Top 100 Gardner MA News Headlines

  • Council Meeting 7-1-24 - Every City Councilor Speaks on Racetrack Proposal – Public Hearing to be Held There was significant discussion at the Gardner City Council meeting of July 1, 2024 with most councilors stating they felt an obligation to hold a public hearing so that both further information and public views could beContinue Reading
  • Zlotnik 7-1-24 - Starting July with an Uplifting Interview with State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik Sporting a joy for the job and a zeal for helping others, State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik spoke with us about 3 major items. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. We spoke with Zlotnik about an act strengthening Massachusetts economicContinue Reading
  • Council Votes 7-1-24 - Racetrack Issue Will Have Public Hearing in Gardner MA The Gardner City Council voted 9 to 2 to have a public hearing on the Racetrack Issue. Date to be announced. More details and AUDIO of the City Council meeting will be published here as available.Continue Reading
  • Maki Park 6-30-24 - Maki Park Project Continues to Progress in Gardner MA The Maki Park on Parker Street has continued construction. Seen now are stairways which will lead visitors to various tiers of this so called pocket park. When complete, the location will allow for seating, cornhole game play, and a bandstand. CLICKContinue Reading
  • Progress Puzzle - Pieces Coming Together to Further Progress in Gardner Five Below is stocking its store for its July 26th opening. Chipotle construction continues. Lovewell Beauty Supply grabs a spot at Timpany Plaza. The Jersey Mike’s location is getting ready for possible August opening.Continue Reading
  • Fireworks 6-29-24 - A Collage of Gardner’s Birthday Fireworks Gardner’s 239th Birthday was celebrated on June 29, 2024 with food, music, and vendors at both the PACC and the Lithuanian Club. Fireworks lit up the evening sky just after 9pm and hundreds of people enjoyed the show.\ This was the second weekend inContinue Reading
  • Ambulance 6-30-24 - Gardner Fire Department Gets Ambulance Gardner Fire Department posted, “The new Rescue 3, a 2024 Ford F550/Horton ambulance was delivered to the city this week by Greenwood Emergency Vehicles of Attleborough, MA. Over the next few weeks, radios & equipment will be installed along with an OEMS licensing & inspectionsContinue Reading
  • Council 6-29-24 - View the complete agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. The Gardner City Council to Meet July 1st The Gardner City Council will meet in the Ronald F. Cormier Council Chamber on Monday, July 1, 2024. It is expected to decide whether or not to schedule a public hearing regarding the useContinue Reading
  • Hotline 6-29-24 - WGAW Radio is heard on AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and streaming to anywhere in the world. Stream is available 24/7. LISTEN LIVE NOW. Hotline Radio airs Saturdays noon to 2pm. Hotline Radio Featuring Discussions About Funding, Racetrack Topic, and City Council Procedures The WGAW Radio program aired Saturday, June 29,Continue Reading
  • Food Truck List - 7th Annual Gardner Food Truck Festival to be Big Event The 7th Annual Gardner MA Food Truck Festival is Saturday July 13, 2024 from noon to 7pm near City Hall in Downtown Gardner. Food Trucks, Vendors, and entertainment are planned. The food will be varied as the roster of aboutContinue Reading
  • Harassment 6-28-24 - Paul DeMeo made this statement “Mike Nicholson’s Fan Club parked outside Gardner Massachusetts City Hall.” He also falsely stated, “The publication that keeps attacking residents and doing Nicholson’s dirty work while praising Nicholson. Sad to say, Steve Wendell, WGAW is part of this scheme who bad mouthed Kimberly Blake” GardnerContinue Reading
  • Update 6-28-24 - Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the City on June 28, 2024 In this week’s update, the Mayor goes over various events and concludes with a statement on the Racetrack which we have also included separately in another article. Listen to the update on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner – FitchburgContinue Reading
