September 11, 2022 is the 21st anniversary of the 9-11 Terrorist Attacks against MA, NY, D.C. and the U.S. More from History.com CLICK HERE, 911Memorial.org CLICK HERE, from wikipedia CLICK HERE From Brittanica, CLICK HEREContinue Reading
Watch the Mayor’s Update on the City of Gardner’s YouTube page or on our Mayor’s Update page. CLICK HERE. Listen on any device by clicking Play. AUDIO and articles of earlier Mayor’s Updates, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson speaks of Moving On, Moving In, and Moving Forward inContinue Reading
Drought Conditions Improve in Greater Gardner MA and State Greater Gardner is now back to a D2 (Severe Drought) according to the Drought Map released by the National Drought Mitigation Center (map shown here) and State of MA on September 8, 2022. What this means: Outdoor watering is permissible againContinue Reading
The Gardner MA Zoning Board of Appeals Met on September 7, 2022 Meeting Agenda, CLICK HERE. The board took up the continuing project at 42-52 Parker Street, 2 driveways, a request to demolish and reconstruct a camp, a request for more parking for online shoppers at 21 Timpany Boulevard, andContinue Reading
Watch the Gardner City Council Meetings on the City of Gardner YouTube page or on our City Council page CLICK HERE. Or listen on any device by clicking Play. (Our recording eliminated the silence before meeting starts and while in recess to do swearing in.) Gardner MA City Council MetContinue Reading
Popular Gardner MA Eatery Dazzles with New Signage and Awning Taco Rey Coliman is a Downtown Gardner restaurant offering dine-in, pickup, or delivery. Visit their Facebook page, CLICK HERE. Gardner Square Two posted, “Look at the new sign and awning for Taco Rey Coliman! They went through the City’s sign andContinue Reading
Appointments Committee Hears new Gardner MA Police Chief Chief McAvene appeared before the Gardner Appointments Committee on September 6, 2022. Sitting with him in support was Mayor Michael Nicholson and former Acting Chief Phil Kearns. Both Nicholson and Kearns spoke in support of the appointment. Confirmation of the appointment wasContinue Reading
Positions open with the City of Gardner MA Deputy Chief of Police – apply by September 9, 2022 at 4:30pm. —- Local Building Inspector – apply by September 16, 2022 at 1pm —- Administrative Assistant for the Board of Health – apply by September 13, 2022 at 1pm – GardnerContinue Reading
Gardner MA Ale House Getting Ready for Octoberfest Happening September 24th The renowned local restaurant and brewery is participating in Gardner’s Fabulous Fall Festival on September 24, 2022 with an Octoberfest. Complete information, CLICK HERE. The Chair Luge is also back this year. – Details, CLICK HERE. Meanwhile, Gardner SquareContinue Reading
A thoughtful Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates Chair City 9-2-22 Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson’s Update for September 2, 2022: Just CLICK PLAY. Mayor Nicholson spoke about Substance Abuse Awareness Night, the need for ongoing efforts, and praised those involved. The Mayor welcomed back students, thanked teachers and spoke aboutContinue Reading
Shirley Company Purchases Two Downtown Gardner Buildings – Tied to over a Dozen LLCs Two Buildings almost side by side on Central Street in Gardner (280-302 and 310-320) have been sold to a real estate holding and development company for a reported $2.3 million. It was not announced what plans,Continue Reading
Reminder: Gardner MA Polls open until 8pm Tues. 9/6 for State Primary Ward 1: Gardner Elks #1426 —- Ward 2: Levi Heywood Memorial Library —- Ward 3: Gardner City Hall —- Ward 4: Gardner Police Department —- Ward 5: Polish American Citizens Club Election entrance at Gardner City Hall isContinue Reading
History of Gardner MA in 5 minutes With Gardner about to celebrate its 100th anniversary as a City on January 1, 2023, we thought it would be fun to create an AUDIO History of Gardner. Just click Play and learn a little bit about the Chair City of the WorldContinue Reading
Greater Gardner MA is getting much-needed rain, helping with the ongoing drought. Absolutely Drenched is Great News for Greater Gardner MA The region has been in a D3 – Extreme Drought with all unnecessary water use prohibited, browning grass everywhere, crops, and livestock affected. It is unknown how much progressContinue Reading
The Gardner MA Alive with Promise 4 Minute Video Tour Gardner MA is a dynamic community with a welcome mat extended to business, industry, development, and incoming residents. Our 4 minute video tours several dozen Gardner features. Gardner will be a Century as a City in 2023 and is aContinue Reading
Gardner MA Facebook Group Moderator Pauly Potato Spreading Fake News An Editorial by Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel – There are a number of very healthy Facebook Groups serving the Greater Gardner MA area. Most Admins make an effort to foster respectful speech and do not knowingly pass along falseContinue Reading
With home prices and interest rates up, monthly payments are up. Here’s a link to an online mortgage payment calculator. CLICK HERE. Prices Up, Home Sales Cooling, Interest Rates Double for Greater Gardner MA In the City of Gardner MA, the median home price was just over 289k as ofContinue Reading
Gardner MA 100 Years a City Big Birthday Bash is just a few months away. Here’s a fun song for you from 100 years ago. it’s Eddie Cantor’s “We’ve Got the Yes We Have No Bananas Blues” (recorded July 1923)Continue Reading
Plenty of Fun to be had this weekend in Greater Gardner MA Friday, September 2, 2022 – Cruise Night at the PACC features a Car Show followed by FREE entertainment by Mad Hatter. Food trucks are available. The P.A.C.C. is located at 171 Kendall Pond Road West, Gardner MA Saturday/Sunday/MondayContinue Reading
Publisher’s Editorial – Downtown Gardner MA Showing Vibrancy With all of the positive improvements in Downtown Gardner, it’s no wonder there’s renewed enthusiasm. Downtown Gardner MA is truly a special place, about to begin a period of renewed vitality. Here’s what I think needs to happen going forward: 1. EffortsContinue Reading
Two Worlds Operating Simultaneously at new Gardner Elementary School While construction continues at the Gardner Elementary School, staff development and classroom preparation is underway for the School Staff including teachers. . The City of Gardner spared no expense as you can see to direct staff to the appropriate parking lot,Continue Reading
Gardner Events Overdose Awareness Day August 31st. There will be Narcan Training at 5:30pm at the First Congregational Church. From 6:30 to 8:30pm at Monument Park (or City Hall Auditorium in case of rain), there will be a community event with music, speakers, memorial video, and luminaries. The Luminary LightingContinue Reading
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