giving on September 27, 2023. Women can join with a commitment of $50 per quarterContinue Reading

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The Work of “The Sheriff of Light” – Worcester County MA County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis Called the “Sheriff of Light” by some because his initiatives have brought good to the community, Sheriff Lew Evangelidis spoke with us about the work of the Worcester County Sheriff’s office. There’s so much moreContinue Reading

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Certain Beaches in Greater Gardner MA posted as “Unsafe” The water quality at public beaches in Massachusetts is required to be monitored. When the water quality is “unsafe” the beach is required to be “posted” with a sign that indicates swimming is unsafe and may cause illness. To review theContinue Reading

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Annual pay beginning January 1, 2024: Mayor – $105,904.22, City Council President – $12,298.98, City Councilor – $8415.27, and School Committee – $5743.43. For complete detailed election information including the REVISED CALENDAR, please view and/or print this pdf. These are the announced candidates we know of for various positions: AtContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Fire Department Responds to Hydraulic Fluid Spill The Gardner Fire Department responded to an incident on Sunday, July 23, 2023 in which 10 gallons of hydraulic fluid had spilled on the road requiring hazardous materials protocols to be employed to take care of the situation. The Gardner FireContinue Reading

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GAAMHA CEO Celebrating A Decade in Role in September 2023 Gardner Magazine had the honor of speaking with Tracy Hutchinson, the Chief Executive Officer of GAAMHA Incorporated. Come this September she will have been in the role 10 years. Some may not know that Hutchinson served a dozen years asContinue Reading

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First Bible Baptist Church of Gardner MA Gives Out Free Bibles at Event We interviewed parishioner Mark of the First Bible Baptist Church located on 7 Church Street in Gardner Massachusetts. Mark said, “We’re giving away Bibles, the word of God.” Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. The building hasContinue Reading

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In addition to the City of Gardner, The CAC service area includes the towns of Ashburnham, Baldwinville, Hubbardston, Otter River, Templeton, and Westminster.  Gardner MA CAC – Here to Help in time of Need Julie Meehan, the Director of Gardner’s CAC, was kind enough to speak with us at theContinue Reading

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For more information on the Boys and Girls Club, please visit their website, CLICK HERE. Director of Gardner MA Boys and Girls Club Explains Program We spoke with Director Brandon Hughey at the Gardner Summer Centennial on July 22, 2023. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Boys and GirlsContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Magazine Interviews “Ferbie the Bird” and Learns about Reptiles During the Gardner Summer Centennial Celebration, I was honored to interview Ferbie, a bird and Emily Erickson of Reptile Shows of New England. Surprisingly intelligent, Ferbie is beginning to have a grasp of the English language and answered ourContinue Reading

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Beautiful Sidewalks and Different Parking Options on Park Street in Gardner MA This summer, all of the sidewalks around Monument Park were replaced with wider ADA compliant versions. The sidewalks on Park Street are wider still. However, the allowable parking spots are in different locations so the Gardner Police DepartmentContinue Reading

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Flash Flood Warning for Gardner issued by National Weather Service at 8:30pm on July 21, 2023– Showers and thunderstorms are expected on the evening of July 21st, however, nice weather is expected on Saturday July 22nd for the Summer Centennial Celebration,.Continue Reading

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The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning in effect until 5pm on July 21, 2023 for the Petersham, Templeton, Gardner area. A severe thunderstorm was occurring around 4:30pm. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 8pm on July 21, 2023. A flash Food Warning is in effect untilContinue Reading

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For more details and the complete page on the Gardner Summer Centennial Celebration taking place Saturday, July 22, 2023 from noon to 6pm at Mount Wachusett Community College, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Focuses on Gardner Events, Amenities, and Public Input in Update Listen to the Update onContinue Reading

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Mosquito Control Project on the Attack in Gardner MA during August The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project has set dates of August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 indicating that all of the dates are tentative and “subject to change due to weather conditions, mosquito populations, mosquito virus activity, and/orContinue Reading