Town of Winchendon MA Introduces K-9 Blitz K9 Blitz is handled by Officer Jim Wironen and is 2 years old. The Belgian Malinois has been trained for all the usual K9 tasks including the detection of narcotics. The safety vest shown in the photo was donated by Manilow’s Canine Playground.Continue Reading

The Work of “The Sheriff of Light” – Worcester County MA County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis Called the “Sheriff of Light” by some because his initiatives have brought good to the community, Sheriff Lew Evangelidis spoke with us about the work of the Worcester County Sheriff’s office. There’s so much moreContinue Reading

Certain Beaches in Greater Gardner MA posted as “Unsafe” The water quality at public beaches in Massachusetts is required to be monitored. When the water quality is “unsafe” the beach is required to be “posted” with a sign that indicates swimming is unsafe and may cause illness. To review theContinue Reading

Gardner MA Fire Department Responds to Hydraulic Fluid Spill The Gardner Fire Department responded to an incident on Sunday, July 23, 2023 in which 10 gallons of hydraulic fluid had spilled on the road requiring hazardous materials protocols to be employed to take care of the situation. The Gardner FireContinue Reading

Beautiful Sidewalks and Different Parking Options on Park Street in Gardner MA This summer, all of the sidewalks around Monument Park were replaced with wider ADA compliant versions. The sidewalks on Park Street are wider still. However, the allowable parking spots are in different locations so the Gardner Police DepartmentContinue Reading

Flash Flood Warning for Gardner issued by National Weather Service at 8:30pm on July 21, 2023– Showers and thunderstorms are expected on the evening of July 21st, however, nice weather is expected on Saturday July 22nd for the Summer Centennial Celebration,.Continue Reading

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning in effect until 5pm on July 21, 2023 for the Petersham, Templeton, Gardner area. A severe thunderstorm was occurring around 4:30pm. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 8pm on July 21, 2023. A flash Food Warning is in effect untilContinue Reading

Mosquito Control Project on the Attack in Gardner MA during August The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project has set dates of August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 indicating that all of the dates are tentative and “subject to change due to weather conditions, mosquito populations, mosquito virus activity, and/orContinue Reading

Gardner MA Subway Robbed of Cash at Gunpoint – Perpetrators Being Sought In a Press Release, CLICK HERE, the Gardner Police Department stated that there was an armed robbery at the Gardner Subway at approximately 8:10pm on July 19, 2023. “It was discovered what appeared to be two African-American malesContinue Reading

Gardner MA Fire Fighter Justin Calderon Awarded “Top Recruit” by Fire Academy Gardner Fire Department posted, “The Gardner Fire Department would like to congratulate Gardner Fire Fighter Justin Calderon on his graduation from the Massachusetts Fire Academy. Justin excelled at the Fire Academy and Graduated at the top of hisContinue Reading

Water Main Break creates Unwanted Geyser near MART Building on Main Street in Gardner On the morning of July 17, 2023, DPW crews were handed a challenge as a water main broke near the Montachusett Regional Transit Authority building on Main Street. Water is off while repairs are being madeContinue Reading

Update July 23, 2023: The Graduates Gardner PD: “It is with great honor that we introduce the graduating 2023 Junior Academy Class.” Interested in next year? Generally the application period starts in April each year with applications due in by the middle of June. Training Law Enforcement Right – GardnerContinue Reading

FLASH FLOOD WARNING ALERT: The National Weather Service has issued a FLASH Flood Warning for the Greater Gardner Area on Sunday, July 16, 2023 in effect until 5:30pm with a Flash Flood Watch until 3:30am on 7-17-23. And, the Flood Warning runs until 3:30am on 7-17-23 There is also aContinue Reading

Gardner MA Greenwood Pool Temporarily Closed Until Drained, Swept, and Carefully Vacuumed According to Mayor Nicholson, glass goggles accidentally broke and ended up in the pool. Swim classes scheduled for the week of July 17, 2023 have been moved to the week of July 24, 2023. Listen to his shortContinue Reading

According to the posting, Sully lounges on the couch in front of the air conditioner at his family’s home in Gardner while not on duty. City of Gardner MA Welcomes “Sully” the Dog to the Gardner Fire Department Both the Gardner Fire Department and the Gardner PD are shown welcomingContinue Reading

Gardner MA Police Department Issues Press Release Regarding Stabbing at Gardner Business A 43 year old man who was suffering from a stab wound to the chest was transported via Lifeflight to UMass Memorial in Worcester in stable but serious condition. A suspect was arrested for Assault and Battery withContinue Reading

For our previous article, CLICK HERE. Ordinance Regarding Scooters – Shared Dockless Mobility Devices Another publication has erroneously stated that “Gardner is the third city in Massachusetts that Bird will be partnering with…” That statement is incorrect. Gardner is not partnering with Bird in the venture. Bird is a privateContinue Reading

Gardner Fire Department Headquarters Gardner MA Fire Department Responds to Flash Flooding Victims on July 10, 2023 The Gardner Fire Department posted on July 10, 2023 “Please use extreme caution while driving around the City this afternoon. Due to the heavy rains, flash flooding is occurring all around our areaContinue Reading

National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Gardner, Massachusetts. It’ll be in effect until July 10, 2023 at 8pm. At 454 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rateContinue Reading

Complete Press Release, CLICK HERE. Out of respect, Gardner Magazine does not publish the names of victims, unless contained in an official Press Release which we publish in its entirety. Vehicle and e-Bike accident claims a life in Gardner MA Yesterday evening, West Broadway from Wilkins Road to Industrial RoweContinue Reading

Air Quality to Improve Sunday in Greater Gardner MA Canadian Wild fires continue to affect air quality in the area. Current Air Quality at 142 for July 1, 2023 is unhealthy for sensitive groups. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, children, and teens are advised to choose lessContinue Reading