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The most recent Winchendon School Committee Meeting available is that of July 13, 2023. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. We will publish the July 25th meeting should it become available. Winchendon MA School Superintendent Controversy New Winchendon MA School Committee Chair Karen Kast-McBride Alleges an Unauthorized Payout was illegallyContinue Reading

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For more information on this parade, please contact Gardner100@Gardner-MA.gov View the complete Classic Car Gallery, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA September Centennial Parade in Search of Antique Cars The exciting Centennial Parade is taking place Sunday, September 17th beginning at 1pm and going from Elm Street to Waterford Street. The CentennialContinue Reading

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School starts for grades 1-12 on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. However, Kindergarten is different: 9/6: Kindergarten orientation last names A-J 9:30-11am, 9/7: Kindergarten orientation last names K-Z 9:30-11am, and 9/8: First full day for all Kindergarten 9am-3:15pm. Preschool starts Monday, September 18, 2023. We have the entire 2023-2024 School CalendarContinue Reading

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The Work of “The Sheriff of Light” – Worcester County MA County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis Called the “Sheriff of Light” by some because his initiatives have brought good to the community, Sheriff Lew Evangelidis spoke with us about the work of the Worcester County Sheriff’s office. There’s so much moreContinue Reading

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In addition to the City of Gardner, The CAC service area includes the towns of Ashburnham, Baldwinville, Hubbardston, Otter River, Templeton, and Westminster.  Gardner MA CAC – Here to Help in time of Need Julie Meehan, the Director of Gardner’s CAC, was kind enough to speak with us at theContinue Reading

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The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning in effect until 5pm on July 21, 2023 for the Petersham, Templeton, Gardner area. A severe thunderstorm was occurring around 4:30pm. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 8pm on July 21, 2023. A flash Food Warning is in effect untilContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Resident Kimberly Blake Interviewed as she collects signatures for Mayoral run Gardner Magazine interviewed Kimberly Blake at the Gardner Dog Park as to what she would do differently as Mayor. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. As you’ll hear, the interview starts off cordially, with Kimberly even laughing.Continue Reading

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Gardner MA Greenwood Pool Temporarily Closed Until Drained, Swept, and Carefully Vacuumed According to Mayor Nicholson, glass goggles accidentally broke and ended up in the pool. Swim classes scheduled for the week of July 17, 2023 have been moved to the week of July 24, 2023. Listen to his shortContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Conservation Agent Sophie Dorow Seeking Trail Crew Heroes Sophie Dorow asks in a communication: “ Love Working Outdoors? Need community service hours? Want to see positive changes in our city? Then this opportunity may be your chance to make connections with a passionate team of people like yourself!”Continue Reading

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For our previous article, CLICK HERE. Ordinance Regarding Scooters – Shared Dockless Mobility Devices Another publication has erroneously stated that “Gardner is the third city in Massachusetts that Bird will be partnering with…” That statement is incorrect. Gardner is not partnering with Bird in the venture. Bird is a privateContinue Reading

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Impact of Minimum Wage in Massachusetts – 4th Highest in U.S. A decade ago in 2013, the Federal Minimum Wage was $7.25, having been raised in 2009. As of 2023, it is still $7.25. In 2013, it was $8 in Massachusetts. Today in 2023, it’s $15. Graphic shows every StateContinue Reading

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PRESS RELEASE on pdf 7-5-23 CLICK HERE. UPDATE 7-10-23: Readers Note: Bird used the “partner” language in its Press Release indicating that it and the City had “teamed up.” However, this is inaccurate as there is no relationship. The City of Gardner is simply the licensing authority. More information, CLICKContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Greenwood Pool Will Open Without Spray Park – Spray Park May Open Later Greenwood Pool season begins Friday June 30, 2023 again without the Spray Park in operation. However, Debra Pond responded to our inquiry with the following: “We are first concentrating on opening the pool on JuneContinue Reading

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Agenda, Details, Packet, Article, and AUDIO of all 4 meetings are in this article. A Series of 4 Related City Council Meetings in Gardner MA Public Service Committee Public Service Committee met on June 15, 2023. Agenda and Packet, CLICK HERE. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Finance Committee MeetingContinue Reading

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A Wacky Interview on the Gardner MA Food Truck Festival with Colin Smith Gardner Magazine interviewed the Mayor’s Executive Aide Colin Smith regarding the upcoming Gardner Food Truck Festival coming up Saturday July 8, 2023 from noon to 8pm. This year it has the “Wow Factor” WARNING: This interview mightContinue Reading

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Gardner MA PD and Heywood Hospital Release Joint Statement on Stabbing Incident A nurse was stabbed in the Emergency Room of Heywood Hospital on June 12, 2023 and sent to UMass in Worcester for further treatment. The perpetrator was arrested and charged. Here is the complete Press Release, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading