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May 14, 2013 – Ovila Case Post 905, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Gardner, MA.
May 14, 2013 – Ovila Case Post 905, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Gardner, MA.
May 14, 2013 – Ovila Case Post 905, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Gardner, MA.
May 14, 2013 – Ovila Case Post 905, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Gardner, MA.
May 14, 2013 – Ovila Case Post 905, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Gardner, MA.
The Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce’s “Annual Meeting and Awards Recognition Dinner” at the Colonial Hotel, Gardner, MA.
May 8, 2013 – The Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting and Awards Recognition Dinner at the Colonial Hotel, Gardner, MA.
May 8, 2013 – The Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting and Awards Recognition Dinner at the Colonial Hotel, Gardner, MA.
May 8, 2013 – The Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting and Awards Recognition Dinner at the Colonial Hotel, Gardner, MA.
“One of the most rewarding things we can do as a Chamber is to recognize the businesses, institutions and people that demonstrate why the greater Gardner area is such a terrific place to live and work. Congratulations to all of our honorees, they are the true leaders,”commented Jim Bellina, Chamber President & CEO.
May 8, 2013 – Gardner City Councilor Ronald Cormier introduces Robert Hubbard, Director of Community Development & Planning and Executive Director of the Gardner Redevelopment Authority as the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce 2013 Citizen of the Year. For twenty two years, Mr. Hubbard has overseen countless economic development projects including the Summit Industrial Park, East Gardner Industrial Park, Levi Heywood Memorial Library, Gardner Senior Center, Greater Gardner Community Development Corporation building and renovations to the Heywood Wakefield building. Ongoing projects include the Downtown Urban Renewal Plan, the Mill Street Corridor Urban Renewal Plan, West Street Solar PV Array and the last phase of the Heywood Wakefield building project. Mayor Mark Hawke states “Rob has been instrumental in every large-scale endeavor the City has undertaken within that time frame. Whether it’s been on the front lines or behind the scenes, Rob has played a critical role to see things through fruition.”
May 8, 2013 – Standing ovation for Robert Hubbard, the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce 2013 Citizen of the Year.
Mr. Hubbard has been actively involved in a multitude of organizations and boards including the Massachusetts Economic Development Council, the Greater Gardner Community Development Corporation and the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce to name a few. He and his wife Deb have been residents of Templeton for twenty four years and are very active in their church and community. Rob served as Moderator of the Memorial Congregational Church for ten years and Chairperson of the church’s Finance Committee for six years. Rob also served on the Templeton Board of Selectman and was Town Moderator for twelve years. He is a longtime member of the Otter River Sportsmen’s Club and served on the building committee which was formed after the club was destroyed in a recent fire.
May 8, 2013 – The Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce’s “2013 Citizen of the Year” Robert Hubbard and Gardner City Councilor Ronald Cormier.
Mr. Hubbard has been actively involved in a multitude of organizations and boards including the Massachusetts Economic Development Council, the Greater Gardner Community Development Corporation and the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce to name a few. He and his wife Deb have been residents of Templeton for twenty four years and are very active in their church and community. Rob served as Moderator of the Memorial Congregational Church for ten years and Chairperson of the church’s Finance Committee for six years. Rob also served on the Templeton Board of Selectman and was Town Moderator for twelve years. He is a longtime member of the Otter River Sportsmen’s Club and served on the building committee which was formed after the club was destroyed in a recent fire.
Donald Irving, owner of Data Guide Cable Corp. in Gardner was recognized as Businessperson of Year for his efforts in purchasing and redeveloping the former Nichols & Stone property in Gardner. Price Chopper occupies a large portion of the property with additional retail space slated for future development. Mr. Irving has also demonstrated a commitment to keeping his business in Gardner and has cited the strong work ethic within the greater Gardner community as an invaluable asset to the local economy.
