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
Gardner MA Greenwood Pool Will Open Without Spray Park – Spray Park May Open Later Greenwood Pool season begins Friday June 30, 2023 again without the Spray Park in operation. However, Debra Pond responded to our inquiry with the following: “We are first concentrating on opening the pool on JuneContinue Reading
Town of Winchendon Holds Food Truck Festival The 2nd Annual Food Truck Festival at GAR Park located at 52 Murdock Avenue is Friday June 23, 2023 from 4pm to 9pm. There are more than 18 trucks from around the state and there will be music with the “Battle of theContinue Reading
Agenda, Details, Packet, Article, and AUDIO of all 4 meetings are in this article. A Series of 4 Related City Council Meetings in Gardner MA Public Service Committee Public Service Committee met on June 15, 2023. Agenda and Packet, CLICK HERE. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Finance Committee MeetingContinue Reading
MAKE A DAY OF IT FOR THE BEST BIRTHDAY IN GARDNER EVER! June 24, 2023 UPDATE: June 15, 2023 – Fireworks Parking Restrictions – Jump to Info. UPDATE: June 16, 2023 – Complete Downtown Gardner Schedule including 21 piece Brass Band – Jump to Info Art at the Fireworks –Continue Reading
Park Street Park includes bike path extension, parking, and a very nice view of Crystal Lake. Park Street Park Progresses including Bike Path Extension and More in Gardner MA Shown is work on the Park Street Park a couple of weeks ago and on June 15, 2023. Monument Park isContinue Reading
A Wacky Interview on the Gardner MA Food Truck Festival with Colin Smith Gardner Magazine interviewed the Mayor’s Executive Aide Colin Smith regarding the upcoming Gardner Food Truck Festival coming up Saturday July 8, 2023 from noon to 8pm. This year it has the “Wow Factor” WARNING: This interview mightContinue Reading
Gardner MA PD and Heywood Hospital Release Joint Statement on Stabbing Incident A nurse was stabbed in the Emergency Room of Heywood Hospital on June 12, 2023 and sent to UMass in Worcester for further treatment. The perpetrator was arrested and charged. Here is the complete Press Release, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading
UPDATE: Article now also includes an interview with the artist. Scroll Down. Brandon Furtado is “The One” Opening at 6pm on June 29, 2023 at Gardner City Hall Brandon Furtado hails from Somerset MA and has been writing music for almost a decade, creating both pop and acoustic tracks. We’veContinue Reading
Gardner MA City Council Unanimously Approves Fiscal Year 2024 Budget The Fiscal Year 2024 Budget approved covers the period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 and includes both Municipal and School Budgets. An informal meeting was held first. Listen here on any device. CLICK PLAY. Following the informalContinue Reading
Gardner MA Open Space and Recreation Plan Public Meeting June 1, 2023 Complete Plan in pdf format, CLICK HERE. Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY The Meeting: This specific meeting concerns updating the initial 1986 Open Space Recreation Plan for the City of Gardner which has hadContinue Reading
Gardner MA Finance Committee Takes up Budget Items The Finance Committee Held Budget hearings regarding the following: City Council, Mayor, Mayor’s Unclassified, Assessor, Contributory Retirement Board, Purchasing, Civil Enforcement, Information Technology, Community Development and Planning, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Auditor, Treasurer – Collector, Debt Service, Insurance, Law, City Clerk, andContinue Reading
Gardner MA Landfill Expansion Update Ivan Ussach, the MRWC Director stated in a Press Release that “alternatives to Gardner’s proposed sludge landfill expansion are looking better than ever.” Complete Press Release, CLICK HERE. One of the alternatives suggested is the construction by the City of a Hydrothermal Carbonization facility whichContinue Reading
Winchendon MA Having Trouble with Government Including Town Manager and School Superintendent Town Manager: The Town of Winchendon is seeking 5 residents for the Town Manager Search Committee to replace Justin Sultzbach who resigned earlier this month with a final day of July 7, 2023. Sultzbach has accepted the positionContinue Reading
Greater Gardner MA to celebrate Memorial Day Mon. May 29, 2023 City of Gardner: The Memorial Day Parade begins at 22 Elm Street at 9:40am and heads to Monument Park in Gardner for 10am services. In the parade this year will be the Gardner PD, Veteran’s Organization Colors, Veterans byContinue Reading
Photos of Yard Sales in Gardner MA on May 21, 2023. Gardner MA Yard Salers Speak About the Chair City Gardner Magazine made the rounds to some of the dozens of Yard Sales held in the Chair City on Sunday May 21, 2023 and we asked these wise individuals forContinue Reading
Empire Management Building in Downtown Gardner MA to get STUNNING Improvements In more fantastic news for Downtown Gardner, the Empire Management Building (sometimes known as the “M” Building because of the big M at the top) will be getting some stunning facade improvements. We show a rendering of what theContinue Reading
Keep Gardner MA Beautiful Event More Extensive in Spring 2023 Highlights of Event Date: Saturday May 20, 2023 beginning at 8:30am Movie for Volunteers: Pre-registered Volunteers receive matinee movie tickets Litter Cleanup: Goal is to pick up trash in the community Nip Hunt: Goal is to collect as many nipsContinue Reading
Update: 5-15-23 – The May 17, 2023 Art Show is going to be much larger than previously expected, with hundreds of pieces of art in various media. With FREE ADMISSION, it’s a “Don’t Miss” event. Gardner Elementary School 5 to 7pm on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Gardner MA Talented ArtistsContinue Reading
92% say Gardner looks better than 2 years ago. Gardner MA Social Media Poll Results These are the results from respondents on “Gardner Ma – #1 What’s going on Page!” from a poll conducted over 27 hours until May 14, 2023. The question asked, “Is Gardner Looking Better than 2Continue Reading
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
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