Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City on 9-8-23 Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY The Mayor met with representatives from Unitil and National Grid – Rate increases are expected. —-Some work at Waterford Street School continues. City working with the Commonwealth to remove theContinue Reading
Gardner DPW Delivers Seating Surprise to Dog Park On September 6, 2023, the Gardner DPW brought in seating to be used under the shade pavilions. One happy visitor posted, “Awesome new benches at the park, thanks Gardner DPW for installing.”Continue Reading
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Explains Charter Changes The City Council recently approved changes to the City Charter and is putting the issue before the citizens of Gardner as a non-binding ballot question on November 7, 2023. Mayor Nicholson prepared a video in which he explains what the changes wouldContinue Reading
Streaming TV at a new record – options for Greater Gardner MA Nielsen measures television viewing. By July 2023, Nielsen reports the following share of viewing: Broadcast TV 20 percent, Cable TV 29.6%, Streaming 38.7%, and Other Sources such as unmeasured video on demand, audio streaming, gaming, and devices suchContinue Reading
Happy Labor Day to all who work on behalf of their communities or their families. Many work very hard under the radar, while we benefit from their labors. On Labor Day, we hope you take a few minutes to relax a bit and crack a smile. Editorial: Understanding the BigContinue Reading
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City on September 1, 2023 The Mayor covered various events, explained the happenings of the Centennial Parade Day, went over City Charter on the ballot, and explained Route 140 Zoning issues. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY Events: A welcome to FacultyContinue Reading
UPDATE August 29, 2023: Mary Kate Feeney of Bay State Racing LLC states that their membership in the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce has been reinstated and the problem was technical. Rebecca Marois, CEO of the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce responded to our inquiry: “Following standard Chamber of CommerceContinue Reading
Gardner MA City Hall Honored Sully and Rocky on National Dog Day Rocky is the hero dog of the Gardner Police Department who helps them catch crooks. He had cemented his legacy by helping nab a burglar on his first day and continues to make criminals think twice before strikingContinue Reading
Blake Makes Big Campaign Flub – Attacks Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson and then Doubles Down – Also Attacks this Publisher Just follow Mayor Michael Nicholson’s Facebook page for a week and you’ll see a man deeply involved with his community, its organizations, and its people. So when Kimberly BlakeContinue Reading
Work Resumes After Apparent Lift Theft from in front of Garbose Building Jon Bombaci posted the photo and this post on Friday, August 18, 2023 “Someone jacked our lift last night in downtown Gardner!! After quite a bit of run around and video camera review we figured it out itContinue Reading
Listen to the entire meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. An answer regarding the weeds at Gardner MA Elementary School The Gardner Elementary School Finance Sub-committee met on August 16, 2023 to discuss and approve various items relating to the school. The subject of the weeds came up. Citizen SteveContinue Reading
Listen to the entire meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner MA City Council Meets on August 7, 2023 The City Council takes up a number of matters at the regular meeting. View complete packet and agenda. Sullivan “Sully” Hulette was confirmed at the Gardner Fire Department Therapy dog. TheContinue Reading
Listen to the Informal Meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY Gardner MA City Council Informal Meeting on August 7, 2023 The item was given more time at a July 3rd meeting. Very few major changes were recommended and a letter the Committee sent to the City Council stated, “…took aContinue Reading
Gardner MA Public Service Committee With Various Topics on August 3, 2023 During the Public Service Committee meeting of August 3, 2023, DPW Dane Arnold went in to detail regarding the labor needs DPW. The Committee passed a resolution endorsing salary increases advocated by Arnold. Next step is input fromContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine Releases Circulation Data Gardner Magazine Unique Circulation exceeds 20,000+ and AUDIO continues to be popular. We have details on this page, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading
The most recent Winchendon School Committee Meeting available is that of July 13, 2023. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. We will publish the July 25th meeting should it become available. Winchendon MA School Superintendent Controversy New Winchendon MA School Committee Chair Karen Kast-McBride Alleges an Unauthorized Payout was illegallyContinue Reading
For more information on this parade, please contact Gardner100@Gardner-MA.gov View the complete Classic Car Gallery, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA September Centennial Parade in Search of Antique Cars The exciting Centennial Parade is taking place Sunday, September 17th beginning at 1pm and going from Elm Street to Waterford Street. The CentennialContinue Reading
School starts for grades 1-12 on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. However, Kindergarten is different: 9/6: Kindergarten orientation last names A-J 9:30-11am, 9/7: Kindergarten orientation last names K-Z 9:30-11am, and 9/8: First full day for all Kindergarten 9am-3:15pm. Preschool starts Monday, September 18, 2023. We have the entire 2023-2024 School CalendarContinue Reading
The Work of “The Sheriff of Light” – Worcester County MA County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis Called the “Sheriff of Light” by some because his initiatives have brought good to the community, Sheriff Lew Evangelidis spoke with us about the work of the Worcester County Sheriff’s office. There’s so much moreContinue Reading
In addition to the City of Gardner, The CAC service area includes the towns of Ashburnham, Baldwinville, Hubbardston, Otter River, Templeton, and Westminster. Gardner MA CAC – Here to Help in time of Need Julie Meehan, the Director of Gardner’s CAC, was kind enough to speak with us at theContinue Reading
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning in effect until 5pm on July 21, 2023 for the Petersham, Templeton, Gardner area. A severe thunderstorm was occurring around 4:30pm. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 8pm on July 21, 2023. A flash Food Warning is in effect untilContinue Reading
Gardner MA Resident Kimberly Blake Interviewed as she collects signatures for Mayoral run Gardner Magazine interviewed Kimberly Blake at the Gardner Dog Park as to what she would do differently as Mayor. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. As you’ll hear, the interview starts off cordially, with Kimberly even laughing.Continue Reading
Gardner MA Planning Board Engages with Proponents of Concord Crossing at Meeting of July 18, 2023 Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY Chairman Mark Shafron was running the meeting remotely as he was recovering from knee surgery and thanked his Vice Chair Robert Swartz. Planning Board heardContinue Reading
Avoid Citations By Maintaining Your Gardner MA Yard City Standards require all property be maintained free of vegetation over 12 inches high and kept free of overgrown, decayed, dead, or hazardous trees and shrubs. The City of Gardner posted, “We ask that all residents follow and make changes if neededContinue Reading
Gardner MA Greenwood Pool Temporarily Closed Until Drained, Swept, and Carefully Vacuumed According to Mayor Nicholson, glass goggles accidentally broke and ended up in the pool. Swim classes scheduled for the week of July 17, 2023 have been moved to the week of July 24, 2023. Listen to his shortContinue Reading
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