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
NOAA Releases Seasonal Drought Outlook including Greater Gardner MA. Gardner Massachusetts is currently in Severe Drought (D2), after having recently improved from a D3. Drought conditions are expected to remain but improve over the next 3 months. Droughts come and go as you can see from the graph of theContinue Reading
New Gardner MA Breakfast – Lunch Eatery Close to Opening Shown is a mockup of a sign presented at a recent ZBA meeting for the new Chair City Cafe. With plans to open around Columbus Day, staffing is reportedly up to 85% of what is needed. The diner will beContinue Reading
Community Health Connections on track to open new facility in December The new 20,000 square foot Community Health Connections building on Route 68 in Gardner MA is on schedule to open in December. The current facility at 175 Connors Street, Gardner was in need of expansion due to community need.Continue Reading
Watch the Mayor’s Update on the City of Gardner’s YouTube page or on our Mayor’s Update page. CLICK HERE. Listen on any device by clicking Play. AUDIO and articles of earlier Mayor’s Updates, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson speaks of Moving On, Moving In, and Moving Forward inContinue Reading
Watch the Gardner City Council Meetings on the City of Gardner YouTube page or on our City Council page CLICK HERE. Or listen on any device by clicking Play. (Our recording eliminated the silence before meeting starts and while in recess to do swearing in.) Gardner MA City Council MetContinue Reading
Popular Gardner MA Eatery Dazzles with New Signage and Awning Taco Rey Coliman is a Downtown Gardner restaurant offering dine-in, pickup, or delivery. Visit their Facebook page, CLICK HERE. Gardner Square Two posted, “Look at the new sign and awning for Taco Rey Coliman! They went through the City’s sign andContinue Reading
A thoughtful Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates Chair City 9-2-22 Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson’s Update for September 2, 2022: Just CLICK PLAY. Mayor Nicholson spoke about Substance Abuse Awareness Night, the need for ongoing efforts, and praised those involved. The Mayor welcomed back students, thanked teachers and spoke aboutContinue Reading
Shirley Company Purchases Two Downtown Gardner Buildings – Tied to over a Dozen LLCs Two Buildings almost side by side on Central Street in Gardner (280-302 and 310-320) have been sold to a real estate holding and development company for a reported $2.3 million. It was not announced what plans,Continue Reading
History of Gardner MA in 5 minutes With Gardner about to celebrate its 100th anniversary as a City on January 1, 2023, we thought it would be fun to create an AUDIO History of Gardner. Just click Play and learn a little bit about the Chair City of the WorldContinue Reading
The Gardner MA Alive with Promise 4 Minute Video Tour Gardner MA is a dynamic community with a welcome mat extended to business, industry, development, and incoming residents. Our 4 minute video tours several dozen Gardner features. Gardner will be a Century as a City in 2023 and is aContinue Reading
Plenty of Fun to be had this weekend in Greater Gardner MA Friday, September 2, 2022 – Cruise Night at the PACC features a Car Show followed by FREE entertainment by Mad Hatter. Food trucks are available. The P.A.C.C. is located at 171 Kendall Pond Road West, Gardner MA Saturday/Sunday/MondayContinue Reading
Gardner MA Finance Committee Discusses Donations, Selling Schools, and Reviewing Fire Department Audit The Gardner Finance Committee met on August 31, 2022. Subjects discussed including the acceptance of donations for K9 Rocky and for the Gardner Animal Shelter, the Mayor’s request to sell the Prospect Street School and School StreetContinue Reading
Gardner MA Teachers Happy to Move in to NEW Gardner Elementary School on August 29, 2022 Gardner Public Schools released the Moving photos on Social Media, showing an enthusiastic group of educators Movin’ on in. Elementary School students return on September 12th with Kindergarteners starting on September 15th. CLICK onContinue Reading
Gardner MA School District Holds Convocation for Teachers 8-29-22 Teachers were welcomed back for the 2022/2023 School Year. According to the Gardner Superintendent’s Office, teachers working at the new Gardner Elementary School have seen their classrooms and are anticipating various professional development days to be held at the new school.Continue Reading
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International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31, 2022 in Greater Gardner MA From the website: “International Overdose Day is the world’s annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind.” Website link, CLICK HERE. Downloadable OverdoseContinue Reading
Public Service Committee Meets in Gardner MA The Gardner MA Public Service Committee met on August 25, 2022 to go over various issues. Listen to the entire meeting. Just click Play to listen on any device.Continue Reading
Gardner MA Under Extreme Drought Conditions Over 40 percent of Worcester County is suffering an Extreme Drought, which is one step below an Exceptional Drought. According to the U.S. Government’s Drought.gov site, this was just the 26th driest July on record over the past 128 years and the 30th driestContinue Reading
Gardner MA Conservation Commission Discusses Landfill Expansion Again Conservation Commission met on August 23, 2022. During the meeting, the subject of the Gardner Landfill Expansion came up with various questions from the public. The chair reiterated the desire of the Commission to have a Third Party provide recommendations prior toContinue Reading
Robot Responds to Update Controversy – A Tongue-in-Check Article in Gardner MA Gardner Magazine uses AI voices as announcers for various projects. We admittedly do not pay them even minimum wage. Yesterday we revealed that the Mayor’s Update of 8/05/22 had been heard 3,654 times, today that’s up to 3,674 times. Continue Reading
Another Song to Celebrate the Gardner MA Centennial Celebration Coming January 1, 2023 Two years before Gardner became a City, the song Ain’t We Got Fun was released by Van & Schenck. We chose to feature it here because in 100 years, some of the problems and situation described areContinue Reading
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson shown at age 40 with hypothetical U.S. Senate run and at age 50 as U.S. President. (Age Progression software used) Editorial: Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson preferred over a robot. On August 19, 2022 we tried an experiment – putting together our own Chair City UpdateContinue Reading
Mayor’s letter to City Council August 17, 2022 Dear Madam President and Councilors, I am writing to notify you that I have made the decision to appoint Detective Lieutenant Eric McAvene to the position of Police Chief for the Gardner Police Department. On June 22, 2022 at 2:57pm, I notified theContinue Reading
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