Chair City Diner opens in Gardner MA The Diner opened on Lynde Street in Gardner on October 26, 2022. On the day of opening, patrons could not order online, but could view the menu. Breakfast options include a plate sized pancake, chicken and waffles, many egg dishes including a steakContinue Reading
Gardner’s Public Schools are now arranged close to one another off of Pearl Street. Gardner MA Superintendent Mark Pellegrino on Progress in the Schools, the Gardner Success Story Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel interviewed Dr. Mark Pellegrino, Superintendent of Gardner Massachusetts Public Schools. We spoke about Accelerated Development in GardnerContinue Reading
Gardner MA Elementary School Building Committee on Parking Crunch and Punch lists When the new school project was initiated some 4 years ago, the number of increased students and staff was not anticipated. Now, the number of parking spaces quickly has become an issue and School Superintendent Dr. Mark PellegrinoContinue Reading
Gardner MA Celebrates its 100th year as a City on January 1, 2023. There some Downtown storefronts left. Reserve yours now. Gardner MA 100 Years Ago & Today 100 Years after Main Street looked like the Postcard at left, shoppers are still shopping Main Street in Gardner. Interested in openingContinue Reading
Gardner MA Early Voting Gardner MA has published an Early Voting Schedule, CLICK HERE. Early voting runs from October 22nd through November 4th.Continue Reading
View on our Mayor’s Update page, or Listen here on any device. Click Play. Infrastructure, Gardner PD, Electricity, and Voting Focus of Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Update of October 21, 2022 Infrastructure: Kendall Street to be paved Wednesday, October 26th. Concrete Crossing ramp being laid out in the Douglas -RobillardContinue Reading
You can’t put a fence on City Property, explains City Solicitor Flick at Gardner ZBA Meeting In an interesting Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting on October 18, 2022, the panel took up a half dozen different cases including one involving a fence to be placed on City property. Also, anContinue Reading
And the Deputy Police Chief Seat in Gardner MA Goes to….. The choice has been made. The new Deputy Chief of Police in Gardner MA is…. Nicholas Maroni Nicholas Maroni will be filling the chair in the Deputy Chief’s office. He will assume the job on Monday, October 24, 2022.Continue Reading
Chair City Diner Opens Monday October 24, 2022 in Gardner MA It’s been in the works for months. Staff is being trained and the whole place is getting ready for the official opening on Monday October 24, 2022. CORRECTION: The date the Manager gave us was incorrect, opening day isContinue Reading
Watch the meeting on our City Council page or listen right here on any device. CLICK Play. Free Cash History 2015 to 2022 Certified at $2.6 million for fiscal year 2023 on 10-17-22. New growth certification will be coming. Properties and Finances Topics at Gardner MA City Council Meeting ofContinue Reading
Gardner MA to Hit Milestone on January 1, 2023 Gardner celebrates 100 years a City in just…. Europeans first settled what would be named Gardner in 1764. It received land grants from surrounding towns of Ashburnham, Templeton, Westminster, and Winchendon to become an incorporated town in 1785. Two decades later,Continue Reading
Reflections of a City: Gardner MA is URBAN, but it’s also very RURAL and beautiful. Growing Industry and Business. Blossoming Education. Abundant Recreation. And, all close to the Lake Wampanoag Area…..in Gardner, the Chair City, but also a City to “Share” All Photos taken on Columbus Day: October 10, 2022Continue Reading
Chair City of Gardner MA Top 40 Hit Projects Gardner MA is undergoing what we are calling “Accelerated Development.” Sometimes it’s hard to remember all the projects going on. So we created a page for the purpose and we’ll keep adding to it. Top 40 Hit Projects page, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading
Leaves are Turning and the Colors are Showing in Greater Gardner MA The leaves are turning sooner due to less precipitation during the growing season this year as Greater Gardner suffered through a D3 Drought condition. Peak foliage is almost upon us on Columbus Day Weekend 2022, but in anContinue Reading
Watch on our Mayor’s Update page or listen here on any device. CLICK Play. Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Reports on “Crazy Week Here in Gardner” in Weekly Update In an update jam-packed with valuable information, the Chair City Mayor thanked the first responders who skillfully handled the small electricalContinue Reading
World Smile Day is Friday October 7, 2022 in Greater Gardner MA Smiling is contagious. When you smile, other people smile. People can hear you smile over the phone. Smiling is naturally cheaper and more attractive than any make-up you can put on. And, smiling boosts your immune system andContinue Reading
Dianne “Neon” Leblanc in TV Interview with Gardner Magazine on Successful Event October 1, 2022 Dianne Leblanc and many volunteers helped Keep Gardner MA Beautiful on October 1, 2022. Weather cooperated for the annual event which once again attracted civic-minded individuals to do their part in cleaning up the ChairContinue Reading
Chips, Soda, and Convenient Potty on Their Way to Gardner MA. Mayor Nicholson posted a photo and stated, “The construction of the concession stand and bathroom building at Watkins Field at Gardner High School has begun. “Continue Reading
Gardner MA Fabulous Fall Festival – Oktoberfest Success in Photos Hundreds upon hundreds of people attended the September 24, 2022 event in Gardner Massachusetts. Complete Gallery of over 110 photos, CLICK HERE. The Chair Luge Gardner Ale House Owner Rick Walton stated that the Chair Luge crowd was the largestContinue Reading
Amidst a City Bustling Anew with Activity, Gardner Magazine releases an original poem in honor of Mayor Michael Nicholson’s 28th Birthday. CLICK HEREContinue Reading
Gardner MA City Council Meets Twice on September 19, 2022 Informal Meeting of 9/19/22 – The City Council met to hear a presentation on the Gardner Fire Department Audit. Scope of the audio included 4 major items: Emergency Medical System Review, Overview of Facility Needs, Civil Service Pros and Cons,Continue Reading
Chairs a Big Part of Gardner MA Gardner’s Big Chair is certainly part of the Chair City’s history of the past 100 years. The latest version was made in 1976 and refurbished by Maki Corp in 2011. The Big Chair is a tourist attraction for those visiting Gardner. Gardner MagazineContinue Reading
It was a time to celebrate what is genuinely Gardner on the beautiful day of September 15, 2022 This is our regular feature, “Genuine Gardner.” What is special about the Chair City. Patriotism is Genuine Gardner Work continued at 42-52 Parker Street, but only the eagle eye would spot theContinue Reading
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