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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

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MWCC Launching MWCC Village Project In an effort to support the basic needs of students, Mount Wachusett Community College is launching the MWCC Village Project funded by a Federal Grant in the amount of $874,420. View complete Press Release, CLICK HERE. The program is designed to provide basic needs resourcesContinue Reading

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Listen to the entire City Council meeting of February 18, 2025 on any device. CLICK PLAY. Complete agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. City Council Meeting of Tuesday, February 18th to Have Impact for Years and Decades The City Council waited about 10 minutes and then voted Councilor Elizabeth Kazinskas toContinue Reading

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Gardner Mayor Proposes School Surplus Fund $8 Million Dollar Project Construction of the new Gardner Elementary School came in $8 Million under budget. The result is an $8 million surplus sitting in Gardner’s bank account. Gardner has 3 choices: (1) Put the amount towards principal which wouldn’t reduce current monthlyContinue Reading

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“Kids who need more get more” – Elementary School Principal Earl Martin. Just one of the memorable statements from this informative School Committee meeting. Gardner School Committee Holds Informative Meeting At the Gardner MA School Committee Meeting of February 10, 2025, Behavioral and Academic presentations from various individuals took upContinue Reading

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Gardner School Committee Holds Meeting on Monday February 10, 2025 The Gardner School Committee is expected to accept grant funds in the amount of $100,000 and accept a donation in the amount of $75,000 to establish a scholarship. The committee is also expected to vote on various expenditures. During theContinue Reading

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MWCC Adds 6th AUDIO Studio to Facilities For decades, Mount Wachusett Community College has trained students in the operation of AUDIO and Video equipment and most recently has maintained 5 AUDIO Studios. On February 7, 2025, the Mount will dedicate its 6th AUDIO studio to retiring Chief Engineer of MediaContinue Reading

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Gardner School Committee Holds First Meeting of the Year The Gardner School Committee elected Rachael Cormier as its Vice Chair during the meeting of January 7, 2025. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. View complete agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. The meeting began with Superintendent MarkContinue Reading

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School Committee Meets – Achievements Recognized The Gardner MA School Committee met on November 12, 2024. At the beginning of the meeting, Superintendent Pellegrino recognized Retired Principal Cherie McComb (spelling corrected) and other retired teachers who have supported a program of education for immigrants. McComb spoke about the program andContinue Reading

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Patriotism and Love for Veterans Is Alive at Gardner High School Veterans protect our country from adversaries who would harm us and who would disrupt the lives of our youngest to our oldest. Students in a class at Gardner High took the time to salute our nation’s heroes by makingContinue Reading

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Gardner MA School Committee Holds October Meeting Meeting focused on the first reading of some school policies and the second reading of others. Other topics included the Superintendent Goals, District Improvement Plan, and various updates. See the complete agenda and packet for details and supporting information. CLICK HERE. Listen toContinue Reading

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Proactive Cell Phone and Earbud Policy in 3rd week at Gardner Public Schools Students talking, texting, or tempted to multitask are distracted and not completely paying attention. Learning losses resulted in a change to policy in Gardner Public Schools for the 2024-2025 School Year. Complete Student Handbook, CLICK HERE. PolicyContinue Reading

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Before and After the Big Mowing at Gardner Elementary School Much of the grounds at Gardner Elementary School have been mowed. The top photo shows how the grounds looked in violation of City Ordinance and State Law which contemplates the potential risk to children and adults from insects, rodents, andContinue Reading

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View the complete agenda and packet for this meeting, CLICK HERE. We have 3 other separate articles on this meeting. See Below. Gardner MA School Committee Meets on September 9, 2024 Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. This was the first meeting of the entire SchoolContinue Reading