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

Royalston – Whitney Hall Study Complete From Town of Royalston: “Keen Independent Research has completed its months-long marketing study of Whitney Hall. Please plan to come hear their final report at a public meeting on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 6:30 in the Upstairs Hall, Town Hall, 13 On theContinue Reading

Town of Petersham Holds Meeting on Open Space and Recreation Update Meeting is Saturday March 2, 2:30pm to 4:30pm at Petersham Center School. It is a second round of input on the Open Space and Recreation Plan Update. Flyer and Meeting details pdf, CLICK HERE. The 2023 Survey Results ofContinue Reading

Safe Roads Plan on printable pdf, CLICK HERE. The Hubbardston Select Board Seeking Input on Safe Roads Plan From the Town of Hubbardston: “The Hubbardston Department of Public Works has developed a draft 5 year road plan for repairs and improvements in town. Before the Select Board considers endorsement ofContinue Reading

Gilbertville Water District Meeting, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 5:30pm to be held at Gilbertville Public Library , 259 Main Street, Gilbertville. There will be a discussion of ongoing projects and of work needing attention.Continue Reading

Athol MA Proud of Its Water and the Community – Athol Update Upcoming election information: Presidential Primary information and information on the Annual Town Election April 1, 2024. Complete Upcoming Athol Election information on printable pdf, CLICK HERE. Athol January Properties for Sale Report, CLICK HERE for pdf. For leaseContinue Reading

MART New Sunday Schedule in Gardner MA The Montachusett Area Regional Transit Authority has expanded service in Gardner in the past year with additional stops. The latest expansion includes Sunday bus service. The 1 hour route is completed 6 times beginning at 10am and ending at 4pm. All service isContinue Reading

Save on Electric Automatically in Ashby MA The Town of Ashby released information on the Electricity Program. See attached pdf, CLICK HERE. Residents are automatically enrolled unless they opt out by March 20, 2024. The program saves about 8 cents per kilowatt hour.Continue Reading

Listen to the February 16, 2024 Mayor’s Update on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Nicholson Updates the Chair City on February 16, 2024 The Mayor addressed the number of calls his office has received regarding the apartments at 42-52 Parker Street – They are market rate units. They areContinue Reading

Dreaming is Over – Annunciation Parish Announces the Friday “Fish Fry” at Holy Spirit is Back! Annunciation Parish of Gardner posted on Friday, February 16, 2024, “Stations of the Cross will be held weekly at 4:30 during Lent at Holy Spirit. They will be followed by our Fish Fry fromContinue Reading

City of Gardner Announces Date of 2024 Food Truck Festival From Gardner City Hall, “SAVE THE DATE! The 7th Annual Gardner Food Truck Festival returns to Gardner City Hall on Saturday, July 13th, 2024! The City and WooTrucks have partnered to bring a great event back to Gardner this year!“Continue Reading

Gardner and Area Fire Departments Respond Quickly, Save Dog and Other Units On February 10, 2024, the Gardner Fire Department responded to a fire at 172 Blanchard Street in Gardner. According to the Gardner Fire Department, “Heavy fire on arrival. Fire was contained to one unit due to the rapidContinue Reading