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FREE event in Westminster coming up October 19th The Westminster Cracker Festival will be held Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10am to 5pm. Westminster Cracker Festival is held at 10 Village Square, Westminster, MA. There’s FREE parking and a shuttle is available. The event was first held in 2015. AccordingContinue Reading

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Jonathan Bombaci on Tenacity and the Projects in Downtown Gardner In Gardner, Bombaci’s firm has invested in residential real estate, renovated commercial real estate, attempted to buy properties from the City of Gardner, and is currently working on 25 Main Street and the Garbose Building. Project delays have resulted inContinue Reading

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GAAMHA Receives $225,000 in Funding Non-profit GAAMHA is receiving $225,000 in funding including $200,000 in Federal funding secured by Lori Trahan and $25,000 in State funding secured by Jonathan Zlotnik. Congresswoman Trahan wrote, “For over 50 years, GAAMHA, Inc.’s wide range of mental health and addiction programs have helped thoseContinue Reading

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Gardner Board of Health – EEE Positive Mosquito in Gardner BOH Statement: “A EEE positive mosquito was identified in a trap in Gardner, please use precautions to prevent mosquito bites! Please be aware that as the temperatures drop, mosquito activity will lessen.” According to an October 8th Press Release fromContinue Reading

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Aimee from Gardner CAC speaks about the FREE Thursday Fellowship Meal Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Fellowship dinners are available for take-out on most Thursdays, October-May. Dinners must be picked up at 4:30 pm at the Gardner CAC on Pleasant Street, Gardner. Visit the Gardner CAC website, CLICK HERE. Make aContinue Reading

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Patriotism Alive in Gardner with Flag Raising Ceremony at Care Central VNA Care Central VNA and Hospice posted “Flag Raising Ceremony at 34 Pearly Lane 10/8/24 Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. proudly raised its American Flag on Tuesday, donated by U.S. Representative Lori Trahan. Holly Chaffee, President & CEOContinue Reading

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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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From City of Gardner: DPW Announces Paving Scheduled for Monday Postponed Paving work scheduled for Monday, Oct. 7th Parker Street will be postponed until Tuesday, Oct. 8th. due to the forecasted rain. Parker Street will be closed for paving from the Templeton Town line to Barthel Avenue & Waterford StreetContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Launches Ridiculous new Fictional Series – Donald and Kamala Just like our Joe and Don series, this first episode pokes fun at America’s most unlikely brother and sister, Donald and Kamala. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. More Episodes will follow.Continue Reading

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New Christmas Tree replacing the former tree also damaged in a windstorm. Christmas Tree Lighting will be Sunday December 1st either in Lafayette Square or Monument Park. Video is embedded here if you’d like to see Santa Claus. Gardner Mayor Gets Visit from Santa Claus during Weekly Update Gardner MayorContinue Reading

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Gardner DPW Announces Paving Schedule for Saturday and Monday Saturday Paving Saturday, Oct. 5th Fredette Street and Wilkins Road will be closed to traffic for paving. Monday Paving Monday, Oct. 7th Parker Street will be closed for paving from the Templeton Town line to Barthel Avenue & Waterford Street. ThisContinue 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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Parking Discussed at Gardner ZBA Meeting The Gardner MA Zoning Board of Appeals took up matters concerning an update on 163-165 Pine Street, relief on a side yard setback, a single family house, and changing a two family to a 3 family. Sounds simple enough, but the complexity of theContinue 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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Special WGAW Hotline Radio Show on day of Festivities in Gardner MA Radio listeners were treated to WGAW Hotline Host Steve Wendell and various guests on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Broadcast began at noon and continued past 2pm with a LIVE BROADCAST of the Chair Luge. Listen on any device,Continue 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