MWCC Public Hearing Event Seeks Input on Issues Facing Women, Children, and Families Mount Wachusett Community College will host the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women for a public hearing on March 28, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Register Here. The hearing will be held in the South CafeContinue Reading
Could Gardner’s “Sully” be any more lovable? – Went to event in Springfield MA The Hulettes from Gardner brought Gardner’s “Sully” or “Mr Sullivan” as he’s always called to the Springfield Sportsmen’s show held at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts. TV station WWLP reported that they broughtContinue Reading
Keep Gardner Beautiful Announces Spring Cleanup Day Keep Gardner Beautiful has announced that Saturday, May 4, 2024 will be its official Litter Clean Up and “Nip Hunt” Fundraiser. Dianne “Neon” Leblanc posted on the Keep Gardner Beautiful Facebook page that “Picked up 900 nips today! From Timpany Blvd to theContinue Reading
Two Men Arrested in Gardner and Charged in Fatal Worcester Shooting Two Gardner men were arrested on February 23, 2024 and charged with various offenses related to a shooting incident which occurred two weeks ago in Worcester and left a 17 year old victim dead. Attached is the Press ReleaseContinue Reading
WGAW is heard on AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and from anywhere in the world on its 24/7 live stream, CLICK HERE. Hotline Radio aired Saturday February 24, 2024 from noon to 2pm on WGAW Radio Gardner Mayor Nicholson appeared on Hotline Radio and discussed various projects in the Chair City.Continue Reading
An Update on the City of Gardner – February 23, 2024 with Publisher Werner Poegel The Gardner Emergency Housing Mission — Presidential Primary —- Various projects and results of meetings. Upcoming meetings for the week of February 26th. Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Actions of theContinue Reading
Gardner Emergency Housing Mission – Fundraiser for Homeless at Gardner Ale House The Gardner Emergency Housing Mission kicks off the first of 2 restaurant fundraisers on Tuesday March 19th from 5pm to 8pm at the Gardner Ale House, Parker Street, Gardner. A full 20 percent (20%) of your check (pre-tax)Continue Reading
Final Recommendations YES on Sports Betting and Marijuana Zoning Articles The Gardner MA Planning Board is sending a final recommendation of YES for both zoning articles: adding Sports Betting to the table of uses, and allowing additional cannabis dispensaries in Gardner. Next step: City Council will approve or reject theContinue Reading
Previous Articles with meeting AUDIO on this matter: Planning Board October 10, 2023 Planning Board November 14, 2023 In December, Private Oversight LLC requested an extension to the January meeting. Planning Board January 9, 2024 The Planning Board met on February 20, 2024 and put the matter on the nextContinue Reading
Vigil held for Breanne Pennington – and Domestic Violence Resources The Gardner Domestic Violence Task Force sponsored a vigil on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 for Breanne Pennington who died from gunshot wounds at her home last October. Her husband Aaron Pennington is being sought for the murder. The Gardner DomesticContinue Reading
With the video of these meetings uploaded, the City of Gardner achieved a milestone of 1000 video uploads on February 21, 2024. City of Transparency Article, CLICK HERE. Gardner City Council meets in Meeting Double Feature The Gardner City Council met on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 for both an informalContinue Reading
Gardner MA Reaches Milestone of 1000 Videos The City of Gardner YouTube page has reached a milestone of publishing 1000 videos as of February 21, 2024. The City of Gardner is noted for its transparency in government, providing videos of meetings, complete meeting packets, and an open online checkbook. GardnerContinue Reading
Gardner Fire Department Extinguishes Truck Fire and Saves old Rome Furniture Building From Gardner Fire Department on 2-20-24 “Around 9:00 A.M. this morning, Gardner Fire Group 3 responded for a reported truck fire on Main St. Fire crews arrived to find a fully involved pickup truck, just mere feet awayContinue Reading
Top from left: George Tyros, Judy Mack, Dana Heath. Middle from left: PD Chief Eric McAvene, FP Chief Greg Lagoy, Paul Topolski, Mayor Michael Nicholson. Bottom from left: Nathan Galisano, Frimpong Antwi, Alana Meserve, and Cheryl Slack. Publisher’s Editorial Comment: What a joy to post the AUDIO and info fromContinue Reading
“Local Music of New England” is a new Facebook Group. Click here to join and promote your local music group. Christopher Guerra Creates new Facebook Group for “Local Music of New England” Gardner’s Christopher Guerra has created a new Facebook Group as a place “where local musicians can gather andContinue Reading
New Businesses Coming to Gardner MA in 2024 A variety of new businesses are expected to come to Gardner in 2024. In the Downtown, Timpany Plaza, Timpany Crossroads, Gardner Plaza, elsewhere in the City, and other types of commercial business including manufacturing and industrial. Please visit our New Businesses inContinue Reading
Gardner City Council Holding Informal and Regular Meetings on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 The Gardner City Council meeting is Tuesday February 20th due to the Presidents Day Holiday. The Informal Meeting at 7pm concerns a request from Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson to appropriate $625,000 from Stabilization for a new DPWContinue Reading
MART New Sunday Schedule in Gardner MA The Montachusett Area Regional Transit Authority has expanded service in Gardner in the past year with additional stops. The latest expansion includes Sunday bus service. The 1 hour route is completed 6 times beginning at 10am and ending at 4pm. All service isContinue Reading
Listen to the February 16, 2024 Mayor’s Update on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Nicholson Updates the Chair City on February 16, 2024 The Mayor addressed the number of calls his office has received regarding the apartments at 42-52 Parker Street – They are market rate units. They areContinue Reading
Dreaming is Over – Annunciation Parish Announces the Friday “Fish Fry” at Holy Spirit is Back! Annunciation Parish of Gardner posted on Friday, February 16, 2024, “Stations of the Cross will be held weekly at 4:30 during Lent at Holy Spirit. They will be followed by our Fish Fry fromContinue Reading
City of Gardner Announces Date of 2024 Food Truck Festival From Gardner City Hall, “SAVE THE DATE! The 7th Annual Gardner Food Truck Festival returns to Gardner City Hall on Saturday, July 13th, 2024! The City and WooTrucks have partnered to bring a great event back to Gardner this year!“Continue Reading
Gardner and Area Fire Departments Respond Quickly, Save Dog and Other Units On February 10, 2024, the Gardner Fire Department responded to a fire at 172 Blanchard Street in Gardner. According to the Gardner Fire Department, “Heavy fire on arrival. Fire was contained to one unit due to the rapidContinue Reading
Secretary Ed Augustus Reflects Proactively on Housing in Massachusetts and Greater Gardner MA Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel spoke with Ed Augustus, Secretary for Housing and Livable Communities for the State of Massachusetts. We spoke about housing issues including the proposed Affordable Homes Act. Listen to the interview on anyContinue Reading
The Mayor is required each year to issue a proclamation proclaiming Patriot’s Day as Colonel Thomas Gardner Day. From the City Code, “Whereas history is prologue, and it is important that our children be cognizant of our past, especially the early sacrifices that established the freedom and democracy we enjoyContinue Reading
Conservation Commission Discusses Proposal on Property near Wetlands Most of the meeting involved discussion regarding a subsurface sewage disposal system within 100 feet of a wetlands buffer zone at 122/128 Wampanoag South Road. A representative from Mass. Audubon was there to share thoughts on the project. It was stated byContinue Reading
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