42-52
This is how Construction is done in the City of Gardner MA The 42-52 Parker Street project has been ongoing for a few months now. With every passing day, the progress is noteworthy. The quality of the build, the use of local area contractors – even local windows made inContinue Reading
Gardner Gov’t
Just how does Gardner MA Government Work in the Chair City? Just how does Gardner MA City Government work and how do they organize what they need to get done? We have a page on the City of Gardner explaining some of it. CLICK HERE.Continue Reading
Christmas Cards
National Christmas Card Day is Friday, December 9, 2022 in Greater Gardner MA Christmas is a joyful Holiday, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. We have a page of Christmas cards which you can download and email to family and friends to spread around the Holiday Sentiment. May the blessingsContinue Reading
Mill Street Focus
Gardner MA Focuses on the Mill Street Corridor Good news may be coming sooner than later in efforts to restore Mill Street in Gardner to the status of being worthy of a scenic drive. Recently, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts added the 10 acre Garbose lot to a new marketing platformContinue Reading
Detective Retires
Gardner MA Police Detective Eugene Kolimaga Retires The Gardner Police Department celebrated the retirement of Detective Eugene Kolimaga who wrapped up his 25 year career with his wife by his side as he did his last radio transmission. From the Gardner PD, “….a bitter sweet day for the GPD asContinue Reading
City Council 12-5-22
The Special Act Charter Drafting Committee will consist of 2 members appointed by the City Council President and 3 members appointed by the Mayor. Any changes recommended by that Committee must be approved by the City Council and the Mayor, the State of MA, and then in order to goContinue Reading
Christmas Video
Gardner Magazine releases Downtown Gardner MA Christmas Lights Video Enjoy the Christmas Lights of Monument Park and the rest of Downtown Gardner set to the music of a “Downtown Christmas”. Throughout the month of December, there is FREE PARKING in Downtown Gardner MA.Continue Reading
Unclaimed Property
You may have FREE Money due you in Greater Gardner MA! – It’s Easy to check… After a period of time, certain unclaimed financial assets get turned over to the State, but you can easily get the money back. According to the State of MA, it has returned over $735Continue Reading
Single Tax Rate
Editorial: Support of Single Tax Rate for Chair City of Gardner Massachusetts I support a Single Tax Rate for the City of Gardner because I believe success should be rewarded. Throughout the State of Mass, some cities have allowed a split rate to pass. However, the only thing I see,Continue Reading
Tree Lighting 12-4-22
Gardner MA Holds Tree Lighting Ceremony Filled with the spirit of Christmas in sight and in song, the City of Gardner Massachusetts drew hundreds of people on Sunday December 4, 2022 for the Tree Lighting held at Monument Park. Gardner Mayor Nicholson arrived on the horse-drawn carriage with Santa ClausContinue Reading
Older Drivers
The entire month of December is also National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. For more from the National Safety Council, CLICK HERE. Older Driver Safety Awareness Week in Greater Gardner MA – December 5-10, 2022 Older Drivers often face unique challenges. This week is to call attention to safe driving forContinue Reading
MA Covid
While restrictions have been relaxed and society has somewhat moved on, Covid is still with us. Since April 14, 2022, there have been an additional 1,837 deaths from the disease in Massachusetts, for a current total of 20,896. CLICK IMAGE for larger view. Covid Deaths Drop 95% in Massachusetts fromContinue Reading
2022 Emergency Kit
Make your Own Greater Gardner MA Emergency Kit The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) suggests residents in the Greater Gardner MA area put together at least a 10 item Emergency Kit consisting of a flashlight in case the power is out with extra batteries, a whistle for signaling in theContinue Reading
Wreaths Winchendon MA
Wreaths Across America Planning for Laying of Wreaths in Winchendon MA Veterans will be honored at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon on December 16, 2022 at 9am. According to Wreaths Across America “to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves ofContinue Reading
Gardner Airport
Gardner Airport to Receive about $7 million in Funding for Runway Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson announced on the Saturday, December 2, 2022 WGAW Hotline Radio Show that he found out Friday evening about great news for the Gardner MA Airport facility: about $7 million in grant funding. About $5Continue Reading
Tree Lighting – 12-4-22
Gardner MA Tree Lighting Ceremony Taking Place Sunday December 4, 2022 at 5pm at Monument Park Highlights include performances by the Gardner Middle School Chorus, the Gardner High School Band, refreshments provided by Holy Academy, glow light sticks provided by Gardner Square Two, a visit from Santa Claus, and theContinue Reading
School Survey
Gardner MA Public Schools Actively Seeking Parental Input – Survey Closes December 15, 2022 Here’s your chance to have valuable input on your child’s education, but you must submit the survey by December 15th. There’s a separate survey for each school:Gardner Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, and Gardner Academy. Here’sContinue Reading
Public Service 12-1-22
Gardner MA Public Service Committee: Variety of matters December 1, 2022 The committee decided a request for water/sewer bill abatement, requests for electric polls, discussed problems with a sump pump from a business putting water on street and a possible safety issue with wet cars from the Car Wash causingContinue Reading
Mayor’s Update 12-2-22
Watch the meeting on our Mayor’s Update page, or listen to it right here on any device. CLICK Play. City Council Agenda and packet for December 5, 2022, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson on Lower Tax Rate in Weekly Update Due to the way State Law is written,Continue Reading
Questions – Answers
Read all the Questions and Answers on the What’s Next Interview page, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson in Questions and Answers about What’s Next… Listen to the Interview and find out the answers to the following questions and Citizen Concerns: Schools: When is Gardner MA looking to buildContinue Reading
Water Main Break
Gardner MA DPW working to fix Water Main Break on Pelley Street On the morning of December 1, 2022, the City of Gardner reported a water main break at Pelley Street and West Street in Gardner. Gardner City Hall posted, “In that surrounding area the water is off due toContinue Reading
GES Site
Watch the meeting on YouTube, or listen here on any device. CLICK Play. Site Improvements Continue at Gardner MA Elementary School Two months after the new Gardner Elementary School opened to students, site improvements continue. At a meeting held in the middle of November 2022, the GES Building Committee wentContinue Reading