  • Mayor- Racetrack - Mayor Nicholson, “I do think this is a benefit to the City.” The Gardner City Council will meet on July 1st to decide whether or not to schedule a public hearing. If they vote No, the matter and transaction effectively ends. If the vote is yes, a public hearing willContinue Reading
  • Kamuda 6-28-24 - Carolyn Kamuda says City Council should give more study to the proposal. An Interview with Carolyn Kamuda regarding the proposed Racetrack in Gardner MA We spoke with Carolyn Kamuda on June 28, 2024 about the proposed Racetrack in Gardner. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Carolyn Kamuda is opposed toContinue Reading
  • Debate 6-27-24 - Presidential Debate 6-27-24 Former President Trump and President Joe Biden had a debate on June 27, 2024. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
  • Kendall Pond Fireworks - Fireworks, Music, and Fun Coming June 29th to Gardner MA Such an exciting event we made a stamp out of it! – It’s a day of fun Saturday, June 29th at two nearby locations both culminating in Fireworks over Kendall Pond just after dusk: Polish American Citizens Club (PACC) –Continue Reading
  • Downtown 6-25-24 - Complete Press Release with comments from local and Federal officials, CLICK HERE. “I am very excited about Gardner receiving this grant award,” said Gardner Mayor Mike Nicholson. “To be one of only three communities in Massachusetts to be selected is a testament to the work we have accomplished and theContinue Reading
  • Community PD - Gardner Police Department Involved with Community Gardner PD posted this Photo and stated “We want to wish future Officer Samuel a Happy 6th Birthday!! Samuel told us his birthday wish was to work at the Gardner PD when he gets older. Happy Birthday Samuel and we look forward to workingContinue Reading
  • Racing Yes or No - Yes or No to Horse Racing? A Check of Facts Which poster will reflect the decision of the Gardner City Council who decides on July 1st whether or not to schedule a public hearing regarding the possibility of horse racing at 827 Green Street in Gardner? Our Chart Lists theContinue Reading
  • Weather 6-23-24 - Possibility of Severe Weather in Greater Gardner MA for Sunday June 23rd The Map is from the National Weather Service Boston office and warns of a severe storm risk from 1pm to 10pm on Sunday June 23, 2024. Numerous severe storms are possible with damaging wind and possible tornadoes. TheContinue Reading
  • Event 6-22-24 - Downtown Gardner Welcomes Visitors on Small Business Saturday Birthday Celebration On Saturday, June 22, 2024, Downtown Gardner merchants, vendors, and event participants welcomed visitors to the Chair City in celebration of Gardner’s 239th birthday. The weather held out for hours and people came from miles around. Merchandise was sold byContinue Reading
  • MART Routes - MART Proposing Shortening Route Travel Time by About Half The Montachusett Regional Transit Authority, MART, is proposing to amend Gardner’s bus routes to shorten the full loop time from about 1 hour 10 minutes to approximately 35 to 40 minutes. How Would This Be Accomplished? Current Routes 1 and 2Continue Reading
  • Hotline 6-22-24 - WGAW’s Hit Show “Hotline Radio” with Great Guests on 6-22-24 Hotline Radio Show of June 22, 2024 features Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson speaking from Small Business Saturday in Downtown Gardner, sound from the Downtown Gardner Festival, City Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas, a commentary by Werner Poegel, and an update withContinue Reading
  • Downtown Look - Downtown Gardner Looking Good Downtown Gardner is “Picture Perfect” for Small Business Saturday, June 22nd from 10am to 4pm. Many events, activities, shopping, food. Don’t Miss It! Complete List of events from Gardner Square Two website, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading
  • Uptown Rotary Progress - Uptown Rotary Construction Underway in Gardner MA The Uptown Rotary Project in Gardner MA is still an active construction site with progress being made every day. Some paving has been completed. The center circle is partially completed. Concept Drawing is below.Continue Reading
