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Plans – Projects – Possibilities – Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Only July 29, 2024, we had the honor of speaking with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about various BIG NEWS of the Chair City. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Some Highlights: We spoke to Mayor Nicholson about theContinue Reading

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CDBG Grants Announced in Front of School Street School School Street School has been vacant for almost 40 years, has fallen in to disrepair, often has vandals and police calls. Gardner applied for a Community Development Block Grant to demolish the building and received it along with others to benefitContinue Reading

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Graphic depicts Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson looking at the “Mountain of Money” the City has received in State and Federal Grants. Gardner MA Turns 50 Grand in to $25 Million – How Is That Even Possible? The City of Gardner Massachusetts seems to have a knack for grants. Recently, U.S.Continue Reading

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Summer Reading Program in Full Swing at Levi Heywood Memorial Library On July 27, 2024, the library announced, “See what’s new this week at the Levi Heywood Memorial Library….There are 12 new bestsellers, 63 new children’s books, and 60 other new books, including 11 that are available online. The newContinue Reading

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A Route 140 Survivor – Editorial by Werner Poegel Last Friday afternoon July 26, 2024 just after 4pm, I embarked on one of the scariest adventures of my life. I went on Route 140. Turning left from Green Street, I managed to skillfully avoid oncoming cars by waiting, waiting, waiting,Continue Reading

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We publish Scott Graves statement so our readers can hear for themselves what Graves actually said and what actually happened. A City Councilor raised a point of order as Scott Graves spoke off topic regarding the Sludge Landfill at the public hearing regarding the Racetrack. Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas askedContinue Reading

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A Commentary on the Big Event in Gardner of July 15, 2024 Publisher Werner Poegel reflects on the courage of the man who has made a difference in the City of Gardner MA. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Completely by accident, this piece about the first 4 years endedContinue Reading

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From Events to Road Work Mayor Nicholson Updates the Chair City of Gardner MA Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson updated Gardner MA on Friday, July 26, 2024. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Events: Intertribal Spirit of the Wolf Powwow will take place on July 27th and 28th from 11 a.m.Continue Reading

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Conservation Commission Hears About Racetrack at Meeting of July 22, 2024 The public was reminded that the subject of the proposed Horse Racetrack at 827 Green Street in Gardner was not on the agenda of the July 22nd meeting, but nevertheless the public was able to voice various opinions towardsContinue Reading

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Surgical Pavilion at Heywood Hospital – 13 Months after PAUSE The construction was paused at the end of June 2023. 13 months later, the site is frozen in time awaiting the future. If Heywood Hospital emerges from Chapter 11 as expected, future prognosis of this project may then be forecast.Continue Reading

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With large crowds anticipated again in 2024, Maki Park will be in full use at the September 28, 2024 event if construction is completed as expected. Massive Komatsu Machine Instrumental in Maki Park Construction Progress The machine is “moving the earth” and doing the heavy lifting in the construction ofContinue Reading

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A snapshot of 3 businesses at different stages on July 25, 2024 in Gardner MA. Hiring Underway at Jersey Mike’s and Paving Underway at Chipotle, While Five Below Gets Ready Jersey Mike’s plans to open at Timpany Crossroads on August 21st and was interviewing prospective employees outside on July 25thContinue Reading

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Nadine Smith Speaks to Us About the Vegetables, Plants, and Fruit at Weekly Farmers Market Gardner Magazine spoke to Nadine Smith about the Farmers Market which is every Thursday from 8:30 to noon at the Park Street Park location. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner’s Weekly Farmers Market isContinue Reading

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Chair City Mourns as Beloved Reverend David Cote Passes On Upon hearing the news, the Gardner Fire Department posted on July 24, 2024 , “The Gardner Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Reverend David Cote. Reverend Cote has served as the Chaplain for the Gardner Fire Department forContinue Reading

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All 10 City Councilors in Attendance voted NO to the Racetrack in a non-binding straw vote taken July 23, 2024 at 8:19pm. Listen to the Gardner City Council Public Hearing which was held on July 23, 2024 and broadcast live on WGAW. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Straw VoteContinue Reading

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Location of Gardner Weekly Farmers Market Changes Gardner’s Weekly Farmers Market is every Thursday from 8:30 am to 12 noon and now takes place at Park Street Park, on Park Street, Gardner next to the Elk’s Lodge. Vendors can contact Nadine Smith at (978) 413-1859 This weekly market is theContinue Reading

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Making Sense of Information Swirling About – Horse Racetrack Commentary A Commentary on the Horse Racetrack with Werner Poegel. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Explaining the parties to the proposed transaction of land at 827 Green Street in Gardner. —- Putting Care of Horses Issue in perspective —- PuttingContinue Reading

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Gardner Police Department Chronicles a Week of the Junior Police Academy The enthusiastic teenage Junior Police Cadets got the ultimate introductory experience to police work during an intense week. The academy was held the week of July 15, 2024 and the Gardner PD posted photos every day on their FacebookContinue Reading

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Former Mayoral Candidate Kimberly Blake Comments on Proposed Racetrack Gardner Magazine received the following AUDIO statement from Kimberly Blake on July 20, 2024. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading