Smooth Eaton Street in Gardner MA Inspires Corny Poem Beating the Trees The trees have been beaten on Eaton,Smooth Paving done without cheatin’,The Guardrail to be replaced with one better.And then finished paving done to the letter. Eaton Street was taken right down to the dirt in the hope thatContinue Reading

For the exciting renderings of the other Downtown Projects including Monument Park upgrades, read our April article, CLICK HERE. Barbed Wire Gone – Development of Park Street Park has Begun in Gardner MA Eventually there will be dozens of parking spaces and part of the bike path, all facing beautifulContinue Reading

Update: Streamflow now much below normal As of 11:15am on Sunday, May 28, 2023, the measured Streamflow was recorded as “Much below normal”. We don’t know why as other sites are green, but it explains Gardner’s concern over water usage. Just click on the image for a larger view ofContinue Reading

The Interview you’ll want to explore: Accomplished in Gardner MA Much has been accomplished in Gardner Massachusetts. We cover 2 dozen categories of success concerning the Chair City of Gardner MA. Mayor Michael Nicholson became Mayor in 2020 after a Special Election. He was reelected in 2021 and will beContinue Reading

“Jam-Packed” Gardner MA Mayor’s Update of May 26, 2023 Listen to Mayor Michael Nicholson’s update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Mayor Nicholson spoke of the water main break which occurred in the South Gardner area that should now be affecting just one Gardner auto shop business due to an oilContinue Reading

For more information about what the Chamber does and about becoming a member, please visit the Chamber website, CLICK HERE President of the Greater Gardner MA Chamber on a continued tradition of service We spoke with Rebecca Marois, the President of the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce who assumed theContinue Reading

Gardner MA Landfill Expansion Update Ivan Ussach, the MRWC Director stated in a Press Release that “alternatives to Gardner’s proposed sludge landfill expansion are looking better than ever.” Complete Press Release, CLICK HERE. One of the alternatives suggested is the construction by the City of a Hydrothermal Carbonization facility whichContinue Reading

“Surface of the Moon” (Eaton Street) IS Getting Paved in Gardner MA Described by Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson last year as “right now it looks like the surface of the moon” Eaton Street in Gardner will be closed or impassable the entire week of Monday May 22nd through Friday MayContinue Reading

Diane “Neon” Leblanc Thanks All for Successful Gardner MA “Keep Gardner Beautiful” Event Once again, the Spring Event got trash off the street and into the dumpster. Organizer “Neon” Leblanc posted, “A heartfelt “thank you” to every May 20th VOLUNTEER and SPONSOR for another successful litter clean up and “NipContinue Reading

Colin Smith Delivers Weekly Gardner MA Update for Friday May 19, 2023 The Mayor’s Chief of Staff, Executive Aide Colin Smith reported on the 2 day visit to Washington D.C. representing Gardner and informed on some local events. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAYContinue Reading

Gardner MA Spring Yard Sale postponed to Sunday May 21, 2023 With rain forecast for Saturday and partly sunny skies and warmer forecast for Sunday, organizer Julie Mazza has moved the event to Sunday. Realizing that not all participants have the same availability on Sunday, she asked any who can’tContinue Reading

June Fireworks in Jeopardy – Donations Desperately Needed. John Cestone, the President of the Kendall Pond Betterment Association says that much of the community has not yet “stepped up to the plate” to make the June 24, 2023 Fireworks happen. He praised the efforts by the City of Gardner andContinue Reading

Mount Wachusett Community College of Gardner MA Holds 58th Commencement Mount Wachusett Community College held its 58th Commencement on May 17, 2023. The National Anthem was sung by Whitney Doucet from the class of 2013. The Commencement Address was made by Mattie Castiel, MD, the Commissioner of Health and HumanContinue Reading

Busy Gardner MA Zoning Board of Appeals Takes up 7 Different Matters in Lengthy Meeting In a lengthy 2+ hour meeting, The Board continued the matter of converting an office building on Walnut Street to 7 residential units, continued the matter of building a 2 unit condo on Rock Street,Continue Reading

“All- School Art Show” at Gardner MA Elementary School Draws Parents, Grandparents, and Kids The “All-School Art Show” was held on May 17, 2023. We spoke briefly with Gardner Elementary School Principal Earl Martin about the Art Show, Music Programs, and more. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Some ofContinue Reading

Gardner MA Church Kicks off City Yard Sale with FREE breakfast for all! Chestnut Street United Methodist Church is offering a FREE pancake breakfast on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 7:30am to 9:00am. The church wrote: “Attention Bargain Hunters. Before heading out to all the great yard sales on Saturday,Continue Reading

Through the ART Lens in the Chair City of Gardner MA An experiment in looking through the ART Lens in Gardner MA. When literally looking through the letters in A.R.T., there is so much beauty to be seen from a whole new perspective. Art is alive in Gardner. Support theContinue Reading

“Dollars and Cents” Plus “Fodder and Sense” Major Topics of City Council Meetings on May 15, 2023 Dollars and Cents An informal meeting was held at 6pm for a School Budget presentation by Superintendent Mark Pellegrino. Listen to the informal meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. In the Regular CityContinue Reading