• Gardner Academy 4-15-26 (4/15/2026)

    Principal Bartkus is the principal for Gardner High School and Gardner Academy effective April 14, 2026. Mr. Beauregard and Mr. Baumeister will continue to be the school’s lead teachers. Collaboration with MWCC will be expanded. Students will have more access to mental health and tiered supports. Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology will be a small, separate school within GHS starting in September 2026.

    Success of Gardner Academy Actually Helps with Needed Budget Cuts in Gardner MA

    With the district’s improvement plan being successful and 50% fewer students falling through the cracks, a cut to the Gardner Academy budget was a logical move. Gardner School Superintendent Mark Pellegrino has announced that beginning in September 2026, Gardner Academy will be housed at Gardner High School with significantly fewer staff.

    Here is a copy of the communication sent out to families, CLICK HERE.


    Superintendent Mark Pellegrino’s letter announces that Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology will be restructured into a specialized program located within Gardner High School starting in September 2026. This decision stems from a significant decrease in student enrollment at the Academy and necessary budgetary adjustments within the district. While the Academy will physically move, it will remain a distinct educational entity featuring small class sizes, dedicated lead teachers, and its own principal. The reorganization aims to improve student outcomes by providing enhanced mental health resources** and expanding vocational and college preparatory partnerships. Ultimately, the district intends for this transition to maintain intensive academic support while utilizing shared resources more efficiently.

    Gardner Academy Success as a Catalyst for Change

    The Gardner Academy was established in 2008 with a critical and urgent mandate: to serve as a robust safety net for a district where the dropout rate had reached a troubling threshold of nearly one in ten students. At its inception, the Academy functioned as an essential intervention, separate from the main high school. However, over the last fifteen years, the Academy acted as a pedagogical laboratory; its successes in alternative education began to influence the broader culture of Gardner High School (GHS).

    The data reflects this institutional evolution. In 2011, the Academy’s average enrollment stood at approximately sixty resident students. Today, that number has been reduced to thirty resident students. This 50% decrease in the resident student population is not a sign of the program’s irrelevance, but rather a testament to the “win” the district has achieved. As the primary high school internalized the Academy’s strategies and made significant progress in student retention, the need for a large-scale, external safety net naturally diminished.

    Under this new structure, Gardner Academy remains a “small, separate school.” It will continue to utilize dedicated classrooms and provide intensive support, but it will do so within the physical walls of the larger institution. This hybridity is a sophisticated response to the needs of the modern learner—balancing the intimacy of a specialized program with the resource-rich, socially integrated environment of a larger high school. By co-locating, the district ensures that Academy students are integrated into the broader school community without sacrificing the protective, small-group atmosphere that defines their academic experience.

    The new structure offers several strategic benefits:

    • Enhanced Mental Health Access: By sharing resources with the main high school, students gain increased access to comprehensive mental health services and tiered support systems.
    • Expanded Career and College Pathways: A deepened collaboration with Mount Wachusett Community College will provide expanded vocational training and college preparatory courses.
    • Dedicated Specialized Support: The Academy will retain a dedicated special education teacher to support its small class sizes and intensive instructional model.
    • Institutional Stability: The retention of veteran lead teachers ensure that the program’s core values and relationships are preserved despite the change in physical “shell.”


    The evolution of Gardner Academy serves as a vital reminder that reorganization is not synonymous with failure; often, it is the necessary byproduct of success. By moving to a “school within a school” model, Gardner Public Schools is optimizing its resources to ensure that alternative learners receive elite vocational, mental health, and academic support in an integrated setting.

  • Gardner Going Nuclear (4/6/2026)

    Gardner Magazine has prepared a series of reports on this topic including explanations on strategic deployment, how it is possible to bring to Gardner, the strategic framework, implementation strategy, a technological primer, and the concept of passive safety allaying those “meltdown” concerns. For the complete page, CLICK HERE.

    The City of Gardner might fit the concept of a microreactor with the reactor literally fitting on a truck. Gardner Magazine is advocating for the City to seek out a grant and get the “nuclear” ball rolling. We’ll keep you in the loop if we get any comments from officials.

    How would Gardner pay for it? – The Department of Energy is currently giving out grants which would require a substantial matching contribution by Gardner. Gardner would become its own municipal electric service and charge residents between 10 to 15 cents per kilowatt hour in order to cover a municipal bond.

