Working for the City of Gardner – The Advantage Gardner Magazine spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about “The Advantage” of Working for Gardner. Retention is high, but those who do leave often do so for promotions. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. With having a great reputation comes aContinue Reading
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson mentions in the short interview that $11 million was spent to upgrade the water treatment plant a few years back and a recent grant of $4 million was obtained by DPW Business Manager Chris Coughlin to do upgrades to the sewer treatment system. The City ofContinue Reading
Parking Discussed at Gardner ZBA Meeting The Gardner MA Zoning Board of Appeals took up matters concerning an update on 163-165 Pine Street, relief on a side yard setback, a single family house, and changing a two family to a 3 family. Sounds simple enough, but the complexity of theContinue Reading
BREAKING NEWS: Heywood Healthcare has announced its official stand-alone exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. President and CEO Rozanna Penney stated, “We are proud to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy as an independent community-owned and community-governed organization.,” COMPLETE PRESS RELEASE HERE.Continue Reading
The Gardner CAC has seen a 63% increase in demand for service for its food security programs. In the one year period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 The Gardner CAC has provided services to over 13,000 individuals. A very good organization to support. Website, CLICK HERE. SecureContinue Reading
Special WGAW Hotline Radio Show on day of Festivities in Gardner MA Radio listeners were treated to WGAW Hotline Host Steve Wendell and various guests on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Broadcast began at noon and continued past 2pm with a LIVE BROADCAST of the Chair Luge. Listen on any device,Continue Reading
Gardner Fall Festival and Oktoberfest offered fun activities for all On September 28, 2024, the combined Gardner Fall Festival and Oktoberfest was blessed with good weather for its entire duration. City Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas tapped the keg. Patti Bergstrom from the Velvet Goose showcased Rapunzel, Bluey, and others. GardnerContinue Reading
A Commentary – Short Documentary on GAAMHA – Service to the Community Commentary and information on this beloved non-profit. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Community Based Day Services…. Employment Services…. Substance Use Disorder Residential Services… Transitional Supporting Housing…. Permanent Housing…. Community Support Services …. Recovering Coaching… Transportation Services GAAMHAContinue Reading
Downtown Gardner is a Party on Saturday, September 28th How do you like to party? Doesn’t matter, because Downtown Gardner has it all on Saturday, September 28, 2024 with Festival Fun for the Whole Family and the Oktoberfest. Starting at 10am, Downtown Gardner merchants will begin greeting shoppers. Street vendorsContinue Reading
GAAMHA Contractor Quits, Blames Social Media Harassment According to GAAMHA President and CEO Shawn Hayden, a contractor working on septic system improvements at the 827 Green Street facility quit abruptly via email, sending a screenshot of a Social Media posting allegedly by Paul DeMeo and informing GAAMHA that they didContinue Reading
Heywood Super-Hero CEO Rozanna Penney to Participate in Chair Luge On Saturday, September 28, 2024, Heywood Healthcare CEO Rozanna Penney will cross the finish line at some point during the Chair Luge at the Gardner Fall Festival and Oktoberfest in Downtown Gardner. It will also symbolize another anticipated finish lineContinue Reading
Money spent on the Waterford Community Center so far exceeds $1.3 million. A bill signed by the Governor this summer means long-term lease agreements can now be signed with prospective tenants. If interested, check with the City of Gardner as to the process. Bringing a Dream to Reality – theContinue Reading
Old Age Homes Send Brochures as Gardner’s Mayor Turns 30 It’s hard to believe, but Mayor Michael Nicholson of Gardner turned 30 years old on September 24, 2024. He was 26 when first elected as Mayor in July of 2020. Remember that thirty is the new twenty. Life begins atContinue Reading
It’s here! Saturday, September 28th – Fall Festival – Oktoberfest Gardner MA A Huge event starting at 10am and going past dusk in Downtown Gardner featuring merchandise, information, food and entertainment, the Chair Luge, and more! More from Gardner Square Two. More from Gardner Ale House. Previous more complete article,Continue Reading
Fall Festival in October – Fall Carnival This Week – in Winchendon MA The Town of Winchendon is expecting more than 150 vendors at its Winchendon Fall Festival to be held Saturday October 12, 2024 from 10am to 5pm. It is a rain or shine event. Attractions include live bands,Continue Reading
Diamond Hearts Art Studio Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Official Opening On Friday, September 20, 2024, Diamond Hearts Art Studio officially opened in Downtown Gardner at 112 Main Street with a ribbon cutting that featured a cake which said, “We’re Finally Open!”. On their website, owners Sean and Nancy Bray state, “We’reContinue Reading
Mysterious “Bubble Man” Sighted in Gardner MA On Sunday, September 22, 2024, “Bubble Man” was sighted at the empty lot on Parker Street across from Kenny’s Chinese. The man spoke English well and informed us that he was “perfecting his formula”. As the photos show, “Bubble Man” makes big bubbles,Continue Reading
Mayor Nicholson Takes the Gardner Message to Tri-Cities Breakfast Gardner may be the smaller of the 3 cities of Gardner, Fitchburg, and Leominster, but it has powerful and consequential stories to tell. As one of the speakers at this breakfast held in Gardner on September 13th, Gardner Mayor Nicholson spokeContinue Reading
WGAW Hotline Radio Show a “Potpourri of Topics” on Saturday, September 21, 2024 In the last show of Summer 2024, host Steve Wendell didn’t disappoint in the 2 hour program heard on AM 1340, 98.1FM, and streaming worldwide. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this program: Gardner Mayor NicholsonContinue Reading
2nd Worcester District – Consisting of the town of Ashburnham, the city of Gardner, and the towns of Templeton and Precincts 2, and 3, of the town of Winchendon, all in the county of Worcester. “I’d say the top-driving thing that got me into public office all those years ago wasContinue Reading
The Last Mayor’s Update of Summer 2024 in Gardner MA Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson reviewed various events and Chair City Happenings. Listen on any device. Work on the final coat of pavement on the Uptown Rotary starts Monday September 23, 2024 and will continue during the week until complete. VariousContinue Reading
UPDATE: Reference Materials re Maki Park: City of Gardner Webpage —- Concept Drawings – Addendum to Bidding Documents As is evident from the above rendering, the finished product differs significantly from the original design submission. The investigation will determine what happened. Investigation Launched into Maki Park at Request of CouncilorContinue Reading
The Truth Through Compliments – Commentary by Werner Poegel Listen to the commentary on any device, CLICK PLAY. Very often, Social Media posts attack others. This commentary is the opposite. A slew of compliments to the people in the corner office at Gardner City Hall, other officials including the CityContinue Reading
PAVING to Disrupt Downtown Gardner Traffic on Thursday, September 19, 2024 Beginning at 6am and continuing throughout the entire day paving work is taking place from Main Street near the Walgreen’s, CVS area by Willow Street all the way to the rotary behind Hannaford Supermarket. They are starting early. SunriseContinue Reading
For more information from the Massachusetts Legislature official site, CLICK HERE. The History of Changing Waterford to General Municipal Use The City of Gardner was formally authorized in July 2024 to move forward with its Waterford Community Center plans when the Governor signed a bill submitted in April by StateContinue Reading
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