And so it Begins…, Paving 2023 in the City of Gardner MA Paving is beginning in Gardner in the next month or so on a number of streets in the City. First up is the state project redoing parts of Route 2A from West Broadway to the Templeton line –Continue Reading
The Flashback Dance was well-attended including by Gardner’s Mayor, City Council President, State Representative, City Councilors, and other notables. More exciting events to come this year in Gardner…. Flashback Dance Well Attended in Gardner MA – A Big Hit! The Flashback Dance featuring “DJ of the Stars Jimmy Jay” andContinue Reading
“People are Gardner’s Greatness” – Mayor Michael Nicholson in Gardner Going Great interview. How Gardner is Going Great in an interview with Mayor Michael Nicholson Listen to the interview on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner is Going Great and we spoke to Gardner Mayor Nicholson about it. We reviewed theContinue Reading
Gardner MA Conservation Agent Endeavoring to Help Nature’s Creatures Some creatures we don’t often think about are valuable components of our Eco-system. As Conservation Agent, Sophie Dorow is tasked with “helping these critters cross our roads safely to their vernal pools and back this spring. For more information visit theContinue Reading
Gardner MA City Council Holds Shorter Meeting on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Councilor Mack participated in the meeting via telephone. Councilors Heath and Tassone were absent from the meeting. Gardner Mayor Nicholson usually appears, but he was at his lodging awaitingContinue Reading
Mid – April Update with Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Listen to the Update on any device. CLICK PLAY. In an update released on Saturday rather than Friday, Gardner Mayor Nicholson spoke of Government Week run by Holy Family Academy which puts students in the roles of government. He statedContinue Reading
Good Earth Has Grand Opening in Gardner MA The Good Earth Farm and Garden Center purchased the former Agway location at 633 West Broadway, Gardner in September of last year and owner Steve Altobelli was interviewed April 15, 2023 on WGAW’s Hotline Radio with Steve Wendell regarding its official GrandContinue Reading
For more information about Downtown Gardner visit DowntownGardner.com. For information about Gardner’s Downtown organization and their events, visit GardnerSquareTwo.com Excitement over 2023 Further Upgrades Improving Downtown Gardner MA Improvements in Downtown Gardner MA have been noticed. And they are continuing. From 2022 to 2023 and going forward, residents are seeingContinue Reading
Dogs and Cats with a short Thank You – Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. It’s Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week in Greater Gardner MA During National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week, the officers are recognized for their work which does involve protecting humans from animals that may be violent,Continue Reading
Gardner MA School Committee Met on Monday, April 10, 2023 Listen to the Meeting on any device. CLICK Play The Gardner School Committee reviewed various policies, took up various articles, reviewed various reports, and heard various updates. The Committee took a vote on the Gardner High School Cheerleaders trip toContinue Reading
Pictured are the parcels for which a change has been requested by Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson from residential to commercial. After a final recommendation is made at this meeting, the Gardner City Council will vote on the matter at its next meeting on April 18th. Various Documents: Planning Board 3-29-23Continue Reading
To the Youth of Gardner: Thanks for being great! Your efforts at being great people has been noticed. And thank you to the adults in the Gardner Public School system for being great mentors to Gardner’s kids – and all the parents for your support. Youth: What Gardner MA IsContinue Reading
Listen to the Update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Various Milestones in Gardner MA Mayor’s Update of April 7, 2023 Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke of various Milestones in this week’s update. The Final Beam was installed during a “Topping Off Ceremony” at theContinue Reading
Health and Wellness Fair for Mind, Body, and Spirit in Gardner MA The Greater Gardner Health and Wellness Fair is being held Wednesday, April 12, 2023 from 5 to 8pm at Perry Auditorium in Gardner City Hall. The event is being put on by the Gardner Community Action Team. ItContinue Reading
Regan Street to Become 1 Way on April 10, 2023 for 60 Day Test in Gardner MA The street has parking on both sides of the street which has proven to be a tight situation with the street being two way. A few options were considered including restricting parking toContinue Reading
Since a Gardner MA Resident Won Lottery 50+ years ago, it’s become Big Business 50+ years ago, Donald Cosentino won $50k. Today, $12 million dollars is won by players each day in MA. The Massachusetts Lottery supports 351 Cities and Towns in the State. The net profit was over 1.1Continue Reading
Route 140 and other Zoning Issues Kicked Back to Planning Board in Gardner MA City Council Meeting It was a busy evening for Gardner City Council members on April 3, 2023. The Finance Committee met first. Then there were 3 separate Public Hearings regarding Route 140 Zoning, Sports Betting, andContinue Reading
Gardner Area League of Artists Puts Art in Full Swing for Spring in Greater Gardner MA The organization promotes Art and Music and this season they appear to be going big. While considering a move back to the Chair City, the group has “Art Critiques” scheduled for Saturday April 15,Continue Reading
View our previous article from February when this property was being marketed for sale. Gardner MA Plan to Turn Blight into Promise Paying Off Again 73 Stuart Street has an appraised value of -0- due to the cost of demolishing it. Candor Realty is buying it for the back taxesContinue Reading
Mayor’s Update on last day of March 2023 packed with Important Information Listen to the Update on any device. CLICK PLAY Zoning and Properties Zoning Items include matters coming before the City Council at a Public Hearing Monday April 3, 2023 at 6:30pm involving Regulating Sports Betting, More Cannabis Establishments,Continue Reading
“If we as a City want to revitalize our economy, grow our tax base, lessen the tax burden on our residents, provide jobs for those who live here, and provide resources to meet our growing population, then something like this must be done or the City will soon be leftContinue Reading
Are you running in the Gardner MA 2023 Election? The following positions are up for grabs: Mayor, 6 Councilor at Large, 5 individual Ward Councilors, and 3 of the School Committee posts. Details in this pdf, CLICK HERE. Interested candidates need to obtain nomination papers from the City Clerk’s officeContinue Reading
An Interview with the Admins of Gardner MA – #1 What’s going on Page Listen on any device. Click Play. We spoke with Laura Pelletier and Shelly Thibeau, admins of the number one Gardner MA What’s Going on Page. The ladies also want to credit Cindy Leblanc who also servesContinue Reading
Conservation Commission Says “Fix the Fence by Friday!” Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Commission is noted for its informal meetings and off-the-cuff comments made by its members and this meeting was no exception. Some notable quotes, “Where’s the Meeting Minute Taker?”, “114 Topaz Terrace, theContinue Reading
Yard Cleanup Season to Begin in Greater Gardner MA Time to get those yard tools ready as April Yard Waste pickup will be the week of April 4-7, 2023 for Gardner residents on their regular trash pickup day. Grass clippings and leaves can be placed in paper yard waste bagsContinue Reading
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