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Maki Park Project Continues to Progress in Gardner MA The Maki Park on Parker Street has continued construction. Seen now are stairways which will lead visitors to various tiers of this so called pocket park. When complete, the location will allow for seating, cornhole game play, and a bandstand. CLICKContinue Reading

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Pieces Coming Together to Further Progress in Gardner Five Below is stocking its store for its July 26th opening. Chipotle construction continues. Lovewell Beauty Supply grabs a spot at Timpany Plaza. The Jersey Mike’s location is getting ready for possible August opening.Continue Reading

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Complete Press Release with comments from local and Federal officials, CLICK HERE. “I am very excited about Gardner receiving this grant award,” said Gardner Mayor Mike Nicholson. “To be one of only three communities in Massachusetts to be selected is a testament to the work we have accomplished and theContinue Reading

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Downtown Gardner Welcomes Visitors on Small Business Saturday Birthday Celebration On Saturday, June 22, 2024, Downtown Gardner merchants, vendors, and event participants welcomed visitors to the Chair City in celebration of Gardner’s 239th birthday. The weather held out for hours and people came from miles around. Merchandise was sold byContinue Reading

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Lengthy Zoning Board of Appeals with Approvals Consequential to Gardner MA In an almost 4 hour meeting with a full house, the Zoning Board of Appeals heard a number of cases and came to several decisions. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. There will be additional housingContinue Reading

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Previous Article and interview, CLICK HERE. Greater Gardner MA Eagerly Awaits Small Business Saturday – Latest Info There will be at least 37 outside vendors with a variety of foods and merchandise. Patti Bergstrom was kind enough to update us with more details on the exciting event occurring Saturday JuneContinue Reading

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On Thursday, June 13, 2024, 3 different Gardner MA restaurants had 3 very different issues. McDonald’s had to close for a time due to a malfunctioning fire suppression system. It reopened after the system was refilled. Burger King was closed for a time for renovations. It reopened. Friendly’s had aContinue Reading

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Progress in Downtown Gardner, Timpany Plaza, and Timpany Crossroads 25 Main Street Construction soon to be in full swing after a $250,000 loan was approved for developer. Construction of the 3 tiered Maki Park continues with preparation of the site. Storefronts available. Five Below’s sign is up as well asContinue Reading

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Gardner Gearing Up for Huge Small Business Saturday Event Small Business Saturday is June 22, 2024 from 10am to 4pm in Downtown Gardner. It’s an event so big Don and Joe did a 60 second ad you can hear on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner’s WGAW will play it onContinue Reading

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Downtown: Construction is underway at what will be an attraction in Downtown Gardner: Maki Park. Maki Park will be a 3 tiered park offering seating, cornhole, and a bandstand. Stunning facade improvements have been made to the M Building of Empire Management. The company recently purchased the former Bank ofContinue Reading

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Note: The Gardner Farmers Market will feature over 20 local vendors, including participants in the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), ensuring equitable access to fresh, nutritious food for all residents. For more information about the Gardner Farmers Market, CLICK HERE. Details on the New FarmersContinue Reading

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Farmers Market APPROVED at Zoning Board Meeting Zoning Board of Appeals 5-21-24: The First case at the meeting was that of the Farmers Market. Erica Bosse went over the details. Gardner Mayor Nicholson also provided details. The Farmers Market was approved. (Complete Article later today.) Listen to this particular caseContinue Reading

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View the entire proposed budget in pdf format with all of the details the Mayor speaks about in this interview, CLICK HERE. Funding the City in Challenging Times – Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson It’s budget season and Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke to us about how he isContinue Reading

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Fiber Optic Progress in the Chair City has Begun Work utilizing the $200,000 fiber grant Gardner was awarded in the summer of 2023 has begun. Some have reached out to ask what the crews are doing. Gardner Director of Information Technology Bob O’Keefe wrote, “The City has Com-Tract installing FiberContinue Reading

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Gardner Square Two Announces Small Business Saturday and Happy Birthday Gardner Festival The event will be Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 10am to 4pm in Downtown Gardner. Vendor space is still available and Square Two members get a free space. More information from the Gardner Square Two website, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

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Bonanza of Community Events and Project Progress Highlight of Weekly Gardner MA Update Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson updated the Chair City on May 10, 2024. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Community Events: Annie Fields at Gardner Museum on Thursday May 16th —- Gardner Area League of Artists Art andContinue Reading