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
Brunch is Back
Carriage House Restaurant brings back Sunday Brunch One of the favorites of this favorite Winchendon restaurant was the Sunday Brunch. It’ll be back Sunday, December 4, 2022 Here’s what the restaurant posted: “We have a lot of exciting news to report for the coming month of December! First and foremost,Continue Reading
Christmas – City
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Shares Festive Photos of November 28, 2022 The Mayor posted, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” Even though Gardner Square Two Inc. and the City are still working on a new date for the Memorial Lights Ceremony, the lights are on! New thisContinue Reading
100th Christmas
The Downtown Gardner Shopping Experience There are literally hundreds of cool gift ideas to be had in Downtown Gardner. From unique foods you can give anyone in your family, a gift certificate to one or more of a dozen places to eat, an article of clothing for that special person,Continue Reading
Postponement
UPDATE: 11/26/22: Sunday 11/27 Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting is postponed – A new date will be announced early to mid week. From Mayor Michael Nicholson: “The event is postponed. We will have a new date announce either on Monday or Tuesday. We need to first check with everyone whoContinue Reading
Gardner “Hit”
Gardner Elementary School Principal Earl Martin in Hit Music Video Promoting Values of the School The “At GES” Song Music Video reflects the positive values of the school. From the lyrics in the video: “At GES, we impress, we try until we find success, We Respect. We’re Kind. We’re Safe….WeContinue Reading
What’s Next Interview
Entire Text of What’s Next Interview with Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson now available. CLICK HERE for page. Listen to entire interview or listen to separate questions, too.Continue Reading
Mayor’s Update 11-25-22
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson: “Gardner is a very special place and we’re very blessed to be here.” Watch the Mayor’s Updates on our Mayor’s Update page, all AUDIO and prior Update articles on our AUDIO page, or listen here on any device. CLICK PLAY. Listen to this week’s Mayor’s UpdateContinue Reading
Gardner City Council
HAPPY THANKSGIVING Gardner MA City Council has 11 Working Members Top: Dana Heath, Elizabeth Kazinskas, Craig Cormier, George Tyros, and Karen Hardern. Bottom: James Boone, Alek Dernalowicz, Judy Mack, Ron Cormier, James Walsh, and Craig Cormier. Click Image for larger view. The Gardner City Council is the legislative body ofContinue Reading
Tree Lighting
UPDATE: 11/26/22: Sunday 11/27 Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting is postponed – A new date will be announced early to mid week. From Mayor Michael Nicholson: “The event is postponed. We will have a new date announce either on Monday or Tuesday. We need to first check with everyone whoContinue Reading
Gardner City “All”
Editorial: Thanks to All In our What’s Next interview, Mayor Nicholson tells a story about how a simple changing of light bulbs restored some lighting ,”is there actually a lot simpler resolution to the problem than we thought it was?.” So I decided to follow his example and let aContinue Reading
What’s Next Interview with Michael Nicholson
We have a dedicated page for the What’s Next Interview which shows all of the questions. CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson commits to running again and explains What’s Next in a fast-paced interview. On November 21, 2022 Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel interviewed the Chair City Mayor about What’sContinue Reading
City Council 11-21-22
Here is a copy of the current Gardner MA City Charter. CLICK HERE. Watch Gardner City Council Meetings on our City Council page. Listen to Council meetings on our City Council Meetings AUDIO and article page. Listen to this meeting when available on any device. Click Play. Gardner MA CityContinue Reading
Gardner C.A.C. 2022
Learn more at Gardner CAC website. CLICK HERE. Gardner CAC Needs You For decades, the Gardner Community Action Committee – Gardner CAC has served countless less fortunate individuals in the area. The CAC is focused on serving the needs of economically disadvantaged individuals throughout the Greater Gardner community. In addition to theContinue Reading
Thanksgiving Week
Thanksgiving Week in Greater Gardner MA To conduct town business this week, check hours with your Town Hall. The City of Gardner will be open normal hours Monday and Tuesday, closed at noon on Wednesday, and closed Thursday and Friday. Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 24th. Black Friday Traditionally, Black FridayContinue Reading
