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Growing Places latest to Sign Lease for space at Waterford Community Center Growing Places signed a lease on December 18, 2024 for use of the kitchen and space at Waterford Community Center. Various officials were on hand plus staff from Growing Places and even 2 area farmers. Speakers included GardnerContinue Reading

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Public Safety Meeting Lasts 1 Minute and 5 seconds Listen to the exciting December 16, 2024 meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Committee sent a positive recommendation to the full City Council for a license renewal. Police Chief Eric McAvene stated “In fact, all of them, all the renewalsContinue Reading

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Gardner’s Seaman Paper Acquires German Specialty Paper Company Seaman Paper posted, “We are excited to announce that Seaman Paper has acquired Julius Glatz GmbH, a pioneer in specialty papers based in Neidenfels, Germany. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for both companies as we join forces to enhance our globalContinue Reading

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This is the complete Press Release of Mayor Nicholson on 12-17-24. See separate article re George Tyros report to the City Council, CLICK HERE. Gardner Mayor Nicholson Makes Changes in Light of Maki Park Issue In a Press Release of December 17, 2024, Mayor Michael Nicholson stated the following: IContinue Reading

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Varied Topics at City Council Meeting of December 16, 2024 Listen to the entire City Council meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner City Council approved $800k from sewer retained earnings to sewer leachate project and $150k from water retained earnings for the valves project. City has 1000 waterContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Releases “One Day in Gardner” One Day in Gardner: the scenery changed, the leadership changed, the attitude changed, the finances changed, opportunities changed, connections grew stronger, public spaces grew, excellence became normal, and as a result: The Gardner Stars are brighter, everyday worries are lighter, the future holdsContinue Reading

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Gardner’s Assessor Christine Kumar is part of the great Finance Team in the City of Gardner. Mayor Michael Nicholson and various City Councilors frequently compliment the team on its transparency, efficiency, and competence. Gardner does very well on objective State and Federal audits. Gardner has an online checkbook which anyoneContinue Reading

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News from WGAW Hotline Radio Show on December 14, 2024 Hotline featured: The weekly update of Mayor Nicholson – an ABC Report on Biden Pardons – Various speakers at the One-Stop Grant Announcements – City Council President Kazinskas about the upcoming Monday December 16th meeting – Wreaths Across America speakersContinue Reading

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Gardner City Council to Hear Results of Maki Park Investigation Gardner City Councilor George Tyros was tasked by the City Council with investigating the Maki Park Project. Once built, it was immediately apparent that Maki Park was not ADA compliant. The City Council will hear a presentation by Tyros atContinue Reading

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Publisher’s Note: It gives me great joy to report on the good people of Gardner whether it’s elected officials, business owners, non-profit leaders, or individuals. The 3 councilors mentioned here are part of a group of 11 really good people. Send any article ideas to News@GardnerMagazine.com. The local hero mayContinue Reading

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State Chooses City of Gardner as Location to Announce Grants State and local officials including Secretary Yvonne Hao of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development were on hand for an awards ceremony held at Gardner’s Perry Auditorium on December 13, 2024. According to Mayor Michael Nicholson, “Gardner did notContinue Reading

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A Holiday Season Update with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Listen to the December 13, 2024 update on any device. CLICK PLAY. EVENTS – Saturday December 14th: Good Earth Farm and Garden Center on West Broadway hosts Santa Claus from 10am to 2pm. —- Sun. December 15th: Winter Carnival with ElsaContinue Reading

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Lots of information here. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner Public Welfare Committee Hears Update from Various Departments in a lengthy meeting on December 12, 2024 Veterans: Veterans Agent and Director Cory Hasselmann provided an update. Nolan Buck is the assistant veterans agent. To reach the office call (978)Continue Reading

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Finance Committee Hears About Gardner Fire Department Budget and DPW Improvements Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. A report and discussion regarding the Fire Department budget took up most of the meeting. Fire Chief Gregory Lagoy informed the members about staffing levels, overtime expenses, and the possibleContinue Reading

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Gardner High Winter Concert Having Several Performing Groups The gym at Gardner High School will be the venue for the Winter Concert on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7:00pm. Concert goers are asked to please use the doors near the cafeteria entrance. (Auditorium is under renovation.) For the admission chargeContinue Reading

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PRESS RELEASE re Water Lawsuit SETTLEMENT from Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson on December 10, 2024: Mayor Nicholson wrote “Please be advised that the class action lawsuit filed by Janice Magliacane in 2017 alleging various claims against the City of Gardner and Suez Water Environmental Services, Inc., the City’s previous waterContinue Reading

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Board of Health to Coordinate Joint Meeting Regarding Landfill Director Micah Blondeau stated he will be scheduling a meeting between Health, DPW, and Conservation departments to compare notes on the landfill. He also stated that mitigating the landfill erosion is projected to cost over $173k with the work to beContinue Reading

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This article provides links to State of MA Guidance to Municipalities regarding Homeless Shelters and a list of some local resources and website links. Homeless Crisis Forefront of Local Concerns in Gardner MA A group of local residents in Gardner got together in the past week and managed to getContinue Reading

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In Gardner, Heroes are Everywhere – Gardner PD Honors 2 of them Gardner PD posted, “Detective Starzynski, Officer Webb, and Officer Neufell had the pleasure to meet Chase and Ryder. These two worked hard, raised money, and decided to put their money together to make bags for the homeless andContinue Reading

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Holiday Season Underway in Gardner and the Mayor has plenty to say in Update to City Gardner Mayor Nicholson provided an uplifting look at Holiday themes and events in Gardner during the update of December 6, 2024. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Invitation to view decorations: As he didContinue Reading

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Wreaths Across America Honoring Veterans at Cemetery in Winchendon On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9am, the laying of Remembrance wreaths will occur at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon. The ceremony includes saying the name of each and every veteran aloud. Parking Changes This Year According to theContinue Reading