Gardner’s Mayor Spoke of the Sludge on WGAW’s Hotline Radio The popular Hit Show on WGAW Radio airs Saturdays from noon to 2pm on AM 1340 and 98.1 FM. There’s also a live stream of the station 24/7, Click Here. Walk-Through of the Proposed Landfill Expansion Gardner Mayor Michael NicholsonContinue Reading

Every Greater Gardner MA Household can get 4 FREE Covid-19 Tests Shipped Free Yes, they are doing it again. At Covid.gov, CLICK HERE, you can at free-athome Covid-19 tests this winter. Every U.S. household is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. Click Here.Continue Reading

View the Mayor’s Update on our Mayor’s Update page or listen here on any device. CLICK Play. Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson with 20 Minute Important Update on 20th of January, 2023 This week Mayor Nicholson’s update is filled to the brim with useful information for all citizens of Gardner Massachusetts.Continue Reading

Important Chicken Talk Delayed in Westminster MA The Westminster Agricultural Commission has announced that the “Backyard Talk on Chickens” Event to be held at the library will now be on January 24, 2023 at 7pm. According to the Commission, “This really is important information for anyone who wants to haveContinue Reading

Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Gets Music Advocacy Award Long known as a strong supporter of music in schools and stating “I’m proud of the work we’ve been able to accomplish to advance music education in Gardner”, Mayor Michael Nicholson has been named this year’s recipient of the Music Advocacy AwardContinue Reading

Electric Bill High in Greater Gardner MA? There may be something cheaper… EnergySwitchMA.gov allows you to shop for an electric supplier for your home or business. You put in your zip code and a list of suppliers and rates pops out. Electric Angst in the Toytown of Winchendon For example,Continue Reading

Gardner MA Zoning Board of Appeals Holds 3 Hour Meeting In a meeting considered lengthy even for a Board which often has a calendar needing a considerable amount of time, the Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals held a 3 hour meeting on January 17, 2023. View the complete agenda, ClickContinue Reading

We have another article on the Ward 3 candidates known as of January 17, 2023. Click Here. 9 Minutes with former Gardner MA Ward 3 Councillor Nate Boudreau Current Hubbardston Town Administrator Nathan Boudreau graciously spoke with us about his former Ward 3 which he served from 2014 to DecemberContinue Reading

Gardner MA City Council Meets Tuesday, January 17, 2023 – Charter Committee Confirmed At this meeting: Meeting Agenda and Packet click here. Ward 3 Councillor position is vacant, Councillor Judy Mack was absent. Various Appointments, some not requiring confirmation. – Charter Committee was confirmed. Vote on appropriating $134,500 for CityContinue Reading

Gardner MA Appointments Committee Questions Tina Griffin by Phone Tina Griffin was the last appointee to the City Charter Drafting Committee to be interviewed by the Appointments Committee and they voted to recommend her appointment. Listen to the 5 minute meeting on any device. CLICK Play.Continue Reading

Gardner MA Welcomes Back the Crown of Chicken Open Again! Crown Fried Chicken is open again at 68 Main Street. They are offering Chicken, burgers, gyros, seafood, wings, kabobs, and salads among items on their menu which is shown below. Their phone number is (978) 410-7858. CLICK IMAGE for largerContinue Reading

Gardner MA Focus on Sports Interested in Gardner Sports and Recreation information? Athletic Director Dan Forte says that the Summer Recreation Schedule will soon be published. Gardner Magazine will provide it when available. A schedule of Sports Events in Gardner is sent out to parents on a regular basis. ThereContinue Reading

Gardner MA Ward 3 Councillor Contest Missing One Candidate – You! Gardner Magazine confirmed at noon on January 17, 2023 that “You” haven’t submitted a letter of interest yet for the Ward 3 Councillor position which became open with the resignation of Nathan Boudreau back in December. (Boudreau is nowContinue Reading

Gardner MA: Uncensored Reaches Membership Goal of More than 1000 Members When one popular Facebook group shut down last Fall, Gardner Magazine promised to promote a replacement. On January 3, 2023, at the time of our article on Gardner MA: Uncensored, the group had 731 members. It now has 1000Continue Reading

The Gardner MA of the Past Comes to Life Via Neural Processing Through a process known as a neural filter, Gardner Magazine has created color photos from the original black and white. These are all from about 100 years ago. Remember, the people of the time did not live inContinue Reading

Gardner MA “Mr. History” Mike Richard Has a New Home – Here’s where it is… Beloved Local Columnist Mike Richard has a new home. Due to cutbacks at another publication, Mike Richard is no longer writing fresh material for their pages. However, if you’re looking for him, we know whereContinue Reading

City of Gardner MA Real Estate Taxes Due the First of February The tax rate was certified at $16.13, 3 cents lower than the $16.16 anticipated. This is the 3rd quarter bill and should be considerably lower than the 1st and 2nd quarter bills which were based on a higherContinue Reading

When Emergencies Arise, the Gardner MA Fire Department Responds with Skill According to the Gardner Fire Department: “Last night around 5:30 P.M. GFD crews responded for a possible oil truck rollover. On arrival they found an oil delivery truck loaded with 2800 gallons of home heating oil had hit aContinue Reading