Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Monday, January 17, 2022 Greater Gardner MA marks the birthday of Civil Rights Activist and Baptist minister Martin Luther King Jr who was gunned down in 1968, King was known for nonviolent activism in protesting racial discrimination. King won the Nobel Peace Prize inContinue Reading

Our Comedy Graphics page has 64 different choices to print. CLICK HERE. Alone with Gardner MA Laundry Have you ever been alone with the laundry?  I mean, really alone, just you, dirty socks, shirts, slacks, and towels?   Have you thought of the Laundromat?   Michelle says of Horrigan Premium Laundromat atContinue Reading

COVID Testing Change for Monday January 10, 2022 According to the Gardner Health Department, effective Monday, January 10, 2022, COVID testing will only be performed at Main Street Urgent Care, Gardner and Tully Walk In Care, Athol for “patients who need to see a provider.” In order to accommodate theContinue Reading

Spotlight on Communities Greater Gardner MA Gardner MA is known as the Chair City, and the other communities covered by Gardner Magazine all have something special: Ashburnham– Town of Lakes, Ashby – smallest town, Athol-the Tool Town, Barre – Town of Patriots, Gardner – The Chair City, Hardwick – OldestContinue Reading

Gardner MA has begun Reassessment From Gardner MA City Hall, ““ATTENTION: Rob Tolland works for Vision and has been contracted by the City to assist with data collection as part of our 5-year reassessment program, as required by the Division of Local Services. He has a Vision ID badge andContinue Reading

New Gardner MA Terms Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson started his first full term on January 3, 2022 after being administered the oath of office at Gardner City Hall, along with the Gardner City Council, and Gardner School Committee. Public Ceremony is January 6, 2022 6pm at Perry Auditorium, City Hall.Continue Reading

Gardner Magazine Budget Dog Budget Dog would like to share some tips for saving money in the New Year! Cable TV If you like your current channel lineup, it may be possible to have your cake and eat it too, that is, keep everything you like and save money inContinue Reading

Gardner MA Water Main Break, again… Citizens on social media have reported yet another water main break, apparently occurring at the Leamy, Barthel, Baker intersection the morning of December 28, 2021.    Gardner Magazine called the DPW for any information.  We asked if the Water Department had any staffing shortages whichContinue Reading

Best Winter Fire Safety Practices This time of year is a good time to write about best Fire Safety practices.  The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services “provides the fire service, regulated industries, and citizens with training, education, prevention, investigation, and emergency response services.”   Download Winter Holiday Safety pamphlet.  CLICK HERE.  Continue Reading