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More than $2 million in marijuana taxes have been paid in Greater Gardner. Where do they go?
In the eight years since the retail sale of marijuana was legalized in Massachusetts, over 310 dispensaries have opened across the commonwealth, including four dispensaries in the Greater Gardner area. In addition to providing safe and legal access to marijuana, the dispensaries are providing revenue to the cities and towns...
Route 202 in Jaffrey back open after head-on crash involving dump truck
JAFFREY, N.H. — Route 202 in Jaffrey was closed Wednesday after a head-on crash involving a dump truck. Officials said Route 202 was closed at Nutting Road after the 1 p.m. crash. The road was reopened before 3:30 p.m. Few details were available, but officials said there were serious...
MassWildlife is restocking North Central Mass. fishing holes with trout - where to go
Spring is here, and the weather is finally warm enough for Greater Gardner residents to enjoy outdoor activities, from hiking to fishing, in the many natural spaces. The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife plans many programs annually to promote hunting and fishing best practices, from preserving state parks to restocking fish for its fishing programs.
McNally's is no more - what might be coming to the former Westminster restaurant location
McNally’s is no more. The former bar and grille restaurant with the familiar sign greeting motorists along Rte. 2 in Westminster was recently torn down to make way for a potential residential housing project. The proposed project by Summit Estates at Sargent Road LLC will include two buildings containing 36 units and three buildings...
Carole Gariepy of Phillipston: Great entertainment at bird feeder, plus a surprise visitor
We feed the birds. In fact, we feed the birds every morning before we feed ourselves, and then while we are eating our cereal we watch them dining on their seeds. We are always awed at their beauty and entertained by their interactions with each other as they feed. This...
El Toro restaurant coming to Winchendon - why is it leaving Fitchburg?
The bull is coming to Toy Town. The owners of El Toro, the popular upscale Fitchburg steakhouse, said they would soon be moving their restaurant – complete with a revamped, family-friendly menu – to the former Carriage House restaurant at 660 Spring St. in Winchendon. Leslie and Roberto...
A second marijuana dispensary is open in Gardner - what you need to know
A second recreational marijuana dispensary has opened its doors in Gardner. Joint Operations, a veteran co-owned business with stores in Mendon and Rowley, officially opened its newest location at 320 West Broadway in Timpany Crossroads Plaza on Sunday. The establishment was hoping to open its doors one day earlier, on...
Nearly 40 years on the local healthcare front lines - what Gardner native will remember
After nearly four decades of service with Heywood Healthcare, Tina Griffin is reflecting on a career full of memorable experiences, proud accomplishments, and a well-earned sense of pride in caring for her community. Griffin, a Gardner native, recently announced her decision to retire from the healthcare group that she said...
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