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
Fiscal Year 2022 Free Cash Expenditures included Financial Policy Requirements, Grant Matches (Meaning the City applied for funding to stretch the money), Budgetary Corrections, Capital Projects, Planning Expenditures, and Unanticipated Expenditures. Gardner MA “Free Cash” Fiscal Year 2023 certified by State at $2.6 million According to the State of MAContinue 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
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
What other time can you vote as often as you want and get away with it? So have some fun and get Gardner the $50,000. Vote here. Voting is FREE. Breaking News – Unlimited Voting May Get Gardner MA Manufacturing Program $50,000 From Mayor Michael Nicholson, “As you may beContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine has a treat for you. Feel great about Gardner MA On October 14, 2022, we interviewed the Chair City Chief Executive about Gardner’s successful and transformative program of Accelerated Development, an unprecedented partnership of Government, Business, Community, and Private collaboration to achieve an expedited prosperity. Thank you, Gardner MayorContinue Reading
Watch the Mayor’s Update on our Mayor’s Update page or Listen here on any device. Click Play Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Speaks of Voting, Expansion, Manufacturing Program, and Events in Interesting Update Mayor Nicholson went over the many early voting opportunities for the upcoming election and spoke of another votingContinue Reading
Complete Go Forward with Gardner page, CLICK HERE. Go Forward with Gardner MA Series, We Interview Michael Ellis Michael Ellis has worked with the City of Gardner in Planning and Grants and was the President of the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce for over 16 years. Currently Ellis serves asContinue Reading
Gardner MA Safety Committee Draws Great Interest from Gardner Magazine Readers Gardner’s Safety Committee meeting of 9-28-22 has been heard 2,428 times including October 9, 2022. Article and AUDIO, CLICK HERE. Here are other listener numbers up to 10-9-22: Mayor’s Update 10/7: 713, 9/30:1,081, 9/23:1.190 —-City Council: 10/3 Reg: 785Continue Reading
The Chair City of Gardner MA Top 40 Hit Projects – UPDATED At any given time in Gardner, there are dozens of projects in various stages needing various lists: Jump to Completed Projects, Ongoing Projects, Planned 2024 Projects, Future Projects, Future Needs, and the Crazy Wish List. The Top 40Continue Reading
Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson posts about Band Night According to Mayor Michael Nicholson on October 7, 2022: “Gardner Public Schools music students in grades 4-12 took the field together for a combined performance tonight.” Also according to the Mayor, “The Gardner Elementary School Bands are up to 200 students inContinue Reading
Gardner MA , City in North Central Massachusetts Experiencing Accelerated Development Gardner is known as the Chair City. Its heritage of manufacturing products with 4 physical supports (chairs) had led to its successful and transformative program of Accelerated Development, an unprecedented partnership of the 4 contributory supportive tenets: Government, Business,Continue 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
National Road Safety Initiatives Child Safety: A safe car with the right car seat. More info. Teen Driving: Help them learn how to drive. More Adapted Vehicles: Safer for people with disabilities More Vehicle Theft Prevention: 800,000 victims yearly. More Pedestrian Safety: Tips to keep walkers safe More Bicycle Safety:Continue Reading
Gardner MA Michael Nicholson Announces Waterford Street School Redevelopment Gardner will have a Community Center, pending City Council approval. At a public announcement on October 3, 2022, Mayor Nicholson stated Waterford would become a Community Center. Press Release pdf, CLICK HERE. State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik said they would ‘fill theContinue Reading
When you see a teacher in Greater Gardner MA this week, why not say, “Thank you for sharing your knowledge.” World Teachers Day Celebrated in Gardner MA on Wednesday October 5, 2022 The origin of World Teachers Day dates back to 1966, when UNESCO/ILO made a recommendation concerning the statusContinue Reading
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Complete Go Forward with Gardner page, CLICK HERE. Go Forward with Gardner MA Series, We Interview Carolyn Kamuda As a Gardner icon, Carolyn Kamuda is unique. She has been a Real Estate Broker for decades, has an art gallery, projects a love for the arts and culture, and showcases aContinue Reading
Go Forward with Gardner MA – A Complete Series Exploring the Chair City’s Future Gardner MA is a growing City with incredible upside potential. Gardner Magazine’s Go Forward with Gardner series gives a voice to those who will influence Gardner Going Forward. Our goal is to interview as many individualsContinue Reading
View the Mayor’s Update on our Mayor’s Update page or listen on any device. Click Play. Mayor Nicholson Shares Various News in Weekly Update of 9-30-22 Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke of this week’s Bomb Threat made against various schools and thanked Public Safety officials who responded. Nicholson congratulated EricContinue Reading
Gardner MA Gets Share of $14.6 million in Workforce Development and STEM Grants The State of Massachusetts announced the list of recipients of the Workforce Development Capital Grants and the STEM Equipment and Teacher Professional Development Grants. Gardner Public Schools is receiving $80,528 to be used by GHS and GMSContinue Reading
Gardner Community Center Moves Closer to Reality in Gardner MA From a Press Release from Gardner City Hall, we learned that “Gardner Mayor Mike Nicholson, City Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas, State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik, and the leaders of community organizations will meet at the front doors of Waterford Street School to announceContinue Reading
