$1.1 Million in Chapter 90 Funds to give Paving a boost in Gardner MA For a number of years, the City of Gardner MA has received $600,000 from the State towards paving. The number is usually finalized in April, making scheduling paving a bit easier. However, this year, the numberContinue Reading
200 Pound Motor Sidelines Greenwood Pool Until Repairs are Completed. The Gardner MA Greenwood Pool will be closed until further notice for repairs. Gardner City Hall posted: “Greenwood Pool closed until further notice for repairs” Jessica Francis, Head Lifeguard and Certified Pool Operator told us that: “The motor from theContinue Reading
City of Gardner Emergency Management page, CLICK HERE. Local Ordinances affecting Emergency Management in Gardner as adopted by the Gardner City Council, CLICK HERE. State of Massachusetts resources on local mitigation planning, CLICK HERE. City of Gardner Updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan – COMPLETE COVERAGE The City of Gardner isContinue Reading
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson updates the City of Gardner in a 25 minute update. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson with an Extensive Monthly Update following July 2025 Our graphic is intended to depict the many topics covered by Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson in his monthlyContinue Reading
Continued Again…ZBA fails to reach resolution of 163-165 Pine Street The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals met on July 28, 2025. Attorney Christine Tree made a lengthy presentation on behalf of Jonathan Bombaci concerning 163-165 Pine Street in Gardner. The matter has been before the ZBA for many, many months.Continue Reading
Housing Focus – An Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson on Housing Efforts As part of our Fiscal 6 Project, Gardner Magazine interviewed Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about Housing in Gardner and efforts to be proactive. Printable pdf of entire text, CLICK HERE Listen to the interview on any device,Continue Reading
Two officials from the Town of Hubbardston explain Hub Connect and the Sandpit Overlay District Project. Town of Hubbardston website, CLICK HERE. The Hubbardston Interview – with Nathan Boudreau and Leeanne Moses Gardner Magazine spoke with Hubbardston Town Administrator Nathan Boudreau and Administrative Coordinator Leeanne Moses on July 23, 2025Continue Reading
Road Construction to Begin on Green Street in Gardner During the next few weeks, the construction zone will be from the Uptown Rotary to Bertha Avenue. In the graphic, Red indicates New Asphalt paving and Blue indicates New Sidewalks. Currently, no sidewalks exist on Heywood Street. According to the CityContinue Reading
Showcasing the Gardner Puzzle On any given day, there are so many unique pieces which come together to form the model city of Gardner Massachusetts. Our collage from left to right, top to bottom shows Ocean State Job Lot in the Gardner Plaza, the Greenwood Memorial Pool on Park Street,Continue Reading
A busy Hotline Radio Show on WGAW – July 19, 2025 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson was featured in an extended segment at the beginning of the program. Nicholson had just left the Junior Police Academy graduation which this year hadContinue Reading
Marketing and Branding Plan in the works for Downtown Gardner MA Gardner Magazine interviewed Mayor Michael Nicholson on July 17, 2025. We did 8 interviews on that date for the Fiscal 6 Project. The topic of this interview is Downtown Revitalization: Downtown Gardner in 2020 vs 2025 – The effortsContinue Reading
Mud Pit is GONE– Dog Park Looking Great Gardner’s DPW Crew spent a couple days at the Gardner Dog Park at Pulaski and the results speak for themselves. The drainage project was done in 2 phases with the other side of the park being done more than a year ago.Continue Reading
To put Phillipston in context: The nearby City of Gardner is 23.02 square miles in area with a population of over 21,000. Phillipston is slightly larger with a total area of 24.6 square miles and a population of under 2000 people. A little bigger in size with 1/10 the people.Continue Reading
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
Town of Phillipston Reviews Town Common Study The first draft of the Phillipston Town Common Study was released on June 25, 2025. Here’s a copy on pdf. The Town of Phillipston is asking residents for feedback through the month of July. The study itself was funded by the Community PreservationContinue Reading
Construction Fence is Down and Landscaping Fence is Up with Great view of PD The Gardner Police Department with its beautiful Big Chair entrance was easily visible on Friday June 2025 as workers were putting up landscaping fence around the former Rome building lot. The building was recently torn downContinue Reading
Gardner Mayor Nicholson explained cause of the short delay in opening on WGAW Hotline Radio. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Greenwood Pool Open for Season Greenwood Pool opened for the season on Friday June 20, 2025. Hours are Monday through Saturday noon to 5pm and lap swim on FridaysContinue Reading
Last Spring Meeting of ZBA for 2025 The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals held a 2 hour meeting on June 17, 2025 to go over more than a half dozen different cases. Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Changing a two family to a three family, constructingContinue Reading
Gardner – Templeton – Hubbardston Featured on WGAW Hotline Radio Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. The WGAW Hotline Radio Show of June 7, 2025 features a Huge Update with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson including the regular weekly update in the first hour and a moreContinue Reading
Proposed 180 Unit Development Discussed The Gardner Development Review Committee met on June 6, 2025 and discussed the Harbor Classic Homes LLC proposal for 90 duplexes at Clark Street & Century Way. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Planning Board Wrestles with Scheduling various matters during May meeting The Gardner Planning Board met on May 13, 2025. Listen to the meeting on any device., CLICK PLAY. In order to accommodate schedules and meet deadlines, the Gardner Planning Board discussed some upcoming Joint Public Hearings. If possible the JointContinue Reading
Link to the list on the Advance America website, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA makes Top 150 Cities in America List Advance America surveyed 3,021 real estate professionals across the United States to discover the cities that truly deliver on comfort, community, and cost. The survey is billed as revealing theContinue Reading
Gardner Master Plan Process Launched – COMPLETE INFORMATION The City of Gardner is preparing a new master plan, a road map for the next several years of the Chair City’s development. Focus will be on 4 major areas to include housing, economic development, land use, and transportation. Listen to theContinue Reading
Projects May 2, 2025 Rear Main Street (LEFT) – Rear Main Street – View shows construction has begun. Willow and Main (RIGHT) Willow and Main – With measures in place to protect the nearby property, the building was razed, debris was loaded in to a semi, and hauled away. ItContinue Reading
Complete information about the Winchendon budget and the proposed override is available on the Town of Winchendon website, CLICK HERE. Interview with Town Manager Bill McKinney on the Winchendon Budget challenges and the override. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Open Letter from Winchendon Library Director, CLICK for article PublisherContinue Reading
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