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City Clerk Titi Siriphan is back at City Council Meeting of October 7, 2024 Tasked with calling the roll at many a Gardner City Council meeting, Gardner City Clerk Titi Siriphan was welcomed back after maternity leave. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Council unanimouslyContinue Reading

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One Accident Scene Becomes Two in Gardner MA According to a Press Release from the Gardner Police Department, ( see complete release, CLICK HERE) a pickup truck drove through an accident scene on Green Street at a high rate of speed and ended up crashing into a National Grid electricalContinue Reading

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Former Factory at 73 Stuart Street in Gardner not owned by Candor Realty A published report elsewhere inaccurately described the situation which has led to some inaccurate comments and negative public reaction on a rogue Gardner Facebook group. The publication has since corrected its article. While Candor Realty initially hadContinue Reading

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Editorial: Heywood Healthcare on its way towards Positive 200th anniversary In just 83 years, Heywood Hospital will have been in Gardner 200 years. It is likely the future will include building modifications to reflect the advances of the time. An exterior with rounded corners utilizing fusion energy for lighting. OperatingContinue Reading

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Working for the City of Gardner – The Advantage Gardner Magazine spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about “The Advantage” of Working for Gardner. Retention is high, but those who do leave often do so for promotions. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. With having a great reputation comes aContinue Reading

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Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson mentions in the short interview that $11 million was spent to upgrade the water treatment plant a few years back and a recent grant of $4 million was obtained by DPW Business Manager Chris Coughlin to do upgrades to the sewer treatment system. The City ofContinue Reading

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BREAKING NEWS: Heywood Healthcare has announced its official stand-alone exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. President and CEO Rozanna Penney stated, “We are proud to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy as an independent community-owned and community-governed organization.,” COMPLETE PRESS RELEASE HERE.Continue Reading

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The Gardner CAC has seen a 63% increase in demand for service for its food security programs. In the one year period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 The Gardner CAC has provided services to over 13,000 individuals. A very good organization to support. Website, CLICK HERE. SecureContinue Reading

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Gardner Fall Festival and Oktoberfest offered fun activities for all On September 28, 2024, the combined Gardner Fall Festival and Oktoberfest was blessed with good weather for its entire duration. City Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas tapped the keg. Patti Bergstrom from the Velvet Goose showcased Rapunzel, Bluey, and others. GardnerContinue Reading

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A Commentary – Short Documentary on GAAMHA – Service to the Community Commentary and information on this beloved non-profit. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Community Based Day Services…. Employment Services…. Substance Use Disorder Residential Services… Transitional Supporting Housing…. Permanent Housing…. Community Support Services …. Recovering Coaching… Transportation Services GAAMHAContinue Reading

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Downtown Gardner is a Party on Saturday, September 28th How do you like to party? Doesn’t matter, because Downtown Gardner has it all on Saturday, September 28, 2024 with Festival Fun for the Whole Family and the Oktoberfest. Starting at 10am, Downtown Gardner merchants will begin greeting shoppers. Street vendorsContinue Reading

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Heywood Super-Hero CEO Rozanna Penney to Participate in Chair Luge On Saturday, September 28, 2024, Heywood Healthcare CEO Rozanna Penney will cross the finish line at some point during the Chair Luge at the Gardner Fall Festival and Oktoberfest in Downtown Gardner. It will also symbolize another anticipated finish lineContinue Reading

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Old Age Homes Send Brochures as Gardner’s Mayor Turns 30 It’s hard to believe, but Mayor Michael Nicholson of Gardner turned 30 years old on September 24, 2024. He was 26 when first elected as Mayor in July of 2020. Remember that thirty is the new twenty. Life begins atContinue Reading

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It’s here! Saturday, September 28th – Fall Festival – Oktoberfest Gardner MA A Huge event starting at 10am and going past dusk in Downtown Gardner featuring merchandise, information, food and entertainment, the Chair Luge, and more! More from Gardner Square Two. More from Gardner Ale House. Previous more complete article,Continue Reading

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Diamond Hearts Art Studio Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Official Opening On Friday, September 20, 2024, Diamond Hearts Art Studio officially opened in Downtown Gardner at 112 Main Street with a ribbon cutting that featured a cake which said, “We’re Finally Open!”. On their website, owners Sean and Nancy Bray state, “We’reContinue Reading

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Mysterious “Bubble Man” Sighted in Gardner MA On Sunday, September 22, 2024, “Bubble Man” was sighted at the empty lot on Parker Street across from Kenny’s Chinese. The man spoke English well and informed us that he was “perfecting his formula”. As the photos show, “Bubble Man” makes big bubbles,Continue Reading

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Mayor Nicholson Takes the Gardner Message to Tri-Cities Breakfast Gardner may be the smaller of the 3 cities of Gardner, Fitchburg, and Leominster, but it has powerful and consequential stories to tell. As one of the speakers at this breakfast held in Gardner on September 13th, Gardner Mayor Nicholson spokeContinue Reading