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Flag Day is June 14, 2024 in Greater Gardner MA By resolution of the Second Continental Congress, the flag of the United States was adopted on June 14, 1777. “That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white, that the union be thirteen stars,Continue Reading

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On Thursday, June 13, 2024, 3 different Gardner MA restaurants had 3 very different issues. McDonald’s had to close for a time due to a malfunctioning fire suppression system. It reopened after the system was refilled. Burger King was closed for a time for renovations. It reopened. Friendly’s had aContinue Reading

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Gardner’s Greenwood Pool to Open June 22nd – Splash Park OPEN UPDATE June 18, 2024: The City of Gardner writes, “Greenwood Memorial Outdoor Pool will tentatively open on Saturday, June 22nd.” According to the website, the Splash Park will be in operation this season. Pool hours are listed as noonContinue Reading

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Planning Board Meets – Honors Robert Bettez The Gardner MA Planning Board met for a short session on June 11, 2024 and reappointed Robert Swartz as the Planning Board member representative to both the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission and the Montachusett Joint Transportation Committee. The Board approved the withdrawal requestedContinue Reading

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PACC – City of Gardner – Fireworks on Kendall Pond The 2nd weekend of celebration for Gardner’s 239th birthday will be Saturday June 29th (rain date Sunday, June 30th) The Fireworks show begins just after dusk. Fireworks are lit over Kendall Pond. Last year parking was not allowed on RouteContinue Reading

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Progress in Downtown Gardner, Timpany Plaza, and Timpany Crossroads 25 Main Street Construction soon to be in full swing after a $250,000 loan was approved for developer. Construction of the 3 tiered Maki Park continues with preparation of the site. Storefronts available. Five Below’s sign is up as well asContinue Reading

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Gardner Gearing Up for Huge Small Business Saturday Event Small Business Saturday is June 22, 2024 from 10am to 4pm in Downtown Gardner. It’s an event so big Don and Joe did a 60 second ad you can hear on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner’s WGAW will play it onContinue Reading

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Gardner MA School Committee to Meet on Monday June 10, 2024 A Grant Update to the School Committee being presented by Courtney Dunn includes funding from Entitlement Grants, Targeted Support Funds, and Competitive Grants. Total for Fiscal Year 2025 is $2,945,628. See detail on pdf, CLICK HERE. Various warrant articlesContinue Reading

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Council President Kazinskas with Valuable Information on Citizen Participation – Hotline Radio Interview Gardner MA City Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas appeared on WGAW Hotline Radio with host Steve Wendell on Saturday, June 8, 2024. We thank WGAW for making it available to Gardner Magazine. Listen to the interview on anyContinue Reading

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Town Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday June 18, 2024 at 7pm in the Murdock Middle High School Auditorium. A simple majority of voters is needed to approve the School Budget. Winchendon School Budget Heads Towards Town Meeting The Winchendon School Committee met on Thursday, June 6, 2024 for the purposeContinue Reading

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Templeton Development Center Off Limits – No Trespassing Signs Posted Templeton Police Department issued this statement, “Effective today 06/07/2024 the Templeton Developmental Center (TDC) formally known as the Fernald State School, and all surrounding roadways have been posted NO TRESPASSING. Yes that includes driving through the property. All entrance waysContinue Reading

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Grant of $10,000 to bring therapy dog to Gardner Elementary School Woody is pictured as an almost 3 month old puppy. During the next year he will train to become the facility therapy dog for Gardner MA Elementary School. According to Gardner Public Schools, “He was chosen for his easy-goingContinue Reading

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This editorial on pdf, CLICK HERE. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Social Media Hits new Low in Gardner MA This week I published an accurate report on the disruptive conduct of Kimberly Blake and others which occurred the night of the Gardner City Council meeting. Earlier in May, IContinue Reading

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GAAMHA operates 15 locations in North Central Massachusetts from Leominster to Greenfield and is considered a leader in the battle against substance use disorders. For more information about the organization, visit the website, CLICK HERE. or call (978) 632-0934 GAAMHA Chooses Shawn Hayden as President – Has Been with Non-profitContinue Reading

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Gardner Police Department Warns of Increase in Theft of Delivered Packages This is the message from the Gardner PD: ” The Gardner Police Department has seen an increase in the theft of delivered packages on citizen’s doorsteps recently. In most cases, there are expensive items such as cell phones thatContinue Reading

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Gardner City Council Passes Fiscal Year 2025 Budget The Gardner City Council held the regular meeting and passed the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Zoning Board of Appeals will now have 5 members, 4 must be from Gardner. The Complete Budget as submitted by MayorContinue Reading

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Gardner MA City Council Scrutinizes Budget Line by Line in Informal Meeting Council President Kazinskas presided over an informal City Council meeting on June 3, 2024 for the purpose of going over the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The City Council took a methodicalContinue Reading

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Fiance of City Councilor Dana Heath speaks to us after City Council Meeting – Kimberly Blake and others accused of harassment Blake was recorded making several bizarre statements in several different rants. None are worth repeating. According to City Councilor Dana Heath’s wife(fiance) Tiffany, Kimberly Blake and others allegedly harassedContinue Reading

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Complete 3 page listing of all events, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Relay for Life this Weekend The Gardner Relay for Life takes place at Mount Wachusett Community College from Friday June 7th at 6pm to Saturday June 8th at 2pm. Event kicks off with a celebration of local cancer survivors.Continue Reading

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The State Budget covers funding from the state to cover school lunches for all students, $6.68 billion for Chapter 70, and other public school funding programs including Circuit Breaker Special Education reimbursement and Charter School reimbursement, as well as Regional School Transportation reimbursement. State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik Provides Helpful BudgetContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Mayor’s Office Is Full Team Ahead On Monday, June 3, 2024, Katherine Jablonski begins her role as Executive Aide. Jablonski joins the team already consisting of Executive Assistant Rachael Roberts and the Mayor of Gardner, Michael Nicholson. Jablonski is a former intern in the Mayor’s office and herContinue Reading