May 8, 2013 – Win Brown, President of Heywood Hospital, honored with the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce’s “Leadership Recognition Award.” With the goal of continuing to improve the quality and access of healthcare in the greater Gardner region, Heywood Hospital recently formed a strategic alliance with Athol Memorial Hospital. The alliance provides long term financial stability while allowing both hospitals the opportunity to invest in the newest health care technologies and expand services.
Business of the Year was awarded to GFA Federal Credit Union. The financial institution continues to expand with two new branches opening this spring. GFA became the first Credit Union in the nation to complete an acquisition of a stock bank when it purchased Monadnock Community Bank of Peterborough New Hampshire in December of 2012. GFA has 9 locations in north central Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. The credit union is also celebrating its75th anniversary.
May 8, 2013 – Salvadore family with Massachusetts State Representative Jon Zlotnik. The Salvadore Auto Group was awarded with the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce’s “Community Improvement Award.” The family owned and operated business has over 100 employees. The dealership located in Gardner recently underwent a complete renovation. In addition, the Salvadore family completed improvements to their commercial property located in Barre. Over the last several years, the Salvadore family has also made significant contributions to several community improvement and community service projects in the greater Gardner area including a substantial donation to the City of Gardner for upgrades to city playgrounds.
The Community Service Award was presented to Donald and Michelle Comeau, Owners of To Each His Own Design in Winchendon. Mr. & Mrs. Comeau not only run a successful small business, but also give back to the community through beautification projects, donations and involvement in their church as well as volunteering in various non-profit organizations in Winchendon and surrounding communities.
The Templeton 250th Anniversary Committee received the “Municipal Recognition Award” for the fundraising efforts, planning and implementation of a series of community events held in the town of Templeton in 2012.
May 8, 2013 – Gardner (MA) Golden Age Club meeting at the Gardner Senior Center with guest speaker Sue Deacon, Lifelong Program Manger and Heywood Hospital.
May 8, 2013 – Gardner (MA) Golden Age Club meeting at the Gardner Senior Center with guest speaker Sue Deacon, Lifelong Program Manger and Heywood Hospital.
May 8, 2013 – Gardner (MA) Golden Age Club meeting at the Gardner Senior Center with guest speaker Sue Deacon, Lifelong Program Manger and Heywood Hospital.
May 8, 2013 – Gardner (MA) Golden Age Club meeting at the Gardner Senior Center with guest speaker Sue Deacon, Lifelong Program Manger and Heywood Hospital.
May 6, 2013 – Gardner High School Women’s Choir performing at the “Light the Town Purple” at Gardner (MA) City Hall to celebrate cancer “survivors and remember those who lost their battle, and a reminder that we have HOPE!” One of the events leading up to the Greater Gardner Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner June 7-8.
May 6, 2013 – “Light the Town Purple” at Gardner (MA) City Hall to celebrate cancer “survivors and remember those who lost their battle, and a reminder that we have HOPE!” One of the events leading up to the Greater Gardner Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner June 7-8.
May 6, 2013 – “Light the Town Purple” at Gardner (MA) City Hall to celebrate cancer “survivors and remember those who lost their battle, and a reminder that we have HOPE!” One of the events leading up to the Greater Gardner Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner June 7-8.
May 6, 2013 – “Light the Town Purple” at Gardner (MA) City Hall to celebrate cancer “survivors and remember those who lost their battle, and a reminder that we have HOPE!” One of the events leading up to the Greater Gardner Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner June 7-8.
May 6, 2013 – “Light the Town Purple” at Gardner (MA) City Hall to celebrate cancer “survivors and remember those who lost their battle, and a reminder that we have HOPE!” One of the events leading up to the Greater Gardner Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner June 7-8.
May 6, 2013 – “Light the Town Purple” at Gardner (MA) City Hall to celebrate cancer “survivors and remember those who lost their battle, and a reminder that we have HOPE!” One of the events leading up to the Greater Gardner Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner June 7-8.
May 6, 2013 – “Light the Town Purple” at Gardner (MA) City Hall to celebrate cancer “survivors and remember those who lost their battle, and a reminder that we have HOPE!” One of the events leading up to the Greater Gardner Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner June 7-8.