Watch the meeting on YouTube or listen to it here, playable on any device. This is an important meeting to listen to as there are several issues discussed which concern Gardner Citizens. Gardner MA Public Safety Committee Hears From Building, Police, and Health Departments at September 28, 2022 Meeting InContinue 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
Birds Seek Higher Education at the Mount in Gardner MA Previously we reported on Wild Turkeys at the New Gardner Elementary School. See article. —Apparently this flock had higher aspirations.Continue Reading
Respectful Teenagers in Gardner MA are Genuine Gardner Assets Our ongoing “Genuine Gardner” feature showcases what is genuinely good about Gardner. In this case, an observation of Genuinely Respectful Teenagers (GRT’s) at the Jackson Skateboard Park off School Street. These teenagers invited us to take a picture of their activities.Continue Reading
As Flag Waves, Gardner MA High School Practices in Full Swing Part of the experience at Gardner High School is Athletics. Sports is a way to expel energy and stay healthy. According to Gardner Public Schools, “Athletics have always been an important part of education. Having real-life opportunities to teachContinue Reading
Very comfortable group of Wild Turkeys infiltrates Gardner Elementary in Gardner MA Word might be spreading even through the Animal Kingdom of the New Gardner Elementary School. We asked the following question of the Mayor’s office: “What is the GES official position on accepting Turkeys in the classroom?” Obviously aContinue Reading
October Events including Trick or Treat Greater Gardner MA Jump to Events: Halloween Trick or Treat —– Fall City Wide Yard Sale in Gardner 10-1-22 —- Chili Chowder Taste Off 10-13-22 —- Winchendon Fall Festival 10-22-22 —– Downtown Falloween Stroll for Pre-Schoolers Gardner MA —– Halloween Trick or Treat —–Continue Reading
GARDNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 278 Pearl Street Gardner, MA 01440, Phone: (978) 991-0900, Fax: (978) 300-8818 EARL MARTIN Principal Phone: (978) 991-0900, ext. 32125, MELISSA HENRY Assistant Principal Phone: (978) 991-0900, ext. 32131, BROOKE TENNEY Assistant Principal Phone: (978) 991-0900, ext. 32208, VIRGINIA JEPSON Director of Early Childhood Education Phone: (978)Continue Reading
News of possible Gardner MA Community Center shared at Council on Aging Meeting At the Gardner Council on Aging Meeting of 9-12-22, Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson and State Representative Zlotnik spoke about the possibility of Waterford Street School becoming a Community Center for Gardner Residents as well as a placeContinue Reading
What did the Mariachi Band sound like? Well here’s a short sample. Many Gardner Residents Had Supper at City Hall on Tuesday September 20, 2022 The City of Gardner celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 5:30pm on the front steps of City Hall on Pleasant Street. InContinue Reading
Watch the Mayor’s Updates on the City of Gardner’s YouTube page or on our Mayor’s Update page, CLICK HERE. Or, listen on any device. CLICK Play. Mayor Nicholson reminded the public that the Gardner City Council will meet on Monday, September 19th. Informal Meeting 6:30pm re the Gardner Fire DepartmentContinue 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
Watch the meeting on YouTube or listen to it right here on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner MA Finance Committee Goes Over a Wide Range of Topics Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson appeared before the Finance Committee regarding various funding requests. He also detailed that Tender Heart Veterinary Care is donatingContinue Reading
Go Forward with Gardner – An Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson on September 12, 2022. Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel interviews Michael Nicholson. Read the interview here or play the AUDIO on any device. Just click Play. Poegel: Once again, I am pleased to have the opportunity to speakContinue Reading
Listen to this interview and discover the greatness of the Chair City and why Gardner is drawing so much interest from prospective residents, businesses, and industry. Read the entire interview and article, CLICK HERE. Or, Listen on any device. Go Forward with Gardner MA – An Interview with Mayor MichaelContinue Reading
Gardner’s new Elementary School is now filled with students, ready to learn. Click on any image for larger view, also view complete Gallery. Gardner Elementary Opens to Enthusiastic Students, Staff, and Faculty On the day before the opening, Gardner Public Schools posted, “Are you ready?! We are! The last fewContinue 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
Gardner Magazine Publishes Gardner Elementary – You’ve Got This Video – WATCH IT! Sure, there’s construction and maybe even just a few challenges to go. But, You Got This Gardner! Enjoy the song in our new video, play out of the page or CLICK HERE for full screen.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
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
Gardner MA Facebook Group Moderator Pauly Potato Spreading Fake News An Editorial by Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel – There are a number of very healthy Facebook Groups serving the Greater Gardner MA area. Most Admins make an effort to foster respectful speech and do not knowingly pass along falseContinue Reading
Two Worlds Operating Simultaneously at new Gardner Elementary School While construction continues at the Gardner Elementary School, staff development and classroom preparation is underway for the School Staff including teachers. . The City of Gardner spared no expense as you can see to direct staff to the appropriate parking lot,Continue 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
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