Surgical Pavilion at Heywood Hospital – 13 Months after PAUSE The construction was paused at the end of June 2023. 13 months later, the site is frozen in time awaiting the future. If Heywood Hospital emerges from Chapter 11 as expected, future prognosis of this project may then be forecast.Continue Reading
With large crowds anticipated again in 2024, Maki Park will be in full use at the September 28, 2024 event if construction is completed as expected. Massive Komatsu Machine Instrumental in Maki Park Construction Progress The machine is “moving the earth” and doing the heavy lifting in the construction ofContinue Reading
A snapshot of 3 businesses at different stages on July 25, 2024 in Gardner MA. Hiring Underway at Jersey Mike’s and Paving Underway at Chipotle, While Five Below Gets Ready Jersey Mike’s plans to open at Timpany Crossroads on August 21st and was interviewing prospective employees outside on July 25thContinue Reading
Nadine Smith Speaks to Us About the Vegetables, Plants, and Fruit at Weekly Farmers Market Gardner Magazine spoke to Nadine Smith about the Farmers Market which is every Thursday from 8:30 to noon at the Park Street Park location. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner’s Weekly Farmers Market isContinue Reading
Chair City Mourns as Beloved Reverend David Cote Passes On Upon hearing the news, the Gardner Fire Department posted on July 24, 2024 , “The Gardner Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Reverend David Cote. Reverend Cote has served as the Chaplain for the Gardner Fire Department forContinue Reading
Gardner MA City Council Meets for More than 5 Hours The Gardner City Council heard a presentation from John Stefanini of BayState Racing LLC on July 23, 2024 regarding a proposed Horse Racetrack at 827 Green Street in Gardner. Following the presentation, the City Council took a non-binding straw voteContinue Reading
All 10 City Councilors in Attendance voted NO to the Racetrack in a non-binding straw vote taken July 23, 2024 at 8:19pm. Listen to the Gardner City Council Public Hearing which was held on July 23, 2024 and broadcast live on WGAW. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Straw VoteContinue Reading
Location of Gardner Weekly Farmers Market Changes Gardner’s Weekly Farmers Market is every Thursday from 8:30 am to 12 noon and now takes place at Park Street Park, on Park Street, Gardner next to the Elk’s Lodge. Vendors can contact Nadine Smith at (978) 413-1859 This weekly market is theContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine has a page with interviews. statements, commentary and resources on this issue. CLICK HERE for the Racetrack page. Information Session Followed by Public Hearing Tuesday July 23, 2024 The Gardner City Council holds an information session with a presentation by BayState Racing LLC at 6pm followed by aContinue Reading
Making Sense of Information Swirling About – Horse Racetrack Commentary A Commentary on the Horse Racetrack with Werner Poegel. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Explaining the parties to the proposed transaction of land at 827 Green Street in Gardner. —- Putting Care of Horses Issue in perspective —- PuttingContinue Reading
For more information, website, CLICK HERE. Gardner Farmers Market draws almost 1000 people with 20 vendors Erica Bosse advised us that the total count of attendees on Saturday, July 20, 2024 was 845. Total number of vendors was 20. Last market in June drew well over 750. According to Bosse,Continue Reading
Gardner Police Department Chronicles a Week of the Junior Police Academy The enthusiastic teenage Junior Police Cadets got the ultimate introductory experience to police work during an intense week. The academy was held the week of July 15, 2024 and the Gardner PD posted photos every day on their FacebookContinue Reading
Former Mayoral Candidate Kimberly Blake Comments on Proposed Racetrack Gardner Magazine received the following AUDIO statement from Kimberly Blake on July 20, 2024. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Listen to Commentary from Publisher Werner Poegel regarding various aspects of the Racetrack proposal. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Worldwide Audience Listens to WGAW Hotline Radio on Saturday July 20, 2024 With millions of potential listeners throughout the world via live streaming and thousands of Greater Gardner area listenersContinue Reading
More Updates on Airport Progress in this week’s Meeting The Gardner Airport Commission had a lengthy meeting on July 17, 2024. Discussions revolved around a Runway Update, Master Plan Update, and Ramp Repaving. The Airport Manager presented information on Guard System Counts, gave a facility update, went over the budget,Continue Reading
U.S. Senator Ed Markey closed the update stating, “I’m Senator Ed Markey. I’m here with Mayor Nicholson, all the leaders of the City of Gardner. This city has a beat in its step. It’s receiving a disproportionate amount of federal funding than other communities. It’s size in our country, andContinue Reading
U.S. Senator Ed Markey Tours Downtown Gardner and Sees Growth U.S. Senator Ed Markey is the latest in a series of regional, State, and Federal officials to visit Downtown Gardner and view ongoing projects. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson stated, “Thank you to US Senator Ed Markey for joining us downtownContinue Reading
Horse Racetrack Page on Gardner Magazine Our Horse Racetrack page attempts to have all the information in one place. Gardner Magazine Interviews and Articles —- WGAW Hotline Radio Interviews —- Mayor’s Updates —- City Council Meetings —- Committee Meetings. —- Supporting Documents and Resource Materials. Website links We will continueContinue Reading
The Complete Press Release, CLICK HERE, details various projects to include Solar Initiative, EV Chargers, Water Transmission Line Replacement, James Street Pump Station Replacement, Uptown Rotary, Waterford Street Community Center, Maki Park, Orpheum Park, Park Street Park, Greenwood Pool Indoor Facility Demolition, Rear Main Street Revitalization, Downtown Infrastructure Improvement, RomeContinue Reading
Fireman and Storm Enthusiast Captures the Storm Lieutenant Eric Hulette of the Gardner Fire Department is also the EMS Coordinator and Sully the Comfort Dog’s Caretaker as well as a storm enthusiast and watchful eye, often posting information on the Gardner Fire Department Facebook page about potentially dangerous weather. HeContinue Reading
Gardner MA Still Has “Fix It Fever” In July 2022, we first reported on this contagious condition and are pleased to report that there has been no cure. Show your support and post this on your wall. “I Caught Fix It Fever Gardner MA” Printable pdf. “Fix It Fever” reportedlyContinue Reading
Mosquito Control Project on the Attack in Gardner MA during August 2024 The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project plans to spray in the Gardner – Fitchburg – Leominster area on every Thursday in August which is August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. indicating that all of the dates areContinue Reading
OPEN: Greenwood Pool in Gardner and Lake Dennison in Winchendon. MA Water Quality Dashboard Shows Beach Closures in Greater Gardner MA The MA Map shows about 3 dozen beach closures in the entire state of Massachusetts. Most are closed because allowable bacteria levels have been exceeded. For the current mapContinue Reading
A Candid Interview with John Stefanini of BayState Racing LLC We go round the track with John Stefanini on July 15, 2024 and cover all the bases regarding the proposed facility at 827 Green Street, Gardner. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Sometimes through ridiculous analogies we reveal just howContinue Reading
Food Truck Festival Held in Gardner The Gardner Food Truck Festival was held on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Our photos do not show anywhere close to the 22 Food Trucks announced prior to the event. However, there were over 20 separate food vendors, some with smaller than a Food TruckContinue Reading
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