Gardner MA PD and Heywood Hospital Release Joint Statement on Stabbing Incident A nurse was stabbed in the Emergency Room of Heywood Hospital on June 12, 2023 and sent to UMass in Worcester for further treatment. The perpetrator was arrested and charged. Here is the complete Press Release, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

For a current list of jobs available in Gardner Massachusetts, CLICK HERE. Chair City of Gardner MA has Job Opportunities Gardner Massachusetts is a growing City being recognized by others in the State and the Country. Working for a municipality like Gardner has its benefits well beyond the wage theContinue Reading

Gardner MA Parker House of Pizza is Featured on New England Perspective TV The Television Show segment aired on June 11, 2023 and profiles great places to eat throughout New England. Parker House Owners Chris and Reno showcased their various pizzas to host Lika. Watch the entire segment. Click PLAY.Continue Reading

Disney Portraits of Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, Executive Aide Colin Smith, and Executive Assistant Rachael Roberts Editorial: A Week in Gardner MA out of a Disney Script In Disney Movies, everything seems to go right sometimes. Such was the week in Gardner Massachusetts. Straight off the 3rd year of aContinue Reading

Completion – Gardner MA Mayor’s Update of June 9, 2023 Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Updated the Chair City on various items which have been completed including approval of the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget, High School Graduation, Construction at Community Health Connections,, the Ribbon Cutting at Gardner Elementary School, and SidewalkContinue Reading

Official Ribbon Cutting at Gardner MA Elementary School Gardner’s New Elementary School opened in September, 2022, but the official ribbon cutting was held on Thursday, June 8, 2023. On-hand were local officials and of course Principal Earl Martin. For more information on the Gardner Public Schools system, please visit ourContinue Reading

UPDATE: As of end of Relay, Gardner Relay for Life Raises over $129,000 View the 2023 Gardner Relay for Life official event page, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Relay for Life 2023 has 77 Teams The Gardner Relay for Life is June 9 to June 10, 2023, taking place once againContinue Reading

Season Begins Friday, June 30, 2023 at Greenwood Outdoor Pool in Gardner MA The sight of smiling kids’ faces, happy families, and avid swimmers will be seen again beginning Friday June 30, 2023 at Greenwood Pool on 69 Park Street in Gardner. Pool hours are noon to 5pm. Public SwimContinue Reading

Emergency Alert Goes Out Regarding Unhealthy Air in Greater Gardner MA Here is the alert received on June 7, 2023: “Due to the current fires in the West and Canada the local air quality has been affected and is considered to be unhealthy for sensitive groups. This includes people withContinue Reading

Almost every type of food you could imagine is represented giving this year’s Food Truck Festival the “Wow Factor”. Food Truck Festival page Evolving Gardner MA Food Truck Festival has the “Wow Factor” Wearing the “Wow Factor” crown is the Prince of the Food Truck Festival, Mayor’s Executive Aide ColinContinue Reading

Complete GHS 2023 Graduation Photo Gallery, CLICK HERE. Gardner High School and Gardner Academy Graduation Ceremonies in Gardner MA On Saturday June 3, 2023, students went on to the next chapter in their lives. There were 110 GHS Graduates. More than 1/3 also had graduated with Associates Degrees from MWCC.Continue Reading

Gardner MA City Council Meets on Budget – June 5/6, 2023 Amended June 5, 2023 Agenda and Packet, CLICK HERE. Complete Agenda and Packet with City Budget, CLICK HERE. Depending on action taken on Monday, June 5, 2023 such as FY 24 budget approval, other meetings of the Gardner CityContinue Reading

Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City on June 2, 2023 Listen to the Update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke of the Remembrances during the Memorial Day Celebrations and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Ride. Mayor Nicholson spoke of various items concerning the schools:Continue Reading

Gardner MA Finance Committee Takes up Budget Items The Finance Committee Held Budget hearings regarding the following: City Council, Mayor, Mayor’s Unclassified, Assessor, Contributory Retirement Board, Purchasing, Civil Enforcement, Information Technology, Community Development and Planning, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Auditor, Treasurer – Collector, Debt Service, Insurance, Law, City Clerk, andContinue Reading

UPDATE: 6-2-23 – According to DPW Director Dane Arnold, the Fantasy Playground has been closed off due to broken boards on the wooden structure and will be taken down during the course of the summer. According to Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, it will take at least $150,000 to replace it.Continue Reading