GARDNER — The Mount Wachusett Community College East Wing Gallery is thrilled to announce the arrival of an exhibit by renowned artist Jenny Vogel. Opening Oct. 9, Vogel’s installation promises to captivate audiences with its innovative blend of digital art and interactive experiences. Jenny Vogel, a distinguished artist known for pushing the boundaries of contemporary […]
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Redefining what community support looks like
GARDNER — On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan and state Rep. Jon Zlotnik were joined by local leaders in Gardner to highlight $225,000 in federal and state funding they secured to support GAAMHA’s mental health and addiction programs. Founded in 1967, GAAMHA has provided services to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities as well as […]
Boys & Girls Club hires new director of operations
LEOMINSTER — The Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg, Leominster, & Gardner recently announced the appointment of Anthony L. Wilson as its new director of operations. Wilson brings a wealth of experience in youth development and community engagement, having served in various impactful roles across North Central Massachusetts. Wilson has dedicated his career to empowering […]
City awarded $1.2M for downtown parking upgrades
GARDNER — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $25 million in federal grant funding on Wednesday, a portion of which seeks to transform Gardner’s downtown into a robust, multimodal transit hub with connections to the Montachusett Regional Transit Authority. The competitive federal funds, which also went to projects in Salem and Everett, were awarded as part of […]
Editorial: In praise of nursing grads embarking on a challenging career
Yes, the path you have chosen is a difficult one. Those words, spoken by Kim Shea, dean of Nursing and Health Sciences, went out to the 94 graduates of Mount Wachusett Community College’s Associate Degree in Nursing program earlier this month. They occurred during the traditional pinning ceremony at the Mount Fitness facility in front […]
‘Black joy out in winter’
GARDNER – Mardi Fuller delved into her love of nature and what it means to be a woman of color in the outdoors during her talk at Mount Wachusett Community College on April 30. Fuller kicked off her program with a montage of videos that showcased her adventures out and about in snowy weather in […]