Fire on Graham Street, Gardner MA Displaces 8 people 3 families including 6 adults and 2 kids were reportedly displaced on the morning of Tuesday 3-29-22 as fire struck 20 Graham Street in Gardner MA.  Firefighters from 10 communities fought the blaze until late afternoon.   Cause is under investigation.   NoContinue Reading

Gardner MA has an active Pothole Portal The City of Gardner makes it easy to report that pesky pothole with an online form CLICK HERE. Just tell them where the pothole is and provide some contact information. You can even provide a photo of the pothole. Report a pothole inContinue Reading

The City of Gardner states, “If your yard waste is not removed by the end of your scheduled day, please call EL Harvey Call Center within 48 hours to report at 1-800-321-3002.” Gardner MA Residents to Enjoy Unlimited Yard Waste Pickup Buffet During the week of April 5 -8, 2022,Continue Reading

Know whether you need to carry Workmen’s Compensation Insurance. Fill out the Workers Comp Affadavit. CLICK HERE Considering Home Improvements in Gardner MA for 2022? There are a couple ways you can go. You can hire a General Contractor who will take care of everything including permits and Workmen’s Comp.Continue Reading

While evacuations of patients or staff were not necessary, ambulances had to transport patients to other hospitals during the incident. Engine companies from Westminster and Ashburnham assisted at scene, while Hubbardston and Templeton covered Gardner Fire station. Gardner MA Fire Department Dispatched to Heywood Hospital for Broken Gas Line AContinue Reading

Keep your pet healthy. Attend the clinic. Rabies Vaccine Clinic for all Dogs and Cats in Greater Gardner Area The Gardner Rabies Clinic will take place Sunday April 3, 2022 from 10am to 1pm outside at the Gardner Animal Shelter, 899 West Broadway, Gardner   DIRECTIONS.   Fee is $20, exact changeContinue Reading

Meeting on 3-21-22 was routine with various items unanimously approved for second printing. Watch the meeting on YouTube or on our City Council meeting page. CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Council President Kazinskas Rescues Meeting Timing with cellular phone There was a prolonged delay at the beginning of the Gardner MAContinue Reading

Many Gardner Project Listings have this message. The Map of Gardner MA projects is listed here. Gardner MA Projects With Spring here, Gardner is eagerly awaiting more information on various projects currently showing “Information on Project Coming Soon!” including: Sampled 175 Stormwater Outfalls, Keyes Road Culvert Replacement, 2020-2022 Water MainContinue Reading

Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson update on 4 Furry Legs While not bringing up the pending Gardner PD investigation, the Mayor reported that the Gardner Police Department welcomed a new member, police dog “Rocky”, who will be assisting in patrol efforts, drug assignments, and tracking missing people.  Office Willis andContinue Reading

Gardner MA Covid Rate just under State Average The Covid 19 Incidence Rate in Gardner for the past 2 weeks is 9.3/100,000, or about 2 cases for a City of just over 21 thousand people. (State average is 9.7)  Some communities in the region have rates as low as zero,Continue Reading

Gardner MA Police Department gets K-9 From Gardner PD: “The Gardner Police Department would like to introduce the newest member of the department K9 Rocky. The last K9 for the GPD was back in 2008-2009. The GPD was able to bring back the K9 program through the Stanton Foundation K9Continue Reading

Gardner is waiting to hear the results of an Investigation into the Gardner Police Department which started with the suspension of both Chief Richard Braks and Deputy Chief James Trifiro following a no-confidence vote of 4 Police Unions. Report is expected as early as the end of this week. Who’sContinue Reading

We will promote the City of Gardner City-Wide Yard Sale with the new website AND with banner ads here. With our circulation of more than 10,000 households, we hope to increase attendance and encourage households to participate. In Gardner, Yard Sale permits are FREE. Gardner MA Spring City-Wide Yard SaleContinue Reading

Watch the Mayor’s Updates on YouTube or on our Mayor’s Update page. CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Shares the Chair, Highlights Gardner Manufacturing, Focuses on Improvements, and Channels Gardner Culture. Mayor Nicholson reported on a visit to Vivitide in the Suffolk Industrial Park on the Gardner/Ashburnham line. (previousContinue Reading

Gardner MA Covid Cases are down Gardner MA Covid Cases are down more than 90% from one month ago. UPDATE 3/12/22:   The current incidence rate per 100,000 is 10.8, (just a few days ago is was reported as 17.3) as reported by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.  Rate wasContinue Reading