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
Gardner Magazine would like to make the views of any candidate for City office available to the public. Email News@GardnerMagazine.com and we’ll set something up. Gardner MA Council Candidate Kamuda Calls for More Facts on Route 140 Zoning – Speaks on Horse Racing Carolyn Kamuda is a candidate for CouncilorContinue Reading
So Many Possibilities of Commercial Businesses Wanting to Come to Gardner MA Should commercial land become available in Gardner, there are dozens of businesses which may be interested. Our Business Wish List page now has a gallery of possibilities. CLICK HERE If you’d like to hear the Mayor’s Update atContinue 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
Summer Centennial Celebration held in Gardner MA with Beautiful Weather The Gardner Summer Centennial Celebration was held on Saturday, July 22, 2023 from noon until 6pm on the grounds of Mount Wachusett Community College. The band, Plead the 5th and DJ, Jacob Cormier were enjoyed by those who attended. FoodContinue 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
Greenwood Pool in Gardner MA to Reopen Saturday July 22nd Swimming and Swim Classes to resume July 22, 2023 at noon. Pool has been closed for cleaning after broken glass goggles caused the need for the pool to be drained, cleaned, and refilled.Continue Reading
Gardner MA Planning Board Engages with Proponents of Concord Crossing at Meeting of July 18, 2023 Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY Chairman Mark Shafron was running the meeting remotely as he was recovering from knee surgery and thanked his Vice Chair Robert Swartz. Planning Board heardContinue Reading
Future of Waterford as Community Center has Begun – Hosting Gardner Farmers Market on Thursdays The Gardner Farmers Market will be located at 62 Waterford Street, Gardner every Thursday from now until October – Hours are 8:30am to 12:30pm. Gardner Magazine had the distinct honor of speaking with Market ManagerContinue 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
Gardner MA Greenwood Pool Will Open Without Spray Park – Spray Park May Open Later Greenwood Pool season begins Friday June 30, 2023 again without the Spray Park in operation. However, Debra Pond responded to our inquiry with the following: “We are first concentrating on opening the pool on JuneContinue Reading
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