  • Summer Reading 2024 - Summer Reading Program To Begin at Levi Heywood Memorial Library Library Director Stephanie Young Provided some more information. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Summer Reading Program Kickoff Event is Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 5 to 7pm at the Levi Heywood Memorial Library on West Lynde Street inContinue Reading
  • Fiduciary Responsibility - Fiduciary Responsibility – An Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson – The Challenges of Waterford, the Whole Story and Racetrack Details Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about various efforts on behalf of the public. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Text of the entireContinue Reading
  • ZBA 6-18-24 - Lengthy Zoning Board of Appeals with Approvals Consequential to Gardner MA In an almost 4 hour meeting with a full house, the Zoning Board of Appeals heard a number of cases and came to several decisions. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. There will be additional housingContinue Reading
  • Assessors 6-18-24 - No Huge Crowd at Exciting Board of Assessors Meeting in Gardner MA Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Sometimes the shortest meetings are the most exciting and the most revealing about how efficient a City is run. In this meeting, learn why Chair Chuck Leblanc has aContinue Reading
  • Working for Gardner - Working for Gardner – Pay Raises at DPW – An Interview with Mayor Michael Nicholson Gardner Magazine spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about the topic “Working for the Chair City of Gardner“. Pay is going up for DPW. Other opportunities too. Now is the time to apply. Listen onContinue Reading
  • Gardner’s Birthday - Celebrating Gardner’s Birthday – Mayor Nicholson Comments Small Business Saturday is June 22, 2024 with events in Downtown Gardner from 10am to 4pm and Fireworks are Saturday June 29, 2024 with events at the PACC. We spoke to Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY Both DatesContinue Reading
  • Appointments 6-17-24 - Men in Blue Praised at Appointments Committee Meeting The Gardner Appointments Committee met on June 17, 2024 and heard from Gardner Mayor Nicholson, Chief McAvene, Deputy Chief Maroni and the officers themselves. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Committee recommended Roger Cormier and John Braun beContinue Reading
  • Budget 88% - Winchendon School Budget Passes Overwhelmingly at Town Meeting Winchendon voters passed the Fiscal Year 2025 School Budget at the Town Meeting of June 18, 2024. Yes: 88%. School Committee Chair Karen Kast-McBride released the following statement: “To the Voters of Winchendon who voted to pass the Winchendon Public Schools FY25Continue Reading
  • 911 Outage - UPDATE 4PM 6-18-24 It is reported that the 911 system is back in operation. 911 Outage Affecting State of Massachusetts On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, a 911 outage is reported in the State of Massachusetts. Many area police and fire departments maintain regular and/or non-emergency phone numbers which residents canContinue Reading
  • City Council 6-17-24 - Gardner City Council Meets at What is now the “Ronald F. Cormier City Council Chamber” By objection of City Councilor David Thibeault-Munoz, consideration of the Racetrack matter was put off to the next meeting in July. According to the City Charter, if a single Councilor objects, the item is putContinue Reading
  • BOH 6-17-24 - Resources explaining 1,4-Dioxane. NCBI, CLICK HERE, Wikipedia, CLICK HERE. Mass.gov, CLICK HERE. Health Director Micah Blondeau Provides Info to the Board of Health The Gardner Board of Health met on June 17, 2024. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Director Blondeau spoke about the Health Department’s involvement in mental healthContinue Reading
  • Beach Status - Most MA Beaches Open – A few Greater Gardner Beaches are Closed According to the State of MA, bacterial contamination has closed the following beaches: Beaman’s Pond Campground, Templeton —- Dunn Pond, Gardner —- Damon Pond Beach, Ashby —-mentioned on state site in a list, but not shown on map:Continue Reading
  • Cooling Center - Communities Open Cooling Centers Because of Heat Advisory Greater Gardner is bracing for intense heat this week and cooling centers have been announced. Gardner: Due to the current heat advisory the Community Room at the Gardner Police Station located at 200 Main Street will be open as a cooling centerContinue Reading