    Could the City of Gardner go Nuclear? – A possible energy future for the “Model City for America”

    The City of Gardner is impressing the nation with its success in so many different areas and has been named the “Model City for America” by this publication and the moniker appears to be sticking. Gardner Magazine has looked into whether Gardner could go nuclear, actually bringing a small modular nuclear reactor online to serve the City’s power needs. Watch this cinematic video on the subject.

    VIDEO: Gardner Blueprint SMRs

    Listen to this “Deep Dive” podcast discussing the issue on any device.

    DEEP DIVE – Small Modular Reactor

    Small Modular Nuclear Reactors – Reports by Gardner Magazine. Click a link to jump to a particular report. Strategic Deployment —- The Nuclear Renaissance is Small, Modular, and Coming to a Town Near You — Strategic Framework for Regional SMR Deployment on Reclaimed Industrial Lands — Implementation Strategy: Integrating Small-Scale Nuclear Energy into Urban Infrastructure —- Scaling the Atom: A Technological Primer on Modern Nuclear Reactors — The New Atomic Era: A Concept Summary of Passive Safety and Environmental Impact

  • 2000 Days – Nicholson (3/30/2026)

    Photo shows Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson holding a canvas presented to the City by Gardner Magazine on occasion of the Mayor’s 2000 Days in Office and in recognition of the strategic initiatives that have led to Gardner MA being labeled a “Model City for America.”

    2000 Days Towards the “Model City for America” – Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson

    This interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson marks the mayor’s 2000th day in office, detailing the strategic initiatives that have led to Gardner MA being labeled a “Model City for America”. Listen to the entire interview on any device, CLICK PLAY.

    2000 Days Towards the “Model City for America” – Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson 3-30-26

    The discussion with Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel highlights the City’s aggressive use of grant writing to fund multimillion dollar infrastructure projects, including water system overhauls and underground electrical wiring without straining the local budget. Mayor Michael Nicholson explains how investments in community policing, vocational education, and public safety prevention have successfully lowered crime rates and fostered local pride. The dialogue also covers the revitalization of vacant municipal buildings into housing and community centers to address the regional housing crisis. Throughout the conversation, the Mayor emphasizes a philosophy of continuous adaptation and proactive planning to ensure the City remains resilient and forward-thinking. Targeted local governance and resource management has transformed Gardner’s trajectory.

    The infographic below provides some more details about the Mayor’s 2000 Days in office.

  • Master Plan Open House (3/25/2026)
    Master Plan Open House

    Invitation from the City of Gardner – Community Open House

    The City of Gardner is inviting residents to a Community Open House on Wednesday April 15th between 4pm to 6pm to review the full draft of Gardner’s Master Plan. According to the City of Gardner’s post “ We’re excited to invite you to a community Open House to review the full draft of Gardner’s Master Plan! This plan will guide the future of our city, covering housing, economic development, infrastructure, and more. We want your input before it’s finalized….Stop by anytime, explore the draft plan, and share your thoughts. Your voice matters in shaping Gardner’s future.”

    Subject: Community Open House regarding the Full Draft – Gardner’s Master Plan

    Where: Maki Park, 57-67 Parker Street, Downtown Gardner

    When: Wednesday April 15, 2026 4:00pm to 6:00pm

    Why: Your voice matters in shaping Gardner’s future.

  • Gardner Parks – Open Spaces (3/22/2026)

    Report and Commentary: – Gardner MA Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces

    Listen to the report from Werner Poegel on any device, CLICK PLAY.

    Gardner MA – Report: Gardner MA Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces

    Gardner is a small City which we have called the “Model City for America” for a number of reasons. With a size of about 23 square miles and a population of about 21,500 the City of Gardner has an impressive assortment of outdoor amenities. The AUDIO report profiles the conservation areas, recreation areas, multi-use playgrounds, Municipal Golf Course and the seasonal aquatic facility, the Greenwood Pool. The infographic below details it all. We also have a printable letter-size version, CLICK HERE.

  • Gardner Redevelopment 3-10-26 (3/10/2026)

    Electrical Costs from National Grid Push Up Costs of Rear Main Street Project – Gardner Redevelopment Authority Meets

    Listen to the entire meeting (except for the Executive Session) on any device, CLICK PLAY.

