According to the posting, Sully lounges on the couch in front of the air conditioner at his family’s home in Gardner while not on duty. City of Gardner MA Welcomes “Sully” the Dog to the Gardner Fire Department Both the Gardner Fire Department and the Gardner PD are shown welcomingContinue Reading

Gardner MA Acclaimed DPW Department has Openings It is Gardner’s “Much Loved” Department because it fixes the roads, plows the streets, mows the lawns does the digging, changes the bulbs, makes the signs, and helps so many. And good news, there are openings! There are currently 3 types of positionsContinue Reading

We also maintain an archive of Mayor Nicholson’s Weekly Updates. Hear success unfold, week by week. CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor Marks 3 Years of Success From the very beginning of his tenure, Mayor Michael Nicholson empowered his team to take Gardner Massachusetts to the next level. Gardner became aContinue Reading

Gardner MA Police Department Issues Press Release Regarding Stabbing at Gardner Business A 43 year old man who was suffering from a stab wound to the chest was transported via Lifeflight to UMass Memorial in Worcester in stable but serious condition. A suspect was arrested for Assault and Battery withContinue Reading

Gardner City Hall posted on 7-12-23: Due to an incident today in which a patron accidentally broke a glass bottle in the pool, the Greenwood Pool will be closed tomorrow so that the water can be drained and all glass removed for the safety of our swimmers and to preventContinue Reading

Park Street Park in Gardner MA Looking Great From Every Angle Completion is expected next month, but the transformation is evident right now. What just months ago was an unsightly lot welcoming Gardner visitors with barbed wire is now an attractive spot with a gorgeous waterfront view. The Park tiesContinue Reading

The City of Gardner MA Summer Centennial Celebration is Saturday July 22, 2023 from noon to 6pm (Raindate 7-23) 60 second Summer Centennial PSA – Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY Gardner MA Summer Centennial Celebration July 22, 2023 – Noon to 6pm This masterful confluence of Fun, Food, Family,Continue Reading

Congresswoman Lori Trahan Held Town Hall in Gardner MA on July 10, 2023 Trahan posted, “Thank you to everyone who came out to my town hall in Gardner tonight and asked such thoughtful questions! If you weren’t able to make it, you can always reach out by calling 978-459-0101 orContinue Reading

For our previous article, CLICK HERE. Ordinance Regarding Scooters – Shared Dockless Mobility Devices Another publication has erroneously stated that “Gardner is the third city in Massachusetts that Bird will be partnering with…” That statement is incorrect. Gardner is not partnering with Bird in the venture. Bird is a privateContinue Reading

Gardner Fire Department Headquarters Gardner MA Fire Department Responds to Flash Flooding Victims on July 10, 2023 The Gardner Fire Department posted on July 10, 2023 “Please use extreme caution while driving around the City this afternoon. Due to the heavy rains, flash flooding is occurring all around our areaContinue Reading

National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Gardner, Massachusetts. It’ll be in effect until July 10, 2023 at 8pm. At 454 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rateContinue Reading

Impact of Minimum Wage in Massachusetts – 4th Highest in U.S. A decade ago in 2013, the Federal Minimum Wage was $7.25, having been raised in 2009. As of 2023, it is still $7.25. In 2013, it was $8 in Massachusetts. Today in 2023, it’s $15. Graphic shows every StateContinue Reading

Spotlight is on Gardner MA Summer Centennial Celebration – July 22, 2023 Gardner Magazine is working on an article with complete details on the Summer Centennial Celebration taking place at Mount Wachusett Community College on Saturday July 22, 2023 (Raindate: July 23rd) We already have exciting interviews completed with DJContinue Reading

Gardner Food Truck Festival 2023 History – Planning for 2024 Begins The 6th Annual Gardner MA Food Truck Festival took place on July 8, 2023 with about 20 Food Trucks, 2 Musical Acts ,2 Beverage Vendors, and Various Other Vendors. Photos of those enjoying the event say it all. TheContinue Reading

USPS Might as well call it Route 66 in Greater Gardner MA First-class mail goes up to 66 cents on Sunday July 9, 2023 from the current 63 cents. The United States Postal Service, like many private companies, has had rising costs due to inflation. Other USPS prices are alsoContinue Reading

Complete Press Release, CLICK HERE. Out of respect, Gardner Magazine does not publish the names of victims, unless contained in an official Press Release which we publish in its entirety. Vehicle and e-Bike accident claims a life in Gardner MA Yesterday evening, West Broadway from Wilkins Road to Industrial RoweContinue Reading

A Chance to speak with Lori Trahan – Monday July 10, 2023 – 6pm at Gardner MA City Hall The Congresswoman posted, “I’m so excited to invite you to my next town hall taking place on Monday, July 10 in Gardner! I will have plenty of updates on my work,Continue Reading

Gardner Magazine Regional Update July 7, 2023 Noah Jordan, Toby White, and Sarah Lepley report on events and community stories throughout the region in Gardner and surrounding towns. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY Bonus in this addition: the Entire interviews with Plead the 5th and DJ Jacob Cormier whoContinue Reading

Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson in First Update of New Fiscal Year Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Mayor Nicholson congratulated students from Gardner High School who participated in recent leadership programs at Stone Hill College and thankedContinue Reading

In the event of a short shower, don’t worry, Perry Auditorium will be made available so you stay dry. We spoke with Colin Smith about last minute preparations and what to expect. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Final Preparations Underway for Gardner MA Food Truck Festival Saturday July 8,Continue Reading

PRESS RELEASE on pdf 7-5-23 CLICK HERE. UPDATE 7-10-23: Readers Note: Bird used the “partner” language in its Press Release indicating that it and the City had “teamed up.” However, this is inaccurate as there is no relationship. The City of Gardner is simply the licensing authority. More information, CLICKContinue Reading

Paul DeMeo strongly rebuked by Gardner MA Councilor Dernalowicz At a Finance Committee Meeting of July 3, 2023, an Open Meeting Law complaint by Paul DeMeo was taken up. It is unclear yet whether the complaint will simply be considered frivolous by the AG’s office, as even unapproved meeting minutesContinue Reading

7 out of 11 City Councilors attended the meeting. Several items will be taken up again at the next meeting. Gardner MA City Council holds 10 minute meeting Council voted to issue responses to DeMeo OML complaints. Paul Crowley was confirmed as Council on Aging member. Tighe and Bond preparingContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine Debuts “Bristles on the Backside” Fictional Play The short play follows a Fictional City Hall scandal from beginning to resolution. No backsides were harmed in the production of the play. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Included are characters playing people from the Mayor’s office, City Councilors, ChiefsContinue Reading