  • GAAMHA 6-17-24 - Information Release in PDF format, CLICK HERE. A Conceptual Drawing supplied by Bay State Racing LLC shows the proposed use of the property: For more information on the Carl E. Dahl House CLICK HERE. For more information on any of GAAMHA’s programs, CLICK HERE. An Information Release: “GAAMHA Transparency Statement”Continue Reading
  • Small Business 6-22-24 - Previous Article and interview, CLICK HERE. Greater Gardner MA Eagerly Awaits Small Business Saturday – Latest Info There will be at least 37 outside vendors with a variety of foods and merchandise. Patti Bergstrom was kind enough to update us with more details on the exciting event occurring Saturday JuneContinue Reading
  • City Council 6-17-24 - The Gardner MA City Council meets on Monday June 17, 2024. Decisions will be made on various money requests from the Mayor including over $250k to demolish the unsafe factory building on Stuart Street, $55k for a new parking meter expense account, and various routine transfers. A large increase inContinue Reading
  • Hotline 6-15-24 - WGAW’s Hit Show “Hotline Radio” Hits It “Out of the Park” on Saturday, June 15, 2024 So you’re wondering what’s up with the possible Horse Racing Track. You want to know what’s going on with various City projects. Host Steve Wendell of WGAW’s Hotline Radio had a hugely informative programContinue Reading
  • Week of GFD - A Small Snapshot into a Week of the Gardner Fire Department As shown in the photos at left, during the past week of June 9 2024, Gardner Fire Department Group 2 with Lieutenant Meagher responded to lower West Street in Gardner for baby ducks trapped in a storm drain. AccordingContinue Reading
  • Race Track Item - Horse Racing Track a Possibility Again in Gardner MA Bay State Racing LLC has entered into a contingent Purchase and Sale Agreement with GAAMHA, Inc. for 114.7 acres of land at 827 Green Street in Gardner. “Baystate wishes to locate and operate an Equine Center providing for the breeding, housing,Continue Reading
  • Update 6-14-24 - Gardner MA Michael Nicholson Covers June Events in Weekly Update Listen to the Update on any device. CLICK PLAY Saturday June 15th: Farmers Market at Waterford 9:30am to 1pm (20+ vendors) and Kayak Rat Race 1pm at West End Beagle Club Saturday June 22nd: Small Business Saturday, Downtown Gardner 10amContinue Reading
  • Flag Day 2024 - Flag Day is June 14, 2024 in Greater Gardner MA By resolution of the Second Continental Congress, the flag of the United States was adopted on June 14, 1777. “That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white, that the union be thirteen stars,Continue Reading
  • Restaurant Issues - On Thursday, June 13, 2024, 3 different Gardner MA restaurants had 3 very different issues. McDonald’s had to close for a time due to a malfunctioning fire suppression system. It reopened after the system was refilled. Burger King was closed for a time for renovations. It reopened. Friendly’s had aContinue Reading
  • Pool 2024 - Gardner’s Greenwood Pool to Open June 22nd – Splash Park OPEN UPDATE June 18, 2024: The City of Gardner writes, “Greenwood Memorial Outdoor Pool will tentatively open on Saturday, June 22nd.” According to the website, the Splash Park will be in operation this season. Pool hours are listed as noonContinue Reading
  • Planning 6-11-24 - Planning Board Meets – Honors Robert Bettez The Gardner MA Planning Board met for a short session on June 11, 2024 and reappointed Robert Swartz as the Planning Board member representative to both the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission and the Montachusett Joint Transportation Committee. The Board approved the withdrawal requestedContinue Reading
  • Fireworks 2024 - PACC – City of Gardner – Fireworks on Kendall Pond The 2nd weekend of celebration for Gardner’s 239th birthday will be Saturday June 29th (rain date Sunday, June 30th) The Fireworks show begins just after dusk. Fireworks are lit over Kendall Pond. Last year parking was not allowed on RouteContinue Reading
