Gardner MA Holds Festival and Oktoberfest For Hundreds of Partying People Amidst cloudy skies but no rain, the Gardner Fabulous Fall Festival and Oktoberfest drew hundreds from Gardner and surrounding communities on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Attendees enjoyed merchandise displays, vendor booths, food, beer, and a number of bands. TheContinue Reading

Deadline for Voter Registration is Monday Oct. 2nd in Gardner MA Last Day to Register to vote for the primary in Gardner is Monday, October 2, 2023 and you can register online. CLICK HERE. Voters who wish to vote in the primary by mail must apply for a mail inContinue Reading

Bailey Brook Park in Gardner MA another Chair City Amenity In our recent interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson he stated, “The Bailey Brook Park also is home to our new age 5 and under playground. That’s the first playground that’s meant for infant to 5 year old ….at BaileyContinue Reading

Chairman Mike Gets Another Term at MART Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has been unanimously re-elected to serve as Chair of the MART Advisory Board for another year. The board is composed of the Chief Elected officials of all 25 communities served by the Montachusett Regional Transit Authority. In his firstContinue Reading

Ronald Cormier – Candidate for Councilor at Large in Upcoming Gardner MA Election Ronald F. Cormier, of 55 Wickman Drive, announced that he is a candidate for re-election as a City Councilor at Large in the upcoming City of Gardner election. Mr. Cormier has had the honor of serving tenContinue Reading

Gardner MA Downtown Festival This Saturday September 30th This year, the Fabulous Fall Festival, Gardner Festival Committee’s Oktoberfest, and Gardner Chair Luge are combined into one big Downtown Festival. The Downtown Festival starts at 10am in Downtown and goes right to 8pm with music and more near the Gardner AleContinue Reading

Gardner Mayor Nicholson has been called one of America’s most effective Small City Mayors, even being invited to the White House to speak about Gardner’s success. We asked him about everything in detail. We came away from the interview realizing that it was hard to document all that has beenContinue Reading

Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner MA Conservation Commission Meets re Wetlands, Dam, and Riverfront In the meeting of September 25th, the Gardner Conservation Commission held a public hearing regarding the proposed project at 143 Colony Road which entails extension of the existing storage facility includingContinue Reading

Gardner MA Zoning Board of Appeals Holds 3:40 Meeting The Zoning Board of Appeals held their September 26, 2023 meeting at Perry Auditorium at Gardner City Hall. Listen to the Meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY Matters before the Board David & Linda Page, 107 Century Way regarding Chickens andContinue Reading

Book Sale at Levi Heywood Memorial Library in Gardner MA The Friends of the Levi Heywood Memorial Library Book sale is being held on Friday September 29th 9-4:30 and Saturday September 30th from 9-4. Members can attend early at the preview sale on Thursday, September 28th from 4-7pm. (Memberships canContinue Reading

Gardner MA Mayor Receives Environmental Endorsement Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has received the endorsement of the Environmental League of Massachusetts. ELM posted, “The ELM Action Fund is proud to endorse Mike Nicholson for reelection as Gardner Mayor. He is an Enviro Champ who is committed to expanding Electric Vehicle infrastructure,Continue Reading

Man Shot at Gardner MA Business A man was shot on Saturday September 23, 2023 inside Gardner Spirits Liquor Store in South Gardner and was taken to UMASS Worcester with serious injuries. A suspect in the shooting was apprehended a short time later by police. We will provide additional informationContinue Reading

Support the K9 Program in Gardner MA by Getting a Rocky Tee shirt On his very first day, K-9 Rocky helped catch a burglar with his unique skills and has continued to be an asset in keeping the City of Gardner safe. The K-9 program needs continued support. By specialContinue Reading

Gardner MA Veterans Agent Lynette Gabrila Sworn in to Veterans Equality Review Board Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson posted about the event after attending with Gabrila, “Congratulations to Gardner’s Director of Veterans’ Services for being appointed and sworn in yesterday by Governor Maura Healey to the Commonwealth’s new Veterans Equality ReviewContinue Reading

Hispanic Heritage Month to be Celebrated at City Hall From Gardner City Hall – Join us and celebrate! Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 5:30pm, Gardner City Hall front steps. For the 3rd year in a row, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson will welcome all who wish to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.Continue Reading

Heywood Hospital Quickly Taking Over Rehabilitation Services After 3rd Party Issue Heywood Hospital had to spring in to action quickly when it was notified Sunday evening September 17, 2023 that its contracted provider of Heywood Rehabilitation Services was immediately suspending services. While this affected services and patient appointments at leastContinue Reading

Gardner MA City-Wide Yard Sale Preparations Underway The Gardner MA City Wide Yard Sale is Saturday, September 23, 2023. Event is rain or shine and permits have been waived. Deadline to get on the Google map is Thursday the 21st. As of Tuesday September 19th, there were 75 houses signedContinue Reading

For the Council meeting agenda and packet, CLICK HERE Progress Towards Community Center as $550,000 loan approved by Gardner MA City Council The Gardner City Council on September 18, 2023 approved Mayor Michael Nicholson’s request to borrow $550,000 for work at the Waterford Street School on a vote of 10Continue Reading