    Gardner Redevelopment Authority 3-9-26


    During the Gardner Redevelopment Authority meeting on March 10, 2026, officials discussed critical budget overruns for the Rear Main Street project, largely caused by a 350% increase in electrical costs from National Grid. The director detailed how a previous decision (by the previous director) to use low estimates to secure grants has now led to a funding gap that requires reallocating surplus money from other projects. Regarding the South Main project, the board weighed the pros and cons of leasing land versus using eminent domain to avoid further delays. Additionally, the group reviewed the stalled sale of 155 Mill Street to Waterstone, expressing frustration over the developer’s changing demands and potential liability issues. The meeting concluded with updates on industrial park interest and a plan to seek legal and ethics advice concerning member conflicts and property sales.

  • MWCC Monty’s Cubs (3/9/2026)

    Top Photo: MWCC President James Vander Hooven, Coordinator of Student Parent Supports Ann Reynolds, and Monty the Mountain Lion.

    Bottom Photo: Ann Reynolds stands with the “Birthday Hut” at the newly reopened Monty’s Cubs Child Watch on the MWCC Gardner Campus, first floor.

    Monty’s Cubs Child Watch is Open Again at MWCC – now on 1st Floor

    On March 9, 2026, Mount Wachusett Community College celebrated the grand reopening of its newly renovated and relocated child watch center, Monty’s Cubs Child Watch, now conveniently located on the first floor of the Gardner, MA campus.

    According to a Press Release: “The newly updated space provides a safe, welcoming play space designed to support creativity, exploration, and comfort for young visitors while their parents attend classes, meet with advisors, or access services on campus. The move to the first floor improves accessibility and visibility, helping more student parents take advantage of the resource as they pursue their educational goals.

    MWCC’s student parent supports are made possible by numerous grants and donations, including the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) grant, the Career Readiness & Education Access Grant from the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts, The Bemis Foundation, Santander Bank, Rollstone Bank, The Crocker Foundation, and The George Wallace Foundation.

    “Monty’s Cubs Child Watch represents MWCC’s commitment to supporting student parents and ensuring they have the resources they need to succeed,” said MWCC President James Vander Hooven. “By creating a bright, accessible space for children, we are helping remove barriers so students can focus on their education and future.”

    “In addition to providing supervised child watch services, the center also connects student families with additional resources to support their daily needs. Diapers, wet-wipes, gently used and some new children’s clothing, and a lending library for both children and adults are some of the resources all MWCC student parents can access in the child watch location. We recognize that time and money are precious commodities to all, but especially to our student parents.

    The center also features a unique “Birthday Hut,” where students can access donated supplies to celebrate their children’s birthdays. The hut includes items such as cake-making kits, balloons, party decorations, and birthday gifts, ensuring families have the opportunity to mark special milestones.

    The expanded child watch reflects MWCC’s broader mission to support the diverse needs of its students and create pathways to opportunity for families across the region. MWCC continues to be a regional and national leader in supporting parenting student success and achievement. For more information about Monty’s Cubs Child Watch and student support services at Mount Wachusett Community College, visit mwcc.edu.“

  • This Week 3-8-26 (3/8/2026)

    Weekly News Magazine – This Week in the Chair City – March 8, 2026

    This Week in the Chair City has a new musical theme and a new style. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.

    This Week in the Chair City 3-8-26

    The past week in Gardner was a masterclass in civic resilience and administrative navigation. While “lousy weather” and heavy snowfall buried parking meters and forced school closings, the Department of Public Works drew praise for “great work” in keeping the arteries of the city open. Even as meters were submerged in drifts, the city’s decision to waive parking fees signaled a management style focused on practical solutions over rigid enforcement.

    However, the week wasn’t without its tensions, as host Werner Poegel points out a certain amount of “local bellyaching” regarding City Council processes and a lack of smiles in recent meetings.


    Transparency is often a buzzword, but State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik’s office provided a tangible example this week through the work of intern Theo Anderson. The “Zlotnik Map of WOW” is a comprehensive visual database mapping every grant and state fund allocation brought into Gardner under the Representative’s tenure.

