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Bear Spotted at Various Locations Near Downtown Gardner A Big Black Bear was spotted at a number of locations near Downtown Gardner on Thursday May 23, 2024. A Gardner resident reported that MA Environmental Police suggested he leave the Dog Park due to a bear in the area. Numerous reportsContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Board Of Health Releases Cease and Desist Letter The Gardner Board of Health has been praised for acting swiftly when they discovered the illegal food pantry being operated at 25 Baker Street in Gardner. A local resident had not obtained permits or inspections as required. Board of HealthContinue Reading

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Investment in Gardner Music Pays Off in Form of Gold Medal Youngsters with musical talent were congratulated after winning a GOLD MEDAL. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson wrote about the honor stating” Congratulations to the 4th Grade Band at Gardner Elementary School for earning a Gold Medal at the Great EastContinue Reading

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Control Project Disrupts Happy Mosquitos in Greater Gardner MA Mosquitos are happy flying around biting animals and people and spreading disease. There are about 176 species of mosquitos in the United States and they may be breeding in your own backyard. There is a resource available to help control them.Continue Reading

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View the entire proposed budget in pdf format with all of the details the Mayor speaks about in this interview, CLICK HERE. Funding the City in Challenging Times – Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson It’s budget season and Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke to us about how he isContinue Reading

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Council President Kazinskas Handles Disruptors with Class at City Council Meeting During the Gardner City Council Meeting of May 20, 2024, supporters of defeated formal Mayoral Candidate Kimberly Blake attempted to illegally disrupt the proceedings. The Council President took a recess to handle the matter off camera after stating, “WeContinue Reading

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Publisher’s Note; Kimberly Blake’s illegal food pantry has been shut down. However, what continues is her inaccurate posts about the issue. The Board of Health took action based on Massachusetts Law and to protect the public. Gardner Magazine and WGAW simply inquired about the issue and were immediately informed theContinue Reading

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Fiber Optic Progress in the Chair City has Begun Work utilizing the $200,000 fiber grant Gardner was awarded in the summer of 2023 has begun. Some have reached out to ask what the crews are doing. Gardner Director of Information Technology Bob O’Keefe wrote, “The City has Com-Tract installing FiberContinue Reading

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Pearl Street Flooded – Mayor Nicholson issues Statement Gardner Mayor Nicholson stated at 7:33pm on 5-21-24, “Pearl Street has been closed from Cedar Street to the Uptown Rotary due to substantial flooding in the area. (See attached photo) Mayor Nicholson made this statement. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. TheContinue Reading

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The Gardner Board of Health formally notified Kimberly Blake on Tuesday May 21, 2024 that her food pantry was illegal and must be discontinued. Another published source has quoted Blake as saying she plans to fight the shutdown. We will publish more details as they become available. Our previous articlesContinue Reading

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Black Bears in Barre MA and other Greater Gardner MA Communities – Some Advice This bear photo was captured by Evan Hunt and posted on the Barre MA Residents Forum. Bears have been spotted in Gardner, Winchendon, and other nearby communities as well. The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and WildlifeContinue Reading

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Templeton Annual Town Election and Community Update. Annual Town Election is Monday May 20, 2024 from 11am to 7pm in the Narragansett Regional high School Gymnasium. Sample Ballot is featured at left. The most recent report of the Town Administrator goes over street sign replacements, buildings and grounds, activities ofContinue Reading

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Gardner City Council May 20, 2024 The Gardner City Council is scheduled to have an informal meeting at 6:15pm and the regular meeting at 7:30pm. Informal meeting concerns the School Budget presentation. Informal Agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. The Regular meeting and packet is 263 pages long and concerns aContinue Reading

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First Responder Day Held at Levi Heywood Memorial Library The First Responder Event was held Saturday May 18, 2024 from 9 to 11am at the Levi Heywood Memorial Library. Coordinators of the Event included: Gardner PD Lieutenant John Czasnowski, , Firefighter and S.A.F.E. Program Coordinator Sean Kelley, Library Director StephanieContinue Reading

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Illegal Food Pantry Discussed on WGAW Hotline Radio Host of Hotline Radio on WGAW (Saturdays noon to 2pm) Steve Wendell commented on the illegal food pantry started by former Gardner mayoral candidate Kimberly Blake saying “It’s an illegal operation without the required permits to operate.” Listen on any device. CLICKContinue Reading

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5 Alarm Fire in Templeton on Patriots Road From the Templeton Fire Department: “At 15:40 Friday May 17th Templeton Fire Department was Notified of a possible building fire on Patriots rd. Upon arrival of police fire was reported to be coming out the front and side first floor windows. AContinue Reading

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Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City Scheduling conflicts did not permit a recorded message this week. However, the Mayor did want to pass along the following information: From the Mayor of Gardner: This week is National Police week with Peace Officers Memorial Day being Wednesday May 15th. WeContinue Reading

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UPDATE May 17, 2024 – Simple Explanation of Issue – 1. Food Pantry not allowed by State Law in residential area 2. If home was somehow deemed OK for food pantry, permits must first be obtained and inspections must be conducted prior to opening 3. No approvals of any kindContinue Reading

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Massachusett Law, click here. Food Pantry liability, click here. Gardner CAC has a Food Pantry located at 294 Pleasant Street in Gardner and would love your donations. Website with secure donation ability, CLICK HERE. Open a Food Pantry at Your House – NO, you can’t do that… A Gardner residentContinue Reading

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Gardner Square Two Announces Small Business Saturday and Happy Birthday Gardner Festival The event will be Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 10am to 4pm in Downtown Gardner. Vendor space is still available and Square Two members get a free space. More information from the Gardner Square Two website, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

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450 Degrees and 229 Certificates Conferred to 620 Students at MWCC 2024 Graduation On May 15, 2024, the 59th Commencement was held at Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner MA. Guests were welcomed by MWCC President James Vander Hooven. Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll shared words of welcome. Student speakerContinue Reading

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Flag up Again at Gardner City Hall With interior mechanisms of the pole irreparably damaged during a wind storm on February 29th, Gardner’s iconic flag as pictured at left was missing from the Chair City skyline for the past 2 1/2 months. According to Gardner City Hall, “Due to theContinue Reading

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For the complete Press Release on pdf, CLICK HERE. — For the website, CLICK HERE. Listen to Library Director Stephanie Young on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner MA Levi Heywood Memorial Library Goes Fine Free The Levi Heywood Memorial Library stated in a Press Release on May 15, 2024 “proudContinue Reading

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GALA Art and Music Festival 2024 is 3 Big Days The HUGE GALA Art and Music Festival is May 17, May 18, and May 19 taking place at Red Apple Farm located at 455 HIghland Avenue in Phillipston MA. Admission is FREE. Performances on May 17th include Sweet Euphoria, MarkContinue Reading

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Gardner Fire Department Gets New Ambulance and Shows it off The Gardner Fire Department released this statement in a Facebook post, “Some exciting news for the GFD!! Our new ambulance has finally arrived at Greenwood Emergency vehicles in Attleboro. Chief Lagoy and EMS Coordinator Lt. Hulette went down Monday toContinue Reading