Telephone Pole Approved by Gardner MA City Council January 18, 2022 A public hearing was held relating to to the installation of one single pole on Church Street by National Grid.  Purpose: to provide more reliable power service for 116 Church Street.   A representative from National Grid appeared.  No oneContinue Reading

City of Gardner MA – Alternate Universe The City of Gardner MA is one of the few cities in this area making such a strong effort to achieve transparency.  Interestingly, it is not the only Gardner in the Country doing so.  Gardner, Kansas is a city of similar size andContinue Reading

Covid Progress in 2021 in Gardner MA and Massachusetts Even though challenges remain and vigilance is still important, we’ve made substantial progress with Covid 19 in the Greater Gardner MA area and Massachusetts. We reviewed Gardner City Hall’s Facebook postings from 2021 on vaccines to see what it revealed. WhatContinue Reading

A “joint” convention in Gardner MA and it’s not marijuana! The Mayor-Elect, City Councilors- Elect, and School Committee Members-Elect will meet in Joint Convention for the purposes of taking the Oaths of Office for the term beginning on January 3, 2022 and ending on January 1, 2024.   This takes placeContinue Reading

Gardner MAgazine Action Pages Our City of Gardner action pages include: Weekly Mayor’s Update, — Gardner City Council,— Gardner School Committee — Guide to Public Service Organizations,— Event Machine,— Gardner Magazine Videos, Public Meetings — Downtown Gardner and the Share City — Save Gas, Shop Local — Gardner MA, Live,Continue Reading

Gardner MA Mayor’s Update Audio page.   Listen on Any Device. Listen to Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson’s Weekly Updates on any device.   Just click the PLAY button provided.   You can even download the file if you wish. Use the options with the 3 dots at right.  Or fast forward to anyContinue Reading

Watch Gardner MA Mayor Mike Nicholson’s December 10, 2021 address on YouTube. CLICK HERE Sign up to receive Gardner MA notifications re parking bans, snow removal, or severe weather. CLICK HERE. Subscribe to the City of Gardner’s FREE YouTube channel and get a front-row citizen’s seat to Mayor’s updates, CityContinue Reading

The City of Gardner MA’s YouTube channel is a great source of information about the Chair City. Residents find out about things almost as fast as they happen. CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Free TV Deal It’s time to tell you about the City of Gardner FREE TV deal!  Yes, theContinue Reading

City of Gardner Website Explained An important component of a City’s interaction with the public and business is the website. We’ve taken a look and encourage you to do the same. We’ve done a screenshot of the various sections and have some commentary. The analysis is done in the spiritContinue Reading

Who is involved in Operation: Storefront? City officials such as Mayor Nicholson. City officials such as the Gardner City Council. City departments such as the Building Department and Economic Development. Organizations like Gardner Square Two or the Gardner Chamber of Commerce. Private companies, industry, and businesses considering investments in Gardner.Continue Reading

Gardner MA Growth Better than GRAND, literally! In a true showing of unprecedented growth, Gardner has issued 1027 building permits thus far in 2021, first time breaking 1000. Normal year is usually 20 to 25% less. And what may be good news, the Gardner City Council voted Monday night toContinue Reading

Enjoy your day today. Support your local churches, retailers, and restaurants. Things to Do Sun. Nov. 28, 2021 in Greater Gardner Gardner: Attend your church and/or church event. Patronize a local restaurant. Do some local shopping. Attend the Tree Lighting at 4:30pm. Propose at the “LOVE” station across from theContinue Reading

Mayor’s Address focuses on Small Business – Helping less fortunate – Holiday Celebrations – Lower Tax Rate HIGHLIGHTS In this week’s update Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson prominently showcases the Support your Community, Shop Small banner to the left of his head and sports a Gardner Wildcats sweatshirt to celebrate GardnerContinue Reading

For 2023 Events, please click here Let us know about your Holiday Event and we will publish all the details. A Christmas Wreath by Anna de Bremont Oh! Christmas wreath upon the wall,     Within thine ivied spaceI see the years beyond recall,     Amid thy leaves I traceThe shadows of aContinue Reading

City of Gardner Election – Tuesday November 2, 2021 Gardner Massachusetts is holding an election for mayor, city councilors, and school committee. Full details of the election order, the slate of candidates, and polling locations (Please check carefully, as some have changed) listed below. Please get out and vote. YourContinue Reading

Greater Gardner MA Top 100 Business Categories – Directory Advertise with Gardner Magazine and get an enhanced listing on this page If a category does not show a business in Gardner, it may present a great opportunity for you to open a business in the Chair City. Gardner Magazine saysContinue Reading

Public Service Organizations Go directly to town organizations for: Ashburnham – Ashby – Athol – Barre – Gardner – Hardwick – Hubbardston – New Salem – Oakham – Orange – Petersham – Phillipston – Princeton – Royalston – Rutland – Templeton – Warwick – Westminster – Winchendon Please Contact UsContinue Reading

Looking to give back to the Community? Ashby Council on Aging is looking for Volunteers. The Ashby Council on Aging is looking for volunteers: Website Developer with WordPress experience (new as of 6/12/2021) Sand Delivery Volunteer (new as of 10/21/2020) Meals on Wheels Delivery Drivers Check out the COA pageContinue Reading