    Gardner is a community that thrives on its diverse nonprofit and civic sector. The upcoming week is packed with governance as the School Committee, Finance Committee, and Planning Board are all meeting. The path isn’t always smooth, but the objectives are clear: define Gardner as the “Model City for America” through an insistence on excellence, even if doing so ruffles a few feathers here and there.

  • Bellyaching – Editorial (3/7/2026)

    Local Bellyaching – Commentary by Werner Poegel

    Listen to the commentary on any device, CLICK PLAY.

    Bellyaching Commentary 3-7-26

    You all know the type, the bellyacher. On the national level, the bellyaching politicians drive everybody crazy. My commentary focuses on suggestions for a more positive local approach. I also give some positive examples such as Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson who has a “People are Policy” philosophy and honors the dignity of each individual. And, Department Head Dane Arnold of DPW who is well-liked by staff. And I use as the one of the best examples, Dr. Mark Pellegrino, the Superintendent of Schools who I think has a magic formula for social emotional learning and high achievement in Gardner Public Schools, mostly by treating each student as an individual and finding ways for each person to succeed.

    In contrast, I use as a negative example the style of Council President George Tyros who made a “Federal case” out of the recent DPW donation incident. That’s where kind-hearted DPW employees went out of their way to collect scrap metal and had a goal of giving more than ever before to the Gardner CAC and they did reach a remarkable tally of over $10,000. Sure, permission should have been obtained from the City Council because the scrap metal was collected by City employees on City time. And sure, the Mayor could have immediately stopped the check from being cashed. But the City Council did not consider that there probably wouldn’t have been so much scrap metal collected if the goal of helping the CAC wasn’t fueling the Herculean effort. Rather than being praised, DPW was lambasted in public and I find that shockingly wrong.

    In my opinion, there’s no smiles lately from City Councilors at City Council meetings because the joy has been sucked out of the room, and that should change. Constructive oversight is good, but lately there’s just too much bellyaching about process issues when Gardner’s success as the “Model City for America” should be celebrated with joy.

  • Zlotnik Map (3/5/2026)

    Intern Theo Anderson Creates the Zlotnik Map of Wow

    Sometimes it takes a new set of eyes to discover the reality of success. Thus was the result of a project by Jonathan Zlotnik’s intern Theo Anderson who put a map together which graphically showcases the sheer enormity of many of the various projects and programs Zlotnik’s office has worked to deliver state funding to support. As Jonathan Zlotnik states: “ Every pin on this map is the result of hard work and collaboration with local officials, non-profits, or businesses to support important work going on throughout my district for our community.”

    Gardner Magazine is calling it the “Map of WOW”.

    Look at the entire list below. The sheer enormity of the list of success made our eyes bug out.

    Fortunately, Gardner Magazine is a digital publication. Otherwise the cost of typesetting the list would have been a staggering sum indeed.

