Listen to this interview and discover the greatness of the Chair City and why Gardner is drawing so much interest from prospective residents, businesses, and industry. Read the entire interview and article, CLICK HERE. Or, Listen on any device. Go Forward with Gardner MA – An Interview with Mayor MichaelContinue Reading
Gardner’s new Elementary School is now filled with students, ready to learn. Click on any image for larger view, also view complete Gallery. Gardner Elementary Opens to Enthusiastic Students, Staff, and Faculty On the day before the opening, Gardner Public Schools posted, “Are you ready?! We are! The last fewContinue Reading
It’s the next phase of the Blue Moon in Gardner MA: New owners take over Kathleen and Robert Wright of Orange purchased the popular Blue Moon Diner from Jamie Floyd, who ran the business for 22 years. What’s on the menu? Stop in an find out.Continue Reading
Balance Staffing Opening Soon at 40 Main Street, Gardner MA The company had been in Gardner, moved to Orange, and now will be back in the Chair City. Mayor Nicholson posted, “Great to see all the new businesses opening up downtown, especially ones like these filling up storefronts….” Click onContinue Reading
New Gardner MA Breakfast – Lunch Eatery Close to Opening Shown is a mockup of a sign presented at a recent ZBA meeting for the new Chair City Cafe. With plans to open around Columbus Day, staffing is reportedly up to 85% of what is needed. The diner will beContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine Publishes Gardner Elementary – You’ve Got This Video – WATCH IT! Sure, there’s construction and maybe even just a few challenges to go. But, You Got This Gardner! Enjoy the song in our new video, play out of the page or CLICK HERE for full screen.Continue Reading
Community Health Connections on track to open new facility in December The new 20,000 square foot Community Health Connections building on Route 68 in Gardner MA is on schedule to open in December. The current facility at 175 Connors Street, Gardner was in need of expansion due to community need.Continue Reading
Gardner MA Elementary School Students return Monday, September 12th Grades 1 to 4 are slated to start Monday September 12, 2022. Kindergarten starts September 15th and Preschool starts September 19th. School was originally slated to start in August, but was delayed due to construction delays. Site construction is still ongoing.Continue Reading
Watch the Mayor’s Update on the City of Gardner’s YouTube page or on our Mayor’s Update page. CLICK HERE. Listen on any device by clicking Play. AUDIO and articles of earlier Mayor’s Updates, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson speaks of Moving On, Moving In, and Moving Forward inContinue Reading
Drought Conditions Improve in Greater Gardner MA and State Greater Gardner is now back to a D2 (Severe Drought) according to the Drought Map released by the National Drought Mitigation Center (map shown here) and State of MA on September 8, 2022. What this means: Outdoor watering is permissible againContinue Reading
The Gardner MA Zoning Board of Appeals Met on September 7, 2022 Meeting Agenda, CLICK HERE. The board took up the continuing project at 42-52 Parker Street, 2 driveways, a request to demolish and reconstruct a camp, a request for more parking for online shoppers at 21 Timpany Boulevard, andContinue Reading
Watch the Gardner City Council Meetings on the City of Gardner YouTube page or on our City Council page CLICK HERE. Or listen on any device by clicking Play. (Our recording eliminated the silence before meeting starts and while in recess to do swearing in.) Gardner MA City Council MetContinue Reading
Popular Gardner MA Eatery Dazzles with New Signage and Awning Taco Rey Coliman is a Downtown Gardner restaurant offering dine-in, pickup, or delivery. Visit their Facebook page, CLICK HERE. Gardner Square Two posted, “Look at the new sign and awning for Taco Rey Coliman! They went through the City’s sign andContinue Reading
Appointments Committee Hears new Gardner MA Police Chief Chief McAvene appeared before the Gardner Appointments Committee on September 6, 2022. Sitting with him in support was Mayor Michael Nicholson and former Acting Chief Phil Kearns. Both Nicholson and Kearns spoke in support of the appointment. Confirmation of the appointment wasContinue Reading
Positions open with the City of Gardner MA Deputy Chief of Police – apply by September 9, 2022 at 4:30pm. —- Local Building Inspector – apply by September 16, 2022 at 1pm —- Administrative Assistant for the Board of Health – apply by September 13, 2022 at 1pm – GardnerContinue Reading
Gardner MA Ale House Getting Ready for Octoberfest Happening September 24th The renowned local restaurant and brewery is participating in Gardner’s Fabulous Fall Festival on September 24, 2022 with an Octoberfest. Complete information, CLICK HERE. The Chair Luge is also back this year. – Details, CLICK HERE. Meanwhile, Gardner SquareContinue Reading
A thoughtful Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates Chair City 9-2-22 Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson’s Update for September 2, 2022: Just CLICK PLAY. Mayor Nicholson spoke about Substance Abuse Awareness Night, the need for ongoing efforts, and praised those involved. The Mayor welcomed back students, thanked teachers and spoke aboutContinue Reading
Shirley Company Purchases Two Downtown Gardner Buildings – Tied to over a Dozen LLCs Two Buildings almost side by side on Central Street in Gardner (280-302 and 310-320) have been sold to a real estate holding and development company for a reported $2.3 million. It was not announced what plans,Continue Reading
History of Gardner MA in 5 minutes With Gardner about to celebrate its 100th anniversary as a City on January 1, 2023, we thought it would be fun to create an AUDIO History of Gardner. Just click Play and learn a little bit about the Chair City of the WorldContinue Reading
The Gardner MA Alive with Promise 4 Minute Video Tour Gardner MA is a dynamic community with a welcome mat extended to business, industry, development, and incoming residents. Our 4 minute video tours several dozen Gardner features. Gardner will be a Century as a City in 2023 and is aContinue Reading
Gardner MA Facebook Group Moderator Pauly Potato Spreading Fake News An Editorial by Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel – There are a number of very healthy Facebook Groups serving the Greater Gardner MA area. Most Admins make an effort to foster respectful speech and do not knowingly pass along falseContinue Reading
Two Worlds Operating Simultaneously at new Gardner Elementary School While construction continues at the Gardner Elementary School, staff development and classroom preparation is underway for the School Staff including teachers. . The City of Gardner spared no expense as you can see to direct staff to the appropriate parking lot,Continue Reading
Gardner MA Finance Committee Discusses Donations, Selling Schools, and Reviewing Fire Department Audit The Gardner Finance Committee met on August 31, 2022. Subjects discussed including the acceptance of donations for K9 Rocky and for the Gardner Animal Shelter, the Mayor’s request to sell the Prospect Street School and School StreetContinue Reading
Gardner MA Teachers Happy to Move in to NEW Gardner Elementary School on August 29, 2022 Gardner Public Schools released the Moving photos on Social Media, showing an enthusiastic group of educators Movin’ on in. Elementary School students return on September 12th with Kindergarteners starting on September 15th. CLICK onContinue Reading
Gardner MA School District Holds Convocation for Teachers 8-29-22 Teachers were welcomed back for the 2022/2023 School Year. According to the Gardner Superintendent’s Office, teachers working at the new Gardner Elementary School have seen their classrooms and are anticipating various professional development days to be held at the new school.Continue Reading
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