Gardner Business Listings G-L Contains Archived Listings for Historical reference. G: G M Abodeely Insurance 229 Parker St (978) 630- 3347 641112 – Insurance Gaamha School To Work 208 Coleman St (978) 632- 0934 839998 – Non-Profit Organizations Gallagher Insurance 90 Parker St (978) 630- 5391 641112 – Insurance GardenContinue Reading

Libraries – CW Mars on Gardner Magazine If you are a member of a CW Mars member library, you may use your library card to borrow materials at other CW Mars libraries. Consult your local library for details. ACADEMIC LIBRARIES American International College (AIC) -Shea Library 1000 State Street Springfield,Continue Reading

Moving to the Area… on Gardner Magazine Whether you are Moving to the Greater Gardner MA area or a resident relocating within it, this page is a helpful guide to the availability of various needs in your MA community with relevant links. The guide is divided into sections –Click onContinue Reading

Clubs and Organizations on Gardner Magazine Ashburnham: American Legion Ashburnham Post 142 132 Williams Rd. (978) 827-9966Naukeag Lake Club Inc. Packard Hill Rd (978) 827-5751 Athol: 25 Sportsmens Club of Athol 245 Thrower Rd (978) 249-9585American Lithuanian Naturalization Club 365 South St (978) 249-3787Franco-American Nat Club Inc. 592 South StContinue Reading

Westminster MA WESTMINSTER WEATHER Town of Westminster MA on Gardner Magazine Westminster MA Local News and Community Information Jump to: Around the Community – Westminster Map – Westminster Photos – Service pages and outside links — View current Calendar (opens in new window) Around the Westminster MA Community Community FactsContinue Reading

Warwick MA TEMPLETON WEATHER Town of Warwick MA on Gardner Magazine Warwick MA Local News and Community Information Jump to: Around the Community – Warwick Map – Warwick Photos – Service pages and outside links — View current Calendar (opens in new window) Around the Warwick MA Community Community FactsContinue Reading

Rutland MA RUTLAND WEATHER Town of Rutland MA on Gardner Magazine Rutland MA Local News and Community Information Jump to: Around the Community – Rutland Map – Rutland Photos – Service pages and outside links — View current Calendar (opens in new window) Around the Rutland MA Community Community FactsContinue Reading

Phillipston MA PHILLIPSTON WEATHER Town of Phillipston MA on Gardner Magazine Phillipston MA Local News and Community Information Jump to: Around the Community – Phillipston Map – Phillipston Photos – Service pages and outside links — View current Calendar (opens in new window) Around the Phillipston MA Community Community FactsContinue Reading

Petersham MA PETERSHAM WEATHER Town of Petersham MA on Gardner Magazine Petersham MA Local News and Community Information Jump to: Around the Community – Petersham Map – Petersham Photos – Service pages and outside links — View current Calendar (opens in new window) Around the Petersham MA Community Community FactsContinue Reading

Orange MA ORANGE WEATHER Town of Orange MA on Gardner Magazine Orange MA Local News and Community Information Jump to: Around the Community – Orange Map – Orange Photos – Service pages and outside links — View current Calendar (opens in new window) Around the Orange MA Community Community FactsContinue Reading

Oakham MA OAKHAM WEATHER Town of Oakham MA on Gardner Magazine Oakham MA Local News and Community Information Jump to: Around the Community – Oakham Map – Oakham Photos – Service pages and outside links — View Current Calendar (opens in new window) Around the Oakham MA Community Community FactsContinue Reading

New Salem MA NEW SALEM WEATHER Town of New Salem MA on Gardner Magazine New Salem MA Local News and Community Information Jump to: Around the Community – New Salem Map – New Salem Photos – Service pages and outside links —- Current Events Calendar (opens in new window) AroundContinue Reading

Hubbardston, MA HUBBARDSTON WEATHER Town of Hubbardston MA on Gardner Magazine Hubbardston MA Local News and Community Information Jump to: Around the Community – Hubbardston Map – Hubbardston Photos – Service pages and outside links — View current Calendar (opens in new window) Around the Community of Hubbardston MA CommunityContinue Reading

Gardner MA GARDNER WEATHER City of Gardner MA on Gardner Magazine Gardner MA Local News and Community Information Jump to: Around the Community – Gardner Map – Gardner Photos – Service pages and outside links – View the current Calendar (opens in new window) Time in Gardner: Around the CommunityContinue Reading

Barre MA BARRE WEATHER Town of Barre MA on Gardner Magazine Barre MA Local News and Community Information Jump to: Around the Community – Barre Map – Barre Photos – Service pages and outside links – Barre MA Calendar Around the Community of Barre MA Community Facts Barre is aContinue Reading

Athol MA ATHOL WEATHER Town of Athol MA on Gardner Magazine Athol MA Local News and Community Information Jump to: Around the Community – Athol Map – Athol Photos – Service pages and outside links Around the Community of Athol MA Community Facts Athol is a town in Worcester CountyContinue Reading

Ashby MA ASHBY WEATHER Town of Ashby MA on Gardner Magazine Ashby MA Local news and Community Information Jump to: Around the Community – Ashby Map – Ashby Photos – Service pages and outside links —- Ashby MA Calendar (opens in new window) Around the Community of Ashby MA CommunityContinue Reading

Ashburnham MA ASHBURNHAM WEATHER Town of Ashburnham MA on Gardner Magazine Ashburnham MA Local News and Community Information Jump to: Around the Community – Ashburnham Map – Ashburnham Photos – Service pages and outside links – — Click for Current Calendar(opens in new window) Around the Community of Ashburnham MAContinue Reading