By:
On:
In: AA-Non-profit, AA-Schools, Gardner, Home Page 1

Editorial – Social Service Programs impacted by CDBG Gardner Magazine noticed. Even in the CDBG application and eventual award, there was a consideration of people, not just buildings. Gardner Mayor Nicholson, the entire Team at Gardner City Hall, and various agencies in the Chair City are putting people first. ItContinue Reading

By:
On:
In: AA-Government, AA-Non-profit, AA-Politics, Gardner, Home Page 1

Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Personally Helps Food Pantries and the Homeless On August 15, 2023, Mayor Nicholson hosted MA Cabinet Secretary regarding housing in the community. 3 days earlier, he personally handed out food at the Gardner CAC. On July 23, 2023, the Mayor announced Cooling Centers for people includingContinue Reading

By:
On:
In: AA-Business-Growth, AA-Events, AA-Government, AA-Non-profit, AA-Politics, AA-Public-Safety, Gardner, Home Page 1

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

By:
On:
In: AA-Health, AA-Non-profit, Athol, Gardner, Home Page 1

Smaller Athol Hospital Wins Rating Contest Within Heywood Healthcare Family With 159 hospitals in the state of Massachusetts, most get a 3 star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, just like Heywood Hospital. However, Athol Hospital got 5 stars in 2023, an honor only 11 other hospitalsContinue Reading

By:
On:
In: AA-Non-profit, Gardner, Home Page 1

200 Gardner MA Women’s Circle of Giving members Give Back to the Community The organization reports it donated $34,500 in Fiscal year 2022-2023 to various local non-profit needs and kicks off its next year of giving on September 27, 2023. Women can join with a commitment of $50 per quarterContinue Reading

By:
On:
In: AA-Non-profit, AA-Public-Safety, Home Page 1, Uncategorized

The Work of “The Sheriff of Light” – Worcester County MA County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis Called the “Sheriff of Light” by some because his initiatives have brought good to the community, Sheriff Lew Evangelidis spoke with us about the work of the Worcester County Sheriff’s office. There’s so much moreContinue Reading

By:
On:
In: AA-Health, AA-Non-profit, Gardner, Home Page 1

GAAMHA CEO Celebrating A Decade in Role in September 2023 Gardner Magazine had the honor of speaking with Tracy Hutchinson, the Chief Executive Officer of GAAMHA Incorporated. Come this September she will have been in the role 10 years. Some may not know that Hutchinson served a dozen years asContinue Reading

By:
On:
In: AA-Non-profit, Gardner, Home Page 1

First Bible Baptist Church of Gardner MA Gives Out Free Bibles at Event We interviewed parishioner Mark of the First Bible Baptist Church located on 7 Church Street in Gardner Massachusetts. Mark said, “We’re giving away Bibles, the word of God.” Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. The building hasContinue Reading

By:
On:
In: AA-Non-profit, Gardner, Home Page 1, Uncategorized

In addition to the City of Gardner, The CAC service area includes the towns of Ashburnham, Baldwinville, Hubbardston, Otter River, Templeton, and Westminster.  Gardner MA CAC – Here to Help in time of Need Julie Meehan, the Director of Gardner’s CAC, was kind enough to speak with us at theContinue Reading

By:
On:
In: AA-Non-profit, AA-Schools, Gardner, Home Page 1

For more information on the Boys and Girls Club, please visit their website, CLICK HERE. Director of Gardner MA Boys and Girls Club Explains Program We spoke with Director Brandon Hughey at the Gardner Summer Centennial on July 22, 2023. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Boys and GirlsContinue Reading

By:
On:
In: AA-Non-profit, Gardner, Home Page 1

Gardner MA Community Action Committee Rolls Out New Van The local non-profit posted, “This past Saturday, we picked up our NEW vehicle for our Medical Transportation Program! This was made possible through a grant from a local foundation. Pictured are Bruce Kelley and Gerry DeGrace, our Medical van drivers. TheyContinue Reading

By:
On:
In: AA-Health, AA-Non-profit, Gardner, Home Page 1

Editorial Note: During the pandemic, community hospitals across the United States were affected adversely by the revenue shortfalls it caused.   While Heywood Hospital has been a responsibly managed institution, it is not impervious to financial challenges.  In the days ahead, Heywood Hospital is taking the proactive approach to make sureContinue Reading

By:
On:
In: AA-Health, AA-Non-profit, AA-Public-Safety, Gardner, Home Page 1

Gardner MA Heywood Hospital Institutes Safety Protocols in Emergency Room Vice President of External Affairs Dawn Casavant issued a Press Release regarding what patients need to know about New Emergency Safety Screening Protocols for the Emergency Department. Complete Press Release, CLICK HERE. This change comes in the wake of aContinue Reading

By:
On:
In: AA-Health, AA-Non-profit, Gardner, Home Page 1

Community Health Connections Opening New Location in Gardner MA They are calling it the South Gardner Community Health & Urgent Care Center. It’s located at 529 Timpany Boulevard in Gardner next to Walmart. And it’s opening on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. According to a company post they “will be offeringContinue Reading

By:
On:
In: AA-Business-Growth, AA-Geography, AA-Government, AA-Health, AA-Life, AA-Money-Finance, AA-Non-profit, AA-Politics, AA-Public-Safety, AA-Schools, Gardner, Home Page 1

The Interview you’ll want to explore: Accomplished in Gardner MA Much has been accomplished in Gardner Massachusetts. We cover 2 dozen categories of success concerning the Chair City of Gardner MA. Mayor Michael Nicholson became Mayor in 2020 after a Special Election. He was reelected in 2021 and will beContinue Reading

By:
On:
In: AA-Business-Growth, AA-Non-profit, Gardner, Home Page 1

For more information about what the Chamber does and about becoming a member, please visit the Chamber website, CLICK HERE President of the Greater Gardner MA Chamber on a continued tradition of service We spoke with Rebecca Marois, the President of the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce who assumed theContinue Reading