Conservation Commission Meets Regarding Various Properties and Various Concerns The Sludge Landfill issue was discussed very briefly with Chair Greg Dumas allowing only “new” material from the public. Considerable time was spent on 36 Nicole Terrace. The Homeowner allegedly cut down trees on an adjacent property which he did notContinue Reading

Futuristic Gardner Assessor Gets new 3 year Battery? What? A 3 year battery? Actually, Gardner Assessor Christine Kumar publicly spoke about being thrilled to be reappointed for another 3 year term. The positive vibes are contagious. Listen yourself to the recent 5 minute, exciting, Board of Assessors meeting with KumarContinue Reading

Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson announced at this meeting that he is insisting that future meetings of the Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee and meetings of the Gardner Redevelopment Authority be recorded to provide transparency to the public. Publisher’s Note: Highly recommend you listen to this meeting as Director StevensContinue Reading

Gardner Historical Commission Working Towards Proposed Historic Preservation Zoning Amendment The Gardner Historical Commission will be meeting 6pm February 18, 2025 at the Gardner Museum at 28 Pearl Street. The commission has been taking a much more active role in the City recently. The packed agenda includes a review ofContinue Reading

Gardner Planning Board Approves Compass Lane Subdivision While other state agencies might still weigh in regarding traffic concerns the public has expressed, the Gardner Planning Board approved the Compass Lane Subdivision project at its meeting of February 11, 2025. The subdivision would be located at the Gardner-Templeton line. Robert SwartzContinue Reading

UPDATE 1-28-25 8pm: Gardner Magazine reached out regarding this matter to Board of Health Chair Susan Avallone, Director Micah Blondeau, and Mayor Michael Nicholson. We will update this article should any or all provide comments to us. Board of Health Hears Spirited Appeal of Tobacco Suspension The Gardner Board ofContinue Reading

Gardner Golf Commission Meets Before Thanksgiving The Gardner Golf Commission Met on November 25, 2024. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Discussion revolved around the success of this year and some plans for next season. Current surplus at this time is about $227,000 with approximately 50 new members this yearContinue Reading

Gardner Council on Aging Holds October Meeting The Council on Aging met on various matters in October 2024. Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Floor Finishing Plan – Plan is to purchase the floor finishing equipment and bring that down to Waterford. Cost: a couple thousand dollars.Continue Reading