Gardner City Hall posted at 10am 8-10-23, “There is a water main break in the area of Pearl St, Nelson St, and Elizabeth St. DPW Crews are responding to this at this time. Water service in the area may be impacted as repairs are made. Thank you for your patienceContinue Reading

Horse Racing or Not in Gardner MA? A number of businesses have inquired about coming to Gardner, including representatives from Suffolk Downs, a horse racing Track. Councilor Dana Heath told Gardner Magazine that the City of Gardner does not have a preference of one business over another, but that anyContinue Reading

It’s Official! Gardner MA Sully is Gardner Fire Department’s First Therapy and Comfort Dog Sully was officially sworn in at the Gardner MA City Council meeting of August 7, 2023. In one of the photos, you’ll see Sully’s friend, K-9 Rocky, who has been a valuable member of the GardnerContinue Reading

DPW Director Arnold appeals for funding in letter to Mayor and City Council. View letter, CLICK HERE. – See Public Service Committee Article, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA DPW Director Appeals to Mayor and City Council for Funding to Increase Pay DPW Director Dane Arnold wrote that to mow and weedContinue Reading

Streamflow Status is mostly Above Normal or Much Above Normal throughout Central Massachusetts. Streamflow Above Normal – Shouldn’t be any Water Restrictions in Greater Gardner MA In the Greater Gardner MA area, there shouldn’t be any water restrictions. So if your community has one, ask some questions as to why.Continue Reading

Change of Artist for Saturday’s performance at Monument Park in Gardner MA Ashbrook Haynes plays Monument Park on Saturday August 5, 2023 from 6pm to 8pm. Rain Date is August 6th from 2-4pm. Ashbrook Haynes is a last minute entry, as the original band scheduled can’t make the date.Continue Reading

A Gardner MA Update from the Site of National Night Out Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson updated the Chair City. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Mayor spoke about National Night Out, the sidewalk paving occurring on Lawrence and Pearl Street, Progress in Downtown Gardner, launch of Wood’s Plus “SwiftContinue Reading

Gardner PD Takes Photos and posts, “What a night out! Our Department and partnering agencies were excited to be with our community for the 10th Annual Greater Gardner National Night Out. Thanks to all the vendors that came out and the Gardner Community Action Team for their amazing work puttingContinue Reading

Gardner MA Sidewalk Work on Friday August 4, 2023 The Gardner Department of Public Works will be paving the sidewalks on Lawrence Street and Pearl Street on Friday, August 4, 2023. Mayor Nicholson posted, “Please expect traffic delays and use CAUTION around construction area!”Continue Reading

City of Gardner negotiated Electric Rate drops to 14.18 as of November 1, 2023. Options for Electric Rates in Gardner MA As of November 1, 2023, the new negotiated rate drops to 14.18 per kWH. See letter from Mayor Michael Nicholson to Gardner City Council, CLICK HERE. The City ofContinue Reading

Gardner MA Officials Honor Dispatcher Sarah Chesley For the past 5 years, Sarah Chesley has been the lifeline of many people who have called 911. Sarah is on the front lines of public safety as a dispatcher. Thank you Sarah and all of the dedicated people who serve in theContinue Reading

UPDATE: August 2, 2023: Wood’s Plus Services have begun under the service name “Swift Ride.” Wood’s President and CEO Jennifer Wood: “….starts in the city we love with “Swift Ride”, and we are excited about the endless possibilities this has to offer. Stay tuned!” Complete Press Release with details, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

Gardner MA Fall City Wide Yard Sale to be Saturday September 23, 2023 The Gardner Massachusetts Fall City Wide Yard Sale date has been announced as the first Saturday of Fall, September 23, 2023. That day is in fact the first day of Fall this year! This event will beContinue Reading

The Joy of the Pool Extended in Gardner MA Due to the Hot Weather, Hours for the Greenwood Pool were extended to 7pm on Friday July 28, 2023. The Greenwood Pool is normally open Monday through Saturday from noon to 5pm. Cost is $4 adults, $2 Seniors, and $3 ChildrenContinue Reading

Smaller Athol Hospital Wins Rating Contest Within Heywood Healthcare Family With 159 hospitals in the state of Massachusetts, most get a 3 star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, just like Heywood Hospital. However, Athol Hospital got 5 stars in 2023, an honor only 11 other hospitalsContinue Reading

For more information on this parade, please contact Gardner100@Gardner-MA.gov View the complete Classic Car Gallery, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA September Centennial Parade in Search of Antique Cars The exciting Centennial Parade is taking place Sunday, September 17th beginning at 1pm and going from Elm Street to Waterford Street. The CentennialContinue Reading

Gardner MA Weekend Entertainment Ideas Live Music: PACC Friday July 28th – Car Show then Whiskey Johnson – a variety of music from the 70’s to the present —- Monument Park July 29th – Boothill Express – country that rocks 6-8pm —- Lithuanian Club July 29th – Midlife Crisis 7-11pmContinue Reading

School starts for grades 1-12 on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. However, Kindergarten is different: 9/6: Kindergarten orientation last names A-J 9:30-11am, 9/7: Kindergarten orientation last names K-Z 9:30-11am, and 9/8: First full day for all Kindergarten 9am-3:15pm. Preschool starts Monday, September 18, 2023. We have the entire 2023-2024 School CalendarContinue Reading

200 Gardner MA Women’s Circle of Giving members Give Back to the Community The organization reports it donated $34,500 in Fiscal year 2022-2023 to various local non-profit needs and kicks off its next year of giving on September 27, 2023. Women can join with a commitment of $50 per quarterContinue Reading

Annual pay beginning January 1, 2024: Mayor – $105,904.22, City Council President – $12,298.98, City Councilor – $8415.27, and School Committee – $5743.43. For complete detailed election information including the REVISED CALENDAR, please view and/or print this pdf. These are the announced candidates we know of for various positions: AtContinue Reading