Mayor Michael Nicholson has proposed that certain parcels of land on Route 140 towards Winchendon be rezoned from residential to commercial. Planning Board voted 3-2 not to recommend at recent meeting. Final Decision rests with City Council. Today, the Mayor stated, “If our population is going to grow, we haveContinue Reading

Good Earth Has Grand Opening in Gardner MA The Good Earth Farm and Garden Center purchased the former Agway location at 633 West Broadway, Gardner in September of last year and owner Steve Altobelli was interviewed April 15, 2023 on WGAW’s Hotline Radio with Steve Wendell regarding its official GrandContinue Reading

First Ever “Wildcat Wardrobe” Event tops 200 attendees! – Demand forces early opening. The event was so popular that it had to open early. By 2:45pm, 15 minutes after the scheduled opening, well over 120 people had already come through and received FREE clothing. It was held at the GardnerContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine Updates the City on Friday April 14, 2023 With the Mayor’s Update not available, Gardner Magazine AI’s Toby White and Sarah Lepley stepped in with an update. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Items Covered The huge change in weather —- April Vacation —- Jobs in Gardner —-Continue Reading

MACK Prototype is Genuine Gardner in Gardner MA In Gardner for close to a quarter century, the company is successful and adding jobs. According to its website, MACK Prototype is involved in 3D Printing Additive Manufacturing, Plastic Injection Molding, Urethane Casting, and CNC Machining. They even have an innovative NPIContinue Reading

For more information about Downtown Gardner visit DowntownGardner.com. For information about Gardner’s Downtown organization and their events, visit GardnerSquareTwo.com Excitement over 2023 Further Upgrades Improving Downtown Gardner MA Improvements in Downtown Gardner MA have been noticed. And they are continuing. From 2022 to 2023 and going forward, residents are seeingContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine has launched a website listing the Accomplishments of Gardner, many of them achieved during the past couple of years. While it would not be fair to give Mayor Nicholson credit for all of them, objectively, he has certainly led the effort and leads Team Gardner. Accomplished.us, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

Patriot’s Day in the Greater Gardner MA area is observed Monday April 17, 2023 For more information on Patriot’s Day, CLICK HERE Monday, April 17, 2023 is also the 127th Boston Marathon. Official website, CLICK HERE. The race will be covered LIVE on WCVB-TV Channel 5.1 Boston More info, CLICKContinue Reading

Dogs and Cats with a short Thank You – Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. It’s Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week in Greater Gardner MA During National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week, the officers are recognized for their work which does involve protecting humans from animals that may be violent,Continue Reading

National Weather Service Issues Red Flag Warning for Greater Gardner MA The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning good until 7pm on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. The affected area includes all of Massachusetts except for Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. Winds are expected to gust up to 30mph andContinue Reading

Gardner MA School Committee Met on Monday, April 10, 2023 Listen to the Meeting on any device. CLICK Play The Gardner School Committee reviewed various policies, took up various articles, reviewed various reports, and heard various updates. The Committee took a vote on the Gardner High School Cheerleaders trip toContinue Reading

Pictured are the parcels for which a change has been requested by Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson from residential to commercial. After a final recommendation is made at this meeting, the Gardner City Council will vote on the matter at its next meeting on April 18th. Various Documents: Planning Board 3-29-23Continue Reading

To the Youth of Gardner: Thanks for being great! Your efforts at being great people has been noticed. And thank you to the adults in the Gardner Public School system for being great mentors to Gardner’s kids – and all the parents for your support. Youth: What Gardner MA IsContinue Reading

Listen to the Update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Various Milestones in Gardner MA Mayor’s Update of April 7, 2023 Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke of various Milestones in this week’s update. The Final Beam was installed during a “Topping Off Ceremony” at theContinue Reading

Health and Wellness Fair for Mind, Body, and Spirit in Gardner MA The Greater Gardner Health and Wellness Fair is being held Wednesday, April 12, 2023 from 5 to 8pm at Perry Auditorium in Gardner City Hall. The event is being put on by the Gardner Community Action Team. ItContinue Reading

Wildcat Wardrobe Free Thrift Store Event at Gardner MA Middle School Heywood Healthcare School Based Services is sponsoring this event on Friday April 14, 2023 from 2:30 to 4:30pm in the Gardner Middle School Cafeteria. The event is open to Gardner students, families, and community members. Coordinator Macy Ghilardi canContinue Reading

Acccomplished.us Launches to Showcase Accomplishments of City of Gardner MA It’s now there for all in the nation to see, the accomplishments of Gardner, Massachusetts in 24 different categories including Aesthetic Improvements, Alert Service, Amenities Betterment, Benefitting Arts, Blight to Promise, Boosting Athletics, Business Growth, City Transparency, Community Events, EasyContinue Reading

Endearing Gardner MA Board of Assessors Meets in Gardner MA The Board of Assessors of Gardner MA consists of Charles Leblanc, Paulette Burns, and Christine Kumar. They are tasked with some rather mundane, but extremely important functions for the Chair City. Listen to the April 4, 2023 meeting on anyContinue Reading