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Update December 1, 2023: Learning to take place at 2 locations, 1 in Gardner and 1 in Winchendon Watch the complete Emergency Winchendon School Committee Meeting, CLICK HERE. Winchendon School Committee met in an emergency meeting on Thursday, November 30th Facilities Manager Brian Croteau’s statement to the School Committee characterizedContinue Reading

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Superintendent Dr. Mark Pellegrino Reveals GES Singled Out as a Model School The Gardner MA Public School Superintendent was at an International Conference in Chicago. In the opening keynote, they had 14,000 schools to choose from in deciding what data to talk about. They chose Gardner Elementary School. Listen toContinue Reading

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Gardner MA School Committee Meets on November 13, 2023 Agenda and Complete packet is found here. Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Donation: The Gardner MA School Committee voted to accept a donation of $2,000 from Yen Yen Chinese Restaurant. Later in the meeting it was announcedContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Elementary School a Picture Postcard in the Chair City Landscaping is shaping up, kids are enjoying the playground, and parents – teachers – staff – administrators are getting compliments every week about Gardner’s investment in its future. As far as learning? Reading scores are up as was broughtContinue Reading

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Two Gardner MA Businesses Partner with Gardner Elementary PTO The Gardner Elementary School PTO will be receiving $5 from every car washed Saturday October 28th and Sunday October 29th at Alltown Carwash located at 17 Pearson Boulevard in Gardner. PTO gets another $10 for Unlimited Club signups. Then, on NovemberContinue Reading

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Members of the School Committee heard from Dr. Catherine Goguen and from GES Principal Earl Martin regarding the much higher reading scores which once again are higher than before. They detailed achievements and future goals. Pictures were shown of the play area at the rear of Gardner Elementary School. NurseContinue Reading

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Ticket Booth at Watkins Field Benefits from Talented Students in Gardner MA Gardner High School posted, “Thank you to Mr. Jacobson and some of his woodworking students for building and adding some new shelving units to the ticket booth at Watkins Field. Great project for the kids and the shelvesContinue Reading

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Gardner Mayor Nicholson has been called one of America’s most effective Small City Mayors, even being invited to the White House to speak about Gardner’s success. We asked him about everything in detail. We came away from the interview realizing that it was hard to document all that has beenContinue Reading

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Listen to this information-filled meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner Public Safety Committee stars the Councilors and the Department Heads – Complete Details! The Gardner Public Safety Committee heard from Police Chief Eric McAvene, Building Commissioner Tom Zuppa, and Health Director Micah Bondeau. Listen to the meeting on anyContinue Reading

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Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner MA School Committee Meeting Monday September 11, 2023 The meeting packet contains a large amount of information regarding the upcoming School Year, CLICK HERE. Academic Excellence Gardner Public Schools is way ahead of the curve on academic excellence including EarlyContinue Reading

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Editorial – Social Service Programs impacted by CDBG Gardner Magazine noticed. Even in the CDBG application and eventual award, there was a consideration of people, not just buildings. Gardner Mayor Nicholson, the entire Team at Gardner City Hall, and various agencies in the Chair City are putting people first. ItContinue Reading

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Gardner Middle School Music Program Shining Ray of Sunshine on Any Day Music Brings Sunshine from Pre-school to Adult. Gardner Magazine had the distinct honor of speaking with Gianni Davilli and John Mellish of the Gardner Middle School Music Program. What a treat to hear about the joy of musicContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Middle School Welcomes the Saxman Music and Art has gained a renewed focus in the Gardner Public School System and today we profile only one of its numerous local stars. On August 21, 2023, the Gardner Middle School Music Department announced that John Mellish will be a newContinue Reading

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Listen to the entire meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. An answer regarding the weeds at Gardner MA Elementary School The Gardner Elementary School Finance Sub-committee met on August 16, 2023 to discuss and approve various items relating to the school. The subject of the weeds came up. Citizen SteveContinue Reading

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The most recent Winchendon School Committee Meeting available is that of July 13, 2023. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. We will publish the July 25th meeting should it become available. Winchendon MA School Superintendent Controversy New Winchendon MA School Committee Chair Karen Kast-McBride Alleges an Unauthorized Payout was illegallyContinue Reading

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School starts for grades 1-12 on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. However, Kindergarten is different: 9/6: Kindergarten orientation last names A-J 9:30-11am, 9/7: Kindergarten orientation last names K-Z 9:30-11am, and 9/8: First full day for all Kindergarten 9am-3:15pm. Preschool starts Monday, September 18, 2023. We have the entire 2023-2024 School CalendarContinue Reading

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For more information on the Boys and Girls Club, please visit their website, CLICK HERE. Director of Gardner MA Boys and Girls Club Explains Program We spoke with Director Brandon Hughey at the Gardner Summer Centennial on July 22, 2023. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Boys and GirlsContinue Reading

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Levi Heywood Memorial Library has “Slime Day” in Gardner MA Children ages 5 to 12 enjoy making SLIME in the Children’s Room at 10am on Friday July 14, 2023. It’s just another unique and fun program at this popular Gardner spot for parents and kids. The library has a numberContinue Reading