Gardner MA Magazine with an After Storm Photo Gallery Gardner Magazine explored the Chair City with a camera on March 15, 2023 after the Storm of 2023. More than 100 photos are in this Gallery, click here. The men in the center at left were my heroes as they helpedContinue Reading
From Snowstorm to a More Fun Task – Gardner MA Playgrounds With a snowstorm as powerful as the Storm of 2023, it’s hard to think of children playing on Gardner’s playgrounds. But it’s happening. DPW has been authorized to expend $200,000 on playground upgrades. Spring will mean more work onContinue Reading
As of March 13, 2023, the weather forecast for Monday, March 20, 2023 is for sunny skies and a temperature of 39 degrees. How much of the March 14, 2023 snowstorm will be left? The First Day of Spring is Just Around the Corner in Greater Gardner MA The FirstContinue Reading
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Focuses on FUN and more FUN in Weekly Update Listen on any device. CLICK Play Mayor Nicholson spoke of the FUN in the Arts, Music, and Athletic programs and mentioned the Rockwell Grants which have helped make improvements possible including programs curriculum, and facilities upgrades.Continue Reading
Gardner MA Public Safety Committee Meets on March 6, 2023 Listen to the Meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Committee heard from Deputy Police Chief Maroni who stated that the Gardner PD was still in the hiring process for 6 officers. 1 is graduating from the Police Academy onContinue Reading
Hotline Radio on WGAW draws Captive Gardner MA Audience on Snowy Day 3-4-23 Heard on WGAW at AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and from anywhere with an Internet connection, Listen Live, Hotline Radio airs Saturdays from noon to 2pm and is hosted by Steve Wendell. Wendell frequently has a number ofContinue Reading
MEPA Requiring Environmental Impact Report Regarding Proposed Gardner Landfill Expansion The State of Massachusetts has ruled that an Environment Impact Report will be required for the proposed Gardner Sludge Landfill Expansion. See the 108 page ruling, CLICK HERE. Ruling is from the Massachusetts Environmental Protection Agency, MEPA. Ivan Ussach, theContinue Reading
Review of City Charter Begins in Gardner MA The Charter Review Committee held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 23, 2023. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson and City Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas presented a joint recommendation to the Committee. CLICK HERE. Listen to the Public Hearing on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Gardner MA Fire Department Proactive Efforts Proactive Efforts to Save Lives The Gardner Fire Department wants to save lives by encouraging the use of working Smoke Detectors which cut your risk of dying in a fire by 50%. They posted this link of a Facebook video showing how fast aContinue Reading
Listen to the interview on any device. Click Play. Shawn Hayden of GAAMHA in Gardner MA explains their 3 Important Services Shawn Hayden detailed Developmental Services including S.T.R.E.A.M. and GAAMHA Employment Services. He spoke on their Substance Use Disorder Services including Residential Treatment programs and Community Recovery Services. Hayden explainedContinue Reading
An Interview with Colin Smith about Gardner MA Non-Profits and Organizations Introduction: The City of Gardner often partners with local non-profits for the benefit of the community. Executive Aide to the Mayor, Colin Smith is often the leader of this effort, forming personal relationships with a number of organizations andContinue Reading
Slinging the Sludge – The Truth About the Proposed Landfill Expansion in Gardner MA With any public issue, it is important that the facts be published with accuracy. The truth: Public officials in Gardner have shown great concern about the environment throughout all steps of considering the expansion of theContinue Reading
Gardner MA City Council President Takes Center in Raising Awareness of Women with Heart Disease Gardner Mayor Nicholson posted: “Nearly half of women in their 20s and older are living with a form of cardiovascular disease. American Heart Association — Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators are workingContinue Reading
Gardner MA City Council Elects New Ward 3 City Councilor According to the City Charter, if there had been another candidate in the last election, the City Council would automatically “appoint” that person to fill the unexpired term. As Councilor Boudreau had run unopposed, the power changes to that ofContinue Reading
Heywood Hospital in Gardner MA Making Progress with Surgical Pavilion From explosions last summer when large amounts of rock were removed, to a new Parking lot and landscaping, to a groundbreaking on the new Surgical Pavilion, to the import of various construction materials, the Construction Team has been working toContinue Reading
Publisher’s Note: Gardner Magazine makes a diligent effort to offer interview time and space for all branches of Gardner City Government, including the City Council so that we can inform you to the greatest extent possible. Council President Kazinskas has rejected our numerous and perhaps even irritating recent interview requests,Continue Reading
View the Mayor’s Update on our Mayor’s Update page, or listen here on any device. Click Play. Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Delivers Warm Message on Cold Day –“Stay Warm Everyone” Listen to the update on any device. Click Play. Gardner Mayor Nicholson thanked the students of Holy Family AcademyContinue Reading
Map of Gardner MA Ward 3 Gardner MA City Council to select Ward 3 Councillor at Meeting of February 6, 2023 The Gardner City Council will select a Ward 3 Councillor to fill the unexpired term of Nathan Boudreau at its meeting Monday, February 6, 2023 from a field ofContinue Reading
The Meeting included a discussion about possible City Council and Mayoral raises and expenditures of free cash. Listen to the meeting on any device. Click Play. Gardner MA Finance Committee Takes up possible 2024 raises for City Council and the Mayor According to City Councillor Ron Cormier who says he’sContinue Reading
Gardner MA Public Service Committee Meets February 2, 2023 Listen to the Meeting on any device. Click Play.Continue Reading
Logo you’ll see on letter Heywood Hospital says to disregard. Heywood Hospital of Gardner MA Responds to the Phoenix Problem – Ignore the Letter Concerned about patients – Heywood took immediate and decisive action. It didn’t take long for Social Media Internet to be loaded with comments after many areaContinue Reading
View the Mayor’s Update on our Mayor’s Update page or listen here on any device. CLICK Play. Click Image below to go to relevant page on City of Gardner website: After the Storm – Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City and has various reminders. Mayor Nicholson reviewsContinue Reading
Snow Turns To Rain, Most Have Power, Some Without in Greater Gardner MA Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson is expected to issue an update anytime between mid morning to mid day depending upon conditions. A specific plan is in place with a number of contingency plans ready to be implemented ifContinue Reading
From Gardner City Hall – “Citywide Parking Ban Tonight – There will be an on street parking ban this evening, in effect , Wednesday, January 25, beginning at 8:00 pm and expiring tomorrow morning, Thursday, January 26th at 7:30 am. With impending storm, there are some early dismissals and cancelationContinue Reading
Update 133pm 1/24/23 – Gardner w/o power down to 281, Winchendon at 816. Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson reports National Grid has 100 crews working in region with another 40 on the way. Update: 125pm 1/24/23 – The number of customers in Gardner currently without power has been reduced to 347.Continue Reading
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