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

Park Street Park – What Will the Permanent Name Be? I initiated a poll on a couple of local Facebook groups using Centennial Park as the only starting option and requesting members to add options. So far as of the morning of July 15th, “Crystal Lake Park” seems to beContinue Reading

Gardner MA Conservation Agent Sophie Dorow Seeking Trail Crew Heroes Sophie Dorow asks in a communication: “ Love Working Outdoors? Need community service hours? Want to see positive changes in our city? Then this opportunity may be your chance to make connections with a passionate team of people like yourself!”Continue Reading

Park Street Park in Gardner MA Looking Great From Every Angle Completion is expected next month, but the transformation is evident right now. What just months ago was an unsightly lot welcoming Gardner visitors with barbed wire is now an attractive spot with a gorgeous waterfront view. The Park tiesContinue Reading

Spotlight is on Gardner MA Summer Centennial Celebration – July 22, 2023 Gardner Magazine is working on an article with complete details on the Summer Centennial Celebration taking place at Mount Wachusett Community College on Saturday July 22, 2023 (Raindate: July 23rd) We already have exciting interviews completed with DJContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine Regional Update July 7, 2023 Noah Jordan, Toby White, and Sarah Lepley report on events and community stories throughout the region in Gardner and surrounding towns. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY Bonus in this addition: the Entire interviews with Plead the 5th and DJ Jacob Cormier whoContinue Reading

PRESS RELEASE on pdf 7-5-23 CLICK HERE. UPDATE 7-10-23: Readers Note: Bird used the “partner” language in its Press Release indicating that it and the City had “teamed up.” However, this is inaccurate as there is no relationship. The City of Gardner is simply the licensing authority. More information, CLICKContinue Reading