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Coexisting with Black Bears – Why They’re Here and How to Be As Safe as Possible in Greater Gardner. Black bear populations are steadily growing across New England, resulting in a surge of residential sightings. Driven by suburban development and warmer spring weather, bears—especially young ones seeking independence—are regularly wandering

D-Day: 82nd Anniversary – COMPLETE COVERAGE June 6, 2026 represents the 82nd Anniversary of D-Day. the Invasion of Normandy, codenamed Operation Overlord. Gardner Magazine has a complete page on D-Day featuring a video, podcasts, and a commentary with additional infographics and color photos. Here is the complete D-Day page, CLICK

Mount Wachusett Community College to Host Screening of Shattered Ice to Raise Awareness of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, All Proceeds Benefit LUK, Inc. From MWCC: Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC), in collaboration with the Reliant Foundation and TaraVista Behavioral Health Center, will host a special screening of the award-winning

Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Variety of Matters Focus of Gardner City Council Meeting The council approved several licensing applications for local businesses, including a bowling alley and multiple secondhand article dealers. Significant debate occurred regarding personnel ordinances, specifically the creation of a Chief of

Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson is Special Guest at Council on Aging Meeting At the Gardner Council on Aging meeting of June 1, 2026, officials addressed the fiscal year-end budget and several infrastructure developments. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The treasury report details various funding sources,

Correction Officer at NCCI, Gardner Passes Away on the Job According to the Department of Correction, Officer John Edwards passed away during his shift early on Sunday, May 31, 2026. The veteran officer suffered some sort of medical event which resulted in his death. Statement from the Massachusetts Department of

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A Weekly Briefing from Gardner Magazine – May 31, 2026 The Chair Man and the Chair Lady discuss the news of the week including Greater Gardner MA, North Central MA, the State of Massachusetts, National News, and World News. They tie it all together in a great podcast. Listen on

This update from Gardner City Council President George Tyros focuses on the Water Enterprise Account, the School Budget, Reappropriation of unexpended bond proceeds, annual Downtown Flower Pot Program, City Clerk search, and well wishes for Councilor Karen Hardern who is suffering from a back issue. May 2026 Update from Gardner

Gardner High School Graduation 2026 – Complete Coverage Listen to the ceremonies on any device, CLICK PLAY. The graduation ceremony for the Gardner High School Class of 2026 celebrates the transition of 150 graduates from their foundational education into diverse future paths, including higher education, the workforce, and the military.

Gardner Academy Graduation 2026 – Complete Coverage Listen to the ceremonies on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Academy Class of 2026 graduation ceremony served as a formal recognition of student perseverance, growth, and the successful navigation of non-traditional academic paths. The proceedings emphasized that for this cohort, graduation represents

WGAW Hotline Radio 5-30-26 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. Update with Gardner Michael Nicholson: Kitchen opens in Emergency Operations Center at Gardner Police Station, built by Monty-Tech students — A discussion of admission policies at Monty-Tech — MWCC partnership with Gardner Public Schools offering Early

Gardner Magazine Editorial: Proposed Chief of Staff Title is Silly. Title should reflect role “Director of Facilities and Communications.” Editorial – Proposed Chief of Staff Title is Silly The Gardner City Council on Monday June 1st is poised to accept the new “Chief of Staff” title and position proposed by

Monty-Tech Programs Come Together to Construct Emergency Operations Kitchen The Gardner Police Department has a new Emergency Operations Kitchen thanks to the efforts of students and their teachers at Monty Tech. From Gardner PD on 5-29-26: “The Gardner Police Department would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the students

This end of May Update from Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson covers various milestones, community growth, and a list of events which we are showing in a table below and also in the infographic. For more information at any time about the City of Gardner visit the official website at Gardner-MA.gov

Electric Bids Opened for Greenwood Pavilion Project – Vary Widely On May 28, 2026, the City of Gardner held the formal bid opening for the electrical work on the Greenwood Pavilion construction project. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The meeting specifically focused on reviewing electrical subcontracting

Heywood Healthcare Announces Appointment of Chief Medical Officer Heywood Healthcare has appointed Dr. Kavita Babu to the position of Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs. According to the COMPLETE PRESS RELEASE, CLICK HERE, Dr. Babu brings more than 20 years of clinical and leadership experience and is

Templeton Police Officer Selected First Responder of the Year Templeton Police Officer Caleb Matson was recently selected as the First Responder of the Year. View official Newsletter for Central Mass EMS on pdf, CLICK HERE. PRESS RELEASE: “Templeton Police would like to formally recognize Officer Caleb Matson, who was recently

Nathan Boudreau will not be on the ballot – Not Enough Eligible Signatures Nathan Boudreau’s campaign for State Representative for the 2nd Worcester District has come across a major setback which was explained to Gardner Magazine in a statement from the candidate: “I’m continuing my campaign for State Representative as

For additional details and impacts, view the additional infographics below on the Public Welfare Committee meeting of May 28, 2026 Just CLICK on the IMAGE for a larger view. Golf Course, Senior Center, Library, Greenwood Pool Focus of Public Welfare Committee The Gardner Public Welfare Committee met on May 28,