Gardner MA Airport Commission with Update on Plans The Gardner Airport Commission discussed an update on the Runway Project, the Airport Managers Report, and Airport Maintenance and Projects. Discussion was around particulars of the project. On Monday, August 14th, some work will start on putting up fencing around where theContinue Reading

Gardner City Hall posted at 10am 8-10-23, “There is a water main break in the area of Pearl St, Nelson St, and Elizabeth St. DPW Crews are responding to this at this time. Water service in the area may be impacted as repairs are made. Thank you for your patienceContinue Reading

It’s Official! Gardner MA Sully is Gardner Fire Department’s First Therapy and Comfort Dog Sully was officially sworn in at the Gardner MA City Council meeting of August 7, 2023. In one of the photos, you’ll see Sully’s friend, K-9 Rocky, who has been a valuable member of the GardnerContinue Reading

DPW Director Arnold appeals for funding in letter to Mayor and City Council. View letter, CLICK HERE. – See Public Service Committee Article, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA DPW Director Appeals to Mayor and City Council for Funding to Increase Pay DPW Director Dane Arnold wrote that to mow and weedContinue Reading

A Gardner MA Update from the Site of National Night Out Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson updated the Chair City. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Mayor spoke about National Night Out, the sidewalk paving occurring on Lawrence and Pearl Street, Progress in Downtown Gardner, launch of Wood’s Plus “SwiftContinue Reading

Gardner PD Takes Photos and posts, “What a night out! Our Department and partnering agencies were excited to be with our community for the 10th Annual Greater Gardner National Night Out. Thanks to all the vendors that came out and the Gardner Community Action Team for their amazing work puttingContinue Reading

Gardner MA Sidewalk Work on Friday August 4, 2023 The Gardner Department of Public Works will be paving the sidewalks on Lawrence Street and Pearl Street on Friday, August 4, 2023. Mayor Nicholson posted, “Please expect traffic delays and use CAUTION around construction area!”Continue Reading

Gardner MA Officials Honor Dispatcher Sarah Chesley For the past 5 years, Sarah Chesley has been the lifeline of many people who have called 911. Sarah is on the front lines of public safety as a dispatcher. Thank you Sarah and all of the dedicated people who serve in theContinue Reading

Gardner MA Police Department Warns of Gift Card Barcode Scam Gardner PD posted, “Our department responded to a report of a gift card barcode scam. This is where scammers place a fraudulent barcode over the real one at local retail stores. When the card is purchased, the fake barcode isContinue Reading

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