Lean (But Not Mean) Gardner Board of Assessors Releases Not one Lien, but Two City Assessor Christine Kumar and Member Paulette Burns met on January 30, 2024. It was a “lean” meeting without Chairman Charles LeBlanc. However, they had the means to release 2 “liens” on a property which accordingContinue Reading

Katie Jablonski, Executive Aide to Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, starting in May. She was the first intern at his office. Gardner Mayor Nicholson Selects New Executive Aide, Starts in May It’s somewhat like history repeating itself. Mayor Nicholson was offered an Executive Aide position by former Mayor Mark Hawke inContinue Reading

Gardner City Hall posted, “On behalf of all of us at Gardner City Hall, we wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family of City Councillor Ronald Cormier who passed away this weekend. Mayor Nicholson has directed that the Flag of the City of Gardner, located Downtown, be loweredContinue Reading

Mass and Prayer for Officials and City of Gardner MA as a Whole Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke about the service occurring this Sunday February 4, 2024 – 4pm at Holy Spirit Chapel of Annunciation Parish, 50 Metcalf Street, in South Gardner. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading

Gardner MA Business Owner Goes Soft – Sells Product with 8 Tentacles Patty Bergstrom, owner of the Velvet Goose in Gardner is pictured with an Octopus Plush named Maya. It is available in 3 sizes from 9 inches up to a giant 30 inches in size The Velvet Goose posted,Continue Reading

Poll Regarding Gardner Food Truck Festival – Here are the Results: Gardner Magazine conducted a poll on Social Media over the weekend regarding the Gardner Food Truck Festival. “Simple Poll – The 7th Annual Gardner Food Truck Festival may take place in July 2024. What did you like or notContinue Reading

UPDATE: A Facebook post now lists Gardner Public Schools as being CLOSED on Monday, January 29, 2024 Some School Delays on Monday, January 29, 2024 due to weekend storm 2 hour delay: Ashburnham-Westminster, Gardner, Lunenburg, Monty-Tech, Narragansett (and no AM Preschool)Athol-Royalston Closed: Winchendon, Fitchburg, Leominster In addition, MWCC posted onContinue Reading

View complete forecasts with interactive maps and airport reports at the Gardner Magazine – Greater Gardner Weather Center, CLICK HERE. Winter Storm Warning in Effect Sunday Through Monday in Greater Gardner MA The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Sunday January 28, 2024 and Monday JanuaryContinue Reading

Gardner MA Fire Department congratulates Newest Firefighters On January 27, 2024, Gardner Fire Department posted, “Congratulations to two of our newest Firefighters . Richard Belanger and Jacob Logan who both completed and graduated from the Massachusetts Fire Academy this past Friday. We wish them a long and healthy career hereContinue Reading

City of Gardner Announces Lengthy Parking Ban Due to forecast inclement weather, parking ban is from Saturday January 27, 2024 at 10pm through Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 6am. Parking ban Saturday starting at 10pm. Parking ban all day Sunday. Parking ban all day Monday. Parking ban through Tuesday atContinue Reading

Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Does Update Outside of Dilapidated DPW Salt Shed Mayor Nicholson’s Update on January 26, 2024 included him pointing right at the DPW’s Salt Shed which is almost falling down. The Mayor explained, “We have a lot of issues with this building. Not only can youContinue Reading

11 Chances out of 400 to Win – Gardner Chamber Fundraiser Odds Higher than Lottery For years, the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce has had its Super Raffle fundraiser, offering $15,250 in cash prizes this year. Grand prize: $10,000, 2nd prize $1000, and $4250 total in 3rd and 4th prizes.Continue Reading

An Article at Request of School Bus Driver Concerned About Kids A conscientious school bus driver approached us on Social Media about an article on Bus Safety so here it is. It is very important that vehicles stop for a school bus for the safety of our most precious cargo:Continue Reading

View the complete meeting agenda, CLICK HERE. This project has been in the planning stages for some time. Our first article on Slocum Inc. was in December of 2021, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Zoning Board of Appeals Has Lengthy Meeting with Detailed Presentation for Matthews Road Project While not theContinue Reading

Library Director Stephanie Young Speaks About the Offerings of Levi Heywood Memorial Library We spoke with Levi Heywood Memorial Library Director Stephanie Young about one of Gardner’s favorite spots: the library. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Library Director spoke about local artists who display art at the libraryContinue Reading

Winter Fun is Close by at the PACC in Gardner MA The Polish American Citizens Club has an active Spring and Summer Band season. This winter there’s an opportunity for fun as well. The Club is holding a benefit on February 16, 2024 for Justin. The band is Whiskey Johnson.Continue Reading

Fundraiser Continues… Benefits son of Gardner City Councilor Battling Cancer: Henry’s Heroes is a fundraiser for Henry, a 3 year old boy who is the son of City Councilor Alek Dernalowicz and his wife Angela. Henry is undergoing chemotherapy after having had surgery in December for a Stage 2 Wilm’sContinue Reading

Congresswoman Lori Trahan visits Gardner MA to view some projects on January 23, 2024 In the photos: Congresswoman Trahan is shown presenting a ceremonial check for $350,000 to Mount Wachusett Community College, standing outside of Community Health Connections with a group of people including local officials, and presenting a ceremonialContinue Reading

Earlier in January 2024, we spoke with State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik about housing. In the interview, he spoke briefly about this project. Here is the article, CLICK HERE. Baldwinville School Apartment Conversion Project To Move Forward in Templeton MA Almost 3 years after the Community Preservation Committee voted to supportContinue Reading

Time Running Out to Obtain Housing Choice Voucher in Greater Gardner MA The HCV Program, also known as Section 8, is accepting online applications until January 29, 2024. Review is promised within 2 weeks – no more year-long wait lists. May end sooner than date listed if demand is higherContinue Reading