Gardner City Council 4-19-22
Two Sessions, 4 Lawsuits, 2 million bucks takes up Gardner MA City Council 4-19-22 The Gardner MA City Council held two separate sessions on April 19, 2022. First was a Joint Convention of the City Council and School Committee. The only action taken at the joint session was to approveContinue Reading
Monty Tech School Committee
We wrote an earlier article on this subject with more information on the timeline, and facts supporting that James Boone has been showing up at Monty Tech School Committee meetings. The article contains the complete agendas for both meetings scheduled on 4-19-22 and the packets the Councilors receive. Earlier article,Continue Reading
Ward Map
City of Gardner MA Ward Map The City of Gardner is divided into 5 wards. One City Councilor is elected from each ward with the remainder being councilors at large. View zoomable pdf of the Ward Map. CLICK HERE.Continue Reading
Covid Update
With Covid cases low, small increases appear to be large. Here’s actual data. Covid Cases Still Low in MA The Massachusetts Department of Public Health released its Covid Dashboard on 4-15-22 (which looks back 2 weeks) showing in MA: under 2500 new Covid cases (in last day), under 350 patientsContinue Reading
Time Travel
Fictional Time Traveler Journeys to Gardner MA Past and Future 1900: Our time traveler is on a mission to find the perfect time in Downtown Gardner, Massachusetts. Journeying incognito to the Center of Gardner 100 years ago, he finds commerce in full swing. Some of the buildings exist to thisContinue Reading
Crossword Puzzles
Gardner Magazine Announces NEW Daily Crossword Puzzle Feature! For the Daily Crossword Puzzle page, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading
Council Agenda
Gardner City Council to confront Rising Costs at Meeting of April 19, 2022 Faced with the rising costs of trash containers for Downtown Gardner and a shortage of almost 2 million dollars for the upcoming water infrastructure project, the Gardner City Council will need to take action at this meetingContinue Reading
Patriot’s Day
Patriot’s Day in the Greater Gardner MA area is Monday April 18, 2022 For more information on Patriot’s Day, CLICK HERE Monday, April 18, 2022 is also the 126th Boston Marathon. Official website, CLICK HERE. The race will be covered LIVE on WBZ-TV Channel 4.1 Boston More info, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading
H.O.P.E.
Hero Greater Gardner MA Kids Set Great Example From the House of Peace & Education Inc.: ”H.O.P.E kiddos helped out the community yesterday and did a trash clean up! 7 bags of trash and tons of cardboard!”Continue Reading
Kids Colds
Are Snot Nose Kids Coming Back in Greater Gardner MA? One of the unintended consequences of masking children during the pandemic has been the effect on immune systems and the transmission of other illnesses. Not only was Covid spread possibly prevented, but also the incidence of colds and flu wasContinue Reading
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday in Greater Gardner MA is April 17, 2022 Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. It is described in the New Testament of the Holy Bible as having occurred on the third day of his burial after the crucifixion. The supernatural resurrection from the dead ofContinue Reading
Noise Complaints
Be Kind. Have fun, but limit noise to appropriate hours. You will keep your neighbors happy. Solutions to Excess Noise in Greater Gardner MA A situation which occurs often is the NOISE COMPLAINT. When is the line crossed from when someone is simply enjoying some music on their own propertyContinue Reading
Water Line
Gardner MA Applying for funds to replace main Water Transmission Line Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson says the City of Gardner is making a $1.2 million dollar application to replace the main water transmission line for Gardner as it was identified as a weakness by the Federal Emergency Management Agency inContinue Reading
Breaking News
BREAKING NEWS:; Mayor Nicholson just announced in a Hotline Radio interview on WGAW taking place right now just after noon on 4-16-22 that the 3 individuals contemplated in the Gardner Police Department investigation have copies of the report. Meetings are scheduled this Tuesday and Thursday this week to discuss report.Continue Reading
GPD Drone
Gardner MA Police Department using drones to catch crooks or find people. From Gardner PD 4-15-22: “Today the GPD drone operators were out getting flight hours in and took a picture of the drone in flight high above the PD. The drone program allows to the PD to quickly deployContinue Reading
Mayor’s Update 4-15-22
Gardner PD 2022 Issue Timeline: 2/1/22: Chief Braks and Deputy Chief Trifiro placed on Admin. leave following no confidence vote of 40/41 officers. Public not informed. 2/18/22: Published Reports that Vincent Alfano is Acting Police Chief. 2/25/22: In weekly update, Mayor discloses investigation by retired State Police Detective Paul L’Italien.Continue Reading
MassDot
MassDOT commencing resurfacing and rumble strip work The project will begin on April 18th and will involve Green Street, Gardner MA to Winchendon MA. Delays are expected.Continue Reading
Good Friday
Good Friday is 4-15-22 in Greater Gardner MA Thank you Jesus for what you did for us. More on Good Friday, CLICK HERE. Our article on Easter, CLICK HERE. Our Churches page, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading
Upcoming Meeting
Gardner MA City Council Facing Costs at Tuesday 4-19-22 Meeting Due to unanticipated increases in costs, the City of Gardner repaving project needs an additional $1.8 million dollars and the Gardner City Council will tackle this at the upcoming session. Complete Agenda, CLICK HERE. A Real **** Show! and HeadContinue Reading
4th of July
Gardner Magazine launches 4th of July Independence Day Initiative for Greater Gardner MA In anticipation of more community celebrations, functions, activities, and events this year, we have created a page called The Independence Day Initiative with listings from 19 different communities. We’re seeking info from communities, organizations, businesses, and individuals. Continue Reading
Independence Day – 4th of July
The Independence Day Initiative Celebrations in honor of our nation’s independence in communities around Greater Gardner MA Jump to: Ashburnham – Ashby – Athol – Barre – Gardner – Hardwick – Hubbardston – New Salem – Oakham – Orange – Petersham – Phillipson – Princeton – Royalston – Rutland –Continue Reading
Recreation
Gardner Athletic/Recreation Director Daniel Forte was recently recognized for excellence by both the School District and the City of Gardner. Reach Athletic/Recreation Director Daniel Forte at (978) 632-1600 ext. 1800 Gardner Police Explorers: Website Gardner Youth Commission: Website Greater Gardner MA Recreation in Full Play Whether it’s a Summer ProgramContinue Reading
Finance Committee
Who’s at fault? ASPHALT. Gardner MA Finance Committee Confronts Asphalt at 4-13-22 Meeting The Gardner MA Finance Committee met on Wednesday 4-13-22 and approved various recommendations to the City Council including $10,000 in additional funding for Downtown trash receptables due to price increases, the $75,000 annual amount to maintain theContinue Reading