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Gardner Asks for Mum-unteers Gardner is looking for volunteers to help plant Mums in the Downtown area during Saturday September 13th and Sunday September 14th. The Mayor stated in his update of September 6th: “A lot of hands make light work.” To sign up, call the Mayor’s office at (978)Continue Reading

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John’s Sport Shop has the School Sports Spirit Last year they celebrated 60 years in business and this year they are going strong. John’s Sport Shop has unveiled some more Wildcat Wear while wishing local students a Happy First Day of School. The iconic Downtown Gardner store is noted forContinue Reading

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In my opinion, we would be all best served by discussing policy differences rather than disparaging those with whom we disagree. While I took the time to follow this through for about two days, it was consuming. Today the group has less ridiculous posts and I hope that continues. EditorialContinue Reading

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With more than a 2 year journey complete, Just Dance Performing Arts Center has a new permanent home at 25 Kraft Street, Gardner Just Dance Performing Arts Center Gets Permanent New Home The Dance Center has a new home just in time for 2024-2025 Dance Season which runs from SeptemberContinue Reading

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State Trooper Posts About Wrong-Way Driver in Gardner On September 4, 2024, an 80 year old Hubbardston woman was driving in the wrong direction on Route 2 and struck a vehicle being operated by a a 44 year old Gardner woman. According to State Trooper Dustin Fitch, only minor injuriesContinue Reading

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Various “Loud Booms” have been heard in the area over the last month or so. The cause: A Cannon. If you know who the culprit is, please let your local Police Department know. Cause of Greater Gardner “Loud Booms” Revealed It’s Not an Earthquake… In the evening of September 3,Continue Reading

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Gardner Uptown Rotary Construction Continues – Gardner School Begins It is an inconvenient truth. Uptown Rotary Construction has reached a critical point with paving to occur within the next couple of weeks. The problem: School is starting right after Labor Day and any work might be disruptive. However, any inconvenienceContinue Reading

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Gardner Museum Highlights Photography Exhibit and Reveals More…. Photos show beautiful photos from the exhibit while also showing other beautiful Gardner Museum displays. The museum posted, “Today marks the beginning of our fall/winter exhibit. Local photographer Jeff Sargent, who bought his very first camera in 1981, displays “Northeast Wildlife throughContinue Reading

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WGAW Has Special Hotline Radio Broadcast Featuring Speakers from a Night of Hope On Saturday, August 31, 2024, WGAW featured a broadcast with highlights from this week’s Night of Hope which took place at Monument Park in Gardner. Following a live update from Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, there were manyContinue Reading

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Update September 3, 2024 Mayor Michael Nicholson explained: “MEPA stated they got enough complaints from individuals stating the 8 day notice was too short of a time, even though the minimum legal requirement is 7 days, so they have ordered the meeting be reposted with a 14 day notice.” MeetingContinue Reading

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Lafayette Square Looks Great After Help from Gardner Business and Staff Gardner’s Boucher Funeral Home offered to clean up Lafayette Square and the City gladly accepted. Photos show the before and after. Boucher Funeral Home posted, “It takes a village! After seeing the flower bed in Lafayette Square/ Franco-American VeteranContinue Reading

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Publisher’s Note: As soon as he was made aware of the issues, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson reached out to the appropriate people so that an expeditious solution could be attained. ADA Compliance Solutions in the Works for Maki Park Gardner Magazine spoke with Gardner Mayor Nicholson on August 30, 2024.Continue Reading

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Above Photos taken from our vehicle. Below photos taken by Judy Mack. Mayor Takes Action – School of Weeds to be Saved from Overgrowth The current overgrowth at GES will be soon be mowed to be City compliant, states Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson who had an in-person meeting with SuperintendentContinue Reading

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Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Why Mums in the Graphic? Volunteers are needed to plant mums in the City’s flower pots for a few hours on September 13th and 14th. contact kjablonski@gardner-ma.gov In Pre-Labor Day Update, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Informs the City Welcome: Teachers whoContinue Reading

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The Gardner Board of Assessors Gardner Assessor Concludes City Should Meet New Growth Value The Board of Assessors met with members Assessor Christine Kumar and Paulette Burns. Listen to the exciting meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Assessor Kumar stated, “We do have a little update. So, the residential, commercial,Continue Reading

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Chair Greg Dumas stated, “I’ve asked a hundred times what retainers are left on that job and I get a zero response. They think I’m an idiot. If they take all their retainers out, shame on the city.” Gardner Conservation Commission Introduces Agent Justin Enright Justin Enright was introduced asContinue Reading

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Paving Time is Here in Gardner – Schedule Announced DPW Director Dane Arnold has announced the specific Gardner MA paving schedule for the end of August and all of September. The schedule is subject to change based on weather. Paving Schedule – 8/29: Lower structures on Dinan Drive and MeadowbrookContinue Reading

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International Overdose Awareness Day and Night of Hope Overdose Awareness Day and Night of Hope in Gardner is Wednesday, August 28th. Monument Park Vigil is 6:30-8:30pm and the City Hall Luminaria Service is at 8:30pm. Some facts: In the United States there are over 100,000 drug overdose deaths each year.Continue Reading

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Maki Park Opens with Questions About Accessibility Maki Park is a beautiful, 3 tiered park now open in Downtown Gardner. However, as we took photographs on August 23, 2024 it was immediately apparent that there are accessibility issues. Currently there are stairs, but the park is not ADA compliant asContinue Reading

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The Gardner City Clerk’s office is having a special Saturday voter registration session August 24th from 9am to 5pm in Perry Auditorium. Last day to register to vote for the upcoming September 3rd State Primary (other offices – Presidential Primary held earlier this year.) Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates theContinue Reading

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GAAMHA plans to hold its 2nd annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser this Fall. Last year, over 500 Christmas trees were sold. This year visitors will be able to meet two of the rarest ponies on earth, Hope and Chestnutt. GAAMHA’s Shawn Hayden on Pony Births and Ongoing Family of Services GardnerContinue Reading