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Cannabis Truths – A Gardner Magazine Report Voters on November 3rd will decide whether to continue the legal use of cannabis in Massachusetts. Voters should know that studies show people who use cannabis and drive will do so whether it’s legal or not. Here’s a debate on the issue, CLICKContinue Reading

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Bookmark the official municipal website, subscribe to CodeRED emergency alerts, and save the dedicated (978) 991-1515 hotline number, so you can easily navigate Gardner’s winter season. It’s really that easy…it really is! Essential Ways to Stay Ahead of Winter Parking Bans in the City of Gardner Waking up to aContinue Reading

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Only 7 members of the 11 member Gardner City Council attended the meeting on October 19, 2026. City Council Meets – Sends “Tyros Ordinance” to Second Printing Listen to the Gardner City Council meeting of October 19,2026 on any device, CLICK PLAY. The meeting addressed capital project oversight, municipal appointments,Continue Reading

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Incident in Ashburnham 10-14-26 – FULL REPORT The Ashburnham Police Department issued 2 Press Releases, one from the Department, CLICK HERE, and a thank you from Chief Conrad, CLICK HERE. Ashburnham Police Operation and Suspect Apprehension: On the morning of October 14, 2026, the Ashburnham Police Department, in coordination withContinue Reading

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Consequential School Committee Meeting Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The October 15, 2026, regular meeting of the Gardner School Committee addressed major municipal governance disputes, capital facility updates, district administrative policy changes, and student achievements. The central governance issue involved a proposed City Council ordinanceContinue Reading

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If you need assistance with the app, Beacon Connect support email is support@gobeacon.com or you can call GPS at (978) 632-1000, ext. 4570. Gardner Public Schools Launches “Beacon Connect” on Tuesday, October 13th Parents of Gardner Public School students will be able to stay connected to their child’s Gardner PublicContinue Reading

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Gardner Police Department Announces Columbus Day Drug Bust The following is the Press Release from the Gardner Police Department: “This morning, 10/12/2026, members of Gardner PD and the North Worcester County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 242 Pine St #2 in Gardner. As a result of theContinue Reading

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Enforcement action was a collaborative effort with extensive interagency involvement: Led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, DEA, FBI, IRS-CI, and Massachusetts State Police, supported the Massachusetts National Guard, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, and by nine local police departments including Leominster, Fitchburg, Clinton, Worcester, Gardner, Lunenburg, Webster, Holden, and Millbury.Continue Reading

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Override Defeat Already Having a Negative Public Safety Effect in Templeton As predicted by this publication and others, the Town of Templeton desperately needs to send a different signal that Templeton is protected from crooks. Commit a crime in Templeton and they’ll catch you. The Templeton PD put out aContinue Reading

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Winchendon Police Arrest Two Individuals on Numerous Charges Relating to Self-Storage Break-ins The Winchendon PD issued this Press Release on September 24, 2026: “On 9/12/2026 between 0023-0145hrs and, again, on 9/14/2026 between 0844-1022hrs., several self-storage units located on the property of Winchendon Self Storage (67 Gardner Rd.) were broken intoContinue Reading

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Publisher’s Note: Gardner Magazine research has found that in communities which have substantially cut public safety funding the following consequences have occurred: 1. Property values have decreased 10 to 15% which in Templeton is $40,000 to $60,000 on the average home (compared to average annual cost of $439 of YESContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Temporary Tap Water Changes – COMPLETE COVERAGE Beginning September 21, 2026, the City of Gardner Water Department will implement a temporary change in its water disinfection process, transitioning from chloramines to free chlorine. This shift is a proactive measures designed to address low chloramine residuals caused by nitrificationContinue Reading

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Motorcyclist Sustains Serious Injuries in Collision with Bear A 71-year old male Orange MA resident sustained serious injuries in a collision with a 160 pound bear while traveling on Route 122 in Petersham. The man was flown via Life Flight to U-Mass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. The bear wasContinue Reading

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CVS Back open after Facade Collapse The Gardner MA CVS is back open after contractors took needed action. From the Gardner Fire Department: “Yesterday, Group 2 responded to CVS on Main Street for a reported building collapse. Firefighters arrived to find a large portion of the façade that had brokenContinue Reading

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Publisher’s Note: City Council meetings are often dismissed as dry, procedural affairs, but the decisions reached during the Public Safety Committee meeting on September 15th represent a significant “hardware update” for Gardner’s infrastructure. To the casual observer, parking ordinances and speed limit adjustments might seem like minor clerical shifts. However,Continue Reading

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Traffic Commission Addresses Signs, Speed Cushions, Accessibility, Visibility, and Funding Needs Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Traffic Commission met on September 8, 2026, to address various public safety and infrastructure concerns throughout the city. The members discussed the need for a pedestrian crosswalkContinue Reading

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Gardner’s upcoming festival season represents a strategic opportunity for local economic stimulation and community engagement. The Gardner License Commission reviewed a diverse slate of applications, prioritizing logistical feasibility and public safety. Gardner License Commission Decisions Affecting Community Events The Gardner License Commission met on September 8, 2026, to review and authorize several specialContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Special Report – 9-11: — 25 Years Later Listen to a special Gardner Magazine podcast on 9-11 featuring AUDIO from that day including witnesses to the tragic event. CLICK PLAY. The morning of September 11, 2001, dawned “temperate and nearly cloudless” across the eastern United States. From aContinue Reading

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Pictured are Police Chief Matthew LeMay, Drone Operator Officer Travis Heath, Detective David LeBlanc, Karen and Davin Fors, and Fire Chief Kyle Butterfield. Westminster PD Launches New Drone Program The Town of Westminster MA Police Department has launched a new drone program through a partnership between the Tom Fors MemorialContinue Reading

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View the complete Press Release on PDF, CLICK HERE. Safekeep Program Helps State and Local Police by Housing Prisoners – Has Saved a Million Bucks The Chair Man and the Chair Lady discuss the program in this podcast. CLICK PLAY. Since its inception in 2021, the Worcester County Sheriff’s OfficeContinue Reading

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Petersham PD Mourns K-9 Lucy and Honors Her Service From the Petersham MA Police Department: “The member’s of the Petersham Police Department extend our deepest condolences to Ret. Corporal Bob Legare as his partner K-9 Lucy was laid to rest earlier today. K-9 Lucy served with Cpl. Legare for manyContinue Reading