News of possible Gardner MA Community Center shared at Council on Aging Meeting At the Gardner Council on Aging Meeting of 9-12-22, Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson and State Representative Zlotnik spoke about the possibility of Waterford Street School becoming a Community Center for Gardner Residents as well as a placeContinue Reading
What did the Mariachi Band sound like? Well here’s a short sample. Many Gardner Residents Had Supper at City Hall on Tuesday September 20, 2022 The City of Gardner celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 5:30pm on the front steps of City Hall on Pleasant Street. InContinue Reading
It was a time to celebrate what is genuinely Gardner on the beautiful day of September 15, 2022 This is our regular feature, “Genuine Gardner.” What is special about the Chair City. Patriotism is Genuine Gardner Work continued at 42-52 Parker Street, but only the eagle eye would spot theContinue Reading
Gardner MA Population Highest in History: 21,499, but still more open space than elsewhere. Annual Growth rate now .5%: 100 years ago, Gardner’s population was about 17,000, rising to over 19,000 by 1930. Population was up and down over the years, rising to over 20,000 by 1940 and back toContinue Reading
It’s the next phase of the Blue Moon in Gardner MA: New owners take over Kathleen and Robert Wright of Orange purchased the popular Blue Moon Diner from Jamie Floyd, who ran the business for 22 years. What’s on the menu? Stop in an find out.Continue Reading
New Gardner MA Breakfast – Lunch Eatery Close to Opening Shown is a mockup of a sign presented at a recent ZBA meeting for the new Chair City Cafe. With plans to open around Columbus Day, staffing is reportedly up to 85% of what is needed. The diner will beContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine Publishes Gardner Elementary – You’ve Got This Video – WATCH IT! Sure, there’s construction and maybe even just a few challenges to go. But, You Got This Gardner! Enjoy the song in our new video, play out of the page or CLICK HERE for full screen.Continue Reading
Drought Conditions Improve in Greater Gardner MA and State Greater Gardner is now back to a D2 (Severe Drought) according to the Drought Map released by the National Drought Mitigation Center (map shown here) and State of MA on September 8, 2022. What this means: Outdoor watering is permissible againContinue Reading
Popular Gardner MA Eatery Dazzles with New Signage and Awning Taco Rey Coliman is a Downtown Gardner restaurant offering dine-in, pickup, or delivery. Visit their Facebook page, CLICK HERE. Gardner Square Two posted, “Look at the new sign and awning for Taco Rey Coliman! They went through the City’s sign andContinue Reading
Gardner MA Ale House Getting Ready for Octoberfest Happening September 24th The renowned local restaurant and brewery is participating in Gardner’s Fabulous Fall Festival on September 24, 2022 with an Octoberfest. Complete information, CLICK HERE. The Chair Luge is also back this year. – Details, CLICK HERE. Meanwhile, Gardner SquareContinue Reading
Greater Gardner MA is getting much-needed rain, helping with the ongoing drought. Absolutely Drenched is Great News for Greater Gardner MA The region has been in a D3 – Extreme Drought with all unnecessary water use prohibited, browning grass everywhere, crops, and livestock affected. It is unknown how much progressContinue Reading
Newly Paved Parker Street Gardner MA Looking Beautiful The long-awaited paving delayed earlier in the week by the weather has been completed. And along with a beautiful Parker Street, Gardner MA gets some very nice looking trash cans. They didn’t come cheap, but they sure look nice. Our article inContinue Reading
International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31, 2022 in Greater Gardner MA From the website: “International Overdose Day is the world’s annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind.” Website link, CLICK HERE. Downloadable OverdoseContinue Reading
Fire Danger very Real in Greater Gardner MA From the Gardner Fire Department August 26, 2022: “A few photos from Gardner Engine 3 responding with the Mass District 8 tender task force to Ashby. Crews battled a fire in a very large stump and debris dump. 19 water tankers hauledContinue Reading
Public Service Committee Meets in Gardner MA The Gardner MA Public Service Committee met on August 25, 2022 to go over various issues. Listen to the entire meeting. Just click Play to listen on any device.Continue Reading
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Makes the Top 40 As he is blessed with an Angelic Singing Voice as evidenced by performances in Caroling with the Mayor, CLICK HERE for audio page, it would not have surprised us if he had a Top 40 Josh Groban type hit. However, NicholsonContinue Reading
Another Song to Celebrate the Gardner MA Centennial Celebration Coming January 1, 2023 Two years before Gardner became a City, the song Ain’t We Got Fun was released by Van & Schenck. We chose to feature it here because in 100 years, some of the problems and situation described areContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine Updates City – Mayor Without Update Due to Staffing Note: Last week’s Mayor’s Update has received 73 views on YouTube and as of yesterday 2,354 listens on Gardner Magazine. However, our offer to record an AUDIO update was not accepted. So we’ll provide one instead. Click Play. ChairContinue Reading
Gardner MA Churches Join Forces for Community Worship Sunday August 21, 2022 10am at Monument Park A community worship gathering jointly sponsored by 4 area congregations is taking place in Monument Park, Gardner on Sunday August 21,, 2022 at 10am. A Facebook post states there will be “music, message, food,Continue Reading
The 10th Annual Ride of Your Life in Gardner MA The Tenth Annual Ride of Your Life Motorcycle Ride takes place Sunday, August 21, 2022 from Heywood Hospital, 242 Green Street, Gardner. It’s a 3 hour ride through North Central Massachusetts with stops at local motorcycle shops. Registration begins atContinue Reading
Gardner MA Athletics Releases Key Dates From Gardner Wildcat Athletics, “Excited to announce some key dates for our upcoming fall season! While there is more fun stuff to come in addition to this list, we wanted to give everyone a chance to mark their calendars! Some quick notes: * YouthContinue Reading
Local Dogs Remmy and Zeus Endorse Gardner MA Dog Park They come from different households, but on Sunday August 14, 2022, these two German Shepherds played like siblings. Drinking water from time to time and running around like crazy, the two dogs appeared to have a great time. They didn’tContinue Reading
West Broadway Pizza and Seafood is Genuine Gardner MA. West Broadway and Seafood actually delivers to Gardner, Hubbardston, Westminster, and parts of Templeton MA spreading the joy of Gardner. Genuine Gardner Series Our Genuine Gardner Series showcases positive businesses, people, places, and things in Gardner MA. West Broadway Pizza andContinue Reading
Gardner MA Getting Ready for Fabulous Fall Festival and Octoberfest 2 Events in One The Fabulous Fall Festival and Octoberfest is taking place Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Downtown Gardner MA. Fall Festival is 10am to 4pm and Octoberfest is 11am to 8pm. The famous Gardner Chair Luge is backContinue Reading
Country/Rock Outfit “The Traveling Jones” Playing at Monument Park, Gardner MA August 13, 2022 Saturday August 13, 2022 at Monument Park the start time switches to 5pm. This week it’s the Classic Country and Rock Outfit “The Traveling Jones” Nick Langlois – Vocals/Guitar, Bobby Blue – Guitar/vocals, Corey Laine –Continue Reading
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