Gardner MA School Committee Approves FY’24 Budget Listen to the Meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Complete Meeting Agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. Gardner High School Cheerleaders were recognized by the Superintendent and by their coach. Dr. Pellegrino made a budget presentation. School Budget for FY24 was unanimously approved. VariousContinue Reading
Hubbardston MA Happenings with Nathan Boudreau – May 9, 2023 Listen to the Interview on any device. CLICK PLAY. We spoke about various Municipal Challenges and about the Town Center Project underway soon which will positively transform the Hubbardston Downtown area. Hubbardston has opportunities for economic development and tourism. NateContinue Reading
Concept Proven – Beautiful Day for Art Festival on Saturday, May 6, 2023 The event was uplifting as artists showed off their creations at the First Annual Chair City Concept Forefront Art Festival. Our photo gallery says more in photos than can be said in words. So many talented youngContinue Reading
Community Garden at St. Paul’s in Gardner MA Expands for 2023 The Community Garden located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Cross Street in Gardner has almost doubled its capacity in 2023. Grown on the property: Fresh produce distributed to area families by the CAC and perennial plants. The CommunityContinue Reading
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Accumulating Accolades Mayor Nicholson of Gardner has a long list of adjectives, nouns, and verbs to his credit. The latest is being named one of this year’s Power 50 by the Worcester Business Journal. See Press Release, CLICK HERE. The Mayor stated, “I’m extremely proudContinue Reading
“Top of the Ladder’ – The Gardner Fire Department Interview with Chief Gregory Lagoy The Gardner Fire Department is Going Great and we spoke with the man at the top of the ladder, Fire Chief Gregory Lagoy. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. We spoke with Gardner Fire Chief GregoryContinue Reading
Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY Councilor James Walsh Emerges as Council Advisor During Gardner MA City Council Meeting of 5-1-23 Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY Complete Agenda and Packet (600 pages) CLICK HERE Councilor Walsh pays attention to the details and oftenContinue Reading
Gardner MA Relay for Life 2023 has more than 5 dozen teams The Gardner Relay for Life is coming up June 9 to June 10, 2023, taking place once again at Mount Wachusett Community College on Green Street in Gardner. The 2023 theme is “Every Step brings hope.” In aContinue Reading
In Great Hands – the Gardner MA PD Interview with Chief Eric McAvene The Gardner Police Department is Going Great under the direction of some Great Hands – including Chief Eric McAvene. We discussed various topics with the veteran officer and now Chief to learn more about how the GardnerContinue Reading
“People are Gardner’s Greatness” says Gardner MA Michael Nicholson in Uplifting Interview Listen to the interview on any device. CLICK PLAY. Mayor Nicholson believes that “People are Gardner’s Greatness” and that people should be treated as people. He appreciates the honest opinions of City employees, he credits many on hisContinue Reading
Complete Westminster MA April 2023 Election Results on our Government page, click here, or on our Westminster page, click here. – Newcomers on Planning BoardContinue Reading
West End Beagle Club Kayak Rat Race On a man-made pond of over 200,000 square feet built over 50 years ago, the West End Beagle Club is scheduled to hold the first annual Kayak Rat Race on Saturday June 10, 2023 beginning at 1pm Cash prizes will be awarded toContinue Reading
A Saturday of Art and Music Comes to Gardner MA – May 6, 2023 It’s called the Chair City Conceptual Forefront Art Festival and it features Art and Live Music. The event is Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 11am to 4pm with a rain date of Sunday the 7th. ItContinue Reading
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
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