Meeting on 3-21-22 was routine with various items unanimously approved for second printing. Watch the meeting on YouTube or on our City Council meeting page. CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Council President Kazinskas Rescues Meeting Timing with cellular phone There was a prolonged delay at the beginning of the Gardner MAContinue Reading

Many Gardner Project Listings have this message. The Map of Gardner MA projects is listed here. Gardner MA Projects With Spring here, Gardner is eagerly awaiting more information on various projects currently showing “Information on Project Coming Soon!” including: Sampled 175 Stormwater Outfalls, Keyes Road Culvert Replacement, 2020-2022 Water MainContinue Reading

Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson update on 4 Furry Legs While not bringing up the pending Gardner PD investigation, the Mayor reported that the Gardner Police Department welcomed a new member, police dog “Rocky”, who will be assisting in patrol efforts, drug assignments, and tracking missing people.  Office Willis andContinue Reading

Watch the Mayor’s Updates on YouTube or on our Mayor’s Update page. CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Shares the Chair, Highlights Gardner Manufacturing, Focuses on Improvements, and Channels Gardner Culture. Mayor Nicholson reported on a visit to Vivitide in the Suffolk Industrial Park on the Gardner/Ashburnham line. (previousContinue Reading

Read the packet for the informal 6:30pm meeting provided on the City of Gardner website. CLICK HERE. Read the packet for the formal 7:30pm meeting provided on the City of Gardner website. CLICK HERE. City Council Debates Wiseness of Raising Fire and Building Department Fees The Gardner MA City CouncilContinue Reading

Watch the Mayor’s update on YouTube or on our Mayor’s Update page. CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson provides unusually short weekly update In the face of huge citizen interest as to who will be Gardner Police Chief on March 12, 2022 and with the Gardner City Council takingContinue Reading

Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson releases weekly update View on YouTube or on our Mayor’s Update page. CLICK HERE. Mayor Nicholson did not address the Police Department situation in this week’s update. Community Development Block Grant The Mayor reports that the City has received a $825,000 Community Development Block grant. Continue Reading

Gardner MA Police Chief Braks and Deputy Police Chief Trifiro out on paid Administrative Leave According to published reports, the two men were placed on leave following a group of no-confidence votes by Gardner PD members represented by all four unions in the Department.  Jennifer Law, who served as GardnerContinue Reading

With Dog Licensing now FREE in Gardner MA for residents over age 70, Gardner Magazine posts all MA Dog Laws. For a PDF of Massachusetts General Laws in Effect on February 17, 2022 concerning dogs, CLICK HERE. Good info to know. Note: It appears that Service Animals are included inContinue Reading

Watch the Gardner MA Mayor’s Updates on YouTube or via our Mayor’s Update page. CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Delivers List of Reminders This Week Dog Licenses now available. Fees waived for residents who are 70 or turn 70 this calendar year. However, all must register dogs by MarchContinue Reading

Gardner MA Dog Licenses Now Available From the City of Gardner, “2022 Dog Licenses are now available. For more information please call the Clerk’s Office at 978-630-4058 or visit https://www.gardner-ma.gov/702/Dog-License.” Please note: Due to a City Council vote 2 days ago, if you’re over 70, your dog license(s) are FREE.Continue Reading

Westminster MA Citizens’ Caucus From town of Westminster. “The Citizens’ Caucus will be held on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 7 PM at the Westminster Senior/Community Center, 69 West Main Street.  Come join your neighbors and help nominate candidates for Town Offices.” “POSITIONS TO BE NOMINATED AT THE CAUCUS INCLUDE:  Continue Reading

Watch Gardner MA City Council meetings on YouTube or on our City Council page. CLICK HERE. Complete Meeting Agenda and Complete Packet, CLICK HERE. Read our Editorial opposing Fee Increases. CLICK HERE. Gardner MA City Council Bunch Has Busy Monday Meeting The Gardner City Council met virtually on 2-7-22. JimContinue Reading

Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson personally observes “Shovel Rage” and ADA violations In his Mayor’s Update of 2-4-22, Mayor Nicholson mentioned the challenges of recent weather. Desiring a first-person view, the Mayor did a ride along during snow clearing with a DPW plow driver. He observed a citizen throwing aContinue Reading