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

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

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

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

Streamflow Status is mostly Above Normal or Much Above Normal throughout Central Massachusetts. Streamflow Above Normal – Shouldn’t be any Water Restrictions in Greater Gardner MA In the Greater Gardner MA area, there shouldn’t be any water restrictions. So if your community has one, ask some questions as to why.Continue Reading

The Joy of the Pool Extended in Gardner MA Due to the Hot Weather, Hours for the Greenwood Pool were extended to 7pm on Friday July 28, 2023. The Greenwood Pool is normally open Monday through Saturday from noon to 5pm. Cost is $4 adults, $2 Seniors, and $3 ChildrenContinue Reading

Beautiful Sidewalks and Different Parking Options on Park Street in Gardner MA This summer, all of the sidewalks around Monument Park were replaced with wider ADA compliant versions. The sidewalks on Park Street are wider still. However, the allowable parking spots are in different locations so the Gardner Police DepartmentContinue Reading