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MEPA Requiring Environmental Impact Report Regarding Proposed Gardner Landfill Expansion The State of Massachusetts has ruled that an Environment Impact Report will be required for the proposed Gardner Sludge Landfill Expansion. See the 108 page ruling, CLICK HERE. Ruling is from the Massachusetts Environmental Protection Agency, MEPA. Ivan Ussach, theContinue Reading

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Review of City Charter Begins in Gardner MA The Charter Review Committee held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 23, 2023. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson and City Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas presented a joint recommendation to the Committee. CLICK HERE. Listen to the Public Hearing on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading

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Book Sale Going on Friday and Saturday at Levi Heywood Memorial Library in Gardner MA With a new selection of donated books, the BOOK SALE by the Friends of the Levi Heywood Memorial Library is happening Friday, February 24, 2023 from 9 to 4:30pm and Saturday February 25, 2023 fromContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Fire Department Proactive Efforts Proactive Efforts to Save Lives The Gardner Fire Department wants to save lives by encouraging the use of working Smoke Detectors which cut your risk of dying in a fire by 50%. They posted this link of a Facebook video showing how fast aContinue Reading

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An Interview with Greater Gardner MA State Representative Jon Zlotnik He has served for over a decade and shows no sign of his passion for area communities slowing down. Zlotnik is now Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business and was gracious enough to doContinue Reading

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We spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about this Winning Strategy – Listen and learn why many consider Gardner a great employer. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Gardner MA Winning Strategy to Attract Employees Listen to the Win Win Promo created by Gardner Magazine on any device. CLICKContinue Reading

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View the packets which contain all of the items taken up at the various meetings. Informal Meeting Regular Meeting Gardner MA City Council Meets February 21, 2023 Finance Committee packet —- Informal City Council packet —- Regular City Council packet The Finance Committee met at 5:30pm and discussed the Mayor’sContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Resident Nino Hernandez to Play Pro Basketball Mayor Nicholson stated in an email, “Gardner resident, Nino Hernandez, has been selected to play professional basketball in the Dominican Republic. The City is hosting a signing ceremony for Mr Hernandez in the City Hall Rotunda on Friday, February 24, atContinue Reading

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Interested in more about Gardner Schools, School Committee meetings, and more? Visit our Local Schools page. Learn why Gardner is becoming a model School District. What’s Happening in Gardner MA Public Schools Anyway? For those who don’t have kids in school anymore, you might not know of the strides ofContinue Reading

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DPW of Gardner MA has openings for “A Job of Verbs” In good news for those looking for a job to reduce stress, exercise for health, and have pride in work, the Gardner DPW has openings for laborers on its team. This is a job where you’re always doing somethingContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Hiring for Summer Program – 16 Year Olds Can Apply and Learn Leadership This year’s Summer Recreation Program in Gardner (see previous article and interview) is expanding and Gardner is hiring. You must be 16 years of age or older with a “strong ability, patience, and desire toContinue Reading

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Presidents Day is Monday February 20, 2023 in Greater Gardner MA… School Vacation Week is February 20-24 Gardner City Hall and various Town Offices are closed on Monday, February 20th. Last year, we released Poem of the Presidents, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

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Listen to the interview on any device. Click Play. Shawn Hayden of GAAMHA in Gardner MA explains their 3 Important Services Shawn Hayden detailed Developmental Services including S.T.R.E.A.M. and GAAMHA Employment Services. He spoke on their Substance Use Disorder Services including Residential Treatment programs and Community Recovery Services. Hayden explainedContinue Reading

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Listen to the meeting on any device. Click Play. Gardner MA Charter Review Committee Schedules Public Hearing for February 23, 2023 The City Charter Review Committee has scheduled a public hearing for Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 4:00pm in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. “to hear testimony withContinue Reading

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How Non-Profits in Gardner MA Affect Your Daily Life – with Colin Smith Listen on any device. Click Play. Gardner’s Executive Aide to the Mayor, Colin Smith, tells us about the impact of Gardner’s Non-Profits in your daily life. Some highlights: The CAC – “their charitable involvement is, it’s reallyContinue Reading

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Book Sale Coming Up at Levi Heywood Memorial Library in Gardner MA With a new selection of donated books, the BOOK SALE by the Friends of the Levi Heywood Memorial Library is happening Friday, February 24, 2023 from 9 to 4:30pm and Saturday February 25, 2023 from 9 to 4pm.Continue Reading

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Gardner MA Public Welfare Committee Hears About COA Members, Property Uses, and Cannabis Limit Now chaired by Judy Mack, with member Dana Heath present, and member James Boone absent, the Gardner Public Welfare Committee heard from Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. First up was a change to eliminate Golden Age andContinue Reading

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EDITORIAL: Impact of Shoe Sizes on the City of Gardner MA Gardner Magazine chooses not to publish the salaries of all City Employees because we see no useful purpose in it. However, we will say that it is great that Gardner is finally getting close to having competitive pay forContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Summer Recreation Bigger and Better This Year! There are two locations this year at Gardner Elementary School and Gardner High School. Camp Experiences include Soccer, Basketball, Baseball/Softball, Track & Field, Dek/Field Hockey, Gardening, Art, Drama, Building/Robotics, and Nature. We spoke with Gardner Athletic/Recreation Director Dan Forte about theContinue Reading