    Here’s the complete Zlotnik list of successes: Rear Main Phase I ($1.2 Million) — Garbose Metal Factory Project ($2 Million) — Boosting Attendance and Achievement at AWRSD ($5,000) — Boosting Attendance and Achievement at CAPS ($3,000) — Boosting Attendance and Achievement at Gardner Public Schools ($125,000) — Climate Event Preparedness ($34,000) — Making AWRSD Safer ($59,604) — Making Gardner Public Schools Safer ($60,000) — Making Winchendon Public Schools Safer ($58,615) –Virtual Learning at Monty Tech ($348,258) — Creating a Greener Ashburnham ($20,254) — Creating a Greener Winchendon ($189,673) – – Recycling in Gardner ($14,300) — Advanced Manufacturing in Gardner Schools ($30,000) — EVs in Timpany Plaza ($50,000) — EVs at MWCC ($37,500) — Keeping Ashburnham SAFE ($13,363) — Keeping Winchendon SAFE ($21,703) — Keeping Elderly SAFE in Winchendon ($11,669) — Historic Downtown Ashburnham ($333,832) — Cultural Education at Elm St School ($5,000) — Moving Winchendon Upstream ($649,547) — FEMA Helping our Fire Depts ($2,824) — Keeping Our Fire Departments Healthy ($21,857) — ECE at MWCC ($200,000) –Scholarships at MWCC ($28,000) — Rehabilitating Mt. Watatic ($38,650) — Outdoor Dining in Gardner ($47,999) — Climate Event Preparedness ($22,000) — Tweens and Teens in the Library ($17,100) — Remote Instruction in Gardner Public Schools ($116,500) — Recycling in Westminster ($750) — Drive Safe Ashburnham ($66,728) — Edward J Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Program ($39,867) — Innovation in Gardner Schools ($100,000) — Eat Up Monty Tech ($323,160) –Training for the Future at Monty Tech ($125,000) — Keeping our Kids Safe and Responsible ($825,000) — Railroad St Development ($715,510) — GAAMHA Buses (6 Buses) — Driving Gardner Forward (15 Vehicles) — Digital Literacy in Gardner ($4,200) — Rock on Winchendon ($50) — Wilder Brook Culvert Upgrade ($123,400) — Making Downtown Ashburnham Great ($29,849) — Reconnecting Gardner to Nature ($100,000) — Keeping our Lifesavers Safe ($43,627.27) — Keeping our Students Sharp ($75,000) — Dental Hygiene at MWCC ($250,000) — Restoring Public Parks for the Future ($380,000) — Keep Recycling Gardner ($75,900) — Reducing Waste in Winchendon ($17,750) — Reducing Waste in Westminster ($750) — Rear Main Phase II ($4.1 Million) — New Housing for Gardner ($900,000) — Upgrading Municipal Efficiency ($1,400) — Cloud-Based Phones in Ashburnham ($10,800) — Infrastructure Upgrades in Gardner ($10,000) — Helping Gardner Take Off ($110,000) — Holiday Lights Ashburnham ($1,500) — Firefighter Safety in Westminster ($15,356) — Improving Fuel Efficiency in Winchendon ($43,934) — Improving Fuel Efficiency in Winchendon ($175,904) — Supporting Student Mental Health ($150,000) — Keeping Ashburnham Cyber Safe (52 Employees) — Stay SAFE Gardner ($25,516) — Stay SAFE Westminster ($4,575) — Helping Seniors Stay Protected from Fires ($12,679) — Helping Seniors Stay Protected from Fires ($2,855) –Keeping Templeton Cyber Safe (90 Employees) — Healthy Meals for Gardner Schools ($6,419) –Blazing Pathways Forward ($30,000) — Family Fun in Winchendon ($45,700) — Blazing Trails into Nature ($200,000) — Improving Monty Tech’s Equipment ($30,000) — Pathways to the Rink ($400,000) — Responding to Market Demand at Monty Tech HVAC ($399,546) — MWCC at the Cutting Edge of the Nursing Industry ($500,000) — Safe Roads in Westminster ($15,020) — Improving Payment Efficiency ($42,500) — Keeping Gardner’s Water Clean ($50,000) — Paving the Way Forward ($1 Million) — Community Planning in Ashburnham ($75,000) — Startup Strong with WBI ($17,500)Dine Outside in Gardner ($30,000) — Reviving Gardner’s Historic Downtown ($40,000)Wheels Up Gardner ($403,500) — Ensuring Fast Emergency Response ($205,145) — Planning for the Future ($75,000) — Improving Career Options for Nurses ($525,000) — Providing Jobs for Greater Gardner ($300,000) — Bouncing Back Strong in our Schools ($6,100) — Keeping our Schools Cyber Safe (185 User Lisences) — Keeping Gardner Cyber Safe (170 User Lisences) — Keeping Winchendon Cyber Safe (100 User Lisences) — Promoting the Arts in Winchendon ($2,500) — Boosting Local Cultural Opportunities ($2,500) — Jamming Out in Winchendon ($2,500) — Promoting the Winchendon Winds ($2,500) — Protecting our Water Infrastructure ($9.56 