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Two Gardner Directors Speak at Appointments Committee Meeting Both DPW Director Dane Arnold and Senior Center Director Mike Ellis were confirmed again by the Gardner City Council on March 18, 2024. The real story is the overwhelming praise given to both men by Mayor Nicholson and the Councilors at anContinue Reading

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MWCC Public Hearing Event Seeks Input on Issues Facing Women, Children, and Families Mount Wachusett Community College will host the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women for a public hearing on March 28, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Register Here. The hearing will be held in the South CafeContinue Reading

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More on the life of Mr. Rogers, CLICK HERE. Lessons of Kindness for Greater Gardner from Mr. Rogers – Delivered 55 Years Ago With so much inflammatory language out there in Greater Gardner MA and beyond, I thank the person who chose to post a reference to the moving wordsContinue Reading

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Gardner Emergency Housing Mission – Fundraiser for Homeless at Gardner Ale House The Gardner Emergency Housing Mission kicks off the first of 2 restaurant fundraisers on Tuesday March 19th from 5pm to 8pm at the Gardner Ale House, Parker Street, Gardner. A full 20 percent (20%) of your check (pre-tax)Continue Reading

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Gardner City Hall posted, “On behalf of all of us at Gardner City Hall, we wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family of City Councillor Ronald Cormier who passed away this weekend. Mayor Nicholson has directed that the Flag of the City of Gardner, located Downtown, be loweredContinue Reading

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An Article at Request of School Bus Driver Concerned About Kids A conscientious school bus driver approached us on Social Media about an article on Bus Safety so here it is. It is very important that vehicles stop for a school bus for the safety of our most precious cargo:Continue Reading

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Time Running Out to Obtain Housing Choice Voucher in Greater Gardner MA The HCV Program, also known as Section 8, is accepting online applications until January 29, 2024. Review is promised within 2 weeks – no more year-long wait lists. May end sooner than date listed if demand is higherContinue Reading

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Community Name links to official dog license page when available. If your community does not have current information available online, call the town office for latest info. Dog License Information for Greater Gardner MA Communities Once again it is Dog License time in area communities. In Gardner, those over 70Continue Reading

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Gardner Golf Commission Meets Before Christmas With winter now underway with no snow, the Golf Commission is already preparing for Golf in the Spring, going over information about various systems at the Gardner Municipal Golf Course and speaking about finances. SNOW was discussed, “Eventually it should snow. I don’t know.Continue Reading

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Winchendon Resident and Army Veteran Kyle Bradley Honors Veterans With Video Kyle posted a video on Facebook filmed December 16, 2023 at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon. Photos here are from the video: https://www.facebook.com/kkylembradley According to his Facebook profile, Bradley spent 14 years on the Fire Department and isContinue Reading

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Tiny Houses May be Solution for Homeless in Gardner MA While most of us are comfortable in our homes, the homeless are often cold and lacking in basic needs. So Gardner Magazine is bringing this issue to the forefront with a focus on a successful project from out of stateContinue Reading

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Council on Aging Meeting Focuses on Ongoing Matters with Senior Center and Move to Waterford Director Mike Ellis speaks of difficulties with the Otis Elevator contract, “this whole elevator thing has its ups and downs.” Due to problems with the contract, a monthly maintenance bill of about $250 monthly hasContinue Reading

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Who’s got “Rizz” in Greater Gardner MA? – Word of the Year The word “rizz” is the Oxford Word of the Year for 2023. The meaning: a colloquial noun defined as style, charm, or attractiveness; the ability to attract a romantic partner. 30,000 language lovers from around the world participatedContinue Reading

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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

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Hispanic Heritage Month to be Celebrated at City Hall From Gardner City Hall – Join us and celebrate! Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 5:30pm, Gardner City Hall front steps. For the 3rd year in a row, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson will welcome all who wish to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.Continue Reading

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In the spirit of the movie, we show a real photo and AI version showing Veteran’s Agent Gabrilla and Mayor Nicholson as a Barbie and Ken. Private Barbie Showing Held for Vets On September 6, 2023, 100 Years of Health Care for Women Veterans had a private movie showing ofContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Weekend Entertainment Ideas Live Music: PACC Friday July 28th – Car Show then Whiskey Johnson – a variety of music from the 70’s to the present —- Monument Park July 29th – Boothill Express – country that rocks 6-8pm —- Lithuanian Club July 29th – Midlife Crisis 7-11pmContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Magazine Interviews “Ferbie the Bird” and Learns about Reptiles During the Gardner Summer Centennial Celebration, I was honored to interview Ferbie, a bird and Emily Erickson of Reptile Shows of New England. Surprisingly intelligent, Ferbie is beginning to have a grasp of the English language and answered ourContinue Reading

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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