SERIOUS SITUATION: Flash Flood Warning Extended to 11pm 9-11-23 6:30pm Flash Flood Warnings have been issued for the Greater Gardner area. There are reports of flooding on Route 2. There are reports that the Leominster Hospital exit is flooded. Numerous posted photos show cars stuck and under water. Flash FloodContinue Reading
22 years later – 9/11 Remembered in Greater Gardner MA September 11, 2001: Both the South and North Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City were destroyed by terrorist planes. The Pentagon was hit and damaged. A 4th plane crashed in Pennsylvania due to brave passengers. TotalContinue Reading
To view each chart better, simply click on the image for a larger view. Poll was conducted 9-9-23 to 9-10-23 utilizing 2 Gardner Facebook Groups. All of the options in the Poll were created by group members, not us. We published results when the poll began to get very fewContinue Reading
In the spirit of the movie, we show a real photo and AI version showing Veteran’s Agent Gabrilla and Mayor Nicholson as a Barbie and Ken. Private Barbie Showing Held for Vets On September 6, 2023, 100 Years of Health Care for Women Veterans had a private movie showing ofContinue Reading
With New Airport Master Plan in the Works, Gardner Airport Runway Renovations Begin For the first time in more than 50 years, the Gardner Airport is getting a major makeover. Runway is getting a complete reconstruction. The main building will get substantial renovations. For the future, an Airport Master PlanContinue Reading
Editorial – Clarity Needed for Future With the recent debate over Route 140 Zoning on 2 parcels, there is some ambiguity left as to other parcels. We suggest a careful inspection of every parcel as to “Open Space” protection . For example, we just pulled up this map from theContinue Reading
Once again Gardner CAC is equipped to make a difference in Greater Gardner MA Volunteers loaded up the truck at the Worcester County Food Bank and volunteers unloaded it at the Gardner CAC on September 8, 2023. Food will be distributed through the food pantry at the Gardner CAC. TheresaContinue Reading
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City on 9-8-23 Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY The Mayor met with representatives from Unitil and National Grid – Rate increases are expected. —-Some work at Waterford Street School continues. City working with the Commonwealth to remove theContinue Reading
Wildcat Wardrobe Free Thrift Store Back Again in Gardner MA The Wildcat Wardrobe Free Thrift Store is Friday, September 22, 2023 from 2:30 to 4:30pm. It will be held in the Gardner Middle School Cafeteria. UPDATE 9-14-23: Event has been moved to the upstairs library of Gardner Middle School. FREEContinue Reading
Gardner MA Downtown Festival Coming up on Saturday September 30, 2023 This year, the Fabulous Fall Festival, Gardner Festival Committee’s Oktoberfest, and Gardner Chair Luge are combined into one big Downtown Festival. The Downtown Festival starts at 10am in Downtown and goes right to 8pm with music and more nearContinue Reading
Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner MA School Committee Meeting Monday September 11, 2023 The meeting packet contains a large amount of information regarding the upcoming School Year, CLICK HERE. Academic Excellence Gardner Public Schools is way ahead of the curve on academic excellence including EarlyContinue Reading
Levi Heywood Memorial Library says, “Storytime is Back and better than ever!” The library located on West Lynde Street in Gardner is once again telling residents what it has to offer. Storytime back starting September 12th and all sorts of activities scheduled during the Fall. There’s so much going onContinue Reading
For the article on the entire Gardner City Council meeting of 9-5-23 scroll down the page, or CLICK HERE. Gardner MA City Councilor Dana Heath withdraws proposal to change zoning on the 2 Route 140 parcels Dana Heath withdrew his proposal to change the zoning classification to commercial following anContinue Reading
Gardner DPW Delivers Seating Surprise to Dog Park On September 6, 2023, the Gardner DPW brought in seating to be used under the shade pavilions. One happy visitor posted, “Awesome new benches at the park, thanks Gardner DPW for installing.”Continue Reading
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Explains Charter Changes The City Council recently approved changes to the City Charter and is putting the issue before the citizens of Gardner as a non-binding ballot question on November 7, 2023. Mayor Nicholson prepared a video in which he explains what the changes wouldContinue Reading
Streaming TV at a new record – options for Greater Gardner MA Nielsen measures television viewing. By July 2023, Nielsen reports the following share of viewing: Broadcast TV 20 percent, Cable TV 29.6%, Streaming 38.7%, and Other Sources such as unmeasured video on demand, audio streaming, gaming, and devices suchContinue Reading
S.K. Pierce Haunted Mansion in Gardner MA featured in Yankee The S.K. Pierce Haunted Victorian Mansion of Gardner MA is featured in the September/October 2023 edition of Yankee Magazine. It is highlighted first in an article about 3 different houses entitled, “Ghost Story” and “how the stately Victorian mansion becameContinue Reading
The Gardner City Council has before it a measure which would increase the number of allowed marijuana establishments in Gardner. Benefits to Gardner would include increased tax revenue from the added establishments. However, approval would almost certainly result in harm to the public health, considering the studies profiled by respectedContinue Reading
Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner MA City Council Regular Meeting 7:30pm on Tuesday September 5, 2023 Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Items on the Agenda Various Appointments by the Mayor – approved National Grid and Verizon Pole Petitions for Park StreetContinue Reading
Informal City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 Covers District Increment Financing The districts involved include the Downtown Development District of 142.07 acres and the Mill Street Development district of 56.88 acres. The entire City of Gardner has 14,145 acres of land. Listen to the meeting on any device.Continue Reading
Gardner Woman Holding Yard Sale to Support Kidney Transplant Karen A. Rocheleau of 864 Timpany Boulevard in Gardner is getting a donation of a kidney from her husband. It’s a costly operation and she’s having a yard sale where all proceeds are going towards her kidney transplant. Yard sale isContinue Reading
Happy Labor Day to all who work on behalf of their communities or their families. Many work very hard under the radar, while we benefit from their labors. On Labor Day, we hope you take a few minutes to relax a bit and crack a smile. Editorial: Understanding the BigContinue Reading
John Flick wrote, “If the Council desires to seek a change in use of these Parcels, then the Law Department recommends that the Council reconsider its referral of the zoning petition to the Planning Board and commence with a PLPA change in use analysis. This will allow the Council toContinue Reading
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City on September 1, 2023 The Mayor covered various events, explained the happenings of the Centennial Parade Day, went over City Charter on the ballot, and explained Route 140 Zoning issues. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY Events: A welcome to FacultyContinue Reading
Exact Centennial Parade Route Released City of Gardner Centennial Celebration Parade is Sunday, September 17, 2023 beginning at 1pm. Map includes route, road closures, and detours. No on-street parking beginning at 7am. Roads to close that day around 12:30pm, reopening after UMASS Band travels back on way to GHS. MoreContinue Reading
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