Gardner PD 2022 Issue Timeline: 2/1/22: Chief Braks and Deputy Chief Trifiro placed on Admin. leave following no confidence vote of 40/41 officers. Public not informed. 2/18/22: Published Reports that Vincent Alfano is Acting Police Chief. 2/25/22: In weekly update, Mayor discloses investigation by retired State Police Detective Paul L’Italien.Continue Reading

Gardner MA City Council Facing Costs at Tuesday 4-19-22 Meeting Due to unanticipated increases in costs, the City of Gardner repaving project needs an additional $1.8 million dollars and the Gardner City Council will tackle this at the upcoming session.  Complete Agenda, CLICK HERE. A Real **** Show! and HeadContinue Reading

The Independence Day Initiative Celebrations in honor of our nation’s independence in communities around Greater Gardner MA Jump to: Ashburnham – Ashby – Athol – Barre – Gardner – Hardwick – Hubbardston – New Salem – Oakham – Orange – Petersham – Phillipson – Princeton – Royalston – Rutland –Continue Reading

Gardner Athletic/Recreation Director Daniel Forte was recently recognized for excellence by both the School District and the City of Gardner. Reach Athletic/Recreation Director Daniel Forte at (978) 632-1600 ext. 1800 Gardner Police Explorers: Website Gardner Youth Commission: Website Greater Gardner MA Recreation in Full Play Whether it’s a Summer ProgramContinue Reading

Busy Gardner MA School Committee Meeting on April 11, 2022 As is often the case, the School Committee opened the meeting with recognitions. It was noted that out of 10 School districts participating in the Winter Reading Challenge, Gardner students read 1/3 of all the books. Students were awarded gifts.Continue Reading

Easter Sunday in Greater Gardner MA is April 17, 2022 Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.  It is described in the New Testament of the Holy Bible as having occurred on the third day of his burial after the crucifixion.  The supernatural resurrection from the dead ofContinue Reading

Greater Gardner MA Earth Day is April 22, 2022 This year’s theme is ‘Invest in Our Planet.’ Various cleanup activities are being held throughout the area on various dates. Best to check your own community for details. For more on Earth Day, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

Mill Street Corridor in Gardner MA a mix of Success and Unfinished Business. Almost 10 years ago, the Mill Street Corridor Renewal Plan was published in August 2012 as prepared for the City of Gardner Redevelopment Authority.  As you read the report, you will see that a lot has beenContinue Reading

To watch the weekly Mayor’s update, utilize the City of Gardner Youtube channel, or go to our Mayor’s update page. CLICK HERE. No word on Gardner MA Police, Good news on construction and Grants The status of the Gardner Police Department and/or the Investigative Report remains unclear with no mentionContinue Reading

Cloud Hanging over Stop and Buy in Gardner MA The Gardner Board of Health met at length on 3-28-22 regarding repeated violations of the food code at Stop and Buy, 56 Union Square Gardner. Specifically, inspections going back 5 years have revealed expired food at every inspection. Watch meeting onContinue Reading

We will promote the City of Gardner City-Wide Yard Sale with the new website AND with banner ads here. With our circulation of more than 10,000 households, we hope to increase attendance and encourage households to participate. In Gardner, Yard Sale permits are FREE. Gardner MA Spring City-Wide Yard SaleContinue Reading

Watch the Mayor’s Updates on YouTube or on our Mayor’s Update page. CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Shares the Chair, Highlights Gardner Manufacturing, Focuses on Improvements, and Channels Gardner Culture. Mayor Nicholson reported on a visit to Vivitide in the Suffolk Industrial Park on the Gardner/Ashburnham line. (previousContinue Reading