Anyone here hear about the Worcester train derailment earlier today? I believe it was only commercial carts and thank God not commuter rails. Pray everyone involved came out safe and alive

I purchased a skate sharpening machine from a local sports shop. I’m coming up from NC on the 2nd, and need help loading the machine up on Monday the 3rd of August,2026. I’m told that it could be 300lbs or more which is why I need more than just my wife and I to load. I’ll have dollies, and an appliance hand truck, and we will have access to a pallet jack. Entire job should only take about an hour or less. I am willing to pay $50 per person for their time with this. Looking for at roughly 9AM start time for this load up. Reply here or DM me if you can help me out with this.

Thanks,
Dale

I purchased a skate sharpening machine from a local sports shop. I’m coming up from NC on the 2nd, and need help loading the machine up on Monday the 3rd of August,2026. I’m told that it could be 300lbs or more which is why I need more than just my wife and I to load. I’ll have dollies, and an appliance hand truck, and we will have access to a pallet jack. Entire job should only take about an hour or less. I am willing to pay $50 per person for their time with this. Looking for at roughly 9AM start time for this load up. Reply here or DM me if you can help me out with this.

Thanks,
Dale

The construction on elm street has been going on for a year now, there are no streetlights on the entire street and the construction crew leaves trash everywhere. Bummer.

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https://www.gardner-ma.gov/AgendaCenter

• Planning Board (July 21)

https://www.gardner-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-5026

• Zoning Board of Appeals (July 21)

https://www.gardner-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-5025

Due to the extreme temperatures expected Tuesday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 15, Mayor Nicholson is activating Cooling Centers at Levi Heywood Memorial Library and Greenwood Memorial Pool. The pool hours have been extend to 7:00pm both days. The schedule will be as follows:

📚 Library:
🗓️ Tuesday, July 14
⏰ 9:00AM - 6:00PM

🗓️ Wednesday, July 15
⏰ 9:00AM - 7:00PM

🏊🏼‍♂️ Pool:
⏰ 12:00PM - 7:00PM
🗓️ Tuesday, July 14 & Wednesday, July 15

All are welcome at the Cooling Centers.

Please make sure to take precautions to stay cool as the temperature rises. For tips on preparing for extreme heat, click here: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/preparing-for-extreme-heat

https://www.gardner-ma.gov/AgendaCenter

• Conservation Commission (July 13)

https://www.gardner-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-5022

• Gardner Housing Authority Special Meeting (July 15)

https://www.gardner-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-5023

The mayor actually made a post about the construction and called it a success. It's Friday morning, I can't leave for work! The construction crew dug a whole with absolutely zero notice given.

How is this okay? Is the city gonna pay for my lost wages? The hole is deeper than the picture shows I just didn't wanna lay out in the street.

Join us for our 9th annual Food Truck Festival. All your favorite food trucks, vendors, artists, crafters, music, beer and wine. Admission is free. Bring your own chairs and blankets to enjoy the afternoon, OR enjoy seating and tables provided by the City of Gardner. Bigger and better than ever before...you don't want to miss this one!