Massachusetts Worcester County
Gardner
A city in Worcester County, Massachusetts — population 20,585 as of 2020.
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News in Gardner
Yard Waste Pickup October
October Yard Waste Pickup will be the week of October 6-9th for Gardner residents.
Government & Civic
Greater Gardner Community Domestic Violence Vigil
The Gardner Domestic Violence Task Force and the Gardner Community Action Team invite you to a vigil to remember those who have lost their lives to domestic violence. Monday, October 5th @ 6:00 pm Monument Park, 1 Cottage Street, Gardner
Community Groups & Organizations
Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Gardner Landfill, 744 West St., Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 9 a.m. - noon. Registration no longer required. See flyer for more details. (Shredding available.)
Events
Water System Treatment Update
Beginning September 21, 2026, the City of Gardner Water Department will be conducting a temporary change in its disinfectant from chloramines to free chlorine. Please click the link for more information.
Government & CivicLevi Heywood Memorial Library 55 West Lynde Street, Gardner, MA Friday, Sept. 25, 9 am-4:30 pm Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 am-4pm
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Gardner by the numbers
- Area
- 22.07 sq mi (57.15 km²), 0.95 sq mi water
- Median age
- 43.7
- Households
- 8,940
- Persons per household
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $67,518
- Median house value
- $301,600
- Office
- MAYOR'S SECRETARY
- Address
- 95 PLEASANT ST, GARDNER, MA 01440