K-9 Rocky of the Gardner MA Police Department Already Turns 2 From the Gardner PD: “Today is K9 Rocky’s 2nd birthday! He had his cake and ate it too! Happy birthday K9 Rocky!!” K-9 Rocky and his handler, Officer Josh Willis are valuable members of the Gardner Police Department. FromContinue Reading

Gardner MA Boys and Girls Club Expresses Thanks to Gardner MA City Councillor Dana Heath The Boys and Girls Club posted, “A very heart felt thank you to this amazing community leader, mentor and extremely kind human being! The members at the boys and girls club Gardner are enjoying allContinue Reading

Previous Half dozen stories about this storm and earlier in the week are on our Public Safety page, CLICK HERE. Region “Dodges Bullet” as Angelic Pouring Rain Washes Away Ice & Snow from Trees Saying he’d issue a more formal statement later, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson stated, “We seem toContinue Reading

Gardner MA Public Safety Committee Holds Hearing on Reagan Street Proposal The Committee heard testimony both in favor and opposed to making Reagan Street one-way. After hearing from all parties who wished to speak, the vote was to recommend approval of the proposal. However, Chairman Craig Cormier noted that ReaganContinue Reading

Gratitude is powerful. Say thank you to someone today. Gardner MA Public Schools Posted a Message of Gratitude on January 24, 2023 From GPS: “We are so grateful to our Gardner DPW and District Facilities staff for working tirelessly to ensure we could open school today. There are many familiesContinue Reading

Gardner MA Police Investigation Leads to Drug – Cash – Weapons Seizure and 5 Arrests From the Gardner PD. “On 1/24/2023 the Gardner Police Department, along with the North Worcester County Drug Task Force and the Worcester DEA executed a search warrant at 42 Main street apartment 8. As aContinue Reading

Gardner MA City Centennial Celebration Highlights Local Recording Group of the 60’s According to “Mr. History” Mike Richard, local recording group, Kenny and the Night Riders released a local hit called “Swamp Rat” on January 22, 1964, some 59 years ago. According to Richard, the group’s appearance on a BostonContinue Reading

Gardner MA Winter Wonderland On Saturday afternoon, January 21, 2023, previous snow made the City look beautiful. We show Gardner High School, the Big Chair, the big Tree on Parker Street, Gardner City Hall, the fields at GHS, Gardner Elementary, and the Gardner PD. And the National Weather Service issuedContinue Reading

Gardner MA Council President Kazinskas on the Budget Process Gardner Mayor Nicholson is beginning to meet with Department Heads to prepare for the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. Fiscal Year 2024 starts on July 1, 2024. According to Council President Kazinskas who appeared on WGAW’s Hotline Radio, “The City Council’s pieceContinue Reading

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