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
ZBA 11-29-22
Gardner MA Zoning Board of Appeals In the matter of Harvard Classic Homes, Park Street – regarding an application for variance: The item was continued to the December meeting due to a communication breakdown as to whether the property was staked. A site visit is now scheduled for December 10thContinue Reading
Festival of Trees
Incredible Festival of Trees underway at Gardner Museum in Gardner MA The 17th Annual Festival of Trees concludes Saturday December 3, 2022. Hours: Wednesday and Thursday 1-4pm, Friday 1pm-7pm, and Saturday 10am to 4pm. Drawing for trees is after closing on Saturday. Complete Photo Gallery, CLICK HERE. Admission is onlyContinue Reading
FinCom 11-30-22
Gardner MA Finance Committee Meets November 30, 2022 Listen to the Meeting on any device. CLICK Play. The Finance Committee recommended the following from free cash be approved by the Full City Council. Traffic Lights $57,485.00 to Traffic Lights Repairs and maintenance – The Committee heard from Building Commissioner RolandContinue Reading
Light Show – Toy Drive
Holiday Light Show and Toy Drive in Gardner MA this Saturday December 3, 2022 The Gardner Police and Fire Departments along with the Schotanus Family have invited the Public to a Holiday Show and Toy Drive at 250 Brookside Drive, Gardner this Saturday December 3, 2022 from 5pm to 8pm.Continue Reading
Templeton Tree Lighting
Templeton MA Tree Lighting on Sunday December 4, 2022 The Town of Templeton is holding several events called “Tree Lighting of the Villages,” starting at 3:30pm on Sunday, December 4th with a performance in the Center of Templeton by the New Players Theatre Guild Singers. Parade featuring Santa, Elsa, andContinue Reading
Winchendon Tree Lighting
Winchendon MA Tree Lighting and More Saturday December 3, 2022 The Annual Tree Lighting event in Winchendon MA is Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 5pm to 7pm at the Gazebo located at 52 Murdock Ave. Enjoy Christmas Carols along with FREE hot cocoa. Baked goods are also for sale andContinue Reading