Police Update
Watch the entire meeting on YouTube. CLICK HERE Gardner Magazine had to use extraordinary amplification to hear the audio. The Council President even has the microphone turned away from her. Acting Gardner MA Police Chief Alfano is done on March 11th – Report may be out in 2 weeks. WhenContinue Reading
Spring Projects
Map of City Projects Spring’s Coming for Projects in Greater Gardner MA With Spring just a couple weeks away on Sunday March 20, 2022, construction companies are once again getting ready to work on Chair City projects. Just what are those upcoming projects? The City of Gardner’s interactive Map ofContinue Reading
Atlantic Fog
For complete information on Massachusetts Beer Week and participating breweries, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Gardner Ale House Celebrates Massachusetts Beer Week Known for its original beers under the Moon Hill Brewery brand, Gardner Ale House is introducing a new beer this Sunday at noon. Atlantic Fog is described as, “aContinue Reading
Family Dollar
Gardner MA Family Dollar Closed for Sewer Repair Speculation was prevalent on Social Media 3-3-22 as Family Dollar on West Street closed. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson responded by stating, “Their sewage system in their building broke and was backing up into both Family Dollar and O’Riley’s, so the Board ofContinue Reading
Gardner 100th
Page Added for Gardner MA 100 Years A City Birthday Bash Incorporated as a town in 1785, Gardner will celebrate 100 Years A City on January 1, 2023. We have added a page to share news throughout the year about upcoming celebrations. CLICK HERE.Continue Reading
Ukraine Support
Supporting Ukraine: Gardner MA Liquor Store Pulls Russian Products from Shelves, City Hall Changes Colors Anthony’s had the following statement on Facebook, “Anthony’s Liquor Mart 12 Pearson Blvd. Gardner, Massachusetts has removed all Russian made and Russian “Branded” products from our store. We ask our colleagues in the liquor industry,Continue Reading
Gardner E-Commerce
E-Commerce with Gardner MA There are many ways for individuals and businesses to interact with the City of Gardner MA online. We have a complete article with lots of links. CLICK HERE.Continue Reading
City Council and Fees
Read the packet provided on the City of Gardner website. CLICK HERE. Are Higher Fees needed in Gardner MA? Not so Fast… The Gardner MA City Council meets informally March 7, 2022 and once again will take up the issue of whether to raise Building Department and Fire Department FeesContinue Reading
Heywood 2-25-22
Watch the Heywood update on YouTube. CLICK HERE. Heywood Hospital of Gardner MA changes some Covid Policy According to statements made in a video update by Heywood CEO Win Brown, each patient not under precautions can have one healthy visitor. Visitors must still go through screening, wear masks, and useContinue Reading
Toothpicks
Gardner MA Citizens React to the Toothpick Question With so much serious news, we thought it would be nice to take a break and venture into the world of triviality, in this case TOOTHPICKS. So I posted this on social media. “I’m doing an investigative article on toothpicks. Just whatContinue Reading
Mayor’s Update 2-25-22
Watch the entire Mayor’s Update on YouTube or on our Mayor’s update page. CLICK HERE We took the time to transcribe the Mayor’s comments on the Gardner Police Department situation. They are below. Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson comments on Review/Investigation of Gardner Police Department. The Mayor stated that itContinue Reading
FREE TESTS GIVEN
Over 3000 FREE Covid Test Kits distributed February 24, 2022 at PACC in Gardner MA According to Mayor Nicholson, “We gave away about 35 cases (each case has 90 kits) there’ll still be some available for free at the Health Department in City Hall”Continue Reading
Board of Health News 2-23-22
Watch the entire meeting. CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Board of Health Lifts Mandate and Advisory With Gardner’s Covid positivity rate of 26% in January having dropped to 8.9% and continuing to fall, the Gardner MA Board of Health has immediately lifted its mask mandate for municipal buildings and senior housing. Continue Reading
City Council Fees 2-22-22
Watch the February 22, 2022 Gardner MA City Council meeting on YouTube or visit our Gardner MA City Council page. CLICK HERE. The subject of fee increases will come up again at a meeting of the whole in March with input for the Gardner MA City Council. Will the GardnerContinue Reading
Paycheck Protection
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Paycheck Protection Program is an SBA-backed loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the Covid-19 crisis. U.S. Government page, CLICK HERE. Information from the U.S. Treasury Department – CLICK HERE. Paycheck Protection Program for Greater Gardner MA Gets Watchdog WhoContinue Reading
School Vacation
What to do during Greater Gardner MA School Vacation Week of February 21-25, 2022 Take a trip to the Movie Theater and see a flick. Use or get a library card at your local library. Buy some stuff at a local store. Stay home and stream something. Or go onContinue Reading
Poem of the Presidents
Poem of the Presidents – February 20, 2022 in 50 Stanzas by Werner Poegel To honor United States of America Chief Executives,I present a series of 4 line Stanzas as poetic descriptives.One after the other each have chosen to serve,All natural born and to age 35 have achieved. Spanish-American WarContinue Reading
Help Wanted
A great site to use in looking for work is Indeed.com as you can easily search by area and type of job desired. CLICK HERE. Another great source for employers and job seekers is the MassHire North Central Career Center. CLICK HERE Gardner MA Employers Competing for Workers If youContinue Reading
Celebrating Presidents’ Day
Gardner MA February 22, 2022. – Presidents’ Day Our Special Presidents’ Day page Chronicles all of the U.S. Presidents. CLICK HERE. Our “Poem of the Presidents” is a tribute to the service of all of U.S. Presidents. CLICK HERE.Continue Reading
Mask Mandate Gone
Read 2/28/22 letter from Gardner Superintendent of Schools Mark Pellegino. CLICK HERE. Not so Fast! Greater Gardner Mask Mandate only Partially Rescinded. While on February, 28, 2022, masks will no longer be required in Gardner Public Schools and other schools in area communities, all students and staff must still wearContinue Reading
Win 10 Grand!
Huge Drawing Looms in Greater Gardner MA Super Raffle On February 23, 2022 at 7pm, 11 lucky tickets will be drawn out of no more than 400 tickets sold. Top prize is $10,000. See image at left. For more information, you can visit the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce website.Continue Reading
Concept to Reality
From Concept to Reality – Real new Gardner MA Elementary School getting closer to Artist’s drawing. We have a progress photos page using screenshots from publicly provided drone video. To view the exciting page of photos of the school slated to open to students in Fall 2022, CLICK HEREContinue Reading
