Taco Rey
Popular Gardner MA Eatery Dazzles with New Signage and Awning Taco Rey Coliman is a Downtown Gardner restaurant offering dine-in, pickup, or delivery. Visit their Facebook page, CLICK HERE. Gardner Square Two posted, “Look at the new sign and awning for Taco Rey Coliman! They went through the City’s sign andContinue Reading
The Chief Speaks
Appointments Committee Hears new Gardner MA Police Chief Chief McAvene appeared before the Gardner Appointments Committee on September 6, 2022. Sitting with him in support was Mayor Michael Nicholson and former Acting Chief Phil Kearns. Both Nicholson and Kearns spoke in support of the appointment. Confirmation of the appointment wasContinue Reading
Work for the City
Positions open with the City of Gardner MA Deputy Chief of Police – apply by September 9, 2022 at 4:30pm. —- Local Building Inspector – apply by September 16, 2022 at 1pm —- Administrative Assistant for the Board of Health – apply by September 13, 2022 at 1pm – GardnerContinue Reading
Octoberfest in September
Gardner MA Ale House Getting Ready for Octoberfest Happening September 24th The renowned local restaurant and brewery is participating in Gardner’s Fabulous Fall Festival on September 24, 2022 with an Octoberfest. Complete information, CLICK HERE. The Chair Luge is also back this year. – Details, CLICK HERE. Meanwhile, Gardner SquareContinue Reading
Mayor’s Update 9-2-22
A thoughtful Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates Chair City 9-2-22 Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson’s Update for September 2, 2022: Just CLICK PLAY. Mayor Nicholson spoke about Substance Abuse Awareness Night, the need for ongoing efforts, and praised those involved. The Mayor welcomed back students, thanked teachers and spoke aboutContinue Reading
Two Buildings Sold
Shirley Company Purchases Two Downtown Gardner Buildings – Tied to over a Dozen LLCs Two Buildings almost side by side on Central Street in Gardner (280-302 and 310-320) have been sold to a real estate holding and development company for a reported $2.3 million. It was not announced what plans,Continue Reading
Polls Open
Reminder: Gardner MA Polls open until 8pm Tues. 9/6 for State Primary Ward 1: Gardner Elks #1426 —- Ward 2: Levi Heywood Memorial Library —- Ward 3: Gardner City Hall —- Ward 4: Gardner Police Department —- Ward 5: Polish American Citizens Club Election entrance at Gardner City Hall isContinue Reading
History of Gardner
History of Gardner MA in 5 minutes With Gardner about to celebrate its 100th anniversary as a City on January 1, 2023, we thought it would be fun to create an AUDIO History of Gardner. Just click Play and learn a little bit about the Chair City of the WorldContinue Reading
Needed Rain
Greater Gardner MA is getting much-needed rain, helping with the ongoing drought. Absolutely Drenched is Great News for Greater Gardner MA The region has been in a D3 – Extreme Drought with all unnecessary water use prohibited, browning grass everywhere, crops, and livestock affected. It is unknown how much progressContinue Reading
Gardner Tour
The Gardner MA Alive with Promise 4 Minute Video Tour Gardner MA is a dynamic community with a welcome mat extended to business, industry, development, and incoming residents. Our 4 minute video tours several dozen Gardner features. Gardner will be a Century as a City in 2023 and is aContinue Reading
Pauly Potato Takedown
Gardner MA Facebook Group Moderator Pauly Potato Spreading Fake News An Editorial by Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel – There are a number of very healthy Facebook Groups serving the Greater Gardner MA area. Most Admins make an effort to foster respectful speech and do not knowingly pass along falseContinue Reading
Home Sales
With home prices and interest rates up, monthly payments are up. Here’s a link to an online mortgage payment calculator. CLICK HERE. Prices Up, Home Sales Cooling, Interest Rates Double for Greater Gardner MA In the City of Gardner MA, the median home price was just over 289k as ofContinue Reading
Another Tune
Gardner MA 100 Years a City Big Birthday Bash is just a few months away. Here’s a fun song for you from 100 years ago. it’s Eddie Cantor’s “We’ve Got the Yes We Have No Bananas Blues” (recorded July 1923)Continue Reading
Labor Day Weekend Fun
Plenty of Fun to be had this weekend in Greater Gardner MA Friday, September 2, 2022 – Cruise Night at the PACC features a Car Show followed by FREE entertainment by Mad Hatter. Food trucks are available. The P.A.C.C. is located at 171 Kendall Pond Road West, Gardner MA Saturday/Sunday/MondayContinue Reading
Vibrant Downtown
Publisher’s Editorial – Downtown Gardner MA Showing Vibrancy With all of the positive improvements in Downtown Gardner, it’s no wonder there’s renewed enthusiasm. Downtown Gardner MA is truly a special place, about to begin a period of renewed vitality. Here’s what I think needs to happen going forward: 1. EffortsContinue Reading
Two Worlds
Two Worlds Operating Simultaneously at new Gardner Elementary School While construction continues at the Gardner Elementary School, staff development and classroom preparation is underway for the School Staff including teachers. . The City of Gardner spared no expense as you can see to direct staff to the appropriate parking lot,Continue Reading
Overdose Awareness Day
Gardner Events Overdose Awareness Day August 31st. There will be Narcan Training at 5:30pm at the First Congregational Church. From 6:30 to 8:30pm at Monument Park (or City Hall Auditorium in case of rain), there will be a community event with music, speakers, memorial video, and luminaries. The Luminary LightingContinue Reading
Hardwick Craft and Food
Hardwick MA holds Fall Craft and Food Festival On Saturday September 3, 2022 from 11am to 4pm (rain date 9/4) the Fall Craft & Food Festival will be held at the Hardwick Vineyard & Winery, 3305 Greenwich Rd. Hardwick Food Trucks, Live music, and many craft vendors. The Event willContinue Reading
State Primary
Why it’s important to vote in the primary. When you vote you have a say in choosing the next Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Representative in Congress, Governor’s Councillor, State Senator, State Representative, District Attorney, Worcester County Sheriff. City of Gardner Early Voting page. MassachusettsContinue Reading
Finances 8-31-22
Gardner MA Finance Committee Discusses Donations, Selling Schools, and Reviewing Fire Department Audit The Gardner Finance Committee met on August 31, 2022. Subjects discussed including the acceptance of donations for K9 Rocky and for the Gardner Animal Shelter, the Mayor’s request to sell the Prospect Street School and School StreetContinue Reading
Moving In
Gardner MA Teachers Happy to Move in to NEW Gardner Elementary School on August 29, 2022 Gardner Public Schools released the Moving photos on Social Media, showing an enthusiastic group of educators Movin’ on in. Elementary School students return on September 12th with Kindergarteners starting on September 15th. CLICK onContinue Reading
Teachers
Gardner MA School District Holds Convocation for Teachers 8-29-22 Teachers were welcomed back for the 2022/2023 School Year. According to the Gardner Superintendent’s Office, teachers working at the new Gardner Elementary School have seen their classrooms and are anticipating various professional development days to be held at the new school.Continue Reading
Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day Weekend Upcoming in Greater Gardner MA Labor Day Weekend culminates with Labor Day on Monday September 5, 2022. Labor Day has been a Federal holiday since 1894. Labor Day honors the works and contributions of all laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. Information onContinue Reading