Gardner PD Tracks Suspect with assist of K-9 Rocky Gardner PD stated in a Press Release: “On December 12, 2023, the Gardner Police Department conducted a search warrant and made arrests at 207 Park Street following an investigation from an overnight shooting that took place Monday evening.” A local residentContinue Reading

Conservation Commission Packs a Number of Matters in last meeting of December Listen to the December 11, 2023 meeting of the Gardner MA Conservation Commission on any device, CLICK PLAY. 143 Colony Road: Joint Public Hearing re extension of storage facility building by All Purpose Storage Gardner LLC —- 54Continue Reading

Gardner School Music Concerts Gardner Middle School Winter Band Concert, Tuesday, December 12th at 6pm Gardner High School Winter Concert, Wednesday December 20th at 7pm at Gardner High School Landry Auditorium Facebook page. Achievement of Excellence Focus of Gardner MA School Committee The Gardner MA School Committee met on DecemberContinue Reading

Gardner MA Happy Trails Solves the Holiday Gift-giving Pickle – with pickles! A local pickle producer from Westminster, Stretch’s Pickles has announced availability at Happy Trails Natural Foods at 43 Parker Street in Gardner. Happy Trails on Facebook, CLICK HERE. Stretch’s Pickles stated, “Happy Trails Natural Foods is a familyContinue Reading

Successful Schotanus Family Light Show at Brookside Drive brings in Toys for Gardner CAC Gardner Police Department posted, “The Grinch didn’t steal Christmas this year!!Another successful Holiday Light Show and Toy drive by the Schotanus Family. Our truck was filled with all the generous donations from our community to makeContinue Reading

Gardner MA Public Service Committee to Discuss Potential “Snow Problem” due to Staffing The Committee will meet on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 8am at the DPW Office at 50 Manca Drive. Among the items on the agenda (Complete agenda click here) is a letter from DPW Dane Arnold toContinue Reading

Who’s got “Rizz” in Greater Gardner MA? – Word of the Year The word “rizz” is the Oxford Word of the Year for 2023. The meaning: a colloquial noun defined as style, charm, or attractiveness; the ability to attract a romantic partner. 30,000 language lovers from around the world participatedContinue Reading

Central Mass Flag Football has a website, CLICK HERE. Huge Toy Bingo Event Coming Up at Gardner PACC We spoke with Dana Heath, President of the Central Mass Flag Football League about the Toy Bingo, Friday December 15, 2023 at the PACC. Doors open at 5pm, Bingo starts at 5:30pm.Continue Reading

Hotline Radio airs Saturday 12:10 to 2pm on WGAW AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and live from anywhere in the world on the live stream. Hotline RADIO Update segment with Mayor Highlights Quality of Hit WGAW Program Air Date of this segment on Hotline Radio: Saturday December 9, 2023 at 12:10pmContinue Reading

Students have been temporarily utilizing facilities at Elm Street School in Gardner and the Cornerstone Church in Winchendon since a boiler issue contaminated the air and required the schools to be closed to students. Murdock Middle and High School Reopen Thursday, December 7, 2023– Air Quality Passed Winchendon Superintendent ofContinue Reading

View the Complete Gallery of Trees, CLICK HERE. Beautiful Christmas Tree Gallery Released by Gardner Magazine Enjoy the Christmas Trees or send along one of the trees to a friend or family member to cheer them up. You’ll enjoy the themes in the Gardner Magazine Gallery of Trees. View theContinue Reading

State of MA Holding more than $3 Billion in Unclaimed Property It could be a cable deposit or an insurance refund, but it’s yours so why not claim it. Fill out the appropriate form on the State’s website and the Treasurer’s office will send you a check. Don’t think youContinue Reading

Sports Betting and Marijuana Establishments on City Council Agenda of December 4, 2023 The Gardner City Council took up (1) An Ordinance to Amend the Code of the City of Gardner, Chapter 675 thereof, entitled “Zoning” to Add “Sports Betting” to the Zoning Table of Uses. And (2) An OrdinanceContinue Reading

Heywood Healthcare is hiring. Article contains links to job opportunities. Heywood Hospital in Gardner Thriving and Hiring Despite Other Issues Here’s a comment from Renee Eldredge, a community health worker and a liaison with the “Handle with Care” initiative. She speaks on the positive impacts of Heywood in the community.Continue Reading

Airport Commission Meeting at Gardner Municipal Airport Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 5pm – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gale Associates Inc. will provide an update on the Runway project and the Master Plan. The Airport Manager will give her report includingContinue Reading

Wreaths Across America Planning for Laying of Wreaths in Winchendon MA Veterans will be honored at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 9am. REMEMBER THE Fallen. HONOR those who Serve, and TEACH our children the value of Freedom. According to their website “WreathsContinue Reading

Centennial Winter Ball to Cap Off Year of Celebration in Gardner MA A year of celebration ends on Saturday, December 30, 2023 with the Centennial Winter Ball going on from 6 to 10pm – Perry Auditorium at Gardner City Hall. It is a strictly limited affair with only 300 ticketsContinue Reading

Children’s Room at Levi Heywood Memorial Library has Gardner MA Fun-Filled Week Mon. 12/4: Lego Club 4-5pm, Tues. 12/5: Storytime 10am, Weds. 12/6: Storytime 10am and 2pm – Winter Social from 6pm to 8pm. Thurs. 12/7: Storytime 10am For more information on all the Children’s Room activities, CLICK HERE. ForContinue Reading

Gardner High School Band Performs at Disney 12-2-23 Listen to the AUDIO on any device. CLICK PLAY. GHS posted “The GHS band performing at Disney Springs. Such a wonderful experience for them and they sounded amazing!” The Field Trip request for the Gardner High School Band and Chorus to goContinue Reading

The Trucks of the Gardner Fire Department Even though new vehicles and equipment are on their way, the Gardner Fire Department takes pride in taking care of its stuff as shown by this photo taken on December 2, 2023. (Showcasing Excellence in action)Continue Reading

Gardner MA Museum – Festival of Trees Draws Winners of Donations The 18th Annual Festival of Trees at the Gardner Museum ran from November until Saturday, December 2, 2023. There were beautiful donated trees, gift baskets, and other holiday items. Raffle tickets were $5 for 20 tickets. The Festival endedContinue Reading

Christmas 2023 Video Featuring Faith-Based Scenes of Christmas Trees and a Tribute to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Merry Christmas to you and Your Family. Video is HD. Merry Christmas to you and your Family. A way of getting you in the spirit of the season. produced by GardnerMagazine.comContinue Reading

Window of Opportunity Open to become a Gardner MA Police Officer Gardner has openings on its team. As the City of Gardner is still under Civil Service, the first step is to submit an application by January 16, 2024. The written examination period runs from March 16 to March 30,Continue Reading

In closing this week’s update, Executive Aide Colin Smith stated, “Hello, everyone, and thank you for that wonderful introduction, Mike. As most of you know, my name is Colin Smith, and for the last three years I’ve had the honor of serving as Mike’s executive aide. However, today will beContinue Reading