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Mosquitos

Mosquito Control Team Back Again to Greater Gardner MA

The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project is sending its team to the area on August 4, 11, 18, 25, and September 1. Dates are tentative and weather permitting. Requests for service may be recorded by calling the CMMCP office at (508) 393-3055 between 7am and 3:30pm weekdays. For more info visit the website. CLICK HERE.
988 Lifeline

Nation including Greater Gardner MA has new number for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The new number, 988, is easy to remember and is designed to save lives. The number is accessible across the United States and will connect callers with a trained counselor at any time. You can even text the number and get a response.

Gardner Magazine found it difficult to find a high quality image, so we’re making it available here in a pdf you can print for the office or workplace. CLICK HERE. — Note: even if you have only a B/W laser printer, print and display this and you may just save a life.

Note: To avoid confusion, we are not publishing the old longer number which is still working for now.

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Petersham Art

2022 Petersham MA Art Council Show & Sale

2022 Petersham Art Council Show & Sale
All welcome to the annual Art Council exhibit
featuring the work of regional artists.
Fri-Sun., May 20-22 at Petersham Town Hall.
Opening reception with live music on Friday May 20, 7-9 PM.
Free & open to all – For more information, CLICK HERE:
Covid 4-1-22

Massachusetts Covid Positivity under 2% as of 4-1-22

Trends bode well for the Greater Gardner area as shown by the map at left. The City of Gardner is identified by the red G.

CLICK MAP for larger view.
School Closings

Greater Gardner MA School Closings

The three network TV affiliates in Boston each publish updated school closing information for our area: Here are the links: ABC — NBC — CBS
Saturday Blizzard

Is Greater Gardner MA in for a Saturday Blizzard?

We’re ready at the Greater Gardner Weather Center. CLICK HERE We have several forecast services plus Interactive Maps which show you the various forecast models.

PARKING BANS: Many communities will have parking bans in various areas. Times will vary, but the intent is the same, KEEP CARS OFF THE ROAD so plows can clear the snow.

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Petersham Police

For the Petersham Police Department website, CLICK HERE

The Town of Petersham MA has a separate website for its Police Department.

It’s Mission Statement includes: “The Petersham Police Department is committed to protect and serve the Town of Petersham with the highest level of integrity and professionalism. It is the goal of this department to provide public safety and security for all residents and visitors within our great community.” The site has extensive forms & resources including speeding traffic and complaint forms, crash report, criminal record request, house check, alarm registration, license to carry applications, and CORI requests. CLICK HERE
Test Reimbursement

UPDATE: Free Covid-19 Test Kits and Reimbursement for Greater Gardner MA

The Federal Government has a website in effect NOW from which Americans can order free COVID-19 tests. This began on January 19th. For the site CLICK HERE. These kits are absolutely free (limited to 4 tests per address) and don’t require any payment upfront.

In addition, private insurers must cover the cost of up to eight at-home Covid-19 tests per month. (This started January 15, 2022.) Consumers pay for the tests up front and get reimbursed by insurance. Previous purchases don’t count and tests must be on approved government list: Rapid Antigen —- Molecular (PCR).

The Biden Administration has also announced that FREE masks will soon be available through your local pharmacy. Ask your pharmacy for details.

Additional suggestion: With many venues requiring proof of vaccination, we suggest the purchase of an inexpensive all-in-one printer (less than $70 from any major retailer) so you can scan your vax card. Back up any documents and keep a file on your phone. Now an even easier suggestion: Get a digital Vax Card through the State of Massachusetts. To visit the portal, CLICK HERE.

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Nichewaug Hearing

Public Hearing Thursday, January 20 at 6pm re Nichewaug

Hearing is being held for the purposes of reviewing application from the Historic District Commission for demolition of the Nichewaug Inn and Academy. For more information, CLICK HERE
Covid Cases

Massachusetts Covid Cases by Age – CLICK IMAGE for larger view

Percent of Covid Cases by Age – CLICK IMAGE for larger view

Covid reaching every age group in Greater Gardner MA

Gardner Magazine has charted the State data in graphic form (just click on either image at left for large view) to illustrate the wide-ranging impact of Covid 19 among all age groups. Here’s the problem: Covid continues to spread because of unvaccinated people AND because vaccines are not 100% effective. While most younger people do survive, the average age of death is still 75. Conclusion: Getting the vaccine could save the life of your older relative, friend, or neighbor. Think about it.