<p><strong>Gardner, MA</strong><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Price Chopper Supermarket celebrated the grand opening of their newest store, earlier today.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Price Chopper Executive Chairman of the Board Neil Golub, President and CEO Jerry Golub, store manager Richard Elicone and other company officials were joined by Gardner Mayor Mark P. Hawke and other political and civic leaders and shoppers for a ribbon cutting ceremony that also included a performance of the National Anthem.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">“We are so pleased to offer a brand new, state-of-the-art supermarket here in Gardner that contains many of our signature products alongside so many local favorites,” says Neil Golub. “We look forward providing Price Chopper quality, value and customer service to all those who enter our doors and relish the opportunity to become a valued neighbor by supporting local projects and organizations that nourish the community around us.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Some sustainable features employed in the new store include a progressive stormwater management plan, a high albeido roof system, water-efficient plumbing, more than 20% recycled material content, high efficiency lighting, HVAC domestic hot water and refrigeration systems, participation in Price Chopper’s Green Power Partnership agreement that purchases renewable Energy Credits (RECS), as well as minimal on-site waste generation during construction. Freezers and cases are lit with LED bulbs, which burn brightly while consuming less energy and last longer than traditional fluorescent bulbs. Price Chopper will offer a wide selection of groceries including gluten free, organic, natural, and locally produced and manufactured products. Other highlights available to customers will include:<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Full sized Seafood Department<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Meat Department<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Bakery Department<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Floral Department<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Pharmacy and Health and Wellness Resource Department<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href=" http://www.pricechopper.com/fresh-ideas" target="_new"> Price Chopper </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
