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
Parking Ban has Been Lifted in Gardner as of 1:00pm on January 29, 2024. Code Red call was received at 1:14pmContinue Reading
Town of Ashby has Reverse 911 – Code Red available The Town of Ashburnham now has Code Red available. Here is the link to sign up, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading
Gardner MA Fire Department congratulates Newest Firefighters On January 27, 2024, Gardner Fire Department posted, “Congratulations to two of our newest Firefighters . Richard Belanger and Jacob Logan who both completed and graduated from the Massachusetts Fire Academy this past Friday. We wish them a long and healthy career hereContinue Reading
City of Gardner Announces Lengthy Parking Ban Due to forecast inclement weather, parking ban is from Saturday January 27, 2024 at 10pm through Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 6am. Parking ban Saturday starting at 10pm. Parking ban all day Sunday. Parking ban all day Monday. Parking ban through Tuesday atContinue Reading
It may be cold, but the ice may not be safe in Greater Gardner MA Mass.gov has the following recommendations: If the ice is 2 inches or less, stay off completely. Wait until the ice is at least 4 inches thick for ice fishing or other activities on foot, 5Continue Reading
City of Gardner sent out a message informing people that the Community Room at the Police Station is open starting at 6pm as a warming center.Continue Reading
She Doesn’t Like Parking Meters But Loves Iced Coffee – She’s Karen Hardern Gardner MA City Councilor Karen Hardern spoke with us about parking meters, public safety, and yes, her love for ice coffee. Listen to the interview on any device. CLICK PLAY. Karen Hardern serves as Ward 4 CityContinue Reading
Due to weather, City of Gardner has an on street parking ban from 7pm January 16th to January 17th at, 6am. There will be a parking ban in Municipal Parking lots from 7am to 9am on January 17th.Continue Reading
Snow Squalls Possible Sunday January 14, 2024 The National Weather Service is forecasting that the Greater Gardner MA area could get from 1 to 3 inches of snow in a short period of time this afternoon with the possibility of zero visibility snow squalls occurring mid to late afternoon. BeContinue Reading
Gardner PD Interacts with Community to Encourage Positive Choices and adds to its Team Community Interaction – Gardner MA Police Department posted, “Boy Scout Troop 4 interacted with our dedicated law enforcement officers to earn their Crime Prevention Merit Badge. From insightful discussions on drug awareness and dangers to exploringContinue Reading
Life Flight Helicopter shown taking off with a patient having critical injuries after a serious motor vehicle accident on January 11, 2024. In addition to the driver of 1 vehicle having critical injuries, 11 passengers of a van had minor injuries. Gardner MA Vehicle Accident Involves a Dozen People onContinue Reading
Open Burning Season is January 15 to April 30th in Greater Gardner MA If you’re in Gardner, go to the MassFire website and apply now for a burning permit. Then call (978) 630-7019 between 8:30am and 1pm to activate the permit each day you plan to burn. Burn from 10amContinue Reading
From City of Gardner: “Due to the inclement weather there will be an on-street parking ban beginning this evening, Tuesday, January 9th at 10:00pm and expiring tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10th at 7am. —- There will be a municipal parking lot parking ban from 7am to 9am on Wednesday, January 10th,Continue Reading
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in Greater Gardner MA January 9, 2024 is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Gardner Magazine recognizes the contributions of law enforcement on this day and “the difficult and sometimes impossible career they have chosen, in public service to us all” Wear blue today if you can,Continue Reading
Gardner Fire 2023 and Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Issues in 2024 Gardner Fire Department had 5698 incidents in 2023. This compares to 5430 incidents in 2022. Rescue and EMS calls made up the majority with 3679. There were 7 less cooking stove fires with a total of 110, 181 motor vehicleContinue Reading
The Public Service Committee is sending correspondence to the Mayor with a copy to the Human Resource Director asking they “do all they can do to supplement the workforce of the Highway Department in response to the employment challenges that the City is currently facing for the winter of 2023-24.”Continue Reading
Gardner MA DPW Responds When it Counts – resident is grateful On December 18, 2023, Gardner resident Kristel Estores posted, “A big Thankyou to Gardner DPW. I emailed this morning about a tree down on my street and the Director responded immediately and sent out a crew.“ The Greater GardnerContinue Reading
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