You can’t put a fence on City Property, explains City Solicitor Flick at Gardner ZBA Meeting In an interesting Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting on October 18, 2022, the panel took up a half dozen different cases including one involving a fence to be placed on City property. Also, anContinue Reading

Why is this sign in Gardner MA? It’s a filler for the Outdoor Billboard provider who doesn’t have a paid client for the spot at the moment. But it’s also a Thought Starter. What type of Disaster Plan do you have for your family? FEMA has a website called Ready.gov.Continue Reading

Good News – Greater Gardner MA Downgraded to Drought 1, Removal Likely Soon According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, the City of Gardner Massachusetts is currently in Moderate Drought (D1) and drought removal is likely over the next 3 months Just over a month ago, Gardner was downgradedContinue Reading

And the Deputy Police Chief Seat in Gardner MA Goes to….. The choice has been made. The new Deputy Chief of Police in Gardner MA is…. Nicholas Maroni Nicholas Maroni will be filling the chair in the Deputy Chief’s office. He will assume the job on Monday, October 24, 2022.Continue Reading

New Feature: Ask the Blue Elephant When the Blue Elephant is in the room, your questions get answered. If you have a question for the Blue Elephant, email News@GardnerMagazine.com. Question: Where do I get information in Gardner about Marriage Licenses, Dog Licenses, or Business Certificates? Answer: The Office of theContinue Reading

Gardner MA Faith is Evident by Churches Active on Social Media Since its founding, Gardner has been an actively faith-based community. To this day, prayer opens and closes Gardner City Council meetings. In a world plagued often by bad news, we thought we’d share some good news about Gardner HousesContinue Reading

Opening A Business in Gardner MA It’s happening more and more every day. People go to bed thinking about opening a business in the City of Gardner MA. They wake up wondering who to call. We have the info right here for you. Economic Development Coordinator Jessica DeRoy can answerContinue Reading

Greater Gardner MA Chamber of Commerce Announces Winners of Chili Chowder Contest The Chamber held its event on October 13, 2022 at the Red Apple Farm in Phillipston, MA. Winners: Best Chili – Great Wolf Lodge, Best Chowder – Gardner Ale House, Best Table Decor – Blue Moon Diner, andContinue Reading

Gardner MA Gets Invite to Housing Crisis Roundtable Representing the Chair City at a private roundtable meeting with U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren in Boston was Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson on Friday, October 14, 2022. It was convened to discuss the housing crisis faced by the Commonwealth. Others were from theContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine has a treat for you. Feel great about Gardner MA On October 14, 2022, we interviewed the Chair City Chief Executive about Gardner’s successful and transformative program of Accelerated Development, an unprecedented partnership of Government, Business, Community, and Private collaboration to achieve an expedited prosperity. Thank you, Gardner MayorContinue Reading

Gardner MA Deadline Approaches for Cultural Council Applications The application deadline is October 17, 2022 for Artists, Musicians, Performers, etc. who are seeking funding for an event. According to Chair Jessica DeRoy, “Gardner Cultural Council (GCC) provides funding for public programs that promote access, education, diversity, and excellence in theContinue Reading

Gardner MA Busy with Meetings – Listen to one or all on any device Hannaford Supermarket gets new Manager. Petition Submitted by PrivateOversight LLC to amend an ordinance Discussion of Upcoming November 8th elections and declaring 14 Leamy and 177 West St. as surplus and correspondence relating to Municipal Finances.Continue Reading

View the School Committee meetings on our dedicated page, or listen here on any device. New Member Amber Cameron is the Student Representative and had a good deal to say as she was welcomed by the School Committee. Gardner MA School Committee Approves Spending Warrants, Heard Reports, Approved Policies, andContinue Reading

UPDATE 10-13-22: There will be a Covid-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinic Wednesday October 19, 2022 from 2pm to 6pm at the Polish American Citizens Club (PACC) 171 Kendall Pond Rd. W, Gardner MA. While Walk-ins are accepted, you can register by calling the Montachusett Public Health Network Covid-19 Response TeamContinue Reading