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It may be cold, but the ice may not be safe in Greater Gardner MA Mass.gov has the following recommendations: If the ice is 2 inches or less, stay off completely. Wait until the ice is at least 4 inches thick for ice fishing or other activities on foot, 5Continue Reading

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She Doesn’t Like Parking Meters But Loves Iced Coffee – She’s Karen Hardern Gardner MA City Councilor Karen Hardern spoke with us about parking meters, public safety, and yes, her love for ice coffee. Listen to the interview on any device. CLICK PLAY. Karen Hardern serves as Ward 4 CityContinue Reading

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Due to weather, City of Gardner has an on street parking ban from 7pm January 16th to January 17th at, 6am. There will be a parking ban in Municipal Parking lots from 7am to 9am on January 17th.Continue Reading

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Snow Squalls Possible Sunday January 14, 2024 The National Weather Service is forecasting that the Greater Gardner MA area could get from 1 to 3 inches of snow in a short period of time this afternoon with the possibility of zero visibility snow squalls occurring mid to late afternoon. BeContinue Reading

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Gardner PD Interacts with Community to Encourage Positive Choices and adds to its Team Community Interaction – Gardner MA Police Department posted, “Boy Scout Troop 4 interacted with our dedicated law enforcement officers to earn their Crime Prevention Merit Badge. From insightful discussions on drug awareness and dangers to exploringContinue Reading

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Life Flight Helicopter shown taking off with a patient having critical injuries after a serious motor vehicle accident on January 11, 2024. In addition to the driver of 1 vehicle having critical injuries, 11 passengers of a van had minor injuries. Gardner MA Vehicle Accident Involves a Dozen People onContinue Reading

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Open Burning Season is January 15 to April 30th in Greater Gardner MA If you’re in Gardner, go to the MassFire website and apply now for a burning permit. Then call (978) 630-7019 between 8:30am and 1pm to activate the permit each day you plan to burn. Burn from 10amContinue Reading

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From City of Gardner: “Due to the inclement weather there will be an on-street parking ban beginning this evening, Tuesday, January 9th at 10:00pm and expiring tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10th at 7am. —- There will be a municipal parking lot parking ban from 7am to 9am on Wednesday, January 10th,Continue Reading

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Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in Greater Gardner MA January 9, 2024 is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Gardner Magazine recognizes the contributions of law enforcement on this day and “the difficult and sometimes impossible career they have chosen, in public service to us all” Wear blue today if you can,Continue Reading

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Gardner Fire 2023 and Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Issues in 2024 Gardner Fire Department had 5698 incidents in 2023. This compares to 5430 incidents in 2022. Rescue and EMS calls made up the majority with 3679. There were 7 less cooking stove fires with a total of 110, 181 motor vehicleContinue Reading

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Gardner MA DPW Responds When it Counts – resident is grateful On December 18, 2023, Gardner resident Kristel Estores posted, “A big Thankyou to Gardner DPW. I emailed this morning about a tree down on my street and the Director responded immediately and sent out a crew.“ The Greater GardnerContinue Reading

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Shown is a cracked chimney which could lead to a chimney fire. Also shown are suggestions from MEMA for a Winter Emergency Car Kit. BE SAFE OUT THERE! Winter Safety Tips at Home or on the Road Gardner Fire Dept.: At home it pays to keep heating equipment and evenContinue Reading

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President of Corrections Graduating Class from Gardner Gardner President – Jahquan Jones of Gardner was the President of Basic Recruiting Training Academy #60 and was among 26 graduating students on December 1, 2023 with ceremonies held in Zecco Auditorium at Anna Maria College. According to the Press Release: “Among theContinue Reading

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Gardner PD Tracks Suspect with assist of K-9 Rocky Gardner PD stated in a Press Release: “On December 12, 2023, the Gardner Police Department conducted a search warrant and made arrests at 207 Park Street following an investigation from an overnight shooting that took place Monday evening.” A local residentContinue Reading

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Successful Schotanus Family Light Show at Brookside Drive brings in Toys for Gardner CAC Gardner Police Department posted, “The Grinch didn’t steal Christmas this year!!Another successful Holiday Light Show and Toy drive by the Schotanus Family. Our truck was filled with all the generous donations from our community to makeContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Public Service Committee to Discuss Potential “Snow Problem” due to Staffing The Committee will meet on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 8am at the DPW Office at 50 Manca Drive. Among the items on the agenda (Complete agenda click here) is a letter from DPW Dane Arnold toContinue Reading

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The Trucks of the Gardner Fire Department Even though new vehicles and equipment are on their way, the Gardner Fire Department takes pride in taking care of its stuff as shown by this photo taken on December 2, 2023. (Showcasing Excellence in action)Continue Reading

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Window of Opportunity Open to become a Gardner MA Police Officer Gardner has openings on its team. As the City of Gardner is still under Civil Service, the first step is to submit an application by January 16, 2024. The written examination period runs from March 16 to March 30,Continue Reading

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Task Force Takes Drugs off the Street in Gardner MA On Thursday, November 30, 2023, members of Gardner PD, the North Worcester County Drug Task Force, and the DEA Worcester HIDTA Federal Drug Task Force seized drugs and made an arrest after executing a search warrant at an apartment atContinue Reading

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Ambulance Stolen from Heywood Hospital – Returned Totaled Just before 6pm on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, an Ashburnham Rescue Ambulance was stolen from the grounds of Heywood Hospital. A police pursuit ensued with units chasing the ambulance towards Hubbardston. The ambulance turned around near Rietta and headed back towards Gardner.Continue Reading

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2 different pdfs in this article are helpful to consumers with Cell phones. Cell Phone Security Ongoing Concern in Greater Gardner MA Taking the fear out of the phone using common sense solutions: The Gardner MA Police Department recently posted on Social Media about how to shut off a particularContinue Reading

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Road Closure in Templeton MA From Templeton Police Department on November 21, 2023: “Effective today the extension of Lord Road that goes to the intersection of Otter River Road and North Main Street will be closed. Please use caution when approaching the intersection. This will be for the winter months.Continue Reading

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Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. IMPORTANT DECISIONS at Gardner MA City Council Meeting of November 20, 2023 The Panel of 11 Local Legislators, otherwise known as the Gardner City Council, met for the first time since the Municipal Election of 2023. In January, Councilor at LargeContinue Reading