Town News
Gardner sets November yard waste pickup dates
Gardner announced yard waste pickup will happen the weeks of Nov. 3-6 and Nov. 16-20 for residents.
Town News
Gardner to hold Veterans Day exercises Nov. 11
The City of Gardner announced that Veterans Day exercises will be held Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in Perry Auditorium at Gardner City Hall.
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Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 19, 2026 through October 25, 2026
This week's Gardner obituary notices include one qualifying entry: Patalano, Lorraine C., age 66, who died Wednesday, October 22, 2026. The source consulted, Echovita.com, did not list a funeral home affiliation, survivors, or service details for this notice, so none are reported here.
Government · Finance Committee
Gardner panel keeps sewer loan, fleet review open
The Gardner Finance Committee kept six financial items open, including a $1.3 million sewer bond, without taking any substantive votes. Mayor Michael J.
Government · Select Board
Gardner Council Sends Capital Oversight Rule to First Printing
The Gardner City Council voted unanimously to send a capital improvement oversight ordinance to first printing, citing unresolved spending from the Mackie Park and Gardner High School C-wing projects.
Government · Board of Health
Board of Health approves septic hardship waiver
Gardner Board of Health waives sewer hookup, citing century-old pipe risk.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of September 28, 2026 through October 4, 2026
This week's obituary notices carry one entry for a Gardner resident: Ricard, Arlene F. (Shumski), 83. Born in Gardner on July 10, 1943, to the late William and Cora (Perreault) Shumski, she was a graduate of Gardner High School and died Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Heywood Hospital in …
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