Top 100 Gardner MA News Headlines

  • Energy Landscape - For an extensive array of resources about energy in the United States and throughout the world, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration website, CLICK HERE. An Informative Deep Dive: “The U.S. Energy Landscape” This Gardner Magazine “Deep Dive” with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady is a complete primerContinue Reading
  • Model City for America - Gardner Magazine Releases “Model City for America” a song about why Gardner is America’s Model City Do a few things right and nobody pays attention. But dominate success during the past few years in almost every area, the region, the rest of the state, and the country notices. This isContinue Reading
  • Views of Gardner - Views of Gardner – August 2025 The landscape in Gardner is continually changing. The parking garage on West Lynde Street has beautiful pillars and the green paint job looks really good. Maki Park has sometimes been a bustling center for fun as it has been used this summer as anContinue Reading
  • Proud of Gardner - Editorial: Have you Noticed the Increased Pride in the City of Gardner? Have you noticed something taking place in the City of Gardner over the past few years? More people are supporting each other in so many different ways. Businesses are joyfully coming in to the City of Gardner toContinue Reading
  • Hotline 8-30-25 - WGAW Hotline Radio Show of August 30, 2025 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. The show opens up with a discussion with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about community events, Wood’s Ambulance and that all services are continuing, crime is down by almost half in Gardner sinceContinue Reading
  • Original Song – Workin’ Man - Gardner Magazine Releases an original song for Labor Day “Workin’ Man” We thought the best way to wish you a Happy Labor Day was with a special original song dedicated to the “Workin’ Man”, or really working men and women everywhere. We made sure it had some really cool guitarContinue Reading
  • Bus Schedules 25-26 - Gardner School Bus Schedules Available Gardner Elementary School Bus Stop List — Gardner Middle School Bus Stop List —- Gardner High School -Gardner Academy School Bus Stop List === Lists are as of August 27, 2025 Gardner Public Schools Transportation page, CLICK HEREContinue Reading
  • Gardner Youth Center - Gardner Community Youth Center Opens for Teens in the Chair City City Leaders showed up for the ribbon cutting of the Youth Center which has transitioned from the former Boys and Girls Club. You’ll hear from Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik, City Councilor Elizabeth Kazinskas, Director BrandonContinue Reading
  • Monthly Update 8-29-25 - Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson did his Monthly Update from the site of the new Community Youth Center which will be FREE to Gardner residents due to grant funding for the first year. A Comprehensive Monthly Update with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson A comprehensive update from Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson onContinue Reading
  • This Week 8-29-25 - Our Weekly News Magazine: “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday August 29, 2025 Listen to our Weekly News Magazine: “This Week in the Chair City”, August 29, 2025 edition on any device, CLICK PLAY. This Week’s Topics Include: Labor Day – First Day of School – School BusContinue Reading
  • Public Safety 8-28-25 - Winter Parking Procedures Discussed at Public Safety Committee Meeting Gardner Police Chief Eric McAvene, Deputy Chief Nicholas Maroni, and Purchasing Director Joshua Cormier(Chair of Traffic Commission) met with the Public Safety Committee on August 28, 2025. Councilors Karen Harden, Calvin Brooks, and Craig Cormier heard a proposal for a changeContinue Reading
  • Finance Committee 8-27-25 - Department Updates and Non-Union Compensation Ideas Focus of Finance Committee Meeting Listen to the entire 89 minute meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Committee heard detailed updates from the City Clerk, Human Resources, Assessor, and Purchasing Department Heads. The proposed change to the City ordinance concerning non-union compensation wasContinue Reading
  • Appointments 8-26-25 - Appointments Committee Reviews Appointments – Resignations – Assignments Various appointments by the Mayor, multiple resignations within various city departments, a new Veterans Director and new Building Commissioner, police officer assignments to polling locations, and election officers for 2025-2026 were discussed and reviewed. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICKContinue Reading
