Gardner MA Police Detective Eugene Kolimaga Retires The Gardner Police Department celebrated the retirement of Detective Eugene Kolimaga who wrapped up his 25 year career with his wife by his side as he did his last radio transmission. From the Gardner PD, “….a bitter sweet day for the GPD asContinue Reading
The entire month of December is also National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. For more from the National Safety Council, CLICK HERE. Older Driver Safety Awareness Week in Greater Gardner MA – December 5-10, 2022 Older Drivers often face unique challenges. This week is to call attention to safe driving forContinue Reading
Make your Own Greater Gardner MA Emergency Kit The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) suggests residents in the Greater Gardner MA area put together at least a 10 item Emergency Kit consisting of a flashlight in case the power is out with extra batteries, a whistle for signaling in theContinue Reading
Gardner Airport to Receive about $7 million in Funding for Runway Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson announced on the Saturday, December 2, 2022 WGAW Hotline Radio Show that he found out Friday evening about great news for the Gardner MA Airport facility: about $7 million in grant funding. About $5Continue Reading
Gardner MA Public Service Committee: Variety of matters December 1, 2022 The committee decided a request for water/sewer bill abatement, requests for electric polls, discussed problems with a sump pump from a business putting water on street and a possible safety issue with wet cars from the Car Wash causingContinue Reading
We have a dedicated page for the What’s Next Interview which shows all of the questions. CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson commits to running again and explains What’s Next in a fast-paced interview. On November 21, 2022 Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel interviewed the Chair City Mayor about What’sContinue Reading
Ubers, Taxis, and Traffic Safety Discussed at Gardner MA Public Safety Meeting Councilors Karen Hardern, James Boone, and Craig Cormier plus Chief Eric McAvene had a discussion. Listen here on any device. CLICK Play.Continue Reading
Devastating Report leads to Unanimous Vote to Oust Westminster MA PD Chief Leblanc. The Westminster Select Board reportedly terminated former Police Chief Ralph Leblanc’s employment on 11-8-22 after a third party investigation determined their was credence to several complaints and allegations from Police Department employees. The report cited various violationsContinue Reading
Listen to this 30 second PSA on any device. CLICK Play. You may save the life of someone you know or a stranger you might never meet. Gardner MA Police Department Participating in National Drug Take Back The Gardner Police Department will be set up in front of the stationContinue Reading
Other meetings this week include the Gardner Bandstand Committee which is slated to elect a Chairman, The Gardner Board of Health which will go over upgrades at 2 addresses and go over Covid Updates, and the Public Safety Committee. Gardner MA Conservation Commission to Take Up Sludge The Gardner ConservationContinue Reading
Why is this sign in Gardner MA? It’s a filler for the Outdoor Billboard provider who doesn’t have a paid client for the spot at the moment. But it’s also a Thought Starter. What type of Disaster Plan do you have for your family? FEMA has a website called Ready.gov.Continue Reading
Good News – Greater Gardner MA Downgraded to Drought 1, Removal Likely Soon According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, the City of Gardner Massachusetts is currently in Moderate Drought (D1) and drought removal is likely over the next 3 months Just over a month ago, Gardner was downgradedContinue Reading
And the Deputy Police Chief Seat in Gardner MA Goes to….. The choice has been made. The new Deputy Chief of Police in Gardner MA is…. Nicholas Maroni Nicholas Maroni will be filling the chair in the Deputy Chief’s office. He will assume the job on Monday, October 24, 2022.Continue Reading
Listen to the Meeting on Any Device. CLICK Play. Gardner MA Proactive Planning, Rink, Sludge, and Labor Issues Before Committee In a Public Service Committee meeting of October 13, 2022 the City Engineer announced that the City of Gardner has been awarded a $50,000 Community Compact Grant from the StateContinue Reading
Gardner MA Deputy Chief of Police Choice to be Announced Wednesday There were 8 to 10 applicants narrowed down to 4 candidates for final interviews. The ultimate selection will be announced on Wednesday, according to Gardner City Hall on Monday 10-17-22Continue Reading
Gardner Magazine has a treat for you. Feel great about Gardner MA On October 14, 2022, we interviewed the Chair City Chief Executive about Gardner’s successful and transformative program of Accelerated Development, an unprecedented partnership of Government, Business, Community, and Private collaboration to achieve an expedited prosperity. Thank you, Gardner MayorContinue Reading
Watch on our Mayor’s Update page or listen here on any device. CLICK Play. Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Reports on “Crazy Week Here in Gardner” in Weekly Update In an update jam-packed with valuable information, the Chair City Mayor thanked the first responders who skillfully handled the small electricalContinue Reading
National Road Safety Initiatives Child Safety: A safe car with the right car seat. More info. Teen Driving: Help them learn how to drive. More Adapted Vehicles: Safer for people with disabilities More Vehicle Theft Prevention: 800,000 victims yearly. More Pedestrian Safety: Tips to keep walkers safe More Bicycle Safety:Continue Reading
Small Electrical Fire at Elm Street School in Gardner MA From the Gardner Fire Department: “10/5/22 07:07 -1st Alarm Box 543 – 160 Elm St. Elm Street School 1st alarm struck for a small electrical fire in an outside wall.”Continue Reading
As far as Uber or Lyft, there is a listing online which quotes basic rates, but we don’t know if there are available drivers. Let us know your experience by sending an email to News@GardnerMagazine.com Social Media Poll: 89% Would Like Taxi Service in Gardner MA The question asked inContinue Reading
Tragic Pedestrian Death In Gardner MA The individual was walking in the Coleman Street area when they were reportedly hit by a DPW truck Monday morning October 3, 2022. Local and State Police are investigating. .Continue Reading
Complete Go Forward with Gardner page, CLICK HERE. Go Forward with Gardner MA Series, We Interview Carolyn Kamuda As a Gardner icon, Carolyn Kamuda is unique. She has been a Real Estate Broker for decades, has an art gallery, projects a love for the arts and culture, and showcases aContinue Reading
Gardner Fire Department and DPW Cooperate Regarding Possible Gas Leak Another example of Genuine Good Gardner Employees. (GGGE’s). On October 1, 2022 the Gardner Fire Department and DPW cooperated to investigate a possible gas leak at a residence on Foss Road in Gardner. They help Gardner residents all the time,Continue Reading
Dianne “Neon” Leblanc in TV Interview with Gardner Magazine on Successful Event October 1, 2022 Dianne Leblanc and many volunteers helped Keep Gardner MA Beautiful on October 1, 2022. Weather cooperated for the annual event which once again attracted civic-minded individuals to do their part in cleaning up the ChairContinue Reading
Gardner MA Appointments Committee Meets Focus of the September 28, 2022 meeting was on appointments to the Cultural Committee. Mayor Nicholson advised that he expects an appointment coming their way for Deputy Chief of Police at the next meeting. Watch on YouTube or listen here on any device. Click Play.Continue Reading
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