Beware of Plastics in Greater Gardner MA On Saturday May 4, 2024, Keep Gardner Beautiful is organizing a City-wide litter cleanup and nip hunt. Article, CLICK HERE. Much of the problem is due to people tossing plastics and other trash. In fact, plastic pollution is a problem worldwide for theContinue Reading
Gardner Director of Public Health Micah Blondeau Gives Report at Board of Health Meeting The Gardner Board of Health met on February 26, 2024. Listen to the entire meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Vaccination Clinics are being set up for children sheltered in Gardner who need them. Director BlondeauContinue Reading
Keep Gardner Beautiful Announces Spring Cleanup Day Keep Gardner Beautiful has announced that Saturday, May 4, 2024 will be its official Litter Clean Up and “Nip Hunt” Fundraiser. Dianne “Neon” Leblanc posted on the Keep Gardner Beautiful Facebook page that “Picked up 900 nips today! From Timpany Blvd to theContinue Reading
An Update on Recycling in Greater Gardner MA There are 9 materials recovery facilities in Massachusetts with the nearest ones to the Greater Gardner area located in Auburn and Westborough. For more information and the entire map of facilities, CLICK HERE – – For other questions, RecycleSmartMA.org has a searchableContinue Reading
Conservation Commission Discusses Proposal on Property near Wetlands Most of the meeting involved discussion regarding a subsurface sewage disposal system within 100 feet of a wetlands buffer zone at 122/128 Wampanoag South Road. A representative from Mass. Audubon was there to share thoughts on the project. It was stated byContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel launches POEDM.net. Visit the website, CLICK HERE. Gardner Magazine Publisher Launches POEDM.net, Online AUDIO Commentary and Cool Art This is a website in which I’ll feature AUDIO commentary which cuts through partisanship, presents solutions with simple common sense, and preserves the dignity of all people.Continue Reading
More on crumbling foundations on the Town of Winchendon website, CLICK HERE. Winchendon Select Board Hears About Pyrrhotite in Concrete The unusual iron sulfide with variable iron content can really screw up concrete, and the problems in house foundations sometimes takes 10 to 30 years to show up. The WinchendonContinue Reading
Interesting Board of Health Meeting Reveals New Septic System Technology The Gardner MA Board of Health met on January 22, 2024. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Much of the initial discussion revolved around Local Upgrade Approval for a Septic System and Well at 128 Wampanoag South.Continue Reading
Public Service Committee Meets and Discusses Plans, Concerns, Projects, and Gets Answers. The 1 hour+ meeting is filled with detailed questions and answers about many topics Gardner residents have asked about. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. DPW Director Dane Arnold discussed the pay situation, stating the Gardner pays aContinue Reading
Well Moratorium Lifted – New Wells May be Costly in Westminster MA With the PFAS contaminated situation in mind, the Westminster Board of Health lifted the well moratorium at its January 17, 2024 meeting. Persons wishing to put in a new well should check with the Board of Health soContinue Reading
Gardner Conservation Commission Discusses Projects and More At a Gardner MA Conservation Commission Meeting on January 8, 2024, the members briefly discussed the extension of the existing storage facility at 143 Colony Road, various electrical transmission lines, land clearing on Kelton Street, the North County Land Trust request for determination,Continue Reading
For more information about Seaman Paper, located at 35 Wilkins Road in Gardner, visit their website, CLICK HERE. Interesting fact: Seaman Paper and WGAW both started operations in 1946. Seaman Paper recognized for environmentally sustainable bag According to the company, “Seaman Paper, a leading global manufacturer of lightweight specialty paperContinue Reading
First Day Hikes Include Dunn State Park in Gardner MA First Day Hikes will take place in State Parks across the State of Massachusetts on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2024. The 1.5 mile hike at Dunn State Park at 289 Pearl Street in Gardner will start with registration atContinue Reading
In “What’s Going On?” Interview, Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Sheds Light on Local Issues He is Gardner’s most prominent Cheerleader whether seen locally or even at the White House. When asked about meeting the President of the United States, Mayor Nicholson spoke of the positive aspects of being known byContinue Reading
Conservation Commission Packs a Number of Matters in last meeting of December Listen to the December 11, 2023 meeting of the Gardner MA Conservation Commission on any device, CLICK PLAY. 143 Colony Road: Joint Public Hearing re extension of storage facility building by All Purpose Storage Gardner LLC —- 54Continue Reading
Raw Material Recovery is Genuine Gardner The company gets our designation for its work to benefit the environment and for its support of people over mechanical recycling. Raw Material Recovery of Gardner MA Takes Mattresses for $20. You drop off and unload materials yourself. Gardner Magazine checked things out afterContinue Reading
Gardner MA Health Department Captures Teaching Moment on Recycling Recycling is great because it helps the environment, but unfortunately not everything can go to the recycling bin. The Gardner Health Department posted, “Here’s a scary Halloween story…candy wrappers in the recycling bin! Candy wrappers are NOT recyclable. Enjoy your treatContinue Reading
Complete Gallery including Park Street Park and views from across Crystal Lake, CLICK HERE One Gardner Picture Says It All Taken from across Crystal Lake, photo shows Park Street Park, Monument Park with wide sidewalks, upgraded lighting, Street signs, Street safety, Faith-based building showcasing American Flag, and people out forContinue Reading
HOT off the Radio Press – WGAW Hotline Radio in Gardner MA In bad weather and in good and generally from wherever he is, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson is the first guest on WGAW’s Hit Saturday (12:10 – 2pm) program, Hotline Radio. On Saturday, October 7, 2023, the Mayor spokeContinue Reading
Bailey Brook Park in Gardner MA another Chair City Amenity In our recent interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson he stated, “The Bailey Brook Park also is home to our new age 5 and under playground. That’s the first playground that’s meant for infant to 5 year old ….at BaileyContinue Reading
Gardner Mayor Nicholson has been called one of America’s most effective Small City Mayors, even being invited to the White House to speak about Gardner’s success. We asked him about everything in detail. We came away from the interview realizing that it was hard to document all that has beenContinue Reading
Gardner MA Mayor Receives Environmental Endorsement Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has received the endorsement of the Environmental League of Massachusetts. ELM posted, “The ELM Action Fund is proud to endorse Mike Nicholson for reelection as Gardner Mayor. He is an Enviro Champ who is committed to expanding Electric Vehicle infrastructure,Continue Reading
For the article on the entire Gardner City Council meeting of 9-5-23 scroll down the page, or CLICK HERE. Gardner MA City Councilor Dana Heath withdraws proposal to change zoning on the 2 Route 140 parcels Dana Heath withdrew his proposal to change the zoning classification to commercial following anContinue Reading
How important is this issue? Kamuda Candidate for City Council AUDIO Interview: 10,887 listens as of 8/29/23 Mayor Nicholson 8-11-23 AUDIO Update: 8,548 listens as of 8/29/23 3 Years Mayor Nicholson AUDIO interview: 4,101 listens as of 8/29/23 Bay State Racing AUDIO Interview: 3,888 listens as of 8/29/23 These numbersContinue Reading
The Wonder of Potholes in the City of Gardner MA What if there was a certain wonder to your friendly neighborhood pothole? Maybe it could be a portal to some “open space” everyone could agree on. Or, maybe it’s just a pesky pothole causing grief to you and other motorists.Continue Reading
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