Gardner MA Planning Board Approves 22 more Parking Spaces for GES as Minor Modification The Gardner Elementary School will be getting 22 more parking spaces after a presentation was made to the Gardner Planning Board. Questions have arisen as to why more parking spaces were not in the original planContinue Reading

Gardner MA Mayor’s Single Decision Last Year to Save Constituents Millions in Next 3 Years Last year when electric rates were high, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson opted to sign a 1 year electric contract instead of the usual 3. That one decision will save Gardner rate payers millions in theContinue Reading

Gardner MA Conservation Commission Holds Public Hearing on Property The subject of the hearing entails the construction of a single family dwelling, driveway, artesian well, septic system, fill and grading, etc. on Lot 8A Green Street (Route 140). It is located within the buffer of bordering vegetated wetland. The hearingContinue Reading

Gardner MA School Committee Approves FY’24 Budget Listen to the Meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Complete Meeting Agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. Gardner High School Cheerleaders were recognized by the Superintendent and by their coach. Dr. Pellegrino made a budget presentation. School Budget for FY24 was unanimously approved. VariousContinue Reading

Speculations on Summer Centennial Saturday July 22, 2023 Not too many details are known yet about the huge Summer Centennial Celebration event coming to Gardner Massachusetts on Saturday July 22, 2023 from noon to 6pm on the grounds of Mount Wachusett Community College. It will be a family-friendly event withContinue Reading

Community Garden at St. Paul’s in Gardner MA Expands for 2023 The Community Garden located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Cross Street in Gardner has almost doubled its capacity in 2023. Grown on the property: Fresh produce distributed to area families by the CAC and perennial plants. The CommunityContinue Reading

Gardner MA City Clerk’s office Reports No Candidates Yet As of Friday, May 5, 2023, there are no official candidates for any office in the upcoming Gardner election. Positions coming up for vote are Mayor, City Council, and School Committee. 50 certified signatures are required to get on the ballot.Continue Reading

“Top of the Ladder’ – The Gardner Fire Department Interview with Chief Gregory Lagoy The Gardner Fire Department is Going Great and we spoke with the man at the top of the ladder, Fire Chief Gregory Lagoy. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. We spoke with Gardner Fire Chief GregoryContinue Reading

On-The-Scene Update with Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Covers Much in 6 Minute Report Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Having just left the National Day of Prayer Celebration at Higher Ground Ministries, Gardner Mayor Nicholson did his update on the grounds of Monument Park where workContinue Reading

Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY Councilor James Walsh Emerges as Council Advisor During Gardner MA City Council Meeting of 5-1-23 Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY Complete Agenda and Packet (600 pages) CLICK HERE Councilor Walsh pays attention to the details and oftenContinue Reading

Finding the best use for existing City-owned buildings, getting vacant buildings occupied again, and aiding in the sale of buildings needing renovation is yielding visibly positive results in Gardner, MA. Most notably is the recent sale of the Garbose Building with renovations already underway. The Story of 3 Centers inContinue Reading

In Great Hands – the Gardner MA PD Interview with Chief Eric McAvene The Gardner Police Department is Going Great under the direction of some Great Hands – including Chief Eric McAvene. We discussed various topics with the veteran officer and now Chief to learn more about how the GardnerContinue Reading

Fire Trucks at Garbose Building April 29, 2023 2:00pm 4 vehicles of the Gardner Fire Department have been at the Garbose Building in Downtown Gardner. The building owner stated to us that a sprinkler had let go and the Gardner Fire Department is sorting it out. There is NO FIREContinue Reading

Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson on What’s Going On in the Chair City Listen to the Update on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Mayor thanked Seaman Paper Company employees and the Keep Gardner Beautiful Foundation for the work they did on Earth Day litter cleanup. Yard Waste pickup in Gardner willContinue Reading