City Council 6-21-22
The Gardner City Council got everything done in one night, so the second night of meetings were able to be canceled. The regular meeting was an hour and half long. View the Gardner City Council meetings on the City of Gardner YouTube page or on our City Council page. CLICKContinue Reading
Seaman Paper
From left to right in above photo: Mike Wright, Global Chief Operating Officer, Seaman Paper —- Jo Pagnotta, Corporate Human Resources Director, Seaman Paper —- Dana Heath, Gardner City Councilor —- Jessica DeRoy, Gardner Economic Development Coordinator —- Michael Nicholson, Mayor, City of Gardner MA —- Zack Lawrence, Mayor’s InternContinue Reading
Outdoor Dining
Outdoor Dining Initiative Begins in Downtown Gardner MA The Street was closed at both ends. Signage went up. The planters are there and soon will showcase beautiful plants. Crews put up the lights. And tables started to hold customers enjoying outdoor eating. Official grand opening is during Gardner’s Birthday CelebrationContinue Reading
2 Meetings
The Story of why Back to Back Gardner City Council Meetings are scheduled this week Mayor Nicholson stated on Social Media, “You’ll notice there’s identical informal meetings posted for both Tuesday and Wednesday and the budget also appears on the Tuesday night regular meeting. Every year when we do theContinue Reading
Juneteenth
Juneteenth to be celebrated Monday, June 20, 2022 in Greater Gardner MA City Hall and Town Halls will be closed and U.S. mail will not be delivered. It is the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was adopted in 1983. The actual date of Juneteenth isContinue Reading
Pleasant Plaza
Pleasant Plaza is Born in Downtown Gardner MA Monday, June 20, 2022 is the official date of birth which will be shown on the BIRTH CERTIFICATE for Pleasant Plaza on Pleasant Street, Gardner MA as the street is closed off after 5am and a new Outdoor Dining area is BORN.Continue Reading
Goose Goodies
The Velvet Goose has been a business in Downtown Gardner MA for over 3 decades and carries clothing, accessories, jewelry, and gifts. Visit their Facebook page. The Velvet Goose in Gardner MA Having Massive 6 hour sale on Saturday June, 25, 2022 Patti Bergstrom announced on her store’s Facebook page:Continue Reading
Witches’ Wardrobe
Bringing the Magic of local artisans to Downtown Gardner MA with the new store, the Witches’ Wardrobe Kate Saab has brought some magic to Downtown Gardner with the Witches’ Wardrobe at 314 Central Street, Gardner as she has given a place for local artists to showcase their handmade items suchContinue Reading
Council Busy
While any discussions of budgets can conjure up visions of the “Fat Budget Man”, Gardner residents should know that Mayor Nicholson’s proposed budget has the lowest proposed increase of comparable cities. See our article. Gardner MA City Council Facing Busy Week – Focus on Budget Fiscal Year 2023 The GardnerContinue Reading
Dinner on Us
Gardner MA CAC to help struggling families with “Dinner’s on Us!” Program The Dinner’s On Us! Program offers eligible applicants healthy, ready-to-cook fresh and frozen crockpot dinners. Meals prepared at the CAC kitchen are delivered to each registered, approved household once per week. Communities served include Ashburnham, Gardner, Hubbardston, andContinue Reading
More Paving
Positive Paving Postulations Possible in Gardner MA More paving means more roads will be looking better in Gardner. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson is advising residents of plans for Tuesday June 21 through 24 in a “Traffic Advisory” so people can “plan for traffic delays or seek alternate route.” Route 140Continue Reading
Radio 6-17-22
We have a new newscast for you with 10 different stories, just like you hear them on the RADIO. CLICK HERE.Continue Reading
Square Two
Gardner Square Two says June 25, 2022 in Gardner MA will be so much fun for the whole family! Gardner Square Two has put out some more info about the awesome day about to happen in Downtown Gardner on Small Business Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 10am to 4pm. (withContinue Reading
Monument Park
Gardner MA Monument Park FREE Concerts begin Saturday June 18, 2022 with the Green Sisters “The Green Sisters” starts it off and they have an impressive bio. From their website, “Hailing from a small farm in rural Massachusetts, the four Green Sisters were raised with music accompanying their chores. TheirContinue Reading
Smith 6-17-22
Gardner MA Mayor’s Update with Colin Smith 6-17-22 The Mayor’s Executive Aid Colin Smith filled in as Mayor Nicholson was away as a Chaperone for Boys State. He also spoke of the Boys and Girls Club Gala which had a goal of $100,000. This was easily surpassed as Ed AtterContinue Reading
Braks Done
Update from Mayor Nicholson 6-17-22: Mayor Nicholson responded to our email with the following: “I’m actually away this week but he was not terminated and there’s nothing official on that at this time. I will look into who said this at the meeting so I can reach out to themContinue Reading
Moving Day
Packing starts in earnest at Elm Street and Waterford Street Schools in Gardner MA Chairing the School Building Committee Mark Hawke stated that packing started in earnest on June 15, 2022. “At Elm Street School we filled 2 dumpsters. Waterford filled 2 dumpsters. They will both be emptied tomorrow and/orContinue Reading
School Update
Dream of new Gardner MA Elementary School fast becoming Reality Project Leader spokesman Tim Alix stated at 6-15-22 Building Committee meeting, “We feel comfortable that we’ll be ready, if not for the contractual date of substantial completion of July 15th, if not by then, certainly by the time school opensContinue Reading
Ashburnham Concerts
Ashburnham MA Summer Concerts Announced The 2022 Summer Concert Series will be on Sundays from July 10 through August 28 from 5pm to 7pm at Winchester Park, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Printable pdf scheduleContinue Reading
Hubbardston Election
Hubbardston, MA June 14, 2022 Election Results Hubbardston Unofficial election results 2022, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading
Pool Opening
Gardner MA Greenwood Memorial Pool opens Monday June 27, 2022 The Greenwood Memorial Pool and Spray Park is open June 27th for the season. Hours of Operation will be noon to 5pm Monday through Saturday. According to Diana Ringer, prices have not changed for 2022. Public Swim (including the SplashContinue Reading