May 6, 2013 – Sandra Knipe delivering “A Survivor’s Message” during “Light the Town Purple” at Gardner (MA) City Hall to celebrate cancer “survivors and remember those who lost their battle, and a reminder that we have HOPE!” One of the events leading up to the Greater Gardner Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner June 7-8.
May 6, 2013 – Massachusetts State Senator Jennifer Flanagan during “Light the Town Purple” at Gardner (MA) City Hall to celebrate cancer “survivors and remember those who lost their battle, and a reminder that we have HOPE!” One of the events leading up to the Greater Gardner Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner June 7-8.
May 6, 2013 – Mayor Mark Hawke during “Light the Town Purple” at Gardner (MA) City Hall to celebrate cancer “survivors and remember those who lost their battle, and a reminder that we have HOPE!” One of the events leading up to the Greater Gardner Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner June 7-8.
May 6, 2013 – “Light the Town Purple” at Gardner (MA) City Hall to celebrate cancer “survivors and remember those who lost their battle, and a reminder that we have HOPE!” One of the events leading up to the Greater Gardner Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner June 7-8.
May 6, 2013 – “Light the Town Purple” at Gardner (MA) City Hall to celebrate cancer “survivors and remember those who lost their battle, and a reminder that we have HOPE!” One of the events leading up to the Greater Gardner Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner June 7-8.
May 6, 2013 – “Light the Town Purple” at Gardner (MA) City Hall to celebrate cancer “survivors and remember those who lost their battle, and a reminder that we have HOPE!” One of the events leading up to the Greater Gardner Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner June 7-8.
May 5, 2013 – Rhododendrons busting out all over at the WGAW1340.com studios in Gardner, MA.
May 5, 2013 – A fine spring day as rhododendrons bloom their beauty at the WGAW1340.com studios in Gardner, MA.
May 3, 2013 – Dan Novak, the director of the Gardner Senior Center, with his family on the last day before retirement. In the Greater Gardner Chair City Review, Dan said “I will enjoy my retirement with the knowledge that we have made a lot of progress and the best may yet be to come. Thank you for your support and friendship over the last 35 years.”
May 2, 2013 – The “1st Lieutenant Ryan Patrick Jones” Post Office renaming ceremony in Westminster, MA.
May 2, 2013 – The “1st Lieutenant Ryan Patrick Jones” Post Office renaming ceremony in Westminster, MA.
May 2, 2013 – The “1st Lieutenant Ryan Patrick Jones” Post Office renaming ceremony in Westminster, MA.
May 2, 2013 – The “1st Lieutenant Ryan Patrick Jones” Post Office renaming ceremony in Westminster, MA. Mrs. Elaine Jones, Ryan’s mother, reviewing the community outreach programs initiated by a foundation set up in the memory of Ryan.
May 2, 2013 – The “1st Lieutenant Ryan Patrick Jones” Post Office renaming ceremony in Westminster, MA. Massachusetts Lt. Governor Timothy Murray honoring 1st Lt Jones.
May 2, 2013 – The “1st Lieutenant Ryan Patrick Jones” Post Office renaming ceremony in Westminster, MA. US Senator Mo Cowan (D-MA) presenting a proclamation to Mrs. Elaine Jones, Ryan’s mother.
May 2, 2013 – The “1st Lieutenant Ryan Patrick Jones” Post Office renaming ceremony in Westminster, MA. US Congresswoman Nikki Tsongas (3rd-MA CD) presents an American Flag to Mrs. Elaine Jones, Ryan’s mother.
May 2, 2013 – The “1st Lieutenant Ryan Patrick Jones” Post Office renaming ceremony in Westminster, MA.
May 2, 2013 – The “1st Lieutenant Ryan Patrick Jones” Post Office renaming ceremony in Westminster, MA.
May 2, 2013 – National Day of Prayer Program, Monument Park, Gardner, MA. This year’s theme: Pray for America. “The nations will put their hope in His name.” Coordinator of the Prayer Day ceremonies Pastor Dan Meiners, of Bethany Baptist Church, Gardner.
