Gardner MA Sidewalk Work on Friday August 4, 2023 The Gardner Department of Public Works will be paving the sidewalks on Lawrence Street and Pearl Street on Friday, August 4, 2023. Mayor Nicholson posted, “Please expect traffic delays and use CAUTION around construction area!”Continue Reading

City of Gardner negotiated Electric Rate drops to 14.18 as of November 1, 2023. Options for Electric Rates in Gardner MA As of November 1, 2023, the new negotiated rate drops to 14.18 per kWH. See letter from Mayor Michael Nicholson to Gardner City Council, CLICK HERE. The City ofContinue Reading

Sales Tax Holiday in Greater Gardner MA 2023 On the weekend of Saturday August 12, 2023 and Sunday August 13, 2023, individuals will skip the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax on items for personal use priced less than $2500. For Complete details from the State of MA, CLICK HERE. All retailersContinue Reading

Gardner MA Officials Honor Dispatcher Sarah Chesley For the past 5 years, Sarah Chesley has been the lifeline of many people who have called 911. Sarah is on the front lines of public safety as a dispatcher. Thank you Sarah and all of the dedicated people who serve in theContinue Reading

UPDATE: August 2, 2023: Wood’s Plus Services have begun under the service name “Swift Ride.” Wood’s President and CEO Jennifer Wood: “….starts in the city we love with “Swift Ride”, and we are excited about the endless possibilities this has to offer. Stay tuned!” Complete Press Release with details, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

Greater Gardner MA Real Estate Market Update: August 1, 2023 At the end of August last year, Gardner Magazine wrote about home prices and interest rates being up. See article from last year. Right now while nearby communities are seeing double digit increases in home prices, Gardner prices are similarContinue Reading

Cardboard Boat Regatta Comes to Hubbardston MA in August Got plenty of cardboard and duct tape? Can you build something which floats? Then you can enter the 6th annual Dinghy Dash Cardboard Boat Regatta coming Saturday August 26, 2023 to Brigham Pond in Hubbardston at 10am There are 3 categories:Continue Reading

Gardner MA Fall City Wide Yard Sale to be Saturday September 23, 2023 The Gardner Massachusetts Fall City Wide Yard Sale date has been announced as the first Saturday of Fall, September 23, 2023. That day is in fact the first day of Fall this year! This event will beContinue Reading

Editorial: Everyone Has Their Eyes on Gardner MA and what this man is up to…. This man was often masked during his first days in office in 2020. People could not see his smile as Gardner conducted one of the most effective vaccine operations in the State. And behind closedContinue Reading

Gardner MA Goes Barbie in Fictional Photo Ensemble What if some of the people you know in Gardner were transported to the fictional world of Barbie and changed into Barbie or Ken figures? What would they look like? Gardner Magazine explored the concept. Top left is Mayor Nicholson. 2nd leftContinue Reading

The most recent Winchendon School Committee Meeting available is that of July 13, 2023. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. We will publish the July 25th meeting should it become available. Winchendon MA School Superintendent Controversy New Winchendon MA School Committee Chair Karen Kast-McBride Alleges an Unauthorized Payout was illegallyContinue Reading

Gardner MA Police Department Warns of Gift Card Barcode Scam Gardner PD posted, “Our department responded to a report of a gift card barcode scam. This is where scammers place a fraudulent barcode over the real one at local retail stores. When the card is purchased, the fake barcode isContinue Reading

Gardner MA Executive Aide Colin Smith Delivers Weekly Update Report to Chair City Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY Colin Smith reported that the Gardner Senior Center at 294 Pleasant Street is open Friday July 28, 2023 until 7pm as a cooling center. He spoke of an 8 year oldContinue Reading

The Joy of the Pool Extended in Gardner MA Due to the Hot Weather, Hours for the Greenwood Pool were extended to 7pm on Friday July 28, 2023. The Greenwood Pool is normally open Monday through Saturday from noon to 5pm. Cost is $4 adults, $2 Seniors, and $3 ChildrenContinue Reading

Smaller Athol Hospital Wins Rating Contest Within Heywood Healthcare Family With 159 hospitals in the state of Massachusetts, most get a 3 star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, just like Heywood Hospital. However, Athol Hospital got 5 stars in 2023, an honor only 11 other hospitalsContinue Reading

For more information on this parade, please contact Gardner100@Gardner-MA.gov View the complete Classic Car Gallery, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA September Centennial Parade in Search of Antique Cars The exciting Centennial Parade is taking place Sunday, September 17th beginning at 1pm and going from Elm Street to Waterford Street. The CentennialContinue Reading

Gardner MA Weekend Entertainment Ideas Live Music: PACC Friday July 28th – Car Show then Whiskey Johnson – a variety of music from the 70’s to the present —- Monument Park July 29th – Boothill Express – country that rocks 6-8pm —- Lithuanian Club July 29th – Midlife Crisis 7-11pmContinue Reading

Town of Winchendon MA Introduces K-9 Blitz K9 Blitz is handled by Officer Jim Wironen and is 2 years old. The Belgian Malinois has been trained for all the usual K9 tasks including the detection of narcotics. The safety vest shown in the photo was donated by Manilow’s Canine Playground.Continue Reading

School starts for grades 1-12 on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. However, Kindergarten is different: 9/6: Kindergarten orientation last names A-J 9:30-11am, 9/7: Kindergarten orientation last names K-Z 9:30-11am, and 9/8: First full day for all Kindergarten 9am-3:15pm. Preschool starts Monday, September 18, 2023. We have the entire 2023-2024 School CalendarContinue Reading

200 Gardner MA Women’s Circle of Giving members Give Back to the Community The organization reports it donated $34,500 in Fiscal year 2022-2023 to various local non-profit needs and kicks off its next year of giving on September 27, 2023. Women can join with a commitment of $50 per quarterContinue Reading

The Work of “The Sheriff of Light” – Worcester County MA County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis Called the “Sheriff of Light” by some because his initiatives have brought good to the community, Sheriff Lew Evangelidis spoke with us about the work of the Worcester County Sheriff’s office. There’s so much moreContinue Reading

Certain Beaches in Greater Gardner MA posted as “Unsafe” The water quality at public beaches in Massachusetts is required to be monitored. When the water quality is “unsafe” the beach is required to be “posted” with a sign that indicates swimming is unsafe and may cause illness. To review theContinue Reading

Annual pay beginning January 1, 2024: Mayor – $105,904.22, City Council President – $12,298.98, City Councilor – $8415.27, and School Committee – $5743.43. For complete detailed election information including the REVISED CALENDAR, please view and/or print this pdf. These are the announced candidates we know of for various positions: AtContinue Reading