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
Gardner MA DPW Updates City on Paving on September 28, 2022 Base Coat to be completed in the Robillard Area. Berm is to be completed on Crestwood Drive. Kendall St/Warwick Rd to be pulverized. Thursday/Friday: Raising catch basins in the Robillard Area. Friday: – Base coat of asphalt Kendall StreetContinue Reading
Watch the meeting on YouTube or listen to it here, playable on any device. This is an important meeting to listen to as there are several issues discussed which concern Gardner Citizens. Gardner MA Public Safety Committee Hears From Building, Police, and Health Departments at September 28, 2022 Meeting InContinue Reading
Gardner MA Conservation Commission Considers Work at Residence and Sludge Landfill-Again The Commission took up a matter regarding 231 Whitney Street Gardner and approved $700 for a 3rd Party opinion on the proposed Landfill Expansion. Agenda. Watch on YouTube or listen here on any device.Continue Reading
Gardner MA Fabulous Fall Festival – Oktoberfest Success in Photos Hundreds upon hundreds of people attended the September 24, 2022 event in Gardner Massachusetts. Complete Gallery of over 110 photos, CLICK HERE. The Chair Luge Gardner Ale House Owner Rick Walton stated that the Chair Luge crowd was the largestContinue Reading
Greater Gardner MA Communities to Receive Municipal Road Safety Grant Awards State Senator Anne Gobi announced on 9-15-22 that just over $300,000 is being awarded to Police Departments across the Worcester and Hampshire District who completed a highly competitive application process which included plans to improve traffic safety training, upgradeContinue Reading
Former Gardner MA Police Chief Edward Cronin Writes “Just Policing; My Journey to Police Reform.” The self-published book is dedicated “For Sue, My love and partner.” and acknowledges a number of individuals. Cronin states, “Writing this book has been a very long process that began several years ago. It wasn’tContinue Reading
Gardner PD Celebrated Women in Law Enforcement Day on September 12, 2022 From Gardner PD, “The GPD is honored to have Officer Dorval, Officer Morgan and Officer Laderoute as members of this department. Thank you for your continued service and top notch professionalism. This picture was taken on September 3rdContinue 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
Appointments Committee Hears new Gardner MA Police Chief Chief McAvene appeared before the Gardner Appointments Committee on September 6, 2022. Sitting with him in support was Mayor Michael Nicholson and former Acting Chief Phil Kearns. Both Nicholson and Kearns spoke in support of the appointment. Confirmation of the appointment wasContinue Reading
Gardner MA Finance Committee Discusses Donations, Selling Schools, and Reviewing Fire Department Audit The Gardner Finance Committee met on August 31, 2022. Subjects discussed including the acceptance of donations for K9 Rocky and for the Gardner Animal Shelter, the Mayor’s request to sell the Prospect Street School and School StreetContinue 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
American Flag Flying majestically at Gardner MA Police Headquarters The recently replaced flag outside Gardner PD was truly a sight to behold on Sunday August 21, 2022. Gardner honors the flag at the beginning of many of its meetings with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance – such asContinue Reading
Gardner MA Now Has New Police Chief Eric McAvene As of August 17, 2022 it is now Gardner Police Chief Eric McAvene. (appointment is official as of Monday August 22nd) McAvene, who has served as Lieutenant is getting a temporary appointment, and rather than utilizing a 60 day probationary period,Continue Reading
Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Answers Questions on Pending Matters in the Chair City New Gardner MA Elementary School Projected School Calendar 22/23 Question: “School Construction is now in week 3 of the contemplated “two more weeks.” How much longer realistically? And when does the school have to be done toContinue Reading
Residents took to Social Media to Express Outrage at conduct. Gardner MA Inconsiderate Driver Gets Ticket An inconsiderate driver on August 16, 2022 will probably have to pay a fine for using 2 parking spaces. License plate number hidden as driver is innocent until proven guilty. It appears either spaceContinue Reading
Illegal Water Use Could Lead to Water Shut Off and Monetary Penalties in Gardner MA According to Chapter 636 of the City of Gardner Code, adopted by the Gardner City Council on 9-7-1999, the City of Gardner has authority to regulate water use upon a declaration of a water supplyContinue Reading
Need Readers Help in Catching A Crook From Gardner Police Department: “Picture of the truck and trailer below were stolen from the Oak St shell at approximately 11:10 this morning. If seen contact the Gardner Police Department at 978-632-5600 ext. 0 Update the truck has a “Salvadores” sticker on theContinue Reading
Gardner MA Michael Nicholson Has 3 Keys – One Leads to a PD Chief Selection narrowed to 3 candidates. Mayor will choose 1 to be Police Chief. Decision as soon as end of week of 8/15/22. 60 day Temporary appointment may lead to City Council confirmation of full 3 yearContinue Reading
Watch the Mayor’s Updates on the City of Gardner YouTube page or on our Mayor’s Update page, CLICK HERE. Or listen, just click Play below. Starts in about 5 seconds. In a witty weekly update Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Focuses on “Time.” 8-12-22 Trash Delays: The Mayor advised residentsContinue Reading
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