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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

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Gardner Magazine Updates the Chair City of Gardner MA Various dates to remember and other Chair City News. With Dylan Martin, Toby White, and Sarah Lepley. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Mayor Nicholson did not publish an update this week.Continue Reading

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There’s a reason why the City of Gardner has received 3 perfect Federal Audits in a row. Relating to revenue forecasts, Mayor Nicholson stated, “We want to make sure we’re still living within our means and we’re not in a spot that if we hit a recession, or an economicContinue Reading

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Chair City Summer Kick Off Concert Scores Big Notes at Gardner MA City Hall Mother Nature cooperated to turn the perfectly planned event into the perfect evening as the First Annual Chair City Summer Kick Off Concert was held in front of Gardner City Hall on Thursday, June 29, 2023.Continue Reading

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Gardner MA Greenwood Pool Will Open Without Spray Park – Spray Park May Open Later Greenwood Pool season begins Friday June 30, 2023 again without the Spray Park in operation. However, Debra Pond responded to our inquiry with the following: “We are first concentrating on opening the pool on JuneContinue Reading

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Penguins Spotted Having Conversation – Is it about Gardner MA? Gardner Magazine is willing to concede that these King Penguins may not be talking about Gardner. However, with everyone else praising the progress in the Chair City, is it really that much of a stretch?Continue Reading