View Printable pdf of Press Release, CLICK HERE. Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Recent Phone Scam Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis is issuing a warning to residents regarding a recent phone scam involving the Sheriff’s Office. The phone scammer poses as an employee of the Sheriff’s Office and informsContinue Reading
Bus in the ditch – No Injures – in Hubbardston MA A bus got itself in the ditch on New Templeton Road in Hubbardston on March 20, 2024. According to a Press Release from Hubbardston Police Chief Ryan Couture, (SEE COMPLETE RELEASE, CLICK HERE), the bus operator attempted to pullContinue Reading
DPW Dane Arnold on the Main water line to be replaced – first installed 136 years ago! Main Water Pipe Project to Start After Bids Opened, Pumps Next Gardner MA DPW Director Dane Arnold provided us with more detail on the badly needed $1 million main water line. “We openContinue Reading
Listen to the Transformer Special Report on any device. CLICK PLAY. The “Shocking” Story of the Transformer Shortage in Greater Gardner MA and the United States Publisher Werner Poegel speaks to our AI, Charles Henry Allen Irwin Rogers about various reports on this issue. Listen to the report on anyContinue Reading
Under Bob O’Keefe’s IT Leadership, Gardner, MA is setting another Gold Standard for Excellence, this time in how it handles Cyber Security and attempts to be ahead of the curve and ahead of the threats. Publisher’s Note; With threats from hackers within the United States and concerns about possible cyberContinue Reading
Public Safety Update on Police – Fire- Traffic – Building – Health in Gardner MA The Committee met with various individuals of the following departments. Note that the recording started with Chief McAvene already in progress, so our AUDIO starts similarly. Access on any device. CLICK PLAY Councilors Dana Heath,Continue Reading
Water Main Break From City of Gardner 7:57pm 3-13-24: “This is a message from the City of Gardner. Crews are currently responding to a water main break on Union Street in the area of Linwood Street between Winter Street and Timpany Boulevard. Residents in the area may experience water shutContinue Reading
Remember, a Happy Dog is a Licensed Dog. Dogs in Greater Gardner MA Shocked Licenses Not Yet Renewed Fido in your Greater Gardner household is being traumatized every day Fido’s Dog License is not renewed. (A little bit of humor to get your attention.) In Gardner, Fortunately, redemption is withinContinue Reading
Rickity Salt Shed Is What Gardner MA has for Now At the City Council meeting of March 4, 2024, more time was requested regarding the proposed $625,000 expenditure for a new Salt Shed. Gardner Magazine wanted you to see the gravity and urgency of the need, so we took someContinue Reading
Tips for Checking Alarms When Setting Clocks Ahead in Greater Gardner MA At 2am on Sunday, March 10, 2024, you’ll move your clocks forward an hour. The sun will rise and set an hour later. More on Daylight Savings Time. CHECK ALARMS: The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services suggests checkingContinue Reading
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Appointed to Transportation Funding Taskforce by MA Governor Healey According to a Press Release, “Taskforce to develop recommendations for a long-term, sustainable transportation finance plan for roads, bridges, railways, & bus and transit.” View the Complete Press Release, CLICK HERE. As a representative of the MassachusettsContinue Reading
Gust of Wind Blows Off Roof of Gardner Fire Department According to a post by Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson, high winds early on the morning of February 29, 2024 blew off the roof of the Gardner Fire Department Headquarters on City Hall Avenue. This is what the Mayor posted,Continue Reading
Thousands of Massachusetts Customers Without Power – 200 per outage As of 8am on February 29, 2024, there were approximately 348 active outages in Massachusetts affecting a total of approximately 7324 customers. The problem was the high winds in the last 24 hours which caused trees to fall. Westminster, MAContinue Reading
RCAP Solutions Resource for Housing Assistance for Greater Gardner MA Eligible households can get financial assistance funds for rent arrears, utility arrears, short-term rental stipend, security deposits, start-up costs (if moving to a new apartment), or first and last month’s rent. Listen to a short explanation from RCAP Solutions andContinue Reading
Could Gardner’s “Sully” be any more lovable? – Went to event in Springfield MA The Hulettes from Gardner brought Gardner’s “Sully” or “Mr Sullivan” as he’s always called to the Springfield Sportsmen’s show held at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts. TV station WWLP reported that they broughtContinue Reading
Two Men Arrested in Gardner and Charged in Fatal Worcester Shooting Two Gardner men were arrested on February 23, 2024 and charged with various offenses related to a shooting incident which occurred two weeks ago in Worcester and left a 17 year old victim dead. Attached is the Press ReleaseContinue Reading
Vigil held for Breanne Pennington – and Domestic Violence Resources The Gardner Domestic Violence Task Force sponsored a vigil on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 for Breanne Pennington who died from gunshot wounds at her home last October. Her husband Aaron Pennington is being sought for the murder. The Gardner DomesticContinue Reading
Gardner Fire Department Extinguishes Truck Fire and Saves old Rome Furniture Building From Gardner Fire Department on 2-20-24 “Around 9:00 A.M. this morning, Gardner Fire Group 3 responded for a reported truck fire on Main St. Fire crews arrived to find a fully involved pickup truck, just mere feet awayContinue Reading
Top from left: George Tyros, Judy Mack, Dana Heath. Middle from left: PD Chief Eric McAvene, FP Chief Greg Lagoy, Paul Topolski, Mayor Michael Nicholson. Bottom from left: Nathan Galisano, Frimpong Antwi, Alana Meserve, and Cheryl Slack. Publisher’s Editorial Comment: What a joy to post the AUDIO and info fromContinue Reading
Gardner and Area Fire Departments Respond Quickly, Save Dog and Other Units On February 10, 2024, the Gardner Fire Department responded to a fire at 172 Blanchard Street in Gardner. According to the Gardner Fire Department, “Heavy fire on arrival. Fire was contained to one unit due to the rapidContinue Reading
Update 10am 2-13-24: From City of Gardner: “The parking ban that was called for Tuesday, February 13th, has been lifted and on street parking is available on all streets where on street parking is allowed.”Continue Reading
Gardner MA Is Awarded $230k in Safe Streets and Roads Grant Funding The City of Gardner will receive $230,000 for implementation, planning, and demonstration projects to improve safety and help prevent deaths and injuries on its roads. The complete Press Release from Gardner Mayor Nicholson outlines details, CLICK HERE. “InContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel launches POEDM.net. Visit the website, CLICK HERE. Gardner Magazine Publisher Launches POEDM.net, Online AUDIO Commentary and Cool Art This is a website in which I’ll feature AUDIO commentary which cuts through partisanship, presents solutions with simple common sense, and preserves the dignity of all people.Continue Reading
Many Area Communities Receiving Fiscal Year 2024 Firefighter Safety Grants The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services has announced awardees for the Fiscal Year Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program: Ashburnham: $5,936.05, Ashby – $12,500, Barre – $15,500, Gardner- $19,000, Hubbardston – $12,500, New Salem – $6,762.47, Oakham – $10,443, Orange –Continue Reading
Public Safety Committee Hears from Tom Zuppa Regarding Auto Dealers and Zoning Compliance Building Commissioner Tom Zuppa was heard regarding the Class II Dealer License application of Gardner 5 Star Auto Sales. The Committee voted to recommend to the full City Council that the business be given 120 days toContinue Reading
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