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Principal Bartkus is the principal for Gardner High School and Gardner Academy effective April 14, 2026. Mr. Beauregard and Mr. Baumeister will continue to be the school’s lead teachers. Collaboration with MWCC will be expanded. Students will have more access to mental health and tiered supports. Gardner Academy for LearningContinue Reading

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View our complete Earth Day page with multiple reports, DEEP DIVE and Debate podcasts, a short video, and detailed infographics. For the complete page, CLICK HERE For details on the April 25th Keep Gardner Beautiful Day, visit their Facebook page, CLICK HERE. Earth Day 2026: Gardner Magazine Reports Earth DayContinue Reading

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Looming Fiscal Challenges Dominate Discussion at the Gardner School Committee Meeting Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. While there have been significant academic achievements and high accountability ratings at Gardner High School, the district is grappling with a projected $1.5 million budget deficit even after $1Continue Reading

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Lengthy Meeting of Conservation Commission Addresses Environmental Violations and Ongoing Projects The Gardner Conservation Commission met on April 13, 2026. Listen to the 1 hour+ meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. A significant portion of the discussion centered on the Sludge Landfill enforcement order, with members deciding to keep theContinue Reading

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Irrigation Crisis at Gardner Golf Course – Failing Pump House The Gardner Golf Commission met on April 13, 2026 to address a critical irrigation crisis caused by a failing pump house. Officials detailed how corroded metal pipes and a decaying wet well have allowed sediment to block the watering system,Continue Reading

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Gardner Fire Department Provides Mutual Aid to Hubbardston Brush Fire – Highlights High Fire Risk Gardner’s Truck 5, Truck 10, and C1 responded to the Town of Hubbardston on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The firefighters were there to put out a brush fire. GFD posted: “Please use extreme caution whenContinue Reading

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For a printable letter-size version of above, CLICK HERE to download. Mount Wachusett Community College Releases Year-End Celebration Schedule All events will be held on the Gardner campus at 444 Green Street, Gardner, MA 01440. Details, live streams, and programs will be posted at mwcc.edu/celebrate. The 61st Commencement Ceremonies are MayContinue Reading

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Area 4-1-1 on April 11th: WGAW Hotline Radio The WGAW Hotline Radio Show on April 11, 2026 provided listeners with the 4-11 (a play on the date) , details on area goings on. Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Nicholson was first up onContinue Reading

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Budget – Meetings – Decisions – Gardner MA Gardner – City Council Sub-committees will meet with various Department heads and ask pertinent questions. Note that while the Mayor submits a budget, the City Council can’t add to it, it can only make cuts. Here are the details on the CityContinue Reading

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Gardner City Council Gets Visit from State Representative Zlotnik Featured at the Gardner City Council meeting of April 6, 2026 was a comprehensive district update from State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik. Zlotnik details critical shifts in state funding formulas, noting a significant increase in road maintenance aid and the final implementationContinue Reading

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Council on Aging – Complete Briefing The Gardner Council on Aging (COA) meeting on April 6, 2026, focused on a critical assessment of the fiscal year-end projections, operational challenges, and upcoming transitions. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Despite successful programming and high volunteer engagement, theContinue Reading

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Short Board of Health Meeting Addresses a Number of Topics There was a rather short Gardner Board of Health meeting on April 6, 2026 at which Lauren Saunders was introduced at the newly appointed Health Director. This is Saunders second time in the position. You may recall Health Director SaundersContinue Reading

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Vision Zero Action Committee Developing Comprehensive Roadway Safety Plan. The Vision Zero Action Committee for the City of Gardner had its first meeting on March 31, 2026. The goal is to develop a comprehensive roadway safety plan. City officials and consultants from Kimley Horn discuss a federal grant-funded initiative toContinue Reading

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Gardner Senior Center Programming and Services for the month of April 2026 Listen to this “Deep Dive” podcast covering all the programming and services for April 2026 on any device, CLICK PLAY. The entire newsletter is available on PDF, CLICK HERE. This video covers the April 2026 programming and services.Continue Reading

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Gardner Magazine has prepared a series of reports on this topic including explanations on strategic deployment, how it is possible to bring to Gardner, the strategic framework, implementation strategy, a technological primer, and the concept of passive safety allaying those “meltdown” concerns. For the complete page, CLICK HERE. The CityContinue Reading

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Special Easter Edition: This Week in the Chair City for April 5, 2026 Listen to our AUDIO news magazine, “This Week in the Chair City” on any device, CLICK PLAY. In this week’s program: A comprehensive update on recent developments in Gardner, highlighting both Mayor Nicholson and George Tyros regardingContinue Reading

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Gardner City Leaders Headline Hotline Radio Show of April 4, 2026 Both Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson and City Council President George Tyros appeared on the program. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on Hotline – Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson – Safe Roads and Streets The Mayor spoke ofContinue Reading

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Is the Second time a Charm? Lauren Saunders is Director of Public Health in Gardner Lauren Saunders has been chosen as the Director of Public Health in Gardner. It had come down to two candidates who were interviewed at a March 12th meeting, Saunders and Assistant Director Angelia DiPrima. Saunders’Continue Reading

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Drought is Better, but Fire Danger is Real in Greater Gardner MA. According to Drought.gov, the number of people in Worcester County affected by drought is down almost 90 percent since last month. However, Worcester County had the 9th driest February on record over the last 132 years. While notContinue Reading

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For details of items on the infographic below, visit one of the individual communities by clicking on a link. 19 Communities – 19 Articles – Many Events and Meetings – FULL COVERAGE Gardner Magazine has gone all out to provide you with complete coverage on what’s coming up for AprilContinue Reading