Speculations on Summer Centennial Saturday July 22, 2023 Not too many details are known yet about the huge Summer Centennial Celebration event coming to Gardner Massachusetts on Saturday July 22, 2023 from noon to 6pm on the grounds of Mount Wachusett Community College. It will be a family-friendly event withContinue Reading

Community Garden at St. Paul’s in Gardner MA Expands for 2023 The Community Garden located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Cross Street in Gardner has almost doubled its capacity in 2023. Grown on the property: Fresh produce distributed to area families by the CAC and perennial plants. The CommunityContinue Reading

Gardner MA City Clerk’s office Reports No Candidates Yet As of Friday, May 5, 2023, there are no official candidates for any office in the upcoming Gardner election. Positions coming up for vote are Mayor, City Council, and School Committee. 50 certified signatures are required to get on the ballot.Continue Reading

“Top of the Ladder’ – The Gardner Fire Department Interview with Chief Gregory Lagoy The Gardner Fire Department is Going Great and we spoke with the man at the top of the ladder, Fire Chief Gregory Lagoy. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. We spoke with Gardner Fire Chief GregoryContinue Reading

On-The-Scene Update with Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Covers Much in 6 Minute Report Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Having just left the National Day of Prayer Celebration at Higher Ground Ministries, Gardner Mayor Nicholson did his update on the grounds of Monument Park where workContinue Reading

Common sense is sound, practical judgment concerning everyday matters, or a basic ability to perceive, understand, and judge in a manner that is shared by nearly all people. EDITORIAL – Common Sense Solution to Open Meeting Law Concerns and Worries Gardner Magazine reached out informally to a contact at theContinue Reading

Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY Councilor James Walsh Emerges as Council Advisor During Gardner MA City Council Meeting of 5-1-23 Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY Complete Agenda and Packet (600 pages) CLICK HERE Councilor Walsh pays attention to the details and oftenContinue Reading

Finding the best use for existing City-owned buildings, getting vacant buildings occupied again, and aiding in the sale of buildings needing renovation is yielding visibly positive results in Gardner, MA. Most notably is the recent sale of the Garbose Building with renovations already underway. The Story of 3 Centers inContinue Reading

In Great Hands – the Gardner MA PD Interview with Chief Eric McAvene The Gardner Police Department is Going Great under the direction of some Great Hands – including Chief Eric McAvene. We discussed various topics with the veteran officer and now Chief to learn more about how the GardnerContinue Reading

Westminster Election April 25, 2023 Election Results For Moderator: Dana Altobelli got 668 votes For Select Board: Salvatore Albert got 583 votes For Town Clerk: Ellen Sheehan got 644 votes For Library Trustee (2 positions) Kimberly Samson: 579 and Kimberly Brothers-Caisse: 559 Hager Park Commission: Alan Wiktorski: 626 Planning BoardContinue Reading

Fire Trucks at Garbose Building April 29, 2023 2:00pm 4 vehicles of the Gardner Fire Department have been at the Garbose Building in Downtown Gardner. The building owner stated to us that a sprinkler had let go and the Gardner Fire Department is sorting it out. There is NO FIREContinue Reading

Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson on What’s Going On in the Chair City Listen to the Update on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Mayor thanked Seaman Paper Company employees and the Keep Gardner Beautiful Foundation for the work they did on Earth Day litter cleanup. Yard Waste pickup in Gardner willContinue Reading

Graphic shows the Parent Communication Flow: Individual Teacher – School Counselor – School Principal – Superintendent of Schools. The idea is to solve any issues earliest in the flow. It’s working. Superintendent Pellegrino reports few phone calls. Gardner has one of the only Calculus with Physics programs. Gardner is strongContinue Reading

Update 4/28: Election Heats Up: 2867 votes cast as of end of voting on 4/28. Real Mayoral election of 2021 had a total of 2,851 votes cast. Winner Maverick: 1400, Rocky 1100, Cashew 198, Lucky 99, and Ozzy 70. In addition, since voting started “Friends of Gardner Dog Park” FacebookContinue Reading