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Publisher’s Note: While 4 generations of Hulette’s in the Fire Department have made a positive impact on the Chair City, the Hulette’s have started yet another tradition with Sully the Comfort Dog who lives with Lieutenant Eric John Hulette. Sully is loved by people everywhere he goes. 4 Generations ofContinue Reading

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DANGER of Space Heaters in Greater Gardner MA Space Heaters can be a problem. Mass.gov reported on problems which may have caused a 3 alarm fire in Fitchburg. CLICK HERE. The Gardner Board of Health posted, “Several recent area fires have been attributed to the use of space heaters. PleaseContinue Reading

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Public Safety Meeting Lasts 1 Minute and 5 seconds Listen to the exciting December 16, 2024 meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Committee sent a positive recommendation to the full City Council for a license renewal. Police Chief Eric McAvene stated “In fact, all of them, all the renewalsContinue Reading

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Finance Committee Hears About Gardner Fire Department Budget and DPW Improvements Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. A report and discussion regarding the Fire Department budget took up most of the meeting. Fire Chief Gregory Lagoy informed the members about staffing levels, overtime expenses, and the possibleContinue Reading

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This article provides links to State of MA Guidance to Municipalities regarding Homeless Shelters and a list of some local resources and website links. Homeless Crisis Forefront of Local Concerns in Gardner MA A group of local residents in Gardner got together in the past week and managed to getContinue Reading

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In Gardner, Heroes are Everywhere – Gardner PD Honors 2 of them Gardner PD posted, “Detective Starzynski, Officer Webb, and Officer Neufell had the pleasure to meet Chase and Ryder. These two worked hard, raised money, and decided to put their money together to make bags for the homeless andContinue Reading

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Gardner Fire Department Battles Mobile Home Fire While no injuries were reported, the RV sustained tens of thousands of dollars in damage and is a total loss. Gardner Firefighters responded to a fuel fed fire in a motor home across from 164 Manca Drive on December 1, 2024. Group 4Continue Reading

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CIT also supports police departments in Central Massachusetts in establishing their own CIT teams, comprising trained officers who collaborate with local providers. This week-long program is an innovative training model designed to equip first responders with crisis intervention skills. Gardner PD in another Proactive Effort to Assist Individuals with MentalContinue Reading

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Gardner Fire Department Reveals Engine 2 – Sutphen Heavy Duty Custom Pumper There’s nothing like a beautiful new fire truck! This machine has a wheelbase of 180 inches, a travel height of just under 10 feet, and a travel length of more than 30 feet. It has a Heavy-Duty CustomContinue Reading

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GFD Lifts Outdoor Open Fire Ban, Reminds of GFD Cooking-Camp Fire Policy and Outdoor Brush and Yard Debris Prohibition Gardner Fire Chief Gregory Lagoy’s Press Release states “Due to the recent transition to a more normal, seasonal weather pattern, the open fire ban is lifted” Lifting of ban applies ONLYContinue Reading

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Conservation Commission Discusses Gardner Landfill Topics DPW Director Dane Arnold came to the meeting and addressed some concerns relating to erosion and contamination. DPW took action after receiving a complaint of erosion issues at the landfill. A small amount of sediment was noticed to have been deposited in the WetlandContinue Reading

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We also have AUDIO of the entire meeting available here. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Public Service Committee Balances Consistency with Compassion with distraught Property Owner The Gardner Public Service Committee has the responsibility of ruling on water and sewer abatement requests. Out- of- town Property Owner Terri ownsContinue Reading

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Despite Brief Rain – Fire Risk Remains in Greater Gardner MA Area Fire Departments have been busy in the month of November with various brush fires in Greater Gardner MA area towns. Pictured is a collage of several of those incidents. Recent rain will not prevent dangerous conditions to returnContinue Reading

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Rain was welcomed in Greater Gardner as the area has suffered from drought. It is unclear whether the current predicted rainy weather will be sufficient to change the Drought designation after the 2nd driest October since the late 1800’s. Greater Gardner MA in Severe Drought – Winter May Be MoreContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Releases – Odyssey of First Responders The Odyssey of First Responders is a song running 26 minutes and 21 seconds as a thank you and salute to first responders. The Odyssey incorporates various musical genres including the Blues for the Men and Women in Blue, Jazz for FirefightersContinue Reading

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Cost of Metered Parking to Double in Downtown Gardner The parking meters are being installed one at a time and enforcement won’t begin until early 2025. Cost has been 25 cents per half hour for 20 years, but will go up to 50 cents per half hour if the GardnerContinue Reading

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Gardner Police Department to Hold Food Drive Supporting Gardner CAC and Gardner Senior Center The Gardner Police Department has announced that it is launching a new event: The First Annual Fill-A-Cruiser Food Drive. Event will be held in front of the Gardner PD on Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 9amContinue Reading

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Fire Danger Very Serious in Greater Gardner MA The Gardner Fire Department posted a very serious message on November 16, 2024: “Sadly, we are still continuing to respond to people illegally burning in their yards on a daily bases. We thank all the citizens who have called these fires inContinue Reading

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Extreme Fire Hazard Persists in Greater Gardner Area Because of dry conditions, all outdoor fires are dangerous right now. In most area communities, any outdoor burning is prohibited. If you have any questions, please contact your local Fire Department. Drought Map of Massachusetts on 11-7-24 Gardner and surrounding communities areContinue Reading