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From left to right in above photo: Mike Wright, Global Chief Operating Officer, Seaman Paper  —- Jo Pagnotta, Corporate Human Resources Director, Seaman Paper —- Dana Heath, Gardner City Councilor —- Jessica DeRoy, Gardner Economic Development Coordinator —- Michael Nicholson, Mayor, City of Gardner MA —- Zack Lawrence, Mayor’s InternContinue Reading

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Outdoor Dining Initiative Begins in Downtown Gardner MA The Street was closed at both ends. Signage went up. The planters are there and soon will showcase beautiful plants. Crews put up the lights. And tables started to hold customers enjoying outdoor eating. Official grand opening is during Gardner’s Birthday CelebrationContinue Reading

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The Story of why Back to Back Gardner City Council Meetings are scheduled this week Mayor Nicholson stated on Social Media, “You’ll notice there’s identical informal meetings posted for both Tuesday and Wednesday and the budget also appears on the Tuesday night regular meeting. Every year when we do theContinue Reading

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Bringing the Magic of local artisans to Downtown Gardner MA with the new store, the Witches’ Wardrobe Kate Saab has brought some magic to Downtown Gardner with the Witches’ Wardrobe at 314 Central Street, Gardner as she has given a place for local artists to showcase their handmade items suchContinue Reading

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While any discussions of budgets can conjure up visions of the “Fat Budget Man”, Gardner residents should know that Mayor Nicholson’s proposed budget has the lowest proposed increase of comparable cities. See our article. Gardner MA City Council Facing Busy Week – Focus on Budget Fiscal Year 2023 The GardnerContinue Reading

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Gardner MA CAC to help struggling families with “Dinner’s on Us!” Program The Dinner’s On Us! Program offers eligible applicants healthy, ready-to-cook fresh and frozen crockpot dinners. Meals prepared at the CAC kitchen are delivered to each registered, approved household once per week. Communities served include Ashburnham, Gardner, Hubbardston, andContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Mayor’s Update with Colin Smith 6-17-22 The Mayor’s Executive Aid Colin Smith filled in as Mayor Nicholson was away as a Chaperone for Boys State.   He also spoke of the Boys and Girls Club Gala which had a goal of $100,000.   This was easily surpassed as Ed AtterContinue Reading

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Update from Mayor Nicholson 6-17-22: Mayor Nicholson responded to our email with the following: “I’m actually away this week but he was not terminated and there’s nothing official on that at this time. I will look into who said this at the meeting so I can reach out to themContinue Reading

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Packing starts in earnest at Elm Street and Waterford Street Schools in Gardner MA Chairing the School Building Committee Mark Hawke stated that packing started in earnest on June 15, 2022. “At Elm Street School we filled 2 dumpsters.  Waterford filled 2 dumpsters.  They will both be emptied tomorrow and/orContinue Reading

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Dream of new Gardner MA Elementary School fast becoming Reality Project Leader spokesman Tim Alix stated at 6-15-22 Building Committee meeting, “We feel comfortable that we’ll be ready, if not for the contractual date of substantial completion of July 15th, if not by then, certainly by the time school opensContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Greenwood Memorial Pool opens Monday June 27, 2022 The Greenwood Memorial Pool and Spray Park is open June 27th for the season.  Hours of Operation will be noon to 5pm Monday through Saturday.   According to Diana Ringer, prices have not changed for 2022.  Public Swim (including the SplashContinue Reading

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Flat Iron Work Closes Part of Pleasant Street in Gardner MA Pleasant Street, Gardner MA was closed for a period on Saturday June 11, 2022 and again on Monday June 12, 2022 as work was done on the Flat Iron Building.   The building recently changed owners, and from the looksContinue Reading

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View the Mayor’s Update via the City of Gardner YouTube page or our Mayor’s Update page, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Delivers 27 Minute Address in Weekly Update In an inspirational and motivational, but lengthy weekly update of 27 minutes on June 10, 2022, Mayor Michael Nicholson putContinue Reading

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Ceremony at Gardner Firefighters Memorial From Gardner Fire Department: “The Gardner Fire Department and the Gardner Firefighters Benefit Association would like to invite you to the 2022 Firefighters Memorial Sunday Ceremony to be held on June 12th at Fire Headquarters. It is requested that members, retirees, and guests begin toContinue Reading