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Representatives of the various Cities and Towns are shown as well as Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson with Massachusetts Rural Affairs Director Anne Gobi. About the Grant Program The Municipal Fiber Grant Program offers competitive grants to support the closing of critical gaps that exist in municipal networks. Awards are focusedContinue Reading

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A Gardner MA Update from the Site of National Night Out Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson updated the Chair City. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Mayor spoke about National Night Out, the sidewalk paving occurring on Lawrence and Pearl Street, Progress in Downtown Gardner, launch of Wood’s Plus “SwiftContinue Reading

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City of Gardner negotiated Electric Rate drops to 14.18 as of November 1, 2023. Options for Electric Rates in Gardner MA As of November 1, 2023, the new negotiated rate drops to 14.18 per kWH. See letter from Mayor Michael Nicholson to Gardner City Council, CLICK HERE. The City ofContinue Reading

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The most recent Winchendon School Committee Meeting available is that of July 13, 2023. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. We will publish the July 25th meeting should it become available. Winchendon MA School Superintendent Controversy New Winchendon MA School Committee Chair Karen Kast-McBride Alleges an Unauthorized Payout was illegallyContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Executive Aide Colin Smith Delivers Weekly Update Report to Chair City Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY Colin Smith reported that the Gardner Senior Center at 294 Pleasant Street is open Friday July 28, 2023 until 7pm as a cooling center. He spoke of an 8 year oldContinue Reading

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Annual pay beginning January 1, 2024: Mayor – $105,904.22, City Council President – $12,298.98, City Councilor – $8415.27, and School Committee – $5743.43. For complete detailed election information including the REVISED CALENDAR, please view and/or print this pdf. These are the announced candidates we know of for various positions: AtContinue Reading

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For more details and the complete page on the Gardner Summer Centennial Celebration taking place Saturday, July 22, 2023 from noon to 6pm at Mount Wachusett Community College, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Focuses on Gardner Events, Amenities, and Public Input in Update Listen to the Update onContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Resident Kimberly Blake Interviewed as she collects signatures for Mayoral run Gardner Magazine interviewed Kimberly Blake at the Gardner Dog Park as to what she would do differently as Mayor. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. As you’ll hear, the interview starts off cordially, with Kimberly even laughing.Continue Reading

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For more information on the Town of Hubbardston visit the official website, CLICK HERE. Hubbardston MA Happenings with Nathan Boudreau – July 19, 2023 We spoke with Hubbardston Town Administrator Nathan Boudreau who will be speaking with the town’s selectmen on August 7th about a Proposition 2 1/2 override,, somethingContinue Reading

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And the positive transformation continues…. The Transformation of Gardner MA in 3 Years of Mayor Nicholson – July 14, 2020 to July 13, 2023 Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel had the distinct honor of speaking with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson in his office on the occasion of completing his 3rdContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Acclaimed DPW Department has Openings It is Gardner’s “Much Loved” Department because it fixes the roads, plows the streets, mows the lawns does the digging, changes the bulbs, makes the signs, and helps so many. And good news, there are openings! There are currently 3 types of positionsContinue 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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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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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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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 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