Inside Look at the Levi Heywood Memorial Library Book Sale Gardner Magazine was granted access to take photos the day before the Big Sale. What an incredible array of books there are! Prices are very low! LOCATION: Levi Heywood Memorial Library, 55 W. Lynde Street, Gardner (978) 632-5298 PARKING ISContinue Reading
Gardner City Council Chamber Unnamed for Now as Judy Mack Requests More Time The City Council meeting got a little clunky as Councilor Judy Mack requested more time on her resolution to name the Chamber, “Ronald F. Cormier Council Chamber”. Councilor Karen Hardern moved to have a Straw vote toContinue Reading
WGAW Announces Its Listener of the Month for April 2024 James Kraskouskas has been awarded the honor of WGAW Listener of the month. WGAW reports that Kraskouskas has been a listener of the station for many years. WGAW has allowed us to make this AUDIO announcement available here: Listen onContinue Reading
Recent Public Meetings in Winchendon MA include the Board of Selectmen of April 8th, Winchendon School Committee on April 11th and Hearing of April 2nd, and Winchendon Finance Committee of April 9th. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Find out more about the April Vacation programs at the Levi Heywood Memorial Library, CLICK HERE. Editorial: In search of a “Book Sale Therapist” Hey everybody, I heard the Levi Heywood Memorial Library Book Sale (Friday April 19th and Saturday April 20th) is going to be a big deal. PreviewContinue Reading
With almost 6 decades being open Sundays from April to November, Rietta Flea market opened for the season on Sunday April 14, 2024. Hundreds of vendors treated thousands of bargain hunters to a huge vista of merchandise. The popular snack bar was open for reasonably priced delicious food and beverages.Continue Reading
Capital Improvement Report will be received: Separate Article City Council Meets on Tuesday April 16, 2024 in Gardner MA The Gardner City Council meets a day later due to the Patriot’s Day Holiday. Complete Agenda and packet, click here. Agenda items include: Councilor Mack resolution to rename Chamber “Ronald F.Continue Reading
Gardner MA Capital Improvement Committee Report Is a BIG LIST. The Gardner City Council meeting on Tuesday April 16, 2024 includes an agenda item to receive the Capital Improvement Plan. The Capital Improvement Committee includes George Tyros, Robert Oliva, Trevor Beauregard, Jennifer Dymek, Dane Arnold, Joshua Cormier, John Richard, andContinue Reading
A Spotlight on Gardner High School in April 2024 Culture Festival at Gardner High School Celebrates Cultures and Resources On Wednesday, April 10th from 5-7pm, students at the building shaped like a pentagon, Gardner High School at 200 Catherine Street in Gardner, hosted a Community and Culture Festival in theContinue Reading
Greater Gardner MA Local News April 2024 Other News from Area Towns and the Region Around the Towns – News In the CommunityContinue Reading
Patriot’s Day is Monday, April 15, 2024 Gardner City Hall and various area Town Halls are closed in celebration. The 128th Boston Marathon takes place as 100 years of the Start Line in Hopkinton is celebrated. Boston Marathon website, CLICK HEREContinue Reading
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City with Congratulations and Event Reminders Listen to the Update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Congratulations and thanks: Levi Heywood Memorial Library Eclipse viewing party had over 400 people show up. Holy Family Academy had annual Wisdom, Strength, and Grace Gala and formedContinue Reading
Commentary – Scales of Justice by Werner Poegel This commentary is also posted on our national AUDIO site, PoeDM.net. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Poegel speaks about Asset Forfeiture, Pretrial detention, Speeding tickets in Foreign Countries, Justice Delayed, Court of Public Opinion, Unfair targeting of law enforcement, weaponization ofContinue Reading
Planning Board Meets Regarding 52 Unit Multi-Family Development – Applicant to Revise Plan PrivateOversight LLC has proposed a 52 Unit Multi-Family Development on West Broadway in Gardner at the Gardner- Templeton line. Listen to the entire meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Considerable discussion revolved around whether or not itContinue Reading
Gardner MA Finance Committee Has Busy Meeting Building Commissioner Tom Zuppa, Deputy Chief Nick Maroni, and Police Chief Eric McAvene came before the Finance Committee on April 10, 2024. Discussed were: The Capital Improvement Plan, the Federal Audit Report, new vehicles for the Police Department, the City’s share regarding theContinue Reading
Nate Boudreau Speaks About Budget, Town Meeting Review, and Upcoming Town Meeting. We spoke with Hubbardston Town Administrator Nate Boudreau on April 11, 2024, regarding the 2024 Hybrid Annual Town Meeting Review and Public Hearing April 16, 2024 at 6:30pm and the upcoming Town Meeting which will occur on JuneContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine downloaded the Budget Hearing notice and Meeting Agenda last night about 10:30pm. At that hour, the complete packet had not been posted. We thank Gardner Mayor Nicholson for getting the packet posted today. We post the complete agendas and packets as a public service to keep you betterContinue Reading
Health and Wellness Fair – April 17, 2024 from 5-7pm at Perry Auditorium, Gardner City Hall We spoke with Veronika Patty about the event in a short interview. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Over 70 vendor and resource tables are anticipated and admission is FREE! There will be FREEContinue Reading
Note to Readers: Gardner Magazine is awaiting further information regarding the Gardner School Committee Meeting of April 8, 2024 prior to publishing an article and AUDIO of the meeting. We apologize for the delay. However, in this case, we believe accuracy to be more important than expediency.Continue Reading
Visit the Town of Winchendon Website, CLICK HERE More on the Winchendon Community Park and the Renaissance Fair spoken of in the interview, CLICK HERE. An Interview with Winchendon Town Manager Bill McKinney – Budget, Business, and the Basics about the Toytown. We had the honor of speaking with WinchendonContinue Reading
Shawn Mullaney (left) and Tammy Bennett (right) are shown with Sheriff Lew Evangelidis. With promotions to Lieutenant, both will assume administrative responsibilities at the Worcester County Jail and House of Correction. The Worcester County Jail and House of Correction is responsible for pre-trial detainees and inmates sentenced to 2.5 yearsContinue Reading
Gardner’s Christmas Tree is Gone as City Mourns On April 8, 2024, the iconic tree which served Gardner for decades was taken away as damaged caused by a recent storm caused fatal injury to the tree. In its lifetime, Gardner’s Christmas Tree at Lafayette Square provided a wonderful view forContinue Reading
For a complete listing of 2024 Events, visit our 2024 Greater Gardner MA Events page, CLICK HERE. As the weather gets better, the number of Greater Gardner MA events grows every day. Make sure your event gets maximum exposure to our 20,000+ unique circulation. Send us details. News@GardnerMagazine.com Have anContinue Reading
Solar Eclipse Begins just after 2pm and ends just after 4:30pm in Greater Gardner MA Never look directly at the Sun because you can seriously hurt your eyes, and even go blind from damage to the retina. Eclipse glasses or a special solar filter are the only safe options forContinue Reading
Gardner Museum Website, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Museum Coordinator Has Experience with Aldi Marion Knoll wrote a very good and illuminating piece on Social Media regarding her experience with Aldi. It is presented here with her permission. Marion Knoll writes: With all the hype about the new store in town,Continue Reading
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