  • Progress 6-11-24 - Progress in Downtown Gardner, Timpany Plaza, and Timpany Crossroads 25 Main Street Construction soon to be in full swing after a $250,000 loan was approved for developer. Construction of the 3 tiered Maki Park continues with preparation of the site. Storefronts available. Five Below’s sign is up as well asContinue Reading
  • School Committee Meeting 6-10-24 - Success of Students and District Progress Highlighted at School Committee Meeting 4th Graders were honored at the beginning of the meeting. Other speakers informed the public as to the success of students and district progress was highlighted. Details were announced as to the number of students getting college credits andContinue Reading
  • Water Ban 2024 - Thank you: To the City’s vendor, Veolia and Dane Arnold. The streamflow varies from day to day. For example, it was down on June 8th and 9th, went up to approximately 34 cubic feet per second on June 10th, and today down again. And remember, it must be consistently upContinue Reading
  • Small Biz Event - Gardner Gearing Up for Huge Small Business Saturday Event Small Business Saturday is June 22, 2024 from 10am to 4pm in Downtown Gardner. It’s an event so big Don and Joe did a 60 second ad you can hear on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner’s WGAW will play it onContinue Reading
  • School 6-10-24 - Gardner MA School Committee to Meet on Monday June 10, 2024 A Grant Update to the School Committee being presented by Courtney Dunn includes funding from Entitlement Grants, Targeted Support Funds, and Competitive Grants. Total for Fiscal Year 2025 is $2,945,628. See detail on pdf, CLICK HERE. Various warrant articlesContinue Reading
  • Hotline 6-8-24 - Council President Kazinskas with Valuable Information on Citizen Participation – Hotline Radio Interview Gardner MA City Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas appeared on WGAW Hotline Radio with host Steve Wendell on Saturday, June 8, 2024. We thank WGAW for making it available to Gardner Magazine. Listen to the interview on anyContinue Reading
  • Winchendon 6-6-24 - Town Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday June 18, 2024 at 7pm in the Murdock Middle High School Auditorium. A simple majority of voters is needed to approve the School Budget. Winchendon School Budget Heads Towards Town Meeting The Winchendon School Committee met on Thursday, June 6, 2024 for the purposeContinue Reading
  • Templeton No Trespass - Templeton Development Center Off Limits – No Trespassing Signs Posted Templeton Police Department issued this statement, “Effective today 06/07/2024 the Templeton Developmental Center (TDC) formally known as the Fernald State School, and all surrounding roadways have been posted NO TRESPASSING. Yes that includes driving through the property. All entrance waysContinue Reading
  • Mayor’s Update 6-7-24 - Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Introductions: New Executive Aide Katherine Jablonski and new intern Julia. Confusion re Farmers Markets: Mayor Nicholson stated, “We’d also like to take an opportunity to clear up some confusion that’s been happening inContinue Reading
  • MART – more FREE - MART Free Rides Extended Through August 2024 in Greater Gardner MA The following is from MART “MART is pleased to announce that our Fare Free transit services have been extended through the summer to August 31st, 2024. Ride MART buses and ADA service FREE. No Fares, No Passes – JustContinue Reading
  • GES Dog - Grant of $10,000 to bring therapy dog to Gardner Elementary School Woody is pictured as an almost 3 month old puppy. During the next year he will train to become the facility therapy dog for Gardner MA Elementary School. According to Gardner Public Schools, “He was chosen for his easy-goingContinue Reading
  • Fake Social Meda - This editorial on pdf, CLICK HERE. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Social Media Hits new Low in Gardner MA This week I published an accurate report on the disruptive conduct of Kimberly Blake and others which occurred the night of the Gardner City Council meeting. Earlier in May, IContinue Reading
  • Shawn Hayden – President - GAAMHA operates 15 locations in North Central Massachusetts from Leominster to Greenfield and is considered a leader in the battle against substance use disorders. For more information about the organization, visit the website, CLICK HERE. or call (978) 632-0934 GAAMHA Chooses Shawn Hayden as President – Has Been with Non-profitContinue Reading
