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Note: Almost every day we have good news relating to Downtown Gardner. Here’s a previous article on 42-52 Parker Street, Gardner. CLICK HERE. Candor Realty May Not Be Done Buying Buildings in Gardner MA The company released this photo on Social Media on August 15, 2022 along with stating, “SomeContinue Reading

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Extraordinary means taken to Shop the Merchants of West Lynde Street, Downtown Gardner MA Whether you travel through a portal from another universe or just get in your car, you’ll find 4 great businesses waiting for you on West Lynde Street in Gardner MA. (1) Studio 4 Potters and GalleryContinue Reading

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Storefronts Successful in Gardner MA and some Available Spots Businesses can be very successful in Gardner MA and there’s choice storefronts available in Downtown Gardner, Timpany Plaza, and Timpany Crossroads. What kind of business are you bringing to the popular Chair City? Successful Storefronts and Newly Opened Stores Timpany CrossroadsContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Getting Ready for Fabulous Fall Festival and Octoberfest 2 Events in One The Fabulous Fall Festival and Octoberfest is taking place Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Downtown Gardner MA.  Fall Festival is 10am to 4pm and Octoberfest is 11am to 8pm. The famous Gardner Chair Luge is backContinue Reading

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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

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Outdoor Dining Initiative Begins in Downtown Gardner MA The Street was closed at both ends. Signage went up. The planters are there and soon will showcase beautiful plants. Crews put up the lights. And tables started to hold customers enjoying outdoor eating. Official grand opening is during Gardner’s Birthday CelebrationContinue Reading

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Bringing the Magic of local artisans to Downtown Gardner MA with the new store, the Witches’ Wardrobe Kate Saab has brought some magic to Downtown Gardner with the Witches’ Wardrobe at 314 Central Street, Gardner as she has given a place for local artists to showcase their handmade items suchContinue Reading

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Flat Iron Work Closes Part of Pleasant Street in Gardner MA Pleasant Street, Gardner MA was closed for a period on Saturday June 11, 2022 and again on Monday June 12, 2022 as work was done on the Flat Iron Building.   The building recently changed owners, and from the looksContinue Reading

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View the Mayor’s Update via the City of Gardner YouTube page or our Mayor’s Update page, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Delivers 27 Minute Address in Weekly Update In an inspirational and motivational, but lengthy weekly update of 27 minutes on June 10, 2022, Mayor Michael Nicholson putContinue Reading

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June 25, 2022 Gardner MA Events Gardner Square Two says June 25, 2022 in Gardner MA will be so much fun for the whole family Gardner Square Two encourages residents and visitors to Shop! Eat! And Play! and advises ”Downtown merchants and restaurants will be offering specials.  Local organizations andContinue Reading

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The Entire Just Dance Center Story The picture at left shows the 52 Parker Street, Gardner building just prior to Just Dance becoming a Downtown tenant, which they did become in 2010. However, in August of 2017, the Gardner Redevelopment Authority purchased the properties at 42-50 and 52 Parker StreetContinue Reading

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Complete FY 2023 Budget Information in pdf format: FY23 Compensation Schedule —- FY23 Public Service Committee Submissions —-  FY 23 Public Welfare Committee Submissions —- FY23 School Budget Presentation of 3-14-22 —– FY 23 Public Safety Committee Submissions —- FY23 Finance Committee Submissions —- FY 23 City Budget Submission. GardnerContinue Reading

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Simultaneous events in Gardner MA, the Chair City are chronicled for one Wednesday afternoon. It was a Great Wednesday Afternoon in Gardner MA On the afternoon of Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Gardner Massachusetts, Gardner was quietly being a Great place to Live, Work, Play, and Visit.   People were goingContinue Reading

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On a Wednesday Afternoon in Gardner MA On the afternoon of Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Gardner Massachusetts, Gardner was quietly being a Great place to Live, Work, Play, and Visit.   People were going about their business on City Hall Avenue.   Shoppers were enjoying stores on Main Street.  The LionContinue Reading

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An Interview with Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson 4-28-22 Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel asked Mayor Nicholson about various topics, including the recent issuance of the Executive Summary of the Police Report.   Those questions and answers appear in a separate article entitled: “Gardner PD – Next Chapter”  CLICK HERE. GardnerContinue Reading

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Gardner City Council to confront Rising Costs at Meeting of April 19, 2022 Faced with the rising costs of trash containers for Downtown Gardner and  a shortage of almost 2 million dollars for the upcoming water infrastructure project, the Gardner City Council will need to take action at this meetingContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson releases weekly update View on YouTube or on our Mayor’s Update page. CLICK HERE. Mayor Nicholson did not address the Police Department situation in this week’s update. Community Development Block Grant The Mayor reports that the City has received a $825,000 Community Development Block grant. Continue Reading

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Watch the Gardner MA Mayor’s Updates on YouTube or via our Mayor’s Update page. CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Delivers List of Reminders This Week Dog Licenses now available. Fees waived for residents who are 70 or turn 70 this calendar year. However, all must register dogs by MarchContinue Reading

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Watch Gardner MA City Council meetings on YouTube or on our City Council page. CLICK HERE. Complete Meeting Agenda and Complete Packet, CLICK HERE. Read our Editorial opposing Fee Increases. CLICK HERE. Gardner MA City Council Bunch Has Busy Monday Meeting The Gardner City Council met virtually on 2-7-22. JimContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson personally observes “Shovel Rage” and ADA violations In his Mayor’s Update of 2-4-22, Mayor Nicholson mentioned the challenges of recent weather. Desiring a first-person view, the Mayor did a ride along during snow clearing with a DPW plow driver. He observed a citizen throwing aContinue Reading

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Watch the meeting. Click here. Free Parking through Dec. 31 The Gardner MA City Council met in virtual session on December 6, 2021, extending free parking through the end of the year. In other actions, the 2021 re- precincting plan was approved. Various new, used, and junk auto license renewalsContinue Reading

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Submissions for Caroling with the Mayor video need to be received by 12/13/21 at csmith@gardner-ma.gov Gardner MA Mayor updates City Gardner Mayor Mike Nicholson speaks of many of the topics already in the news including grant and loan programs impacting Downtown Gardner, other plans in the works, and the opportunityContinue Reading

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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

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Holiday Tree Lighting Begins Christmas Season in Gardner MA With festive Christmas music performed live by Band and Choir, The 2200 light Christmas Tree was lit Sunday November 28, 2021 in Downtown Gardner, Massachusetts. Scroll down to video Gardner Mayor Mike Nicholson officiated the event and Gardner Square Two PresidentContinue Reading

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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

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Shopping Locally in the Greater Gardner area is the new vision for the 2020’s. It’s a way to support the local economy and another way to LOVE Your Neighbor. Buy your food, clothing, and day to day items locally. Explore the local businesses in Gardner below and we’re sure you’llContinue Reading

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Downtown Paving Downtown Gardner MA paving begins Wednesday November 10, 2021 and is slated to conclude this week. The plan, according to Mayor Nicholson, is to put on a first coat now and a second layer in the Spring.Continue Reading

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The Lost Murals of Main Street During the improvements made to Downtown Gardner MA, some enterprising artists produced some amazing murals. They helped beautify the Downtown while construction was underway. While these murals are no longer in Downtown, we now enjoy the beautiful buildings housing such amazing stores as theContinue Reading