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The “Before and After” of the Lazy Lawn Experiment. I love how my lawn and vine looks in the right corner picture. Publisher’s Lazy Lawn Experiment Concluded – The Inside Scoop I wrote an article last month about the very real concerns regarding the Bee population and that of allContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Dry But Not Expected to Develop Drought Now Through August Gardner May be Dry, but drought will not be a problem at least through August, 2026 according to Drought.Gov. The Map shows drought persisting in Western MA and in Eastern MA including Boston. Right now, only 7% ofContinue Reading

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View our complete article page with complete narrative, infographics, and more. Listen here to the “Deep Dive” podcasts and watch the short produced video. Bees are important. BEE Populations in Decline – What’s Being Done Gardner Magazine has a complete report on the critical role of pollinators. Bee populations inContinue Reading

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Listen to the April 27th meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Listen to the May 11th meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Two Meetings: Conservation Commission Gardner MA April 27th: At the April 27th meeting, the Conservation Commission updated hearing dates for several local projects, including the sludge landfill andContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Nonessential Outdoor Water Use is Banned Again The City of Gardner has announced that a nonessential outdoor water use ban is in effect from 9am to 5pm daily. That means that you can still operate a lawn sprinkler, wash your car, or even wash your building or parkingContinue Reading

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Administrative Disputes, Projects, Agreements, Finances, and Maintenance Topics of Airport Commission The Gardner Airport Commission met on May 6, 2026. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Magazine Wildlife Cartoon is presented here due to some very real wildlife sightings on or near the airfield. TheContinue Reading

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Public Service Committee Reviews DPW, Engineering, and Conservation at April 16th meeting. The committee addressed critical infrastructure updates, budgetary deficits within the Department of Public Works (DPW), and a significant proposed multi-year water rate increase. Key takeaways include a $3,000 full water/sewer abatement due to administrative oversight, a severe $811,000Continue Reading

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Gardner Magazine is using just a little bit of humor to get out this schedule information. Have fun with your yard work! Transfer Station Availability for Yard Waste Disposal Affected by ongoing Construction The Gardner Health Department put out this advisory to residents of Gardner: “TRANSFER STATION UPDATE: Due toContinue Reading

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View our complete Earth Day page with multiple reports, DEEP DIVE and Debate podcasts, a short video, and detailed infographics. For the complete page, CLICK HERE For details on the April 25th Keep Gardner Beautiful Day, visit their Facebook page, CLICK HERE. Earth Day 2026: Gardner Magazine Reports Earth DayContinue Reading

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Lengthy Meeting of Conservation Commission Addresses Environmental Violations and Ongoing Projects The Gardner Conservation Commission met on April 13, 2026. Listen to the 1 hour+ meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. A significant portion of the discussion centered on the Sludge Landfill enforcement order, with members deciding to keep theContinue Reading

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Irrigation Crisis at Gardner Golf Course – Failing Pump House The Gardner Golf Commission met on April 13, 2026 to address a critical irrigation crisis caused by a failing pump house. Officials detailed how corroded metal pipes and a decaying wet well have allowed sediment to block the watering system,Continue Reading

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Gardner Magazine has prepared a series of reports on this topic including explanations on strategic deployment, how it is possible to bring to Gardner, the strategic framework, implementation strategy, a technological primer, and the concept of passive safety allaying those “meltdown” concerns. For the complete page, CLICK HERE. The CityContinue Reading

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Infrastructure and Community Improvements Focus of March 25, 2026 1 hour+ Meeting of Economic and Community Development Committee Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson provided a detailed status report on the Waterford Community Center, noting nearly completed electrical and plumbing upgrades aimedContinue Reading

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The Gardner Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Steering Committee -Fund Reallocations, Project Updates, Social Services, and Application Timeline Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Steering Committee meeting held on March 24, 2026, focused on the reallocation of prior-year funds,Continue Reading

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Despite Recent Snow – It’s Dry, Dry, Dry in Greater Gardner MA Some of Gardner is in the moderate drought zone. However, that big blob is the severe drought zone according to the Drought and Dryness categories from Drought.gov. To check any time visit this link: Future forecast conditions areContinue Reading

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Future of Sludge Landfill Discussed at Conservation Commission Meeting. The Gardner Conservation Commission met on March 9, 2026 where members and the public discuss the management of a local sludge landfill. A concerned resident urges the board to maintain an enforcement order, citing missed safety details in recent reports andContinue Reading