City Council 1-17-23
Gardner MA City Council Meets Tuesday, January 17, 2023 – Charter Committee Confirmed At this meeting: Meeting Agenda and Packet click here. Ward 3 Councillor position is vacant, Councillor Judy Mack was absent. Various Appointments, some not requiring confirmation. – Charter Committee was confirmed. Vote on appropriating $134,500 for CityContinue Reading
Tina Griffin
Gardner MA Appointments Committee Questions Tina Griffin by Phone Tina Griffin was the last appointee to the City Charter Drafting Committee to be interviewed by the Appointments Committee and they voted to recommend her appointment. Listen to the 5 minute meeting on any device. CLICK Play.Continue Reading
Welcome Crown
Gardner MA Welcomes Back the Crown of Chicken Open Again! Crown Fried Chicken is open again at 68 Main Street. They are offering Chicken, burgers, gyros, seafood, wings, kabobs, and salads among items on their menu which is shown below. Their phone number is (978) 410-7858. CLICK IMAGE for largerContinue Reading
Focus on Sports
Gardner MA Focus on Sports Interested in Gardner Sports and Recreation information? Athletic Director Dan Forte says that the Summer Recreation Schedule will soon be published. Gardner Magazine will provide it when available. A schedule of Sports Events in Gardner is sent out to parents on a regular basis. ThereContinue Reading
Ward 3 Candidates
Gardner MA Ward 3 Councillor Contest Missing One Candidate – You! Gardner Magazine confirmed at noon on January 17, 2023 that “You” haven’t submitted a letter of interest yet for the Ward 3 Councillor position which became open with the resignation of Nathan Boudreau back in December. (Boudreau is nowContinue Reading
Watermelon
The Wonder of Watermelon in Greater Gardner MA A cup of it is less than 50 calories, has Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium and more of the powerful antioxidant lycopene than any other fresh fruit or vegetable. And watermelon is 92 percent water. So why randomly think aboutContinue Reading
Uncensored 1000
Gardner MA: Uncensored Reaches Membership Goal of More than 1000 Members When one popular Facebook group shut down last Fall, Gardner Magazine promised to promote a replacement. On January 3, 2023, at the time of our article on Gardner MA: Uncensored, the group had 731 members. It now has 1000Continue Reading
Gardner Past
The Gardner MA of the Past Comes to Life Via Neural Processing Through a process known as a neural filter, Gardner Magazine has created color photos from the original black and white. These are all from about 100 years ago. Remember, the people of the time did not live inContinue Reading
Mr. History
Gardner MA “Mr. History” Mike Richard Has a New Home – Here’s where it is… Beloved Local Columnist Mike Richard has a new home. Due to cutbacks at another publication, Mike Richard is no longer writing fresh material for their pages. However, if you’re looking for him, we know whereContinue Reading
Centennial Event 1-14-23
Event at Perry Auditorium Kicks Off Gardner MA Centennial Celebration on January 14, 2023 Various City of Gardner Centennial merchandise will be on sale throughout the year at various events. An announcement of some of the upcoming events will be forthcoming soon, according to Committee Chair Brad Heglin. Visit ourContinue Reading
MLK 1-16-23
Gardner Magazine Honors Martin Luther King Jr.: — Listen to “I Have a Dream” speech The famous speech was delivered on August 28, 1963, almost 60 years ago. Listen on any device. Click Play. Learn more about MLK, click here. Martin Luther King Day is a Federal Holiday celebrated onContinue Reading
Dog Park Event
Gardner MA Domestic Violence Task Force and Gardner Community Action Team Organizes Dog Park Event According to the Task Force: “The Gardner Domestic Violence Task Force is planning its first Annual Purple Paws Walk/Event. The event will be held on April 29th, 2023, in Gardner MA, and all funds raisedContinue Reading
R.E. Taxes 2-1
City of Gardner MA Real Estate Taxes Due the First of February The tax rate was certified at $16.13, 3 cents lower than the $16.16 anticipated. This is the 3rd quarter bill and should be considerably lower than the 1st and 2nd quarter bills which were based on a higherContinue Reading
Gardner F.D.
When Emergencies Arise, the Gardner MA Fire Department Responds with Skill According to the Gardner Fire Department: “Last night around 5:30 P.M. GFD crews responded for a possible oil truck rollover. On arrival they found an oil delivery truck loaded with 2800 gallons of home heating oil had hit aContinue Reading
100 Songs
100 Years of Music Since Gardner MA has been a City – Even 100 yr. old songs sound good! We review the Top Songs from 1923 to 2022, the first 100 years of Gardner MA as a City. As you listen to some of the songs you’ll notice that asContinue Reading
Winter Library
Gardner MA Library has FREE PROGAMS for Winter Fun Budget Tight? The Levi-Heywood Memorial Library is FREE! Website, CLICK HERE. Creative Writing Workshops with Chad Lorion through March Drawing Club for Teens & Adults through Mid-March Coloring Club for Teens & Adults through March Bruins Raffle for Readers 13 andContinue Reading
Open Burning
Open Burning Season is January 15 to April 30th in Greater Gardner MA If you’re in Gardner, go to the MassFire website and apply now for a burning permit. Then call (978) 630-7019 between 8:30am and 1pm to activate the permit each day you plan to burn. Burn from 10amContinue Reading
Update 1-13-23
Mayor Michael Nicholson did not provide an update this week. However, he did update the City during his State of the City Address. We have details and AUDIO. Click for article. Gardner Magazine Releases Update for January 13, 2023 The Update with our Toby White details the Mayor’s Speech, GoodContinue Reading
Fire Dept. Grant
City of Gardner MA Fire Department Receives Equipment and Safety Grants Gardner City Hall announced that the following were received: $19,000 to replace all hoses and nozzles on the 1988-1991 Fire Trucks which according to safety standards should have been replaced 20 years ago, over $4,000 to assist with fireContinue Reading
Centennial Social
City Centennial Kickoff Event Social on Saturday January 14, 2023 from 1-3pm The City Centennial Kickoff Event taking place at Perry Auditorium at Gardner City Hall is a family-friendly social gathering with hot cocoa and snacks, coloring pages for kids and young adults, display of local historical items, opportunity toContinue Reading
Budget Dog -2023
Gardner Magazine’s Budget Dog will Save you Money! Our Budget Dog Page, CLICK HERE – has tips to save you money in the following categories: Cable TV – Streaming, Internet, Electricity, Heating, Water and Sewer, Phone service, Car buying, Grocery savings, Clothing, Furniture, Yard Sales – Flea Market, Savings, RealContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine Election Center 2023
Gardner Magazine Election Center 2023 In 2023, Gardner MA will hold an election for Mayor, City Council, and School Committee.Continue Reading
Slippery Roads
ALERT: Slippery Roads Reported in Greater Gardner MA Social Media users are reporting around 2pm on January 12, 2023 that Route 2 is moving slowly and secondary roads are slippery. Please drive with caution if you are out and about. Please also watch out for school buses and keep aContinue Reading
License 1-10-23
Gardner MA License Commission Deals with Late Renewals At the meeting of January 10, 2023, the License Commission dealt with a couple of late renewals in a fairly short meeting. Listen on any device. Click Play.Continue Reading