This is just one item on the agenda for the upcoming Gardner City Council meeting on Monday May 1, 2022. For the complete agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Gets Rid of Potential Russian Security Risk At the City Council meeting May 1, 2022, Mayor Nicholson is asking forContinue Reading
City of Gardner MA Athletic Fields Gardner is investing over $600,000 to improve School Athletic Fields. Press Release has details. CLICK HERE CLICK PHOTO at left for larger view.Continue Reading
For the Mayor’s weekly update, visit the City of Gardner YouTube page or our Mayor’s update page. CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Finances Get a Perfect Score, First time at least in Decades This week, Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson delivered his weekly update from the site of the new CommunityContinue Reading
Download printable pdf of Thank you Gardner PD Graphic. Gardner MA Police – Producing the Next Chapter Executive Summary of Police Report – CLICK HERE. For the past 3 months, the Gardner Police Department has been without an appointed Chief and Deputy Chief. But it hasn’t stopped working to “firstContinue Reading
In very clear wording, the Executive Summary of the Gardner Police Investigation Report states that the votes of no confidence were either substantiated or had merit. Gardner MA Releases Executive Summary of Gardner Police Report The Executive Summary of the Gardner Police Investigation Report has been released. For the document,Continue Reading
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson updates City from Grant Event Once again not addressing the Gardner Police Investigation at all, Mayor Nicholson opened his update by speaking about growth in the Chair City, releasing that 300 Building permits have been pulled so far in 2022, a faster clip than 2021, whichContinue Reading
Two Sessions, 4 Lawsuits, 2 million bucks takes up Gardner MA City Council 4-19-22 The Gardner MA City Council held two separate sessions on April 19, 2022. First was a Joint Convention of the City Council and School Committee. The only action taken at the joint session was to approveContinue Reading
We wrote an earlier article on this subject with more information on the timeline, and facts supporting that James Boone has been showing up at Monty Tech School Committee meetings. The article contains the complete agendas for both meetings scheduled on 4-19-22 and the packets the Councilors receive. Earlier article,Continue Reading
Fictional Time Traveler Journeys to Gardner MA Past and Future 1900: Our time traveler is on a mission to find the perfect time in Downtown Gardner, Massachusetts. Journeying incognito to the Center of Gardner 100 years ago, he finds commerce in full swing. Some of the buildings exist to thisContinue Reading
Gardner City Council to confront Rising Costs at Meeting of April 19, 2022 Faced with the rising costs of trash containers for Downtown Gardner and a shortage of almost 2 million dollars for the upcoming water infrastructure project, the Gardner City Council will need to take action at this meetingContinue Reading
Hero Greater Gardner MA Kids Set Great Example From the House of Peace & Education Inc.: ”H.O.P.E kiddos helped out the community yesterday and did a trash clean up! 7 bags of trash and tons of cardboard!”Continue Reading
Gardner MA Applying for funds to replace main Water Transmission Line Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson says the City of Gardner is making a $1.2 million dollar application to replace the main water transmission line for Gardner as it was identified as a weakness by the Federal Emergency Management Agency inContinue Reading
Gardner MA Police Department using drones to catch crooks or find people. From Gardner PD 4-15-22: “Today the GPD drone operators were out getting flight hours in and took a picture of the drone in flight high above the PD. The drone program allows to the PD to quickly deployContinue Reading
Gardner PD 2022 Issue Timeline: 2/1/22: Chief Braks and Deputy Chief Trifiro placed on Admin. leave following no confidence vote of 40/41 officers. Public not informed. 2/18/22: Published Reports that Vincent Alfano is Acting Police Chief. 2/25/22: In weekly update, Mayor discloses investigation by retired State Police Detective Paul L’Italien.Continue Reading
MassDOT commencing resurfacing and rumble strip work The project will begin on April 18th and will involve Green Street, Gardner MA to Winchendon MA. Delays are expected.Continue Reading
Gardner MA City Council Facing Costs at Tuesday 4-19-22 Meeting Due to unanticipated increases in costs, the City of Gardner repaving project needs an additional $1.8 million dollars and the Gardner City Council will tackle this at the upcoming session. Complete Agenda, CLICK HERE. A Real **** Show! and HeadContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine launches 4th of July Independence Day Initiative for Greater Gardner MA In anticipation of more community celebrations, functions, activities, and events this year, we have created a page called The Independence Day Initiative with listings from 19 different communities. We’re seeking info from communities, organizations, businesses, and individuals. Continue Reading
Gardner Athletic/Recreation Director Daniel Forte was recently recognized for excellence by both the School District and the City of Gardner. Reach Athletic/Recreation Director Daniel Forte at (978) 632-1600 ext. 1800 Gardner Police Explorers: Website Gardner Youth Commission: Website Greater Gardner MA Recreation in Full Play Whether it’s a Summer ProgramContinue Reading
Who’s at fault? ASPHALT. Gardner MA Finance Committee Confronts Asphalt at 4-13-22 Meeting The Gardner MA Finance Committee met on Wednesday 4-13-22 and approved various recommendations to the City Council including $10,000 in additional funding for Downtown trash receptables due to price increases, the $75,000 annual amount to maintain theContinue Reading
The Appointments Committee consists of George Tyros, Chair, and members Judy Mack and James Walsh. Gardner MA Appointments Committee sifts through more than 20 appointments. Mayor Michael Nicholson attended via phone. The Mayor has been out of the office, but according to his aide Colin Smith, “he’ll be back inContinue Reading
Busy Gardner MA School Committee Meeting on April 11, 2022 As is often the case, the School Committee opened the meeting with recognitions. It was noted that out of 10 School districts participating in the Winter Reading Challenge, Gardner students read 1/3 of all the books. Students were awarded gifts.Continue Reading
. The Gardner City Council will meet again on Tuesday April 19, 2022. For our City Council page and to view the most recent meetings, CLICK HERE. Rising Prices Impact Gardner MA Current and Upcoming Budget Where possible, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has attempted to take advantage of lower contractedContinue Reading
Fedex has promised to reach back out to us for further comment once the investigation is complete. Investigation into Gardner MA Package Drops Gardner Magazine reached out to Fedex regarding Gardner resident complaints about packages being delivered to incorrect locations in the Chair City and accusations that Fedex refused toContinue Reading
Watch the Gardner MA Mayor’s update on the City of Gardner’s YouTube page or visit our Mayor’s update page, CLICK HERE. *On the film “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington”, click here. While Mr. Nicholson goes to Washington, *Mr. Smith Fills in for Gardner MA Weekly Update The Mayor’s aide, ColinContinue Reading
Surgery to be State-of-the-Art at Heywood Hospital in Gardner MA Construction crews are visible daily at Heywood Hospital, laying the groundwork for the new Surgical Pavilion being built in the coming months. The current surgical area at Heywood Hospital in Gardner MA was built over 50 years ago and isContinue Reading
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