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Listen to the School Committee Final Comments from the May 11th meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. We also have a separate article on the recognition of 4th grade students, CLICK HERE. School Budget passed at School Committee Meeting – Now on to City Council Listen to the entire meetingContinue Reading

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Gardner School Budget Review – Timetable for the Week Ahead The Gardner School Committee will meet on Monday May 11, 2026 at 6pm in the City Council Chambers. There is open time for the General Public to speak and a Public Hearing on the FY2027 School Budget. Public Comments areContinue Reading

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MWCC Hosts 40th Annual Exhibition of High School Art at the East Wing Gallery According to Joyce Miller, Chair of the Art Department and Gallery Director at MWCC, “This exhibition is one of our most popular and meaningful community events. For 40 years, it has provided an opportunity to celebrateContinue Reading

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The Tale of Two Overrides – The Challenges of Templeton MA and Winchendon MA – Complete Analysis Residents in Templeton and Winchendon are currently navigating critical financial decisions to sustain municipal operations and infrastructure. Max and Maxine Rogers debate the options. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Templeton voters areContinue Reading

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Printable letter size version of above 2026 Williams-Rockwell Gift Awards, CLICK HERE Awards sorted by amount, Word Doc CLICK HERE,,—PDF CLICK HERE. — Spreadsheet CLICK HERE Williams-Rockwell 2026 Education Gift Awards Detailed On April 21, 2026, the City of Gardner announced the distribution of $240,331.62 in grants from the Williams-RockwellContinue Reading

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Funding Crisis, Education, and Youth Focus of Public Welfare Committee Meeting The Gardner Public Welfare Committee met on Friday, April17, 2026 and heard from various local officials regarding the fiscal year 2027 School Budget and other matters. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Local officials and educators describe a fundingContinue Reading

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Principal Bartkus is the principal for Gardner High School and Gardner Academy effective April 14, 2026. Mr. Beauregard and Mr. Baumeister will continue to be the school’s lead teachers. Collaboration with MWCC will be expanded. Students will have more access to mental health and tiered supports. Gardner Academy for LearningContinue Reading

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Looming Fiscal Challenges Dominate Discussion at the Gardner School Committee Meeting Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. While there have been significant academic achievements and high accountability ratings at Gardner High School, the district is grappling with a projected $1.5 million budget deficit even after $1Continue Reading

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For a printable letter-size version of above, CLICK HERE to download. Mount Wachusett Community College Releases Year-End Celebration Schedule All events will be held on the Gardner campus at 444 Green Street, Gardner, MA 01440. Details, live streams, and programs will be posted at mwcc.edu/celebrate. The 61st Commencement Ceremonies are MayContinue Reading

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Photo shows Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson holding a canvas presented to the City by Gardner Magazine on occasion of the Mayor’s 2000 Days in Office and in recognition of the strategic initiatives that have led to Gardner MA being labeled a “Model City for America.” 2000 Days Towards the “ModelContinue Reading

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Gardner School Committee March Meeting Focused on Local Educational Progress and Fiscal Challenges Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. A central highlight is the presentation on College and Career Readiness, detailing the success of early college initiatives and vocational partnerships like the MVP program. Officials shareContinue Reading

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Top Photo: MWCC President James Vander Hooven, Coordinator of Student Parent Supports Ann Reynolds, and Monty the Mountain Lion. Bottom Photo: Ann Reynolds stands with the “Birthday Hut” at the newly reopened Monty’s Cubs Child Watch on the MWCC Gardner Campus, first floor. Monty’s Cubs Child Watch is Open AgainContinue Reading

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It’s Creepy and It’s Kooky, all Together Ooky, but we’re running the story anyway! The Gardner High School Drama Club has been rehearsing fervently for a very fun musical, the Addams Family. Listen to our promo featuring the iconic theme on any device, CLICK PLAY. The performance of the GardnerContinue Reading

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Mount Wachusett Community College to Host Agricultural Resource Fair From MWCC: Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) will host the Massachusetts Agricultural Resource Fair on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., welcoming farmers, agricultural businesses, and community members from across the region to its Gardner campus atContinue Reading

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From Gardner Public Schools: “There will be a two-hour delay for all schools tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24, 2026.” School Districts with a 2 hour delay on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 include Athol-Royalston, Gardner, Lunenburg, Montachusett Regional Voc. Tech, Narragansett Regional, Winchendon School Districts closed include: Fitchburg Public Schools, Fitchburg StateContinue Reading

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Success of Gardner Public Schools Highlight of February School Committee Meeting The Gardner School Committee met on February 9, 2026. While Massachusetts may be tops in the nation as far as education, Gardner Public Schools shines in many areas. Listen to the entire meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. TheContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Reports on the Massachusetts Miracle – Why the State is Tops in Education A very special report on why Massachusetts is America’s Education Leader. View the complete page, CLICK HERE. Jump to a report section: Why Massachusetts is Tops in Education —– Beyond the Zip Code: Decoding the “Massachusetts Miracle” andContinue Reading

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Mount Wachusett Community College President’s, Dean’s, Distinction, and Excellence Lists MWCC announced its President’s, Dean’s, Distinction, and Excellence Lists for last semester. Full-time students who complete a minimum of 12 semester hours are eligible for the President’s and Dean’s lists. The Dean’s List requires a 3.30 to 3.99 grade pointContinue Reading

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Charlotte King Is the School Superintendent in Winchendon The Winchendon School Committee signed a 3 year contract with Charlotte King which goes until 2029 with a base salary of $178,500. King has worked for the Winchendon School District for about 3 years serving in such roles as Dean of StudentsContinue Reading

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In this “Year Ahead 2026” Interview, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson outlines an ambitious agenda for building on a big year of progress in 2025. The interview itself and the infographic below demonstrate the specifics. A Forward- Looking Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson – The Year Ahead 2026 Listen toContinue Reading