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Library Hours Starting September 29th:Monday: 9 a.m-6 p.m.Tuesday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Wednesday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.Thursday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.Friday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Saturday: 9am-3pm Note that until the 29th, the Saturday Hours will be 9am to 1pm. Library Announces More Evening and Weekend Hours Director Marita Klements of the Levi Heywood Memorial LibraryContinue Reading

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Gardner School Bus Schedules Available Gardner Elementary School Bus Stop List — Gardner Middle School Bus Stop List —- Gardner High School -Gardner Academy School Bus Stop List === Lists are as of August 27, 2025 Gardner Public Schools Transportation page, CLICK HEREContinue Reading

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Gardner Community Youth Center Opens for Teens in the Chair City City Leaders showed up for the ribbon cutting of the Youth Center which has transitioned from the former Boys and Girls Club. You’ll hear from Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik, City Councilor Elizabeth Kazinskas, Director BrandonContinue Reading

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Labor Day First, First Day of School Second In the City of Gardner summer is still well underway but soon thoughts will turn to Labor Day Weekend and what comes right after. Labor Day is September 1st, and the first day of School in the city of Gardner is SeptemberContinue Reading

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Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson updates the City of Gardner in a 25 minute update. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson with an Extensive Monthly Update following July 2025 Our graphic is intended to depict the many topics covered by Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson in his monthlyContinue Reading

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Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. For a list of Winchendon Public School staff, CLICK HERE. Winchendon Appoints King to be Interim Superintendent Charlotte King has been formally appointed the Interim Superintendent for Winchendon Public Schools on a vote of 4 to 1. Karen Kast McBrideContinue Reading

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Winchendon Superintendent of Schools Shuffle The Town of Winchendon is once again looking for a School Superintendent as Marc Gosselin is not staying beyond his contract which ends this month. Gardner Magazine reached out via email to all 5 Winchendon School Committee members. Mike Barbaro – Chair, Email: Barbaro@winchendonk12.org, DavidContinue Reading

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Fiscal 6 – The Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Fiscal 6 is the 6th Fiscal Year Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has been in office and that started on July 1, 2025. We spoke with the Mayor about various needs and issues, and how things have changed over the lastContinue Reading

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Exploring Gardner MA Public Schools Improvement Plan, Student Handbook, and Bullying Policy. Gardner Magazine explored in detail the Gardner Public Schools 3 year Improvement Plan, the Gardner Student Handbook, and the Gardner Public Schools Bullying Policy. Each is featured in a “Deep Dive” podcast. We also feature the actual documentsContinue Reading

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School Committee Meets, Terri Hillman Retires after 30 Years The Gardner MA School Committee met on June 9,2025. Following a positive Superintendent evaluation, the Gardner Superintendent was granted a 5% raise. However, Dr. Pellegrino said he would only accept a 2% raise, same as the teachers. Superintendent Pellegrino reviewed theContinue Reading

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Almost Half of MWCC Early College Students Earn Associates Degrees Press Release with list of graduates, CLICK HERE. The May 30, 2025 celebration at Mount Wachusett Community College focused on the achievements of its Early College Program graduates. 24 of the 51 students earned an associates degree as well asContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Reports on Schools – Student Attendance, Teacher Retention, and Dropout Rates Gardner Magazine utilized data from the Massachusetts Department of Education for this report and the associated “Deep Dive” podcasts. View the data yourself right here, CLICK for WEBSITE. Gardner Magazine looked in to what percentage of studentsContinue Reading

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MWCC Graduation 2025 Mount Wachusett Community College celebrated the academic achievements of its graduates during the college’s 60th Commencement on May 14, 2025. A total of 662 students graduated, with 424 associate degrees and 310 certificates being conferred. MWCC President James Vander Hooven welcomed graduates and guests, “To Commence meansContinue Reading

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Recognitions – Achievements – Future: Topics of Gardner MA School Committee Meeting The Gardner Massachusetts School Committee met on May 12, 2025. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. One of the highlights of the meeting came at the very beginning as the 4th Grade Student CouncilContinue Reading

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Mount Wachusett Community College Reveals New Mascot – Monty! Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) is thrilled to announce a new chapter in its school spirit with the unveiling of the new mascot, Monty the Mountain Lion. Gardner Magazine was so inspired by the good cheer that we are releasing anContinue Reading

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Complete Press Release on pdf, CLICK HERE. For more information about the many programs and services offered at the Levi Heywood Memorial Library, please visit the website, CLICK HERE. Levi Heywood Memorial Library Announces May Events Meet Local Author Rev. Timothy Crellin – Book Signing and Community Conversation : JoinContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine has a “Deep Dive” AUDIO program about this grant and the MWCC Automotive Technology Program. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. For more information about MWCC’s automotive program visit the following pages: Certificate Auto Techology, CLICK HERE – Gardner Automotive Technology Center, CLICK HERE. — National Science FoundationContinue Reading

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Budget Presented at Gardner School Committee Meeting The School Budget of over $37 million was presented by School Superintendent Mark Pellegrino and Finance Manager Mark Hawke. Members of the School Committee asked questions. The hearing was open to members of the public and 1 resident asked questions. Listen to theContinue Reading

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Gardner School Committee Meets on March 10, 2025 Teacher Joseph Lillie received recognition regarding his efforts in teaching English and life skills to those seeking to learn English. The Committee approved the Consent Agenda. Several members discussed progress on the Auditorium. Finance discussion included mention of the deficit due toContinue Reading

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Grants this year were more than double what was awarded last year and covered submissions from Gardner Elementary, Gardner Middle, Gardner High, and Gardner Academy. Williams-Rockwell 2025 Grants Total over $208k The Williams-Rockwell Educational Gift Fund Committee awarded $208,855.75 to 35 different projects this year compared to $82,831.60 to 15Continue Reading