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Federal funding for infrastructure projects in Ashburnham and Ashby ASHBURNHAM and ASHBY, MA – August 15, 2021 – WGAW1340.com – Federal funding for infrastructure projects in Ashburnham and Ashby has been earmarked through the federal American Rescue Plan, with the support of Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-3rd CD-MA). $1-million will be used to rehabilitate Route 101 South in Ashburnham. A two-mile section of the roadway is planned to provide a multi-use travel lane for both bicyclesFull Story

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2nd Annual “Winchenstock” Music Festival Saturday at the Winchendon (MA) Rod & Gun Club WINCHENDON – August 10, 2021 – WGAW1340.com – The second annual Winchenstock music event is set Saturday at the Winchendon Rod and Gun Club to benefit the Winchendon Community Action Committee. Several local bands will be featured, including The Fools, the Big RanDom, Point the Finger and Kilroy. Winchendon Community Action Committee Director JENNIFER SIBLEY says the need for financial assistanceFull Story

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D’angelo Grilled Sandwiches, 43 Union Square, Gardner, MA has shut its doors. GARDNER, MA – August 8, 2021 – WGAW1340.com – D’angelo Grilled Sandwiches, 43 Union Square, Gardner, MA has shut its doors. As part of the Papa Gino food chain, the sandwich shop in Gardner, MA has closed “due to staffing shortages.” The Gardner, MA location officially closed Friday night, August 6, 2021 at 7 PM. At its peak, D’angelo had many outlets inFull Story

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Victor Rojas Named GEAR UP Professional of the Year GARDNER, MA – August 2, 2021 – Victor Rojas, Assistant Director of GEAR UP, has been named GEAR UP Professional of the Year by the National Council for Community Education Partnerships (NCCEP) at their annual conference. According to Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA, the “Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)” initiative is one of the largest and most effective programs focusedFull Story

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Jury Convicts CRESPO in 2016 Fitchburg Murder WORCESTER – August 5, 2021 – Jose Crespo was convicted of first degree murder in the 2016 killing of a Fitchburg man, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. 36-year-old Mr. Crespo, of Newark, New Jersey, was also found guilty of home invasion; aggravated kidnapping; two counts of kidnapping; armed robbery while masked; and arson. The Superior Court jury deliberated for a day before deliveringFull Story

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8th Annual Gardner “National Night Out” Monument Park, Gardner GARDNER, MA – August 3, 2021 – The 8th Annual Gardner “National Night Out” at Monument Park, Gardner, MA, promoted prevention of drug abuse and the development of positive relationships between the community and Gardner Police and Fire Departments. Not-for-profit groups set up informational tables, the Scouts held some games including Rock climbing. Kids enjoyed the bounce house while the Big Random provided music. Click hereFull Story

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Massachusetts State Police Underwater Recovery Unit Demonstration at Greenwood Pool, Gardner, MA GARDNER, MA – August 3, 2021 – “Pool Party with the Police.” The Massachusetts State Police Underwater Recovery Unit demonstrated its practices and techniques during a Water Safety Day at the Greenwood Outdoor Pool, Gardner, MA hosted by the Gardner, MA Police Dept. Click here to see and/or download FREE photos of the eventFull Story

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Water Main Break on Central Street, Gardner, MA Causing traffic delays and re-routing of traffic GARDNER, MA – August 3, 2021 – WGAW1340.com – Water Main Break just before noon on Central Street, Gardner, MA during construction to replace 100-year-old water pipes underneath street. Traffic re-routed near First Congregational Church next to traffic rotary. New pipes causing increased pressure in system (due to no water leaking from old piping) causing breaks at weakest points ofFull Story

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Bandstand Concert @ Gardner’s Monument Park with Jumpin’ Juba GARDNER, MA – July 31, 2021 – Bandstand Concert at Monument Park, Gardner, MA featuring Jumpin’ Juba. Click here to choose photos to download FREE. Next Saturday night . . . “Maestro’s Men” featuring POLKA music.Full Story

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Car hits utility pole on Elm Street, Gardner, MA Electrical power turned off to extract driver. Power interrupted along Elm Street. GARDNER, MA – July 30, 2021 – A car hit a utility pole on Elm Street in Gardner, Massachusetts on Friday just before 3 PM. National Grid shut off power along the utility lines so emergency service personnel could extract driver, who was shaken but suffered only minor injuries. Home owners in the areaFull Story

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Commonwealth Awards Over $1.1 million in Grants to MWCC GARDNER, MA – July 26, 2021 – The Adult and Community Learning Services (ACLS) unit of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has awarded Mount Wachusett Community College grant monies totaling over $1.1 million dollars to support basic skills education, occupational training, and post-secondary enrollment for adult learners in our region. The breakdown: $958,106 earmarked for free access for eligible undereducated and limitedFull Story

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Local Fitness Center Holds Fundraiser for Local Gardner Resident Fitness Concepts in Gardner will host a “boot camp” workout fundraiser for Tammy Keck, who was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in June. Keck’s friends at Fitness Concepts also set up a GoFundMe page to help her cover some costs over the next three months as she travels back and forth to Tufts in Boston for chemotherapy. The one-hour fundraiser on August 7th includes variousFull Story