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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gardner MA Planning Board Reviews Retail Marijuana Application The City of Gardner Planning Board met Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 7pm to consider the Special permit and Site Plan Review Application for a retail marijuana establishment to be located at 320 West Broadway in Gardner. The applicant is Seven PointContinue Reading

Gardner MA Conservation Commission Meets January 9, 1923 Chaired by Greg Dumas, the Commission met regarding two projects which border vegetated wetland. Listen to the meeting on any device. Click PlayContinue Reading

Water Main Breaks on Keyes Road in Gardner MA From Gardner City Hall January 10, 2023 at 8am: “There is a water break on Keyes Road. The water will be off for several hours until the repairs can be made. Emergencies: To report water breaks, sewer backups, dirty drinking water,Continue Reading

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in Greater Gardner MA National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is January 9, 2023. It has been observed since 2015. On this day, Gardner Magazine salutes current, retired, and deceased members of the Greater Gardner law enforcement community. It is a profession in which men andContinue Reading

At Least One Display of Fireworks in Gardner MA in 2023 The Kendall Pond Betterment Association and the Gardner League of Artists are hosting outdoor painting sessions around Kendall Pond until June 2023. Artists are creating works based on views around the pond and a mini art show with allContinue Reading