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Members of the CDBG Committee include Chair Evan Cudmore who is the Assistant Director of Community Development, Council President George Tyros, Jason Stevens who is Director of Community Development, Micah Blondeau who is Director of Public Health, Thomas Zuppa who is Building Commissioner, Shawn Hayden who is CEO of GAAMHA,Continue Reading

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The City of Gardner has 6 Councilors at Large. To be elected, a person needs to be in the top 6 of vote getters for the position. Nomination papers are available starting April 1st. Gardner Political Machine to Face Kimberly Blake Once Again Gardner resident Kimberly Blake has announced thatContinue Reading

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This Week in the Chair City – March 21, 2025 The Gardner Magazine update can be heard on any device. CLICK PLAY. This Week: Various Local issues including Sewage Sludge, Budget Process, Drought, Election Dates, Projects and Progress, Various Events, Various Meetings, and a list of Songs. Email any eventsContinue Reading

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Zoning Board of Appeals Hears Options at Interactive Meeting Attorney Christine Tree represented Jonathan Bombaci regarding 163-165 Pine Street and the effort to resolve parking issues. Several options were presented including a potential plan to designate dedicated parking spaces at another property down the street with an easement. The BoardContinue Reading

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Editorial: Gardner Magazine Publisher to be Publicly Flogged for Election Story Screwup (no flogging please) Gardner Magazine published an incorrect date in an Election story. The correct date to obtain nomination papers in Gardner is beginning April 1st. We regret the error so much we have released an official apologyContinue Reading

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Find out factual DROUGHT CONDITIONS anytime by visiting Drought.gov, CLICK HERE. Drought Conditions Improving – NOT CRITICAL – as reported elsewhere. Gardner Magazine has alerted another local publication that its article re the Drought is incorrect. Actual conditions in this area are predicted to improve with areas just East ofContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Releases 50’s Rockabilly song “Rockin’ in the Springtime” This original song is designed to capture the joy of Spring in a classic 50’s Rock style. It’s a fun, feel-good number. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. From the song: “Animals wake from hibernation, creatures increase their population. BloomsContinue Reading

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Top: City Council 3-17-25 2nd row: Economic Development Director Stevens, Assistant Clerk Kumar and City Council President Tyros. 3rd row: Tyros, Kazinskas, and Nicholson 4th row: Swearing in of Rob Oliva and Cory Hasselmann Council President George Tyros commented on the Budget Process, Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. GardnerContinue Reading

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View the proposed Templeton Budget, CLICK HERE. Templeton Holds Budget Hearings – a Select Board member steps down. The Town of Templeton held its budget hearings on March 15, 2025. While the entire budget hearing is available on You Tube, Part 1 view here, – Part 2 view here, GardnerContinue Reading

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Official Election Dates in the City of Gardner MA Up for election this year are several offices including Mayor, ward councilors, councilors at large and 3 of the 6 School Committee members. Subject to the approval of the City Solicitor the dates are as follows: Obtain nomination papers beginning AprilContinue Reading

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Graphic shows drought conditions in the United States (top) and the 3 month outlook showing improving drought conditions in Northern Worcester County. Greater Gardner MA Still in Moderate Drought – Fires Discouraged The U.S. Drought Monitor shows Gardner in a moderate drought as of 3-11-25. While the seasonal forecast isContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Releases “Luck of the Irish” for St. Patrick’s Day. Our original Irish Folk Song for St. Patrick’s Day is “Luck of the Irish”. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. From the song’s chorus, “The Luck of the Irish, will grant your wish, the Luck of the Irish, onContinue Reading

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Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates City with Hotline Radio Interview First up on the show, Gardner Mayor Nicholson, discussing the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Process already started with Department Heads “I always ask for two numbers. I ask for their wish list, and I ask for a more realistic budget,Continue Reading

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Top: Land Application. Middle: Landfill Bottom: Incineration. For additional EPA technical resources, visit the website, CLICK HERE. Some Sludge Facts for Greater Gardner MA It just so happens that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has produced some very interesting Fact Sheets on the basics of sewage sludge and biosolids. 3Continue Reading

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Update 3-14-25: Article in another publication alleges ongoing issues at Gardner Burger King. Our previous article showed food prep areas clean with other issues, CLICK HERE. Gardner Magazine will publish a new inspection report when it is made available to us from the Board of Health so our readers canContinue Reading

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The building shown 4 years ago before Jon Bombaci embarked on the transformation. Soon to be home to Brilla Coffee. Other plans for the building await a transformer. Recent work done was to prepare for National Grid. 25 Main Street Gardner – Progress and the Wait for Electricity Gardner MagazineContinue Reading

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This Week in the Chair City – March 14, 2025 The Gardner Magazine update can be heard on any device. CLICK PLAY. This Week: Various Local issues including the Sludge Landfill — School Committee – Assessors —- Gardner Museum — Events Coming Up – Around the Chair City — UpcomingContinue Reading

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Board of Assessors consists of Assessor Christine Kumar, Chair Charles “Chuck” Leblanc, and member Paulette Burns. Gardner Board of Assessors meets with Charles in Charge The Board met on March 12, 2025. Listen to the exciting 5 minute meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Assessor Christine Kumar stated that “asContinue Reading

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The Gardner Board of Health sent Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson a letter regarding concerns about the Gardner Landfill, CLICK HERE. Conservation Commission Discusses Problems with Sludge Landfill Residents Alan Rousseau and Paul DeMeo spoke about alleged ongoing issues at the Gardner Sludge Landfill. Members discussed the possibility of modifying itsContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Releases “We’ve Got the Sludge” – A Funky Environmental Song Debate and comments regarding the proposed Sludge Landfill Expansion in Gardner Massachusetts continue on almost a daily basis at Gardner Committee meetings and even at the Templeton Select Board Meeting of March 12th. Supporters cite economics and theContinue Reading

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A number of topics and some resolutions at nearly 4 hour Templeton Select Board Meeting. Summary: During the lengthy (nearly 4 hour) Select Board Meeting, the following occurred: Citizen comment was heard, Selectman Tim Toth criticized the media including Mass Live and Gardner Magazine for our inquires into the AdamContinue Reading

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Local Healthcare Providers Are Hiring – What Positions are available… Community Health Connections is located right next to Walmart off Route 68 in Gardner. Here are some of the positions: LICSW/LMHC – $3000 sign on bonus, Family Physician with a $20,000 sign on bonus, RN or LPN for Substance UseContinue Reading

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Update: 3-12-25 8:56pm: During the Templeton Select Board Meeting. a motion to remove Board Chair Michael Currie was discussed and Currie resigned as Chair prior to a vote. Vice Chair Mathew Rivard will serve as Chair until a reorganization of the board at the next meeting March 26th. The resignationContinue Reading

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Gardner School Committee Meets on March 10, 2025 Teacher Joseph Lillie received recognition regarding his efforts in teaching English and life skills to those seeking to learn English. The Committee approved the Consent Agenda. Several members discussed progress on the Auditorium. Finance discussion included mention of the deficit due toContinue Reading