  • PD Alert - Gardner Police Department Warns of Increase in Theft of Delivered Packages This is the message from the Gardner PD: ” The Gardner Police Department has seen an increase in the theft of delivered packages on citizen’s doorsteps recently. In most cases, there are expensive items such as cell phones thatContinue Reading
  • Budget Passed 6-3-24 - Gardner City Council Passes Fiscal Year 2025 Budget The Gardner City Council held the regular meeting and passed the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Zoning Board of Appeals will now have 5 members, 4 must be from Gardner. The Complete Budget as submitted by MayorContinue Reading
  • Informal Meeting - Gardner MA City Council Scrutinizes Budget Line by Line in Informal Meeting Council President Kazinskas presided over an informal City Council meeting on June 3, 2024 for the purpose of going over the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The City Council took a methodicalContinue Reading
  • Council Drama - Fiance of City Councilor Dana Heath speaks to us after City Council Meeting – Kimberly Blake and others accused of harassment Blake was recorded making several bizarre statements in several different rants. None are worth repeating. According to City Councilor Dana Heath’s wife(fiance) Tiffany, Kimberly Blake and others allegedly harassedContinue Reading
  • Relay Countdown - Complete 3 page listing of all events, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Relay for Life this Weekend The Gardner Relay for Life takes place at Mount Wachusett Community College from Friday June 7th at 6pm to Saturday June 8th at 2pm. Event kicks off with a celebration of local cancer survivors.Continue Reading
  • Zlotnik 6-3-24 - The State Budget covers funding from the state to cover school lunches for all students, $6.68 billion for Chapter 70, and other public school funding programs including Circuit Breaker Special Education reimbursement and Charter School reimbursement, as well as Regional School Transportation reimbursement. State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik Provides Helpful BudgetContinue Reading
  • Full Team - Gardner MA Mayor’s Office Is Full Team Ahead On Monday, June 3, 2024, Katherine Jablonski begins her role as Executive Aide. Jablonski joins the team already consisting of Executive Assistant Rachael Roberts and the Mayor of Gardner, Michael Nicholson. Jablonski is a former intern in the Mayor’s office and herContinue Reading
  • City Council 6-3-24 - Gardner MA City Council to Meet Monday, & Tuesday if needed. The City Council has an informal meeting on Monday, June 3, 2024, see agenda and packet, CLICK HERE, and a regular meeting on Monday, June 3, 2024. see agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. The biggest topic of discussion andContinue Reading
  • GHS Graduation 2024 - Gardner High School Graduation 2024 Gardner High School and Gardner Academy Graduation ceremonies were held on June 1, 2024. Listen to Gardner High School Graduation on any device, CLICK PLAY Listen to the Gardner Academy Graduation on any device. CLICK PLAY. (Note: First 6 minutes has distortion from a badContinue Reading
  • Great East - Gardner Middle School Music Program Honored with Medals at Great East Music Festival The Gardner Middle School Band and Chorus got the following honors at the Great East Music Festival held at Six Flags on May 31, 2024. Gold Medal was received by the 5th, 6th, and 7th bands. GoldContinue Reading
  • Public Service 5-30-24 - Informative Public Service Committee Meeting Held in Gardner MA The Public Service Committee heard details about the Recreation Program, Conservation and Development, Engineering, and DPW. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Fact: DPW Director Dane Arnold also serves as Gardner’s Tree Warden.Continue Reading
  • Update 5-31-24 - Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the City of Gardner In his update of May 31, 2024 Gardner Mayor Nicholson covered various grand openings and ribbon cuttings, construction, improvements, and events. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Mayor spoke of various ribbon cuttings coming up. He also stated of TimpanyContinue Reading
