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The hidden “Laptop Man” is Commission Chair Gregory Dumas. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Conservation Commission Discusses a “Sandy Beach” at First Meeting of Fall On September 22, 2025, the Gardner Conservation Commission held a hearing relative to a property on Kendall Pond. The CommissionContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Streamflow is Still Low The City of Gardner MA bases water restrictions on the streamflow at Otter River. Live Data, CLICK HERE. Measurements on September 21, 2025 show the streamflow at 3.87 cubic feet per second. Our graphic shows values for the past year, 30 days, and 7Continue Reading

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Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Commission Addresses Range of Conservation-related Issues The Gardner Conservation Commission took up an emergency certification for a Beaver Dam breach at the Otter River Conservation Area, and held discussions on enforcement orders and notices of intent. Other key topics included:Continue Reading

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For an extensive array of resources about energy in the United States and throughout the world, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration website, CLICK HERE. An Informative Deep Dive: “The U.S. Energy Landscape” This Gardner Magazine “Deep Dive” with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady is a complete primerContinue Reading

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Conservation Commission Addresses Environmental and Land Use Matters The Gardner Conservation Commission met on August 25, 2025 to address various local environmental and land use concerns. Three members of the public spoke at the beginning of the meeting highlighting issues relating to the sludge landfill, observations about the condition ofContinue Reading

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Top left to right: Assistant Director Amy Yuhasz, Councilor Elizabeth Kazinskas, and Director Jason Stevens. Bottom left to right: Director Jason Stevens, Council President George Tyros, and Mayor Michael Nicholson The Community Development and Planning Department has direct phone lines for each of its staff members: Director Jason Stevens –Continue Reading

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Infrastructure in Gardner – The Complete Report Gardner Magazine has spoken with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about Gardner infrastructure. Infrastructure is the set of facilities and systems that serve a City like Gardner and the term encompasses the services and facilities necessary for its economy, households, and firms to function.Continue Reading

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Air is unhealthy for sensitive children and adults, such as those with asthma, lung or heart disease, and older adults. Sensitive children and adults should limit prolonged outdoor activity. Fine Particulates Plague Air Quality – Unhealthy for Sensitive Individuals Air quality in the Greater Gardner area continues to be affectedContinue Reading

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A check on Area Beaches Closed Due to Bacterial Exceedance CLICK IMAGE for larger view. In the town of Templeton: Beamans Pond Campground and Beamans Pond Day Use are closed. In Winchendon: Lake Dennison State Park Day Use Beach is closed. The entire spreadsheet is listed here. CLICK on ImageContinue Reading

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Fiscal 6 – The Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Fiscal 6 is the 6th Fiscal Year Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has been in office and that started on July 1, 2025. We spoke with the Mayor about various needs and issues, and how things have changed over the lastContinue Reading

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City of Gardner Looking for Green Thumbs of All Types Green Thumb Volunteers of all types are wanted to help plant flowers throughout the City of Gardner on Friday, May 30th (and possibly Saturday May 31st if not done). The City of Gardner stated, “If interested in a day ofContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine has previously reported on the improving Drought Conditions in an April article, CLICK HERE. — – Our article in March, CLICK HERE Normal Conditions in Greater Gardner MA – NO DROUGHT. According to a statement from MEMA on May 20, 2025: “Today, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) SecretaryContinue Reading

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Facts About Potholes in Gardner Gardner Magazine reached out to DPW Director Dane Arnold to get the “facts” about potholes in Gardner because “facts matter.” It turns out the City of Gardner has a daily pothole plan which apparently has been well conceived and professionally implemented. DPW Director Dane ArnoldContinue Reading