Tax Classification to be decided at Gardner MA City Council Meeting on November 20, 2023 As part of the November 20th meeting, there will be a Tax Classification Hearing – There is further related information in the complete packet of 555 pages, CLICK HERE. The City has traditionally utilized aContinue Reading
The Future of the Ovila Case Fantasy Playground in Gardner MA It was originally constructed by volunteers many years ago and then fell became a safety hazard and was torn down. Our graphic shows the Fantasy Playground in 2022, the site after the structure was removed in 2023, and aContinue Reading
Get detailed Weather Information anytime 24/7 at our Greater Gardner Weather Center. Prediction: Greater Gardner MA Could Have Warmer Winter According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there’s an even chance the Greater Gardner area could have warmer than normal weather this winter. From NOAA “El Nino is inContinue Reading
We thank Claude Vautour for taking these photos on Saturday, November 4, 2023 as the DPW crew worked on this project. Puddling Problem at Pulaski Dog Park in Gardner MA Addressed in Big Way When the Gardner Dog Park was created, most of the drainage issues were addressed in theContinue Reading
Gardner Square Two Inc. reminds area TV viewers of Gardner on TV Gardner’s Downtown Association, Gardner Square Two Inc. posted, “Exciting News! —- Gardner will be featured on Chronicle in the upcoming episode “Main Streets and Back Roads of the Mohawk Trail” It’s airing on Monday, October 30th at 7:30pmContinue Reading
Work Begins on Uptown Rotary Project in Gardner MA Cost of the project was projected at $2.6 million in 2020 when proposed and is being covered by grants. EH Perkins Construction is the Massachusetts Department of Transportation contractor handling the up to 18 month project with a completion goal ofContinue Reading
The Other Side of the Tower: One view is the view of Gardner City Hall on Pleasant Street in Gardner with a majestic American Flag flying in the sky. The other view is Orpheum Park with its beautiful fountain and flowers and the same City Hall tower in the background.Continue Reading
The Continued Path to the Future in Gardner MA Is PromisingContinue Reading
Attention: South Gardner MA Has a Face Lift in its Future In the last couple of years, efforts have been made to give added importance to South Gardner. In this view are upgraded streetlights and beautiful flower pots. Gardner Mayor Nicholson has proposed am ambitious project to remove all ofContinue 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
Gardner MA and its Journey to Becoming a Gem of a City In the last few years, the City of Gardner has been making incremental, but significant progress towards becoming a Gem of a City. Beautiful parks and recreation areas, entire buildings being transformed, new businesses opening, and ongoing construction.Continue 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
Future of Gardner MA Municipal Airport 5 Years after Gardner became a City, the Gardner Municipal Airport was dedicated on November 17, 1928. The airport is actually located in the town of Templeton with the land owned by the City of Gardner. Over 2 dozen aircraft are based at GardnerContinue Reading
Thank you to Claude Vautour for taking pictures of the parade. Gardner MA Holds Centennial Parade – September 17, 2023 The Gardner Centennial Parade with 72 participants kicked off at 1pm on Sunday, September 17, 2023. The event was broadcast live on radio station WGAW which is heard on AMContinue Reading
With New Airport Master Plan in the Works, Gardner Airport Runway Renovations Begin For the first time in more than 50 years, the Gardner Airport is getting a major makeover. Runway is getting a complete reconstruction. The main building will get substantial renovations. For the future, an Airport Master PlanContinue Reading
S.K. Pierce Haunted Mansion in Gardner MA featured in Yankee The S.K. Pierce Haunted Victorian Mansion of Gardner MA is featured in the September/October 2023 edition of Yankee Magazine. It is highlighted first in an article about 3 different houses entitled, “Ghost Story” and “how the stately Victorian mansion becameContinue Reading
Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner MA City Council Regular Meeting 7:30pm on Tuesday September 5, 2023 Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Items on the Agenda Various Appointments by the Mayor – approved National Grid and Verizon Pole Petitions for Park StreetContinue Reading
Informal City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 Covers District Increment Financing The districts involved include the Downtown Development District of 142.07 acres and the Mill Street Development district of 56.88 acres. The entire City of Gardner has 14,145 acres of land. Listen to the meeting on any device.Continue Reading
John Flick wrote, “If the Council desires to seek a change in use of these Parcels, then the Law Department recommends that the Council reconsider its referral of the zoning petition to the Planning Board and commence with a PLPA change in use analysis. This will allow the Council toContinue Reading
Unscientific Polls show support for change to Commercial Zoning is Weak There are only 273 votes reflected in the chart, so the results need to be treated with extreme caution. However, with just over 32% of the votes supporting a change to commercial for those Route 140 parcels and aboutContinue Reading
Polls underway on 2 Gardner MA Facebook Groups Regarding Route 140 Zoning In an effort to find out what people really think and to cut through all the info clutter, I have 2 polls underway thanks to the graciousness of 2 Gardner Facebook Groups: Gardner MA: Uncensored, and Gardner, MaContinue Reading
Editorial: The Gardner Magazine Zoning Plan – It’s a Blooming Nutty Idea OK, so everyone is talking about zoning for the parcels on Route 140 in Gardner MA. So we’re throwing out another idea, rather nutty, and I’m the one who thought of it. Zone the parcels as “Beautiful FlowersContinue Reading
National Grid to Update over 100 Year-Old Transmission Lines In 1909, the 69 kilovolt transmission lines were constructed and materials were brought in at the time by horse and buggy. Today, modern equipment will be used to bring this part of the grid up to date before there are problemsContinue Reading
The Bombaci Boost – An Update on Some Downtown Gardner MA Buildings Jon Bombaci reports that 2-10 Parker Street, the Garbose Building construction drawings are 95% complete.(construction completion in 2024) 25 Main Street is proceeding but awaiting a structural and final set for the Restaurant on the first floor. TheContinue Reading
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