Gardner MA Appointments Committee Meets on 10-2-23 The Gardner Appointments Committee met on October 2, 2023 and took up the matter of a Police Officer appointment, election officers, and assignments to polls. Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Regarding officer Elijah Williams the Mayor stated, “Officer WilliamsContinue Reading

Heywood Healthcare of Gardner MA Takes Major Step to Ensure Operational Stability Heywood Healthcare has sought the protection of Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code to address financial challenges and regain stability. This comes as good news to the many patients of Heywood Hospital, Athol Hospital, and Heywood MedicalContinue Reading

FEMA and FCC Nationwide Test to be Broadcast to Greater Gardner MA via various methods On Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 2pm (or 1 week later if there is a significant real event), FEMA, in conjunction with the Federal Communications Commission will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency AlertContinue Reading

Gardner MA Holds Festival and Oktoberfest For Hundreds of Partying People Amidst cloudy skies but no rain, the Gardner Fabulous Fall Festival and Oktoberfest drew hundreds from Gardner and surrounding communities on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Attendees enjoyed merchandise displays, vendor booths, food, beer, and a number of bands. TheContinue Reading

Deadline for Voter Registration is Monday Oct. 2nd in Gardner MA Last Day to Register to vote for the primary in Gardner is Monday, October 2, 2023 and you can register online. CLICK HERE. Voters who wish to vote in the primary by mail must apply for a mail inContinue Reading

Bailey Brook Park in Gardner MA another Chair City Amenity In our recent interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson he stated, “The Bailey Brook Park also is home to our new age 5 and under playground. That’s the first playground that’s meant for infant to 5 year old ….at BaileyContinue Reading

Chairman Mike Gets Another Term at MART Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has been unanimously re-elected to serve as Chair of the MART Advisory Board for another year. The board is composed of the Chief Elected officials of all 25 communities served by the Montachusett Regional Transit Authority. In his firstContinue Reading

Ronald Cormier – Candidate for Councilor at Large in Upcoming Gardner MA Election Ronald F. Cormier, of 55 Wickman Drive, announced that he is a candidate for re-election as a City Councilor at Large in the upcoming City of Gardner election. Mr. Cormier has had the honor of serving tenContinue Reading

Gardner MA Downtown Festival This Saturday September 30th This year, the Fabulous Fall Festival, Gardner Festival Committee’s Oktoberfest, and Gardner Chair Luge are combined into one big Downtown Festival. The Downtown Festival starts at 10am in Downtown and goes right to 8pm with music and more near the Gardner AleContinue Reading

Gardner Mayor Nicholson has been called one of America’s most effective Small City Mayors, even being invited to the White House to speak about Gardner’s success. We asked him about everything in detail. We came away from the interview realizing that it was hard to document all that has beenContinue Reading

Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner MA Conservation Commission Meets re Wetlands, Dam, and Riverfront In the meeting of September 25th, the Gardner Conservation Commission held a public hearing regarding the proposed project at 143 Colony Road which entails extension of the existing storage facility includingContinue Reading

Building in Templeton MA heavily damaged by fire The old Otter River Hotel in Templeton MA was the site of a major fire on September 27, 2023. The building at 29 Main Street was heavily damaged. It had just undergone renovations. No injuries were reported. The original building dates fromContinue Reading

Gardner MA Zoning Board of Appeals Holds 3:40 Meeting The Zoning Board of Appeals held their September 26, 2023 meeting at Perry Auditorium at Gardner City Hall. Listen to the Meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY Matters before the Board David & Linda Page, 107 Century Way regarding Chickens andContinue Reading

Book Sale at Levi Heywood Memorial Library in Gardner MA The Friends of the Levi Heywood Memorial Library Book sale is being held on Friday September 29th 9-4:30 and Saturday September 30th from 9-4. Members can attend early at the preview sale on Thursday, September 28th from 4-7pm. (Memberships canContinue Reading

Just for Fun – Explore the Gardner Magazine Fantasy Car Gallery From the first motorized vehicles in the 1800s to the most advanced automobiles of today, people have fantasized about the perfect car. Our gallery has practical styles and vehicles which are really just for fun. Vehicles span all decades.Continue Reading

Gardner MA Mayor Receives Environmental Endorsement Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has received the endorsement of the Environmental League of Massachusetts. ELM posted, “The ELM Action Fund is proud to endorse Mike Nicholson for reelection as Gardner Mayor. He is an Enviro Champ who is committed to expanding Electric Vehicle infrastructure,Continue Reading

Man Shot at Gardner MA Business A man was shot on Saturday September 23, 2023 inside Gardner Spirits Liquor Store in South Gardner and was taken to UMASS Worcester with serious injuries. A suspect in the shooting was apprehended a short time later by police. We will provide additional informationContinue Reading

The Mayor of Gardner Massachusetts, Michael Nicholson is 29 on September 24, 2023. He has helped the City of Gardner become well-known across Massachusetts and the nation. Gardner has become a Model City for America. Editorial – Happy Birthday from Gardner MA to Mayor Mike To the Mayor of Twenty-NineWho’sContinue Reading

Support the K9 Program in Gardner MA by Getting a Rocky Tee shirt On his very first day, K-9 Rocky helped catch a burglar with his unique skills and has continued to be an asset in keeping the City of Gardner safe. The K-9 program needs continued support. By specialContinue Reading

Fall Begins in Greater Gardner MA. No drought in sight. Wet Conditions predicted in near future. Fall Begins While We’re Sleeping in Greater Gardner MA On Saturday, September 23, 2023, Fall will begin at 2:50am, Eastern Daylight Time. It is also called the Autumn Equinox. Also happening on Saturday: TheContinue Reading