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Park Street Park in Gardner MA Looking Great From Every Angle Completion is expected next month, but the transformation is evident right now. What just months ago was an unsightly lot welcoming Gardner visitors with barbed wire is now an attractive spot with a gorgeous waterfront view. The Park tiesContinue Reading

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The City of Gardner MA Summer Centennial Celebration is Saturday July 22, 2023 from noon to 6pm (Raindate 7-23) 60 second Summer Centennial PSA – Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY Gardner MA Summer Centennial Celebration July 22, 2023 – Noon to 6pm This masterful confluence of Fun, Food, Family,Continue Reading

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Congresswoman Lori Trahan Held Town Hall in Gardner MA on July 10, 2023 Trahan posted, “Thank you to everyone who came out to my town hall in Gardner tonight and asked such thoughtful questions! If you weren’t able to make it, you can always reach out by calling 978-459-0101 orContinue Reading

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For our previous article, CLICK HERE. Ordinance Regarding Scooters – Shared Dockless Mobility Devices Another publication has erroneously stated that “Gardner is the third city in Massachusetts that Bird will be partnering with…” That statement is incorrect. Gardner is not partnering with Bird in the venture. Bird is a privateContinue Reading

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Gardner Fire Department Headquarters Gardner MA Fire Department Responds to Flash Flooding Victims on July 10, 2023 The Gardner Fire Department posted on July 10, 2023 “Please use extreme caution while driving around the City this afternoon. Due to the heavy rains, flash flooding is occurring all around our areaContinue Reading

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National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Gardner, Massachusetts. It’ll be in effect until July 10, 2023 at 8pm. At 454 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rateContinue Reading

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Impact of Minimum Wage in Massachusetts – 4th Highest in U.S. A decade ago in 2013, the Federal Minimum Wage was $7.25, having been raised in 2009. As of 2023, it is still $7.25. In 2013, it was $8 in Massachusetts. Today in 2023, it’s $15. Graphic shows every StateContinue Reading

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Spotlight is on Gardner MA Summer Centennial Celebration – July 22, 2023 Gardner Magazine is working on an article with complete details on the Summer Centennial Celebration taking place at Mount Wachusett Community College on Saturday July 22, 2023 (Raindate: July 23rd) We already have exciting interviews completed with DJContinue Reading

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Gardner Food Truck Festival 2023 History – Planning for 2024 Begins The 6th Annual Gardner MA Food Truck Festival took place on July 8, 2023 with about 20 Food Trucks, 2 Musical Acts ,2 Beverage Vendors, and Various Other Vendors. Photos of those enjoying the event say it all. TheContinue Reading

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USPS Might as well call it Route 66 in Greater Gardner MA First-class mail goes up to 66 cents on Sunday July 9, 2023 from the current 63 cents. The United States Postal Service, like many private companies, has had rising costs due to inflation. Other USPS prices are alsoContinue Reading

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Complete Press Release, CLICK HERE. Out of respect, Gardner Magazine does not publish the names of victims, unless contained in an official Press Release which we publish in its entirety. Vehicle and e-Bike accident claims a life in Gardner MA Yesterday evening, West Broadway from Wilkins Road to Industrial RoweContinue Reading

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A Chance to speak with Lori Trahan – Monday July 10, 2023 – 6pm at Gardner MA City Hall The Congresswoman posted, “I’m so excited to invite you to my next town hall taking place on Monday, July 10 in Gardner! I will have plenty of updates on my work,Continue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Regional Update July 7, 2023 Noah Jordan, Toby White, and Sarah Lepley report on events and community stories throughout the region in Gardner and surrounding towns. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY Bonus in this addition: the Entire interviews with Plead the 5th and DJ Jacob Cormier whoContinue Reading

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Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson in First Update of New Fiscal Year Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Mayor Nicholson congratulated students from Gardner High School who participated in recent leadership programs at Stone Hill College and thankedContinue Reading

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In the event of a short shower, don’t worry, Perry Auditorium will be made available so you stay dry. We spoke with Colin Smith about last minute preparations and what to expect. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Final Preparations Underway for Gardner MA Food Truck Festival Saturday July 8,Continue Reading

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PRESS RELEASE on pdf 7-5-23 CLICK HERE. UPDATE 7-10-23: Readers Note: Bird used the “partner” language in its Press Release indicating that it and the City had “teamed up.” However, this is inaccurate as there is no relationship. The City of Gardner is simply the licensing authority. More information, CLICKContinue Reading

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Paul DeMeo strongly rebuked by Gardner MA Councilor Dernalowicz At a Finance Committee Meeting of July 3, 2023, an Open Meeting Law complaint by Paul DeMeo was taken up. It is unclear yet whether the complaint will simply be considered frivolous by the AG’s office, as even unapproved meeting minutesContinue Reading

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7 out of 11 City Councilors attended the meeting. Several items will be taken up again at the next meeting. Gardner MA City Council holds 10 minute meeting Council voted to issue responses to DeMeo OML complaints. Paul Crowley was confirmed as Council on Aging member. Tighe and Bond preparingContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Debuts “Bristles on the Backside” Fictional Play The short play follows a Fictional City Hall scandal from beginning to resolution. No backsides were harmed in the production of the play. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Included are characters playing people from the Mayor’s office, City Councilors, ChiefsContinue Reading

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Starlink offers Competitive Internet alternative in Greater Gardner MA – How Do You Connect? One year ago we published an article on Starlink Internet which is an Elon Musk company. At that time the service had limited availability in the area and cost over $100 per month. Now, the serviceContinue Reading

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The 4th of July Celebrates the Declaration of Independence in Greater Gardner MA The 4th of July Celebrates the Declaration of Independence in Greater Gardner MA dating from July 4, 1776. Gardner was incorporated as a town 9 years later. For the entire Declaration of Independence text, CLICK HERE. ItContinue Reading

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For details and schedules on these and other Chair City of Gardner events, visit our Gardner Centennial page right here. Music Coming to the City of Gardner MA in July 2023 Whatever your musical tastes, there’s something to please your ears this month in the Chair City. Following their CarContinue Reading

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Air Quality to Improve Sunday in Greater Gardner MA Canadian Wild fires continue to affect air quality in the area. Current Air Quality at 142 for July 1, 2023 is unhealthy for sensitive groups. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, children, and teens are advised to choose lessContinue Reading