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
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Does Weekly Update from Park Street Park Mayor Michael Nicholson did his weekly update from Park Street Park on Friday, July 14, 2023. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY Mayor Nicholson recapped some events and spoke about some upcoming events. He spoke of the GardnerContinue Reading
Listen to the Gardner Magazine interview with Jon Zlotnik on any device. CLICK PLAY. Jon Zlotnik Seeks Voters Stamp of New Senate Role Representative Jonathan Zlotnik of Gardner MA is currently a member of a group of 160 people comprising the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He seeks this Fall toContinue Reading
Gardner MA Conservation Agent Sophie Dorow Seeking Trail Crew Heroes Sophie Dorow asks in a communication: “ Love Working Outdoors? Need community service hours? Want to see positive changes in our city? Then this opportunity may be your chance to make connections with a passionate team of people like yourself!”Continue Reading
For our previous article, CLICK HERE. Ordinance Regarding Scooters – Shared Dockless Mobility Devices Another publication has erroneously stated that “Gardner is the third city in Massachusetts that Bird will be partnering with…” That statement is incorrect. Gardner is not partnering with Bird in the venture. Bird is a privateContinue Reading
Impact of Minimum Wage in Massachusetts – 4th Highest in U.S. A decade ago in 2013, the Federal Minimum Wage was $7.25, having been raised in 2009. As of 2023, it is still $7.25. In 2013, it was $8 in Massachusetts. Today in 2023, it’s $15. Graphic shows every StateContinue Reading
PRESS RELEASE on pdf 7-5-23 CLICK HERE. UPDATE 7-10-23: Readers Note: Bird used the “partner” language in its Press Release indicating that it and the City had “teamed up.” However, this is inaccurate as there is no relationship. The City of Gardner is simply the licensing authority. More information, CLICKContinue Reading
Original Dogcatcher Art from Gardner Magazine In our Budget Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, the subject of Animal Control Officers came up and I promised the Mayor I would get some Dogcatcher Art of the 1950’s. Well, we’ve done one better, we have an entire original Dogcatcher Fantasy Gallery,Continue Reading
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