UPDATE 12/29/22: from the Centennial Committee: “The Centennial Celebration Kick-off Event scheduled for 12/31/22 is going to be postponed until Saturday, January 14, 2023. Other event details remain the same…..Due to the high temperatures, the ice rink cannot be completed as the water cannot freeze.” New Gardner MA Skating RinkContinue Reading
An opening was created when long-time Ward 3 City Councillor Nathan Boudreau resigned effective at the end of the December meeting. He is currently the Town Administrator in Hubbardston. Encouragement – Becoming a Gardner MA City Councillor So you’ve heard about the City Councillor opening in Gardner MA, you’re aContinue Reading
2023 – The Year Ahead in the Chair City of Gardner MA On January 10, 2023, Gardner Mayor Nicholson will deliver his State of the City Address in which he will detail the last year and the next year or so to come. This article profiles the past year andContinue Reading
Click the middle Play button to play the video right out of the page, or play the AUDIO only version provided here as well. We also have a page with photos from the video, CLICK HERE. Caroling with the Mayor Video 2022 Released just in Time for Gardner MA ChristmasContinue Reading
Watch the update on our Mayor’s Update page or listen here on any device. Click Play. AUDIO of previous updates, CLICK HERE. Historical photos and info on upcoming Centennial events, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Michael Nicholson with a Christmas Wish First, Mayor Nicholson wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Mayor NicholsonContinue Reading
Wires Reported Down in Greater Gardner MA on December 23, 2022 from Gardner Fire Department, “Please use extreme caution if you have to go out and drive in the City today. There are Multiple Trees and wires down across the City. Please slow down and use caution and give ourContinue Reading
Happy Howladays from Gardner MA resident Devin Abramo Devin Abramo says,” This picture took a lot of time and patience to finally capture, but we did it!” The animals in the picture are mine as well! Kaizer, Jewel, Binx, Sprout and you can even see our bearded dragon in theContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine Releases AUDIO Play – The Making of the State of the City Address In the tradition of Gardner Massachusetts, Gardner Magazine is using new technology to create this short 6 minute AUDIO drama featuring fictional voice actors playing Mayor Nicholson, Colin Smith, Rachael Roberts, Jim Boone, Craig Cormier,Continue Reading
Another New Business to Open in Gardner MA Art on the Rocks will be coming to the Timpany Plaza of Gardner in late Winter or Early Spring. Lease signed today. We spoke with owner Stacy Sparrow for a 1 minute quick interview. Listen here on any device. Currently, Art onContinue Reading
Christmas Concert at Annunciation Parish in Gardner MA Features Proud Alum Yes, that’s Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson (inset) playing the trumpet during the Holy Family Academy performance of Silent Night on December 19, 2022. Mayor Nicholson posted, “Congratulations to all of the students who performed in last evening’s Christmas Concert.”Continue Reading
‘Twas the Gardner MA City Council Meeting Before Christmas Listen here on any device. Click Play. Note: YouTube version has almost 6 minutes of blank screen at beginning. Our AUDIO version has the silence removed for easier Play. Here is the agenda and packet from the meeting. CLICK HERE. AppointmentsContinue Reading
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson on the Turn of the Century in the Chair City What you’ll hear about: Learn about new Technologies, Perceptions of Gardner, Employment for women, the new “Roaring Twenties”, use of radio, an item on the Mayor’s bucket list, protection against hard times, drug enforcement andContinue Reading
Watch the Mayor’s Updates on our Mayor’s Updates page or listen here on any device. CLICK Play. For all the Mayor’s Update AUDIO, Click Here. Festive and full of Holiday Fervor, Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Updates the Chair City Mayor Nicholson mentioned various Christmas Concerts in the update. He thankedContinue Reading
Listen to the entire meeting on any device. CLICK Play. Hazardous Waste at Gardner MA Landfill Increasing Cost of Disposal Ten-Fold At a meeting of the Gardner Public Safety Committee on Friday December 16, 2022, Public Health Director Lauren Saunders informed the Committee that the Gardner Landfill will not beContinue Reading
Gardner MA Ward 3 Councillor Nathan Boudreau Resigning, Leaving an Opening Ward 3 Councillor Nathan Boudreau is resigning as of the end of the upcoming Gardner City Council meeting on Monday, December 19, 2022. Had the Councillor been opposed in the last election, the person from the same ward whoContinue Reading
Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK Play. Gardner City Council to Meet on Monday December 19, 2022 to vote on the recommendations of the Finance Committee and other matters including the approval of various licenses recommended by the License Committee Listen to the License Commission Meeting of DecemberContinue Reading
Courtney Dunn Gets it Done at Gardner MA Public Schools – Update with Interview She’s been in the job just under 4 years, but the grants manager at Gardner’s Schools is really bringing in the grants. So much so that the agenda for the Gardner School Committee had to beContinue Reading
Tips on Keeping Your Family Safe on the Road and in Your Home from Gardner MA Police Chief Eric McAvene Gardner’s PD Chief was kind enough to speak with Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel about Winter Driving Safety and other Safety issues. The chief stated, “You can’t drive as fastContinue Reading
There’s FREE PARKING in Downtown Gardner MA for the entire month of December. Public Enjoys Main Event in Downtown Gardner MA on December 15, 2022 Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson led Christmas Caroling. Gardner City Departments including Fire, PD, and DPW collaborated for extra lighting, managing traffic, providing safety cones, andContinue Reading
The Great Downtown Countdown is Happening Now in Gardner MA It is a “Great December” as Gardner celebrates its 100th Christmas as a City. Whether you Shop Downtown, Drive Around and enjoy the lights, Watch a Movie, or patronize any of the businesses in the Chair City, you’ll know theContinue Reading
Gardner MA School Committee Met Monday, December 12, 2022 Listen to the Meeting on any device. Click Play. The meeting began with Superintendent Mark Pellegrino recognizing students who were receiving John and Abigail Adams scholarships. Info from the State of MA on this scholarship. The Gardner School Committee Agenda: VariousContinue Reading
Gardner MA Consumers Using National Grid feeling pinch of 64% rate increase Social Media is buzzing with people not very happy about the higher electrical rates. If you are living in the City of Gardner, there is a plan which the City negotiated which will save you some money. TheContinue Reading
The Gardner MA Museum is Genuine Gardner What could be more genuine Gardner than the Gardner Museum, a place of history? The Gardner Museum is open through December 18, 2022 and then reopens March 1, 2023. The Gardner Museum is open Sunday December 11th from 1-4pm and then Wednesday DecemberContinue Reading
Gardner MA Ready for the Snow with Equipment, Salt, and Staffing Appearing on WGAW’s Hotline Radio on Saturday, December 10, 2022, Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson stated that Equipment is ready, he’s satisfied with the City’s new SALT vendor, and staffing has openings but the plowing will get done. For ourContinue Reading
Gardner MA Tax Rate Certified The State of MA has certified Gardner’s tax rate at $16.13, 3 cents lower than planned. Average quarterly bill will be just under $400 lower for quarters 3 and 4.Continue Reading
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