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Gardner Magazine has previously reported on the improving Drought Conditions in an April article, CLICK HERE. — – Our article in March, CLICK HERE Normal Conditions in Greater Gardner MA – NO DROUGHT. According to a statement from MEMA on May 20, 2025: “Today, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) SecretaryContinue Reading

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MEMA Finally Updates Greater Gardner MA Drought Status to “MILD DROUGHT” Weeks ago, Gardner Magazine alerted MEMA that its website was circulating misinformation about a “Critical Drought” when that simply was not accurate – a fact we confirmed with other sources including those actually used by MEMA. MEMA finally updatedContinue Reading

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Persistent Sneaky Snow – A Gardner Magazine Tongue-in-Check Investigation Gardner Magazine scoured the City of Gardner around 11am on April 14, 2025. Temperature was nearly 60 degrees and much of the snow had melted. However, some stubborn pesky sneaky snow remained hidden in plain sight. From the edges of parkingContinue Reading

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The MEMA map is dated 2-1-25. Press Releases re Drought date back to 2023, 2 years ago. Gardner Magazine has concerns as to data accuracy especially since our other sources reflect a different outlook. Update 3-29-25 10:50pm – Further investigation confirms that the MEMA map appears to be the onlyContinue Reading

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Special Weather Advisory for Sunday, March 23, 2025 The National Weather Service has issued a Weather Advisory due to Elevated Fire Concerns in effect until 7pm on Sunday March 23rd. “The combination of low relative humidity values near 20 percent and northwest winds gusting 20 to 30 mph in theContinue Reading

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Freezing Rain Shutters Schools, Businesses, and Makes Travel Dangerous Snow turned to freezing rain on February 13, 2025. Many area schools and businesses have chosen to close. Travel on the morning of February 13th was deemed dangerous. Complete list of closings from WCVB, CLICK HERE. In the local area, closingsContinue Reading

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An AUDIO message from Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson regarding the storm and parking ban. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Winter Storm Warning 7pm February 8th to 1pm February 9th in area and state The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning from 7pm on Saturday February 8,Continue Reading

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National Weather Service Issues Winter Weather Advisory – Local Parking Bans Announced The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Snow expected: Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches including Central and Western Massachusetts. Taking place from 7pm on Sunday February 2nd toContinue Reading

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Snow Falls in Greater Gardner MA – Parking Bans Begin Snow fell in Greater Gardner MA beginning the afternoon of January 19, 2025. The City of Gardner has an on-street parking ban in effect from 6pm on January 19th through 9am on January 20th. Parking in public parking lots isContinue Reading

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Rain was welcomed in Greater Gardner as the area has suffered from drought. It is unclear whether the current predicted rainy weather will be sufficient to change the Drought designation after the 2nd driest October since the late 1800’s. Greater Gardner MA in Severe Drought – Winter May Be MoreContinue Reading

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Fireman and Storm Enthusiast Captures the Storm Lieutenant Eric Hulette of the Gardner Fire Department is also the EMS Coordinator and Sully the Comfort Dog’s Caretaker as well as a storm enthusiast and watchful eye, often posting information on the Gardner Fire Department Facebook page about potentially dangerous weather. HeContinue Reading

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UPDATE: Heat Advisory extended through Wednesday, July 17th at 8pm. TAKE PRECAUTIONS. Visit our Greater Gardner Weather Center, CLICK HERE. National Weather Service Warns of Heat in Greater Gardner MA and Beyond Heat Advisory (heat index values up to 102) is in effect from 8am to 8pm Monday July 15thContinue Reading

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Possibility of Severe Weather in Greater Gardner MA for Sunday June 23rd The Map is from the National Weather Service Boston office and warns of a severe storm risk from 1pm to 10pm on Sunday June 23, 2024. Numerous severe storms are possible with damaging wind and possible tornadoes. TheContinue Reading

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Communities Open Cooling Centers Because of Heat Advisory Greater Gardner is bracing for intense heat this week and cooling centers have been announced. Gardner: Due to the current heat advisory the Community Room at the Gardner Police Station located at 200 Main Street will be open as a cooling centerContinue Reading

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Federal Help Available for last September’s Storms From September 11 to September, 13, 2023 -Worcester County, (particularly the City of Leominster) was affected by severe storms and flooding. President Joe Biden just approved the assistance which was initially denied. Various resources are available. General Resource page, CLICK HERE. Individuals impactedContinue Reading

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Power Outages Appear to be due to Downed Trees Limbs in Greater Gardner MA There were just under 18 thousand customers in Massachusetts without power at about 11:30am on April 4, 2024. Zooming in to the outages reveals that they are scattered presumably due to downed trees in the affectedContinue Reading

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Bad Weather Forecast Causing School Closings for Thursday, April 4, 2024 Area Schools closed on Thursday April 4, 2024 as of 11:30pm on 4/3 include: Ashburnham-Westminster, Gardner, Narragansett Regional, and Athol-Royalston. As of 5:28am on April 4th, Winchendon is also closed. Also closed in the region: Fitchburg, Leominster, North Middlesex,Continue Reading

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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

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UPDATE 8:30am 2-13-24: Where is the forecast storm? Levi Heywood Memorial Library has announced it will open at 11am on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. It is possible other items in this article have changed. We will update as we have information. Forecast Update: National Weather Service now calling for 1Continue Reading

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View complete forecasts with interactive maps and airport reports at the Gardner Magazine – Greater Gardner Weather Center, CLICK HERE. Winter Storm Warning in Effect Sunday Through Monday in Greater Gardner MA The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Sunday January 28, 2024 and Monday JanuaryContinue Reading

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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

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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

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To view the latest weather forecast from multiple sources, weather maps, and airport reports, visit the Greater Magazine Greater Gardner Weather Center, CLICK HERE. Plan for the worst this week: Watch for black ice when it gets colder at night. Expect some falling branches from wind. Expect flooding. Messy OddContinue Reading

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Various School Districts Having Morning Storm Delays The following School Districts are having a 2 hour delay on Monday, January 8, 2024: Ashburnham-Westminster, Athol-Royalston, Fitchburg, Gardner, Leominster, Lunenburg, Montachusett Regional Voc. Tech, Narragansett Regional, Quabbin Regional, The Village School – Royalston, Wachusett Regional, and Winchendon- If your community is notContinue Reading