According to City Hall, “all of the 222 proposed housing units highlighted during the Secretary’s visit are 100% fully market rate units, as opposed to income restricted or deed restricted affordable units. In sum, this is the largest investment in market rate housing the City has seen in decades.” 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
There is also a website which we created to showcase Team Gardner’s accomplishments to prospective residents, businesses, and industry. CLICK HERE for Accomplished.US. Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Officially on the Ballot – Plus Election Information Having been officially notified by the City Clerk’s office that he has enough signatures, theContinue Reading
Representatives of the various Cities and Towns are shown as well as Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson with Massachusetts Rural Affairs Director Anne Gobi. About the Grant Program The Municipal Fiber Grant Program offers competitive grants to support the closing of critical gaps that exist in municipal networks. Awards are focusedContinue Reading
Listening to this update would be very helpful to those who want to better understand the process involved regarding the land on Route 140. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner MA Events and Clearing Up Confusion Regarding Route 140 Land and Processes Ever since it was revealed that SuffolkContinue Reading
Listen to the entire meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner MA City Council Meets on August 7, 2023 The City Council takes up a number of matters at the regular meeting. View complete packet and agenda. Sullivan “Sully” Hulette was confirmed at the Gardner Fire Department Therapy dog. TheContinue Reading
Listen to the Informal Meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY Gardner MA City Council Informal Meeting on August 7, 2023 The item was given more time at a July 3rd meeting. Very few major changes were recommended and a letter the Committee sent to the City Council stated, “…took aContinue Reading
A Gardner MA Update from the Site of National Night Out Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson updated the Chair City. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Mayor spoke about National Night Out, the sidewalk paving occurring on Lawrence and Pearl Street, Progress in Downtown Gardner, launch of Wood’s Plus “SwiftContinue Reading
City of Gardner negotiated Electric Rate drops to 14.18 as of November 1, 2023. Options for Electric Rates in Gardner MA As of November 1, 2023, the new negotiated rate drops to 14.18 per kWH. See letter from Mayor Michael Nicholson to Gardner City Council, CLICK HERE. The City ofContinue Reading
The most recent Winchendon School Committee Meeting available is that of July 13, 2023. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. We will publish the July 25th meeting should it become available. Winchendon MA School Superintendent Controversy New Winchendon MA School Committee Chair Karen Kast-McBride Alleges an Unauthorized Payout was illegallyContinue Reading
Gardner MA Executive Aide Colin Smith Delivers Weekly Update Report to Chair City Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY Colin Smith reported that the Gardner Senior Center at 294 Pleasant Street is open Friday July 28, 2023 until 7pm as a cooling center. He spoke of an 8 year oldContinue Reading
Annual pay beginning January 1, 2024: Mayor – $105,904.22, City Council President – $12,298.98, City Councilor – $8415.27, and School Committee – $5743.43. For complete detailed election information including the REVISED CALENDAR, please view and/or print this pdf. These are the announced candidates we know of for various positions: AtContinue Reading
For more details and the complete page on the Gardner Summer Centennial Celebration taking place Saturday, July 22, 2023 from noon to 6pm at Mount Wachusett Community College, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Focuses on Gardner Events, Amenities, and Public Input in Update Listen to the Update onContinue Reading
Town of Winchendon MA has interim Town Manager while Search is on… The Town of Winchendon posted on its website, “The Town of Winchendon is pleased to welcome Bill McKinney as the interim Town Manager. Bill has many years of public and private sector experience, including running two State agencies,Continue Reading
Gardner MA Resident Kimberly Blake Interviewed as she collects signatures for Mayoral run Gardner Magazine interviewed Kimberly Blake at the Gardner Dog Park as to what she would do differently as Mayor. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. As you’ll hear, the interview starts off cordially, with Kimberly even laughing.Continue Reading
For more information on the Town of Hubbardston visit the official website, CLICK HERE. Hubbardston MA Happenings with Nathan Boudreau – July 19, 2023 We spoke with Hubbardston Town Administrator Nathan Boudreau who will be speaking with the town’s selectmen on August 7th about a Proposition 2 1/2 override,, somethingContinue Reading
What Changes Have Occurred in Gardner MA in Last 3 Years? In a short conversation at the office of Gardner Mayor Nicholson, we spoke of where we were and where we are with the Mayor stating, “I’m really proud of the work that we’ve been able to accomplish here inContinue Reading
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Does Weekly Update from Park Street Park Mayor Michael Nicholson did his weekly update from Park Street Park on Friday, July 14, 2023. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY Mayor Nicholson recapped some events and spoke about some upcoming events. He spoke of the GardnerContinue Reading
Listen to the Gardner Magazine interview with Jon Zlotnik on any device. CLICK PLAY. Jon Zlotnik Seeks Voters Stamp of New Senate Role Representative Jonathan Zlotnik of Gardner MA is currently a member of a group of 160 people comprising the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He seeks this Fall toContinue Reading
And the positive transformation continues…. The Transformation of Gardner MA in 3 Years of Mayor Nicholson – July 14, 2020 to July 13, 2023 Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel had the distinct honor of speaking with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson in his office on the occasion of completing his 3rdContinue Reading
Gardner MA Acclaimed DPW Department has Openings It is Gardner’s “Much Loved” Department because it fixes the roads, plows the streets, mows the lawns does the digging, changes the bulbs, makes the signs, and helps so many. And good news, there are openings! There are currently 3 types of positionsContinue Reading
For our previous article, CLICK HERE. Ordinance Regarding Scooters – Shared Dockless Mobility Devices Another publication has erroneously stated that “Gardner is the third city in Massachusetts that Bird will be partnering with…” That statement is incorrect. Gardner is not partnering with Bird in the venture. Bird is a privateContinue Reading
A Chance to speak with Lori Trahan – Monday July 10, 2023 – 6pm at Gardner MA City Hall The Congresswoman posted, “I’m so excited to invite you to my next town hall taking place on Monday, July 10 in Gardner! I will have plenty of updates on my work,Continue Reading
Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson in First Update of New Fiscal Year Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Mayor Nicholson congratulated students from Gardner High School who participated in recent leadership programs at Stone Hill College and thankedContinue Reading
Paul DeMeo strongly rebuked by Gardner MA Councilor Dernalowicz At a Finance Committee Meeting of July 3, 2023, an Open Meeting Law complaint by Paul DeMeo was taken up. It is unclear yet whether the complaint will simply be considered frivolous by the AG’s office, as even unapproved meeting minutesContinue Reading
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