Update July 23, 2023: The Graduates Gardner PD: “It is with great honor that we introduce the graduating 2023 Junior Academy Class.” Interested in next year? Generally the application period starts in April each year with applications due in by the middle of June. Training Law Enforcement Right – GardnerContinue Reading

FLASH FLOOD WARNING ALERT: The National Weather Service has issued a FLASH Flood Warning for the Greater Gardner Area on Sunday, July 16, 2023 in effect until 5:30pm with a Flash Flood Watch until 3:30am on 7-17-23. And, the Flood Warning runs until 3:30am on 7-17-23 There is also aContinue Reading

Park Street Park – What Will the Permanent Name Be? I initiated a poll on a couple of local Facebook groups using Centennial Park as the only starting option and requesting members to add options. So far as of the morning of July 15th, “Crystal Lake Park” seems to beContinue Reading

Gardner MA Greenwood Pool Temporarily Closed Until Drained, Swept, and Carefully Vacuumed According to Mayor Nicholson, glass goggles accidentally broke and ended up in the pool. Swim classes scheduled for the week of July 17, 2023 have been moved to the week of July 24, 2023. Listen to his shortContinue Reading

Summer Centennial Committee Wants to Dunk Local Celebrities Be a sport, be a dunkee! If you would like to be dunked (or even if you don’t want to be but will do it anyway) reach out to Theresa Thompson: Theresa.Thompson@Heywood.org – For those who wish to volunteer in other ways,Continue Reading

Gardner MA Conservation Agent Sophie Dorow Seeking Trail Crew Heroes Sophie Dorow asks in a communication: “ Love Working Outdoors? Need community service hours? Want to see positive changes in our city? Then this opportunity may be your chance to make connections with a passionate team of people like yourself!”Continue Reading

Levi Heywood Memorial Library has “Slime Day” in Gardner MA Children ages 5 to 12 enjoy making SLIME in the Children’s Room at 10am on Friday July 14, 2023. It’s just another unique and fun program at this popular Gardner spot for parents and kids. The library has a numberContinue Reading

And the positive transformation continues…. The Transformation of Gardner MA in 3 Years of Mayor Nicholson – July 14, 2020 to July 13, 2023 Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel had the distinct honor of speaking with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson in his office on the occasion of completing his 3rdContinue Reading

According to the posting, Sully lounges on the couch in front of the air conditioner at his family’s home in Gardner while not on duty. City of Gardner MA Welcomes “Sully” the Dog to the Gardner Fire Department Both the Gardner Fire Department and the Gardner PD are shown welcomingContinue Reading

Gardner MA Acclaimed DPW Department has Openings It is Gardner’s “Much Loved” Department because it fixes the roads, plows the streets, mows the lawns does the digging, changes the bulbs, makes the signs, and helps so many. And good news, there are openings! There are currently 3 types of positionsContinue Reading

We also maintain an archive of Mayor Nicholson’s Weekly Updates. Hear success unfold, week by week. CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor Marks 3 Years of Success From the very beginning of his tenure, Mayor Michael Nicholson empowered his team to take Gardner Massachusetts to the next level. Gardner became aContinue Reading

Gardner MA Police Department Issues Press Release Regarding Stabbing at Gardner Business A 43 year old man who was suffering from a stab wound to the chest was transported via Lifeflight to UMass Memorial in Worcester in stable but serious condition. A suspect was arrested for Assault and Battery withContinue Reading

Gardner City Hall posted on 7-12-23: Due to an incident today in which a patron accidentally broke a glass bottle in the pool, the Greenwood Pool will be closed tomorrow so that the water can be drained and all glass removed for the safety of our swimmers and to preventContinue Reading

Park Street Park in Gardner MA Looking Great From Every Angle Completion is expected next month, but the transformation is evident right now. What just months ago was an unsightly lot welcoming Gardner visitors with barbed wire is now an attractive spot with a gorgeous waterfront view. The Park tiesContinue Reading

The City of Gardner MA Summer Centennial Celebration is Saturday July 22, 2023 from noon to 6pm (Raindate 7-23) 60 second Summer Centennial PSA – Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY Gardner MA Summer Centennial Celebration July 22, 2023 – Noon to 6pm This masterful confluence of Fun, Food, Family,Continue Reading

Congresswoman Lori Trahan Held Town Hall in Gardner MA on July 10, 2023 Trahan posted, “Thank you to everyone who came out to my town hall in Gardner tonight and asked such thoughtful questions! If you weren’t able to make it, you can always reach out by calling 978-459-0101 orContinue Reading

For our previous article, CLICK HERE. Ordinance Regarding Scooters – Shared Dockless Mobility Devices Another publication has erroneously stated that “Gardner is the third city in Massachusetts that Bird will be partnering with…” That statement is incorrect. Gardner is not partnering with Bird in the venture. Bird is a privateContinue Reading

Gardner Fire Department Headquarters Gardner MA Fire Department Responds to Flash Flooding Victims on July 10, 2023 The Gardner Fire Department posted on July 10, 2023 “Please use extreme caution while driving around the City this afternoon. Due to the heavy rains, flash flooding is occurring all around our areaContinue Reading

National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Gardner, Massachusetts. It’ll be in effect until July 10, 2023 at 8pm. At 454 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rateContinue Reading

Impact of Minimum Wage in Massachusetts – 4th Highest in U.S. A decade ago in 2013, the Federal Minimum Wage was $7.25, having been raised in 2009. As of 2023, it is still $7.25. In 2013, it was $8 in Massachusetts. Today in 2023, it’s $15. Graphic shows every StateContinue Reading