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The event was attended by legislators Senator Jo Comerford, Senator Peter Durrant, and Susan Templeton representing Senator John Cronin, and Representatives Jon Zlotnik, Susannah Whipps, Natalie Higgins, and Kimberly Ferguson, city officials Mayor Michael Nicholson, Shaun Suhoski, and Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas, former and current members of the Board ofContinue Reading

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Valuable Resource: 23 page Survivor e-book on pdf, CLICK HERE. An Interview with Bernice Richard regarding an important subject and upcoming event…. Bernice Richard is the Coordinator of the Domestic Violence Task Force. Our interview with Richard provides valuable information for those in a difficult situation, educates all on theContinue Reading

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Visit the Rietta Flea Market website, CLICK HERE. Rietta Flea Market Opening delayed due to storm Due to the early April storm, Rietta Flea Market has announced that the first day of the 2024 season will be Sunday, April 14, 2024. Rietta Flea Market is located off Route 68 inContinue Reading

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Aldi Opens in Gardner – Mayor Michael Nicholson Shares Photos Despite stormy weather, Grocery store Aldi opened in Gardner’s Timpany Plaza to an enthusiastic public on April 4, 2024. Mayor Nicholson congratulated the store on its official grand opening and ribbon cutting stating, “Even with the weather, the line wasContinue Reading

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Power Outages Appear to be due to Downed Trees Limbs in Greater Gardner MA There were just under 18 thousand customers in Massachusetts without power at about 11:30am on April 4, 2024. Zooming in to the outages reveals that they are scattered presumably due to downed trees in the affectedContinue Reading

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Fictional Theater Episode 12 – Joe and Don Meet the Aliens The ship approaches Earth. A cabinet meeting is called. Joe calls on his best friend Don to talk to the Aliens. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. In this fictional episode, we introduce VP Kamala, Secretary Pete, Secretary Janet,Continue Reading

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Parking Ban in Gardner MA Through 7am on Friday April 5th Mayor Michael Nicholson issued this statement “After discussion with the Department of Public Works and Police Department, the City has issued an on street parking ban beginning at 11pm this evening (Wednesday, April 3, 2024) and expiring at 7amContinue Reading

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Bad Weather Forecast Causing School Closings for Thursday, April 4, 2024 Area Schools closed on Thursday April 4, 2024 as of 11:30pm on 4/3 include: Ashburnham-Westminster, Gardner, Narragansett Regional, and Athol-Royalston. As of 5:28am on April 4th, Winchendon is also closed. Also closed in the region: Fitchburg, Leominster, North Middlesex,Continue Reading

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Gardner City Hall posted about a Water Main Break at noon on April 3, 2024: “The Water Department is starting work to repair a break on Stuart Street. They have the water shut down from Allen Street to Nadeau Street. They’re anticipating the work to take 8-12 hours; however theContinue Reading

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Community Health Connections Highlighted in visit by U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren The Community Health facility on Route 68 near Walmart in Gardner got a high profile visitor on Tuesday April 2, 2024 when U.S. Senator Warren toured the facility and sat down for a roundtable discussion regarding the many challengesContinue Reading

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Complete Roundabout Rendering, CLICK HERE. Town Administrator Adam Lamontagne urges residents, both current and prospective, to email him via ALamontagne@templetonma.gov or via phone at (978) 894-2778 Town of Templeton Website “Moving Mountains In Templeton” – An Interview with Adam Lamontagne We spoke with Templeton Town Administrator Adam Lamontagne on AprilContinue Reading

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Gardner Emergency Housing Mission with Another Event to Help Homeless Families An event in March raised several hundred dollars. This event on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 is being held at William’s Restaurant from 4pm to 8pm. Just show up, pay your check, and 20% goes to GEHM. Dine in orContinue Reading

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Joe and Don React to April Fool’s Joke at 25 Main Street Fictional Presidents Joe and Don have reacted to the photo displayed by Jon Bombaci of Candor Realty on April Fool’s Day. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. There are now 11 released regular episodes of the Joe andContinue Reading

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Former Templeton Town Coordinator Ritter Honored The Templeton Town Hall was dedicated on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 to the memory of Jeffrey Ritter. Ritter was a former town coordinator who passed away in 2014. The placque in honor of Ritter honors the man who is credited with leading the effortContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Fictional Theater Episode 11 – Don and Joe Open a Junkyard This time, Joe and Don Open a Junkyard. What types of junk do they have? What secrets will be spilled? Will they buy ad time? Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Also Listen to Episodes 1, 2,Continue Reading

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Positive Changes to the Gardner MA Geographic Landscape Changing Gardner Geography Includes: Aldi with Grand Opening on April 4, 2024 (soft opening day before), Five Below in Summer 2024, Chipotle to be built, Brilla Coffee Summer or Fall 2024, and a new Stone planter beautifying Monument Park. Elsewhere at TimpanyContinue Reading

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Happy Easter 2024 May the Blessings of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you as you celebrate Easter on March 31, 2024. Jesus died for our sins. And with the Resurrection of Jesus, God showed His love for us. Let us Honor Him by showing love for one another eachContinue Reading

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Honoring Vietnam Veterans – National Vietnam Veterans Day National Vietnam Veterans Day is March 29th. On March 29, 2024, National Vietnam Veterans Day was celebrated in front of Gardner City Hall. March 29, 2024 marks 7 years since the Vietnam Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 was signed into law byContinue Reading

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In the Update of Updates, Gardner Mayor Nicholson Showcases a Crazy Amount of Work In his Weekly Update of March 29, 2024, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson speaks first of events, but then gives a heads up on some things going before the Gardner City Council on April 1, 2024. AndContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Fictional Theater Episode 10 – Don and Joe Form a Rock Band This time, Joe and Don Form a Rock Band. What will they call the band? Can they sing? What other President will join the band? Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Also Listen to Episodes 1,Continue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Fictional Theater Episode 9 – Don and Joe Go to Mars This time, Joe and Don are on their way to Planet Mars. Will Joe and Don need replacements on the ballot or will Don’s Space Time Derivative work? Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Also Listen toContinue Reading

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Ashburnham is conducting a Downtown Inititiative: Wayfinding and Branding Survey The Town of Ashburnham with the assistance of the Massachusetts Downtown Initiative (MDI), is working on branding the Downtown and creating a distinct visual identity for Main Street and the Village Center. These design elements will be incorporated into aContinue Reading