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š± How Gardner handled drought, asbestos delays, and a new medical helipad
Gardner, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Gardner? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Gardner handled drought, asbestos delays, and a new medical helipad
- Why Gardnerās mayor joined a statewide push to protect Haitian residents
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 70.
- Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Gardner July 2026 (gardnermagazine.com) ā Gardner spent July tackling drought-related water quality issues and moving ahead with key downtown and senior center projects, despite asbestos delays at the Waterford Community Center. City officials also enforced tobacco rules against a local store, opened a new life-flight helipad at Heywood Healthcare, and responded to a two-alarm fire at a Buddhist meditation center. 
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ā¢ Wu, Councilor Louijeune lead more than 100 elected officials in urging Congress to extend protections for Haitians (boston.com) ā Gardnerās mayor joined more than 100 officials nationwide urging the U.S. Senate to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitians through 2029, citing safety and economic concerns. The letter, led by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune, argues that ending TPS would destabilize communities and harm key sectors like health care across Massachusetts. Ā Ā Ā
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Monument Park Bandstand Concert Series - Mr. Strickland ā
Monument Park, Cottage St, Gardner
6:00 pm
Saturday August 8
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13th Annual Greater Gardner National Night Out ā
Gardner MA Calendar, 200 Catherine Street, Gardner
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Library @ National Night Out
Levi Heywood Memorial Library Lawn , 55 West Lynde Street, Gardne
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PACC Friday Cruise Nights - Live Bands ā
Gardner MA Calendar, 171 Kendall Pond Road West, Gardner
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Theater at the Mount Presents - Footloose ā
Gardner MA Calendar, 444 Green Street, Gardner
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Theater at the Mount Presents - Footloose ā
Gardner MA Calendar, 444 Green Street, Gardner
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Levi Heywood Memorial Library Children's Program Room , 55 W
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Monday Movie Matinees- Iron Jawed Angels
Levi Heywood Memorial Library Greenwood Meeting Room , 55 West Lyn
10:00 am
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
Monday August 10
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Babytime (ages 0-2)
Forbush Memorial Library Multipurpose Room , 118 Main St, Westmin
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Stretch, Strengthen & Balance (Senior Exercise Class)
Forbush Memorial Library Eloranta Room , 118 Main St, Westminster
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Outdoor Storytime
Stevens Memorial Library 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham, MA 01430
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Adult Book Club
Forbush Memorial Library Main Circulation Area , 118 Main St, Wes
2:00 pm
Thursday August 6
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- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Gardner. Apply here.
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- NJ residents, Dunkin' to bring back 48-oz drink buckets (mycentraljersey.com)
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