May 2, 2013 – National Day of Prayer Program, Monument Park, Gardner, MA. This year’s theme: Pray for America. “The nations will put their hope in His name.”
May 2, 2013 – National Day of Prayer Program, Monument Park, Gardner, MA. This year’s theme: Pray for America. “The nations will put their hope in His name.”
May 2, 2013 – National Day of Prayer Program, Monument Park, Gardner, MA. This year’s theme: Pray for America. “The nations will put their hope in His name.”
April 30, 2013 – Primary Election Day Ward 4 polling location at Chestnut Street United Methodist Church, Gardner, MA.
April 30, 2013 – Massachusetts State Representative Jon Zlotnik getting ready to cast his ballot at the Ward 4 polling location at the Chestnut Street United Methodist Church, Gardner, MA.
April 30, 2013 – Poll workers at the Ward 4 polling location at the Chestnut Street United Methodist Church, Gardner, MA.
April 30, 2013 – Poll workers at the Ward 4 polling location at the Chestnut Street United Methodist Church, Gardner, MA.
April 28, 2013 – Linda’s Boopsters and Nana’s Boopsters supporting Gardner resident LINDA LYNCH during a lunch break at Gardner High School at the annual benefit walk to raise funds for the national Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater New England Chapter.
April 25, 2013 – Patti Bergstrom addressing the attendees at the “New Location Celebration!” of The Velvet Goose, 24 Main Street, Downtown Gardner. Gardner Mayor Mark Hawke and Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce’s Liz Penney review list of items at The Velvet Goose.
April 25, 2013 – The “New Location Celebration!” of The Velvet Goose, 24 Main Street, Downtown Gardner.
April 25, 2013 – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the “New Location Celebration!” of The Velvet Goose, 24 Main Street, Downtown Gardner.
April 25, 2013 – The “New Location Celebration!” of The Velvet Goose, 24 Main Street, Downtown Gardner.
April 25, 2013 – The “New Location Celebration!” of The Velvet Goose, 24 Main Street, Downtown Gardner.
April 25, 2013 – The “New Location Celebration!” of The Velvet Goose, 24 Main Street, Downtown Gardner.
April 19, 2013 – Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce’s April Breakfast Program at the Colonial Hotel, Gardner, MA.
April 19, 2013 – Massachusetts Treasurer Steven Grossman during the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce’s “April Breakfast Program,” at the Colonial Hotel, Gardner, MA.
April 19, 2013 – GAAMHA’s Director Robert DellaValle and GAAMHA’s President/CEO Sybil Goldberg Arguijo and Massachusetts Treasurer Steven Grossman during the chamber’s “April Breakfast Program,” at the Colonial Hotel, Gardner, MA.
April 19, 2013 – Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Jim Bellina and Massachusetts Treasurer Steven Grossman during the chamber’s “April Breakfast Program,” at the Colonial Hotel, Gardner, MA.
April 13, 2013 – Viet Nam Memorial Wall candle lighting remembrance ceremonies at Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA.
April 13, 2013 – Crowd at Viet Nam Memorial Wall replica candle lighting remembrance ceremony, at Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA.
April 13, 2013 – Viet Nam Memorial Wall replica, on display at Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA.
April 13, 2013 – Vet and loved one remembers. Viet Nam Memorial Wall replica, on display at Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA.
April 13, 2013 – Viet Nam Memorial Wall replica at Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA.
April 13, 2013 – Viet Nam Memorial Wall replica at Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA.
May 27, 2012 – Keynote Speaker Major Frank McCarthy (USMC-Ret) at the Vietnam Veterans of America, North Central Massachusetts Chapter 907, 9th Annual Memorial Ride and BBQ, Gardner Fish & Gun Club
May 27, 2012 – Motorcyclists at the Vietnam Veterans of America, North Central Massachusetts Chapter 907, 9th Annual Memorial Ride and BBQ, Gardner Fish & Gun Club
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