Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson releases weekly update View on YouTube or on our Mayor’s Update page. CLICK HERE. Mayor Nicholson did not address the Police Department situation in this week’s update. Community Development Block Grant The Mayor reports that the City has received a $825,000 Community Development Block grant. Continue Reading
Gardner MA Police Chief Braks and Deputy Police Chief Trifiro out on paid Administrative Leave According to published reports, the two men were placed on leave following a group of no-confidence votes by Gardner PD members represented by all four unions in the Department. Jennifer Law, who served as GardnerContinue Reading
With Dog Licensing now FREE in Gardner MA for residents over age 70, Gardner Magazine posts all MA Dog Laws. For a PDF of Massachusetts General Laws in Effect on February 17, 2022 concerning dogs, CLICK HERE. Good info to know. Note: It appears that Service Animals are included inContinue Reading
In Gardner MA, the approval process regarding construction and property improvements is designed for a result fair to all concerned parties. Input is possible from the public at Meetings. Inside the Gardner MA Zoning Board of Appeals During the meeting of February 15, 2022, the Gardner Zoning Board of AppealsContinue Reading
Last Minutes Gift and Flowers of Gardner MA Gets Perfect Score Gardner Magazine publisher Werner Poegel wrote this on Social Media, “Not sure how they did it, but Gardner’s Last Minute Gifts and Flowers has a perfect customer review score on Google. I don’t know them myself, but I planContinue Reading
The Gardner MA School Committee meetings can be watched on YouTube or on our School Committee page. CLICK HERE. The meeting ended with positive comments by School Committee members: Shannon Ward-Leighton thanked the Central office staff for getting her up to speed. Impressed with school improvement plans. Anne Hurst –Continue Reading
Gardner MA Positive Covid Cases down 91 percent from the last report one month ago. View report from last month The State of Massachusetts also does Covid-19 Response Reporting. Information was just updated as of 5:30pm 2/14/22. Chart below. Here’s the link if you want to view more data. CLICKContinue Reading
Watch the Gardner MA Mayor’s Updates on YouTube or via our Mayor’s Update page. CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Delivers List of Reminders This Week Dog Licenses now available. Fees waived for residents who are 70 or turn 70 this calendar year. However, all must register dogs by MarchContinue Reading
Gardner Public Schools is currently not making any data available as to the number of staff and students afflicted with Covid. No word as to why. Gardner MA Schools go DARK on Covid Data, Mum on Masks Gardner Public Schools Covid Dashboard hasn’t been updated in a month. The currentContinue Reading
Gardner MA Dog Licenses Now Available From the City of Gardner, “2022 Dog Licenses are now available. For more information please call the Clerk’s Office at 978-630-4058 or visit https://www.gardner-ma.gov/702/Dog-License.” Please note: Due to a City Council vote 2 days ago, if you’re over 70, your dog license(s) are FREE.Continue Reading
Watch Gardner MA City Council meetings on YouTube or on our City Council page. CLICK HERE. Complete Meeting Agenda and Complete Packet, CLICK HERE. Read our Editorial opposing Fee Increases. CLICK HERE. Gardner MA City Council Bunch Has Busy Monday Meeting The Gardner City Council met virtually on 2-7-22. JimContinue Reading
Celebrating Pizza in Greater Gardner MA February 9, 2022. National Pizza Day is celebrated in the Greater Gardner MA area on February 9, 2022. With over 90 percent of Americans eating pizza at least once a month, it’s no wonder we all compare notes on PIZZA. And this area certainlyContinue Reading
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson personally observes “Shovel Rage” and ADA violations In his Mayor’s Update of 2-4-22, Mayor Nicholson mentioned the challenges of recent weather. Desiring a first-person view, the Mayor did a ride along during snow clearing with a DPW plow driver. He observed a citizen throwing aContinue Reading
Gardner MA Ocean State Job Lot offers FREE Hand sanitizer and wipes for Educators Now through February 16: Teachers, School Management, and school support personnel as well as homeschoolers can come in to the store and pick up hand sanitizer, hand wipes, and disinfectant wipes for FREE while supplies last.Continue Reading
Greater Gardner MA School Closings The three network TV affiliates in Boston each publish updated school closing information for our area: Here are the links: ABC — NBC — CBSContinue Reading
Gardner MA Fire Department Responds to 5 Car Motor Vehicle Accident. From Gardner Fire 2-2-22 “Yesterday morning around 07:30, Gardner Fire Group 2 responded to Rt. 2 Eastbound for an MVA. On arrival they had a 5 car MVA, with one car rolled over on its roof in the middleContinue Reading
Gardner MA Accessibility 2 Days After Snow Most areas accessible, However Bullnose Park not cleared – Entrance to Dog Park not openContinue Reading
Residents Line Up in Gardner MA Cars from Gardner, Westminster, and Athol were lined up in both directions to access the FREE Covid test kit distribution day on January 31, 2022 which is taking place from 1pm to 7pm at the PACC in Gardner.Continue Reading
UPDATE 1/31/22: Other towns benefitting from the Gardner Purchase of Antigen tests have just been notified today that they can pick up the tests. That is why these towns have not yet announced individual distribution times, because they may not yet even physically have the tests. We will update youContinue Reading
Gardner MA Fire Department Requests – Keep Hydrants Clear! From Gardner Fire Department “After this storm we need your help. Please help us by clearing out your local Hydrants. Most hydrants are buried in the deep snow and snow banks now and we won’t be able to find them quicklyContinue Reading
Gardner MA Covid Dashboard Not Yet Updated As of 10pm on January 28, 2022, the Gardner Public School Covid 19 Bi-Weekly DASHBOARD shows “updating” instead of a number of cases. We’ll update this story if the information becomes available.Continue Reading
Is Greater Gardner MA in for a Saturday Blizzard? We’re ready at the Greater Gardner Weather Center. CLICK HERE We have several forecast services plus Interactive Maps which show you the various forecast models. PARKING BANS: Many communities will have parking bans in various areas. Times will vary, but theContinue Reading
WGAW programs a News/Talk format 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from studios across the street from Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner. Popular programs include the Morning News with Steve Wendell, Hotline Radio, and various syndicated talk shows. For a complete Program Guide, CLICK HERE. Local GardnerContinue Reading
Gardner MA Weather, Weather Maps, and Climate Change For Weather enthusiasts and for those who just want a good forecast, we have some Comprehensive Reports for you. Our Weather Center has 5 services, Info from 4 airports, a new Meteo Blue Interactive Weather Map, and detailed National Weather Service MapContinue Reading
It’s a seller’s REAL ESTATE market in the Greater Gardner area. Real Estate in Gardner MA On January 26, 2022, there are less than 20 real estate listings for Gardner MA. For the 01440 Zillow page, CLICK HERE. On the Worcester County Craigslist Real Estate page, there were less thanContinue Reading
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