Million) — Advancing Manufacturing in Central MA ($100,000) — Blazing Pathways in Early Childhood Education ($515,055) — A New Dawn for the Arts ($107,000) — Keeping City Government Connected ($200,000) — Keeping Winchendon Town Government Connected ($189,350) — Accelerating Students Forward ($19,475) — Helping Our Youngest Learners ($500,000) — Investigating History in Gardner ($14,500) — Investigating History in Winchendon ($118,559) — Boosting Community Development ($1.65 Million) — Boosting Community Development ($1.35 Million) –Blazing Innovation Pathways ($50,000) — Improved Recycling Efficiency in Gardner ($16,500)Find Your Way to Downtown Ashburnham ($50,000) — Growing Gardner’s Downtown ($900,000)Reusing Old Buildings for Housing ($750,000) — One Stop for Community Development ($90,000)Safe Travels Gardner! ($91,275) — Lights, Camera, Action ($90,000) — Helping Small Businesses is Beautiful ($46,000) — On the Menu: Helping Small Businesses ($69,000) — Helping Students Plan for the Future ($5,500) — Let’s Learn About MART! ($35,000) — Addressing Transportation Needs for the Elderly ($80,000) — Unifying Community Development Under One Plan ($90,000) — Addressing the Housing Shortage in Downtown Gardner ($500,000) — Ensuring High Quality Education ($123,900) — Firefighter Safety in Gardner ($69,756.82) — Keeping Our Lifesavers Safe ($41,089)Stay SAFE Templeton ($4,500) — Keeping Our Lifesavers Safe ($35,280) — Keeping Templeton Seniors SAFE ($2,200) — Improving Community Fitness in Winchendon ($321,400)Serving the Area’s Nurses ($439,121) — Body Cameras for Ashburnham PD ($71,575)Body Cameras for Winchendon PD ($59,440) — Safe Connections in Winchendon ($209,385)Targeted Support for Gardner Schools ($50,000) — Targeted Support for Winchendon Schools ($100,000) — Protecting Institutions from Violence ($74,657) — Weatherizing Winchendon Public Buildings ($208,429) — Keeping Ashburnham Flood Proof ($377,652) — Improving Our Roadway Infrastructure ($290,000) — Helping Revive Downtown Gardner ($3.5 Million)Supporting Public Health ($300,000) — Giving Veterans the Support they Need ($16,600,000)– Stopping Domestic Violence ($11,230) — Keeping the Lights On Safely ($3,050)Ensuring the Highest Quality Instruction in our Schools ($18,000) — Keeping Our Infrastructure Working ($384,400) — Giving Old Items New Life ($6,000) — Giving our Students the Gift of Creativity ($5,000) –Inspiring Creativity Through Dining ($2,500) — Keeping Our Lifesavers Safe ($75,658) — Improving WiFi Access for Olde English Village ($181,674) — Zoning Updates ($92,700)Improving Senior Mobility ($50,000) — Improving Permitting Efficiency ($21,500) — Better Financial Tech for Winchendon ($83,151) — Keeping Ashburnham Seniors SAFE ($6,748) — Building Bridges for Winchendon ($100,000) — HVAC Update for Ashburnham Fire Dept ($25,000) — MWCC COVID Response ($138,853) — Drive Safe Westminster ($12,000) — Helping Students Post COVID ($20,000) — Cycling Through Winchendon ($399,831) — Stay Healthy with CHNA-9 ($75,000)Healthy Meals for Narragansett ($8,478) — Orpheum Park ($50,000) — Maki Block ($500,000)Ryan Block Apartments ($900,000) — Rome Block ($640,000) — Let’s Swim Gardner! ($1.1 Million)Saving Our Old School Buildings ($750,000) — Stay Healthy with the Winchendon Fire Department ($175,904) — Ensuring the Highest Quality Instruction in Our Schools ($12,500) — Building Bridges for Community Fitness ($300,000) — GAAMHA Facility Improvement ($450,000) — Funding Local Heritage ($100,000) — Restoring Perry Auditorium ($325,000) — Expanding Housing for Female Veterans ($1,075,000) — Handicap Bathrooms for the Winchendon Senior Center ($50,000) –Establishing the Wachusett Business Incubator ($225,000) — Service Learning at the Brewer Center ($1,050,000) — Expanding STEM at MWCC ($200,000) — Improving the Bresnahan Scouting Center ($120,000) — Playgrounds in Gardner ($40,000) — Supporting Working Families ($100,000)Training Equipment for Westminster Fire Dept ($25,000) — Heating Upgrades at Narragansett ($150,000) — Improving the CAC ($200,000) — GAAMHA Facility Improvements ($25,000)Moving the CAC ($225,000) — Creating a Teen Center for Gardner ($100,000) — Gardner Community Center ($500,000) — On-Site Academy (1,500,000) — Gardner is Growing Places ($450,000) –MWCC COVID Recovery ($261,888)