Gardner MA Public Schools asks for Feedback on Draft Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan The Gardner Public School District is asking for public feedback on its draft Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan. It’s very easy to participate. Read the draft, here’s a copy of the plan on printable pdf, CLICKContinue Reading

MWCC Public Hearing Event Seeks Input on Issues Facing Women, Children, and Families Mount Wachusett Community College will host the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women for a public hearing on March 28, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Register Here. The hearing will be held in the South CafeContinue Reading

Could Gardner’s “Sully” be any more lovable? – Went to event in Springfield MA The Hulettes from Gardner brought Gardner’s “Sully” or “Mr Sullivan” as he’s always called to the Springfield Sportsmen’s show held at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts. TV station WWLP reported that they broughtContinue Reading

Keep Gardner Beautiful Announces Spring Cleanup Day Keep Gardner Beautiful has announced that Saturday, May 4, 2024 will be its official Litter Clean Up and “Nip Hunt” Fundraiser. Dianne “Neon” Leblanc posted on the Keep Gardner Beautiful Facebook page that “Picked up 900 nips today! From Timpany Blvd to theContinue Reading

Two Men Arrested in Gardner and Charged in Fatal Worcester Shooting Two Gardner men were arrested on February 23, 2024 and charged with various offenses related to a shooting incident which occurred two weeks ago in Worcester and left a 17 year old victim dead. Attached is the Press ReleaseContinue Reading

WGAW is heard on AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and from anywhere in the world on its 24/7 live stream, CLICK HERE. Hotline Radio aired Saturday February 24, 2024 from noon to 2pm on WGAW Radio Gardner Mayor Nicholson appeared on Hotline Radio and discussed various projects in the Chair City.Continue Reading

More on the life of Mr. Rogers, CLICK HERE. Lessons of Kindness for Greater Gardner from Mr. Rogers – Delivered 55 Years Ago With so much inflammatory language out there in Greater Gardner MA and beyond, I thank the person who chose to post a reference to the moving wordsContinue Reading

An Update on Recycling in Greater Gardner MA There are 9 materials recovery facilities in Massachusetts with the nearest ones to the Greater Gardner area located in Auburn and Westborough. For more information and the entire map of facilities, CLICK HERE – – For other questions, RecycleSmartMA.org has a searchableContinue Reading

An Update on the City of Gardner – February 23, 2024 with Publisher Werner Poegel The Gardner Emergency Housing Mission — Presidential Primary —- Various projects and results of meetings. Upcoming meetings for the week of February 26th. Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Actions of theContinue Reading

Gardner Emergency Housing Mission – Fundraiser for Homeless at Gardner Ale House The Gardner Emergency Housing Mission kicks off the first of 2 restaurant fundraisers on Tuesday March 19th from 5pm to 8pm at the Gardner Ale House, Parker Street, Gardner. A full 20 percent (20%) of your check (pre-tax)Continue Reading

Key Dates and Info for Elections 2024 in Greater Gardner MA March 5, 2024: Presidential Primaries Statewide – Polling Hours 7am to 8pm September 3, 2024: State Primaries for U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Governor’s Councillor, State Senator, State Representative, Register of Deeds, Clerk of Courts, County Commissioner (certain counties only)Continue Reading

Final Recommendations YES on Sports Betting and Marijuana Zoning Articles The Gardner MA Planning Board is sending a final recommendation of YES for both zoning articles: adding Sports Betting to the table of uses, and allowing additional cannabis dispensaries in Gardner. Next step: City Council will approve or reject theContinue Reading

Vigil held for Breanne Pennington – and Domestic Violence Resources The Gardner Domestic Violence Task Force sponsored a vigil on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 for Breanne Pennington who died from gunshot wounds at her home last October. Her husband Aaron Pennington is being sought for the murder. The Gardner DomesticContinue Reading

With the video of these meetings uploaded, the City of Gardner achieved a milestone of 1000 video uploads on February 21, 2024. City of Transparency Article, CLICK HERE. Gardner City Council meets in Meeting Double Feature The Gardner City Council met on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 for both an informalContinue Reading

Gardner MA Reaches Milestone of 1000 Videos The City of Gardner YouTube page has reached a milestone of publishing 1000 videos as of February 21, 2024. The City of Gardner is noted for its transparency in government, providing videos of meetings, complete meeting packets, and an open online checkbook. GardnerContinue Reading

Gardner Fire Department Extinguishes Truck Fire and Saves old Rome Furniture Building From Gardner Fire Department on 2-20-24 “Around 9:00 A.M. this morning, Gardner Fire Group 3 responded for a reported truck fire on Main St. Fire crews arrived to find a fully involved pickup truck, just mere feet awayContinue Reading

Top from left: George Tyros, Judy Mack, Dana Heath. Middle from left: PD Chief Eric McAvene, FP Chief Greg Lagoy, Paul Topolski, Mayor Michael Nicholson. Bottom from left: Nathan Galisano, Frimpong Antwi, Alana Meserve, and Cheryl Slack. Publisher’s Editorial Comment: What a joy to post the AUDIO and info fromContinue Reading

New Businesses Coming to Gardner MA in 2024 A variety of new businesses are expected to come to Gardner in 2024. In the Downtown, Timpany Plaza, Timpany Crossroads, Gardner Plaza, elsewhere in the City, and other types of commercial business including manufacturing and industrial. Please visit our New Businesses inContinue Reading

Gardner City Council Holding Informal and Regular Meetings on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 The Gardner City Council meeting is Tuesday February 20th due to the Presidents Day Holiday. The Informal Meeting at 7pm concerns a request from Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson to appropriate $625,000 from Stabilization for a new DPWContinue Reading

Presidents Day 2024 in Greater Gardner MA Presidents Day is Monday, February 19, 2024 in Greater Gardner MA. It is also the start of School Vacation Week. While the Post Office and most government offices are closed, most services such as trash pickup in area towns will continue as usual.Continue Reading

Town of Winchendon Holds Meeting with Select Board, School Committee, and Finance Committee The lengthy meeting on February 12, 2024 concerned many budget matters and included a presentation by Interim Town Manager Bill McKinney on historic & projected expenses and revenues of the town. The amount of the increase inContinue Reading