  • Winchendon Budget Update - Key Facts Regarding the Winchendon School Budget Issue What is not disputed: Without having a Proposition 2 1/2 override, not all desired expenditures can be made and priorities must be decided. A school budget needs to be passed prior to July 1, 2024. Publisher’s note: While an override has notContinue Reading
  • Matt York - Gardner MA Library to Feature Live Country Music Renowned New England singer-songwriter Matt York will perform “Willie Nelson: Songs and Stories” Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6pm on the lawn of the Levi Heywood Memorial Library in Gardner MA. ADMISSION is FREE. Listen to Matt York introducing himself on anyContinue Reading
  • City Progress - Downtown: Construction is underway at what will be an attraction in Downtown Gardner: Maki Park. Maki Park will be a 3 tiered park offering seating, cornhole, and a bandstand. Stunning facade improvements have been made to the M Building of Empire Management. The company recently purchased the former Bank ofContinue Reading
  • Heywood – Independent - Official Press Release, CLICK HERE. Complete Court Filing, CLICK HERE. Heywood Healthcare to Emerge Independent by Summer Heywood Healthcare will remain independent according to a Press Release announcing its filing to Exit Chapter 11 (Filing occurred just before midnight on May 28, 2024). Heywood has expanded services since its inceptionContinue Reading
  • Early College - MWCC Announces Graduates of Early College and Pathways Programs 13 Pathways Graduates are pictured at top. MWCC’s Pathways Early College Experience offers motivated students interested in getting a head start on college the opportunity to earn their high school diploma and an associate degree while completing their junior and seniorContinue Reading
  • Winchendon Budget - Town of Winchendon Working Towards Budget Resolution With the initial School Budget rejected at Town Meeting, another Town Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday June 18, 2024 at 7pm in the Murdock Middle High School Auditorium. As a budget needs to be approved prior to July 1, 2024, sufficient attendance atContinue Reading
  • Paving 2024 - Gardner MA Paving List Announced – Staffing Vacancies Affected Choices The Gardner DPW has a 40% staff vacancy level. Therefore, when tasks are contemplated, the available staff is considered. According to DPW Director Dane Arnold, the streets chosen “don’t have a lot of preparation work by the DPW in orderContinue Reading
  • Severe Storms - Federal Help Available for last September’s Storms From September 11 to September, 13, 2023 -Worcester County, (particularly the City of Leominster) was affected by severe storms and flooding. President Joe Biden just approved the assistance which was initially denied. Various resources are available. General Resource page, CLICK HERE. Individuals impactedContinue Reading
  • Memorial Ceremony 2024 - Gardner MA Holds Memorial Day Ceremony On Memorial Day 2024, May 27, 2024, Gardner had a parade with a ceremony at Monument Park. The event featured distinguished service members, public officials, and the public gathering to honor those who have served and who we remember. Listen on any device, CLICKContinue Reading
  • Yard Sale Frustration - Publisher’s Note: List of participants is posted below. Visit GardnerYardSale.com for more information, resources and link to the official Facebook page which may have updates. GEHM Flyer for Yard Sale at 525 Main Street, CLICK HERE. Gardner City-Wide Yard Sale is Saturday June 1st – Participating Residents The anonymous organizerContinue Reading
  • Honor Never Expires - Listen to this story on any device, CLICK PLAY. A Hero is Returned – Jacob Casavant’s story of his great uncle, Army Corporal William C. Knight. 26 Year old Jacob James Casavant of Winchendon has a story to tell about just one of America’s heroes. He was kind enough toContinue Reading
  • Gardner PD 5-26-24 - At 9:15pm on 5-26-24, the Gardner Police Department posted, “Attention: Please seek alternate routes with caution at both the Timpany Blvd rotary & the Central St rotary due to flooding“Continue Reading
