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“BOLIO: Spirit of the Mustang” is the latest flick to be filming in Gardner. Gardner has been a past location for portions of TV series and movies including Dexter: New Blood, Castle Rock, School Ties, Summer Interlude, Marble, and Viewpoint. Movie Permit to Film a Movie in Gardner, CLICK forContinue Reading

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Kindness Rampant in Gardner Gardner was recently deemed the kindest City in Massachusetts and #96 in the nation for everyday kindness. Survey page, CLICK HERE: Two local businesses are representative of the kindness norm in Gardner. Tractor Supply made a generous donation of dog food to the Gardner Animal Shelter.Continue Reading

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Link to the list on the Advance America website, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA makes Top 150 Cities in America List Advance America surveyed 3,021 real estate professionals across the United States to discover the cities that truly deliver on comfort, community, and cost. The survey is billed as revealing theContinue Reading

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Projects May 2, 2025 Rear Main Street (LEFT) – Rear Main Street – View shows construction has begun. Willow and Main (RIGHT) Willow and Main – With measures in place to protect the nearby property, the building was razed, debris was loaded in to a semi, and hauled away. ItContinue Reading

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Gardner Mayor Proposes School Surplus Fund $8 Million Dollar Project Construction of the new Gardner Elementary School came in $8 Million under budget. The result is an $8 million surplus sitting in Gardner’s bank account. Gardner has 3 choices: (1) Put the amount towards principal which wouldn’t reduce current monthlyContinue Reading

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Penney and Bujak Honored as Successful Dynamic CEO-CFO Duo Heywood Healthcare stated, “Heywood Healthcare is excited to announce that Rozanna Penney, CEO, and John Bujak, CFO, have been named to Becker’s Top 30 Highly Successful CEO-CFO Duos!” From Becker’s Hospital Review: Rozanna Penney, CEO & John Bujak, CFO of HeywoodContinue Reading

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The Massachusetts Mayors Association was established in 1945. Mayor Nicholson was elected President of the MMA on January 25, 2025. Michael Nicholson elected President – of MMA Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson was unanimously elected President of the Massachusetts Mayors’ Association on January 25, 2025. Official Press Release, CLICK HERE. —Continue Reading

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Gardner Breaks Ground on Water Main Project Gardner Officials and members of the DPW and Gardner’s Engineering Teams were on hand for the official groundbreaking on the Water Main Project. The current pipe is from 1888, some 136 years ago. Mayor Nicholson thanked DPW Business Manager Chris Coughlin who authoredContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine is publishing text of all comments in their entirety. Formal Phase 3 Announcement for Rear Main Street Project Representative Jonathan Zlotnik announced the $3.5 million State Grant last week in a Press Release. On October 28th it was a big event with local leaders, officials, and business leadersContinue Reading

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The Adventures of an Abandoned Factory – What the Future Holds 73 Stuart Street: It was abandoned for decades and was an eyesore. Then along came Mayor Michael Nicholson and his Gardner Team who have made an effort to get properties like this back on the tax rolls. The initialContinue Reading

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Representative Jonathan Zlotnik announced state funded grants for the greater Gardner area. The grants were awarded as part of the Executive Office of Economic Development’s Community One Stop for Growth program, which streamlines the application process for communities and other eligible entities seeking to access various economic development grant programs.Continue Reading

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Gardner Mayor Honored by U-Mass Amherst Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has received the 2024 “Young Alumni Award” from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. It is one of six different honors were given out this year to recognize members of the UMass Alumni Community on their various outstanding achievements in theirContinue Reading

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Patriotism Alive in Gardner with Flag Raising Ceremony at Care Central VNA Care Central VNA and Hospice posted “Flag Raising Ceremony at 34 Pearly Lane 10/8/24 Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. proudly raised its American Flag on Tuesday, donated by U.S. Representative Lori Trahan. Holly Chaffee, President & CEOContinue Reading

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Former Factory at 73 Stuart Street in Gardner not owned by Candor Realty A published report elsewhere inaccurately described the situation which has led to some inaccurate comments and negative public reaction on a rogue Gardner Facebook group. The publication has since corrected its article. While Candor Realty initially hadContinue Reading

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The Gardner CAC has seen a 63% increase in demand for service for its food security programs. In the one year period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 The Gardner CAC has provided services to over 13,000 individuals. A very good organization to support. Website, CLICK HERE. SecureContinue Reading