Gardner MA City Council Elects New Ward 3 City Councilor According to the City Charter, if there had been another candidate in the last election, the City Council would automatically “appoint” that person to fill the unexpired term. As Councilor Boudreau had run unopposed, the power changes to that ofContinue Reading
Heywood Hospital in Gardner MA Making Progress with Surgical Pavilion From explosions last summer when large amounts of rock were removed, to a new Parking lot and landscaping, to a groundbreaking on the new Surgical Pavilion, to the import of various construction materials, the Construction Team has been working toContinue Reading
Publisher’s Note: Gardner Magazine makes a diligent effort to offer interview time and space for all branches of Gardner City Government, including the City Council so that we can inform you to the greatest extent possible. Council President Kazinskas has rejected our numerous and perhaps even irritating recent interview requests,Continue Reading
View the Mayor’s Update on our Mayor’s Update page, or listen here on any device. Click Play. Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Delivers Warm Message on Cold Day –“Stay Warm Everyone” Listen to the update on any device. Click Play. Gardner Mayor Nicholson thanked the students of Holy Family AcademyContinue Reading
Map of Gardner MA Ward 3 Gardner MA City Council to select Ward 3 Councillor at Meeting of February 6, 2023 The Gardner City Council will select a Ward 3 Councillor to fill the unexpired term of Nathan Boudreau at its meeting Monday, February 6, 2023 from a field ofContinue Reading
The Meeting included a discussion about possible City Council and Mayoral raises and expenditures of free cash. Listen to the meeting on any device. Click Play. Gardner MA Finance Committee Takes up possible 2024 raises for City Council and the Mayor According to City Councillor Ron Cormier who says he’sContinue Reading
Gardner MA Public Service Committee Meets February 2, 2023 Listen to the Meeting on any device. Click Play.Continue Reading
Logo you’ll see on letter Heywood Hospital says to disregard. Heywood Hospital of Gardner MA Responds to the Phoenix Problem – Ignore the Letter Concerned about patients – Heywood took immediate and decisive action. It didn’t take long for Social Media Internet to be loaded with comments after many areaContinue Reading
View the Mayor’s Update on our Mayor’s Update page or listen here on any device. CLICK Play. Click Image below to go to relevant page on City of Gardner website: After the Storm – Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City and has various reminders. Mayor Nicholson reviewsContinue Reading
Snow Turns To Rain, Most Have Power, Some Without in Greater Gardner MA Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson is expected to issue an update anytime between mid morning to mid day depending upon conditions. A specific plan is in place with a number of contingency plans ready to be implemented ifContinue Reading
From Gardner City Hall – “Citywide Parking Ban Tonight – There will be an on street parking ban this evening, in effect , Wednesday, January 25, beginning at 8:00 pm and expiring tomorrow morning, Thursday, January 26th at 7:30 am. With impending storm, there are some early dismissals and cancelationContinue Reading
Update 133pm 1/24/23 – Gardner w/o power down to 281, Winchendon at 816. Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson reports National Grid has 100 crews working in region with another 40 on the way. Update: 125pm 1/24/23 – The number of customers in Gardner currently without power has been reduced to 347.Continue Reading
Investing in the Gardner Fire Department paid off in the 1920s. It will pay off in the 2020’s as well. Gardner MA Fire Station Progress of 100 Years in the Chair City In the Past Prior to Gardner becoming a City, fires needed to be fought with gear transported viaContinue 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
What will the future hold? Let us know in 2050! Speculations on the Future – Greater Gardner MA Presidents 1923 to 2049 Warren G. Harding – 1921-1923 Calvin Coolidge – 1923 – 1929 Herbert Hoover – 1929 – 1933 Franklin D. Roosevelt – 1933- 1945 Harry S. Truman – 1945Continue 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 High School Cheerleaders on the Way to Nationals From Gardner High: “Great send off for our cheerleaders as they head to Dallas for Nationals. We are very proud of this program and how well they represent the Gardner community. Good luck Wildcats!!”Continue 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: 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
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
Event at Perry Auditorium Kicks Off Gardner MA Centennial Celebration on January 14, 2023 Various City of Gardner Centennial merchandise will be on sale throughout the year at various events. An announcement of some of the upcoming events will be forthcoming soon, according to Committee Chair Brad Heglin. Visit ourContinue Reading
Open Burning Season is January 15 to April 30th in Greater Gardner MA If you’re in Gardner, go to the MassFire website and apply now for a burning permit. Then call (978) 630-7019 between 8:30am and 1pm to activate the permit each day you plan to burn. Burn from 10amContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine Election Center 2023 In 2023, Gardner MA will hold an election for Mayor, City Council, and School Committee.Continue Reading
Gardner MA History has many Lessons for its Future Our article covers key dates in Gardner’s history, the business of chairs from 1805 to today, the location of Gardner Government, the Changing Schools, Pride in the Schools including Gardner’s Class Song lyrics of 1923, Recreation, Music in the Community andContinue Reading
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