  • 20th Ride - 20th Annual Vietnam Veterans of America Memorial Ride Hundreds of motorcycle riders took part in the 20th annual Vietnam Veterans of America Memorial Ride on the morning of Sunday May 26, 2024. The approximate 3 hour ride included VVA Chapter 907 and Patriot Riders Chapter 3 and began at theContinue Reading
  • Memorial Day 2024 - For more information on Memorial Day, CLICK HERE. Greater Gardner Chamber With a List of Memorial Day Events As Memorial Day approaches, let us honor and remember those who have served our nation. Here is a list of Memorial Day events in the Greater Gardner Community. Thank you to allContinue Reading
  • Library Drone - For more information about the Levi Heywood Memorial Library, CLICK HERE. Library Drone Photo Enhanced with AI to Showcase Technology in Greater Gardner MA At left is a beautiful REAL Drone photo taken by the Gardner Police Department. To showcase the capabilities, uses, and dangers of AI, Gardner Magazine usedContinue Reading
  • GHS Grad ’24 - Important Gardner High School Graduation Events Tuesday, May 28, 7pm Holy Rosary Church- Baccalaureate Ceremony Thursday, May 30 5:30pm Gardner High School – Senior Awards Night Saturday, June 1, 10am Watkins Field – Gardner High Graduation (remember to RSVP if you plan to attend graduation so they can have aContinue Reading
  • Market Details - Note: The Gardner Farmers Market will feature over 20 local vendors, including participants in the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), ensuring equitable access to fresh, nutritious food for all residents. For more information about the Gardner Farmers Market, CLICK HERE. Details on the New FarmersContinue Reading
  • Break 5-24-24 - From City of Gardner 5-24-24 at about noon, “DPW crews are responding to a water main break on Century Way. Water services and traffic flow on Century way between Fernwood Drive and Clark Street may be impacted until repairs are fully made.”Continue Reading
  • Update 5-24-24 - Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson with a 24 Minute Memorial Day Weekend Update on the 24th Listen to the update on any device, CLICK PLAY. Mayors Convention – Nicholson attended “All of the mayors from around the Commonwealth get together for a couple of days just to go over some bestContinue Reading
  • ZBA 5-21-24 - Farmers Market APPROVED at Zoning Board Meeting Zoning Board of Appeals 5-21-24: The First case at the meeting was that of the Farmers Market. Erica Bosse went over the details. Gardner Mayor Nicholson also provided details. The Farmers Market was approved. (Complete Article later today.) Listen to this particular caseContinue Reading
  • Commentary – Excellence - Editorial Commentary – Excellence in Gardner Government and Schools I want to tell you very specifically why I am so proud and honored to report on the City of Gardner and its dedicated Team. Gardner has changed for the better in the last 4 years. The Gardner City Council doesContinue Reading
  • Gardner Bear - Bear Spotted at Various Locations Near Downtown Gardner A Big Black Bear was spotted at a number of locations near Downtown Gardner on Thursday May 23, 2024. A Gardner resident reported that MA Environmental Police suggested he leave the Dog Park due to a bear in the area. Numerous reportsContinue Reading
  • Letter Released - Gardner MA Board Of Health Releases Cease and Desist Letter The Gardner Board of Health has been praised for acting swiftly when they discovered the illegal food pantry being operated at 25 Baker Street in Gardner. A local resident had not obtained permits or inspections as required. Board of HealthContinue Reading
  • Band Medal - Investment in Gardner Music Pays Off in Form of Gold Medal Youngsters with musical talent were congratulated after winning a GOLD MEDAL. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson wrote about the honor stating” Congratulations to the 4th Grade Band at Gardner Elementary School for earning a Gold Medal at the Great EastContinue Reading
  • Disrupting Mosquitos - Control Project Disrupts Happy Mosquitos in Greater Gardner MA Mosquitos are happy flying around biting animals and people and spreading disease. There are about 176 species of mosquitos in the United States and they may be breeding in your own backyard. There is a resource available to help control them.Continue Reading