Smith 4-8-22
Watch the Gardner MA Mayor’s update on the City of Gardner’s YouTube page or visit our Mayor’s update page, CLICK HERE. *On the film “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington”, click here. While Mr. Nicholson goes to Washington, *Mr. Smith Fills in for Gardner MA Weekly Update The Mayor’s aide, ColinContinue Reading
Surgical Pavilion
Surgery to be State-of-the-Art at Heywood Hospital in Gardner MA Construction crews are visible daily at Heywood Hospital, laying the groundwork for the new Surgical Pavilion being built in the coming months. The current surgical area at Heywood Hospital in Gardner MA was built over 50 years ago and isContinue Reading
Egg Hunt
Templeton MA Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt The Templeton Lions Club spent an evening stuffing nearly 2000 eggs for their annual Easter Egg Hunt to be held April 16, 2022 at 10am (Weather permitting) Updates will be posted on their Facebook page. CLICK HEREContinue Reading
Food Truck
Printable poster PDF format CLICK HERE Printable poster jpg format CLICK HERE Google Interactive Map Gardner MA 5th Annual Food Truck Festival to be Saturday, July 9, 2022 According to Gardner City Hall, “Gardner MA will be hosting it’s 5th Annual Food Truck Festival on Saturday, July 9th from 1pmContinue Reading
Easter
Easter Sunday in Greater Gardner MA is April 17, 2022 Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. It is described in the New Testament of the Holy Bible as having occurred on the third day of his burial after the crucifixion. The supernatural resurrection from the dead ofContinue Reading
Earth Day
Greater Gardner MA Earth Day is April 22, 2022 This year’s theme is ‘Invest in Our Planet.’ Various cleanup activities are being held throughout the area on various dates. Best to check your own community for details. For more on Earth Day, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading
Zoe’s on the Green
Watch this 5 minute meeting on YouTube. CLICK HERE. The Gardner MA License Commission held a special meeting on 4-5-22 Discussed was the seasonal alcohol license for Zoe’s on the Green to operate at the Gardner Municipal Golf Course. It was approved subject to a facility inspection. Angela DiPrima commentedContinue Reading
National Pet Day
Hug your pet with love on this day and every day! National Pet Day in Greater Gardner MA is Monday April 11, 2022 This day is dedicated to our pets and is also a day to highlight pet adoption. It’s a day to schedule missed veterinary care or grooming. NationalContinue Reading
Job Scene
Gardner MA Employers looking for Workers Jobs are available in the Greater Gardner MA area. The lion’s share of these positions are in the hospitality/restaurants/and retail arena with many open positions. More than a half dozen local manufacturers are looking to hire. Other positions are in construction, health/medical, and recreation.Continue Reading
City Council 4-4-22
Watch this meeting on the City of Gardner YouTube page or our City Council page. CLICK HERE What the Gardner City Clerk’s office does: Issues Birth, Death, and Marriage Certificates. Issues Marriage Licenses. Issues Business Certificates. Issues Dog Licenses. Issues Raffle and Bazaar Permits. Elections Administration and Supervision. Administers theContinue Reading
Covid 4-1-22
Massachusetts Covid Positivity under 2% as of 4-1-22 Trends bode well for the Greater Gardner area as shown by the map at left. The City of Gardner is identified by the red G. CLICK MAP for larger view.Continue Reading
Rietta Opening 2022
Rietta Flea Market opens for another season Rietta Flea Market of Hubbardston MA opened for the 2022 season on 4-3-22. Even around noon time the parking lot was busy. Admission to the flea market is FREE. Vendors pay $35 for a space. Rietta celebrated its official 50 year anniversary inContinue Reading
Construction
The facility is just to the right of the Gardner Walmart. Construction Season is Well Underway in Greater Gardner MA Community Health Connections anticipates December 2022 opening. Home Construction Home construction is humming along on Route 2A at the Gardner/Templeton line. Some of the homes are in Gardner and othersContinue Reading
South Gardner
Growth in South Gardner MA South Gardner MA is experiencing growth and revitalization. At left is the soon-to-open Gardner Spirits location. Below are photos of the South Gardner Laundromat and the South Gardner Fire Station.Continue Reading
Mill Street Corridor
Mill Street Corridor in Gardner MA a mix of Success and Unfinished Business. Almost 10 years ago, the Mill Street Corridor Renewal Plan was published in August 2012 as prepared for the City of Gardner Redevelopment Authority. As you read the report, you will see that a lot has beenContinue Reading
Mill Street
Mill Street Corridor in Gardner MA a mix of Success and Unfinished Business. Almost 10 years ago, the Mill Street Corridor Renewal Plan was published in August 2012 as prepared for the City of Gardner Redevelopment Authority. As you read the report, you will see that a lot has beenContinue Reading
Mayor on Hotline
Approximately 50 people were interviewed for the report on the Gardner Police Department. Both the Chief and Deputy Chief have been on paid Administrative leave for the past couple months. Until March 11th, an Acting Chief was running the Department. Currently, two lieutenants share the duties. Gardner MA Mayor MichaelContinue Reading
WGAW
WGAW Programs can be heard on 1340 AM, 98.1 FM, and through a LIVE STREAM Gardner MA Radio Station WGAW Now available Everywhere Pictured is popular local host Steve Wendell of the Weekday Morning News program and Hotline Radio which airs Saturdays noon to 2pm. WGAW is now in itsContinue Reading
Illegal Dumping
Don’t illegally dump in Gardner. You will get caught. You will pay for your crime. Illegal Dumpers in Gardner MA soon to get Rude Awakening The fine is $250 for the first offense. The problem has been capturing the crooks in the act. That’s about to change. The Gardner BoardContinue Reading
Update 4-1-22
To watch the weekly Mayor’s update, utilize the City of Gardner Youtube channel, or go to our Mayor’s update page. CLICK HERE. No word on Gardner MA Police, Good news on construction and Grants The status of the Gardner Police Department and/or the Investigative Report remains unclear with no mentionContinue Reading
Stop and Buy
Cloud Hanging over Stop and Buy in Gardner MA The Gardner Board of Health met at length on 3-28-22 regarding repeated violations of the food code at Stop and Buy, 56 Union Square Gardner. Specifically, inspections going back 5 years have revealed expired food at every inspection. Watch meeting onContinue Reading
Tops in Coffee
Gardner MA Residents Love Their Coffee Whether it’s making coffee at home, getting coffee to go, or drinking coffee at an area establishment, each has their own opinion. We asked the following on Gardner, MA, What’s going on Facebook page, “So many in Gardner LOVE Coffee. My question is: WhereContinue Reading