Emergency Alert Goes Out Regarding Unhealthy Air in Greater Gardner MA Here is the alert received on June 7, 2023: “Due to the current fires in the West and Canada the local air quality has been affected and is considered to be unhealthy for sensitive groups. This includes people withContinue Reading
Gardner MA Public Safety Committee Talks GPD, GFD, Health, Building and Meters Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. It was an interesting meeting to be sure as both Police Chief Eric McAvene, Fire Chief Lagoy, and Mayor Michael Nicholson went over both departments. Chief McAvene would likeContinue Reading
Gardner MA and Phillipston MA Residents Among Correctional Officers Sworn In On Friday, May 26, 2023, George Cormier of Phillipston and Kierra Caissey of Gardner were among 12 to take the Correctional Officers Oath after having completed the Basic Recruit Training Academy at the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Training Facility.Continue Reading
Smooth Eaton Street in Gardner MA Inspires Corny Poem Beating the Trees The trees have been beaten on Eaton,Smooth Paving done without cheatin’,The Guardrail to be replaced with one better.And then finished paving done to the letter. Eaton Street was taken right down to the dirt in the hope thatContinue Reading
Update: Streamflow now much below normal As of 11:15am on Sunday, May 28, 2023, the measured Streamflow was recorded as “Much below normal”. We don’t know why as other sites are green, but it explains Gardner’s concern over water usage. Just click on the image for a larger view ofContinue Reading
As you can plainly see, the map provided by the City of Gardner shows “No Restriction Reported” based on the map legend. Winchendon and Templeton are showing a Mandatory Restriction of 2 days or more of watering allowed per week. Water Ban or Not? – Here’s the latest… UPDATE: MayContinue Reading
The Interview you’ll want to explore: Accomplished in Gardner MA Much has been accomplished in Gardner Massachusetts. We cover 2 dozen categories of success concerning the Chair City of Gardner MA. Mayor Michael Nicholson became Mayor in 2020 after a Special Election. He was reelected in 2021 and will beContinue Reading
Gardner MA Landfill Expansion Update Ivan Ussach, the MRWC Director stated in a Press Release that “alternatives to Gardner’s proposed sludge landfill expansion are looking better than ever.” Complete Press Release, CLICK HERE. One of the alternatives suggested is the construction by the City of a Hydrothermal Carbonization facility whichContinue Reading
“Surface of the Moon” (Eaton Street) IS Getting Paved in Gardner MA Described by Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson last year as “right now it looks like the surface of the moon” Eaton Street in Gardner will be closed or impassable the entire week of Monday May 22nd through Friday MayContinue Reading
Greater Gardner MA Water Status Much Different in 2023 versus 2022 Last year, water restrictions were in place due to drought. According to Drought.gov, Greater Gardner is not facing a drought in the near term. In fact, some nearby conditions are wetter than normal. Streamflow conditions nearby show water levelsContinue Reading
UPDATE 5-16-23 8:19AM: Now a more serious RED FLAG WARNING for both Tuesday and Wednesday – “A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, .or will shortly. Any fires that start may spread rapidly and become difficult to extinguish.” Gardner Fire Chief Gregory LagoyContinue Reading
A Salute to the Gardner MA PD During National Police Week All police officers in the Greater Gardner MA area risk their lives for the benefit of us all every single day. The profession is a dangerous one. National Police Week is May 14 to May 20, 2023 and itContinue Reading
“Top of the Ladder’ – The Gardner Fire Department Interview with Chief Gregory Lagoy The Gardner Fire Department is Going Great and we spoke with the man at the top of the ladder, Fire Chief Gregory Lagoy. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. We spoke with Gardner Fire Chief GregoryContinue Reading
In Great Hands – the Gardner MA PD Interview with Chief Eric McAvene The Gardner Police Department is Going Great under the direction of some Great Hands – including Chief Eric McAvene. We discussed various topics with the veteran officer and now Chief to learn more about how the GardnerContinue Reading
Fire Trucks at Garbose Building April 29, 2023 2:00pm 4 vehicles of the Gardner Fire Department have been at the Garbose Building in Downtown Gardner. The building owner stated to us that a sprinkler had let go and the Gardner Fire Department is sorting it out. There is NO FIREContinue Reading
From Gardner Fire Department 4-21-23: “Be advised there is a strong odor of brush fire smoke over the City this evening. The smoke is coming from a large brush fire at the Devens military range. We have a strong East wind that is blowing the smoke over the City. IfContinue Reading
Dogs and Cats with a short Thank You – Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. It’s Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week in Greater Gardner MA During National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week, the officers are recognized for their work which does involve protecting humans from animals that may be violent,Continue Reading
National Weather Service Issues Red Flag Warning for Greater Gardner MA The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning good until 7pm on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. The affected area includes all of Massachusetts except for Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. Winds are expected to gust up to 30mph andContinue Reading
Acccomplished.us Launches to Showcase Accomplishments of City of Gardner MA It’s now there for all in the nation to see, the accomplishments of Gardner, Massachusetts in 24 different categories including Aesthetic Improvements, Alert Service, Amenities Betterment, Benefitting Arts, Blight to Promise, Boosting Athletics, Business Growth, City Transparency, Community Events, EasyContinue Reading
No Drought – Greater Gardner Having Better Year in 2023 The United States Drought Map shows current conditions as being much better than last year in the Northeast with the some of the Greater Gardner area showing wetter than normal conditions – the opposite of last year. This is goodContinue Reading
Regan Street to Become 1 Way on April 10, 2023 for 60 Day Test in Gardner MA The street has parking on both sides of the street which has proven to be a tight situation with the street being two way. A few options were considered including restricting parking toContinue Reading
Gardner MA Fire Department Showing off Highly Anticipated Equipment Thanks to grants and other funding, a major equipment upgrade will occur in the late Fall of this year and Spring of next year. The Gardner Fire Department posted, “We have recently ordered 3 new pieces of Fire Apparatus. The 3Continue Reading
Watch a video recognized by Homeland Security as an excellent training resource, CLICK HERE, or listen to the AUDIO on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner MA Public Schools Running Active Shooter Drills in April 2023 In a letter to the Gardner Public School Community, Superintendent Mark Pellegrino and Director ofContinue Reading
Gardner MA Police Department Welcomes Officer 3-27-23 Gardner PD posted, “The Gardner PD would like to welcome our newest member, Officer Angel Espada. Officer Espada graduated Friday from the Boylston Police Academy as a member of the 31st Recruit Officer’s Course (ROC). During his 23 weeks of training at theContinue Reading
Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Issues After Storm Report to City Council and Community View the complete report on PDF, CLICK HERE. Mayor Nicholson stated that National Grid has assigned a generic time frame of tomorrow March 16, 2023 to restore power to all areas in the City, but expects differentContinue Reading
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