  • Radio Play – The Evil Lab - Gardner Magazine Releases a Radio Play “The Evil Lab – the Lab of Lies” Listen to the original Radio Play on any device, CLICK PLAY. Our fictional characters “Our Lady the Flake” and the “Evil Dr. Mayo” are at it again cooking up lies on Facebook. With support in anContinue Reading
  • Library Strategic Plan - Levi Heywood Memorial Library has a Strategic Plan The Levi Heywood Memorial Library has been working diligently over the past few years on expanding services and expanding hours to serve the community even better. The working blueprint has been its Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year 2026 through Fiscal Year 2030.Continue Reading
  • Stop for Bus - Massachusetts School Bus Law – PAY ATTENTION Gardner starts school on Tuesday, September 2nd which means school buses will be everywhere. The Gardner Police Department posted, “School is here for some and just around the corner for others! Let’s keep our kids safe at the bus stop by following safetyContinue Reading
  • Wood’s Ambulance - Wood’s Ambulance Responds Favorably to Financial Challenges In response to a press report elsewhere about an IRS lien, Wood’s Ambulance issued the following statement: “August 27, 2025 – Wood’s Ambulance,Inc. On July 28th a lien was publicly filed by the IRS. Prior to that date, Wood’s Ambulance had been inContinue Reading
  • Promises Kept 8-26-25 - Promises Kept – Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson on August 26, 2025. We opened the interview referencing the Mayor’s closing statement in a debate of June 2020 in which he made some promises. We then asked him aboutContinue Reading
  • Swap Shop - Gardner Announces “Swap Shop” at Transfer Station The Swap Shop is open for drop-off and browsing on Fridays from 9am to 2pm and on Saturdays from 8 to noon. Swap Shop is open to Gardner residents with a current Transfer Station Sticker of 1-Day Pass. A page on the CityContinue Reading
  • Conservation 8-25-25 - Conservation Commission Addresses Environmental and Land Use Matters The Gardner Conservation Commission met on August 25, 2025 to address various local environmental and land use concerns. Three members of the public spoke at the beginning of the meeting highlighting issues relating to the sludge landfill, observations about the condition ofContinue Reading
  • Golf Commission - Gardner Golf Commission Meets – Will Fly a Drone to Control Canadian Geese Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Various operational and financial aspects of the Gardner Municipal Golf Course were discussed. The City Solicitor is reviewing fees. The Commission discussed various matters including replacement ofContinue Reading
  • National Dog Day - Greater Gardner MA Celebrates National Dog Day We all love our dogs and recognize our pets as members of the family. August 26, 2025 is National Dog Day. The official website is NationalDogDay.com, CLICK HERE. From NationalDogDay.com “Founded in 2004 by Animal Welfare Advocate, Author and Pet Lifestyle Expert, ColleenContinue Reading
  • Half the Crime – Original Song - From the song: “Cutting crime in half, working on citizens behalf, let me draw you a graph, crime is down by half.” Thanks again to the Gardner PD! Dedicated to the Public Safety Team and the Gardner Police Department – an original song – “Half the Crime” Gardner Magazine releasedContinue Reading
  • EDC 8-22-25 - Top left to right: Assistant Director Amy Yuhasz, Councilor Elizabeth Kazinskas, and Director Jason Stevens. Bottom left to right: Director Jason Stevens, Council President George Tyros, and Mayor Michael Nicholson The Community Development and Planning Department has direct phone lines for each of its staff members: Director Jason Stevens –Continue Reading
  • Gardner Crime Rate - Gardner Police Department Efforts are Paying Off with less CRIME Overall crime in Gardner since Mayor Michael Nicholson took office is down by almost half, 44.6% in 2024 vs. 2020. Our chart shows the overall crime rate per 100,000 people (the manner in which stats are quoted) See 2024 StatsContinue Reading
  • Ashburnham Dog Attack - Ashburnham Woman Seriously Injured in Dog Attack Ashburnham officers observed a dog attack in progress on August 23, 2025 when responding to a report of a previous dog bite and forced entry into a residence with the assistance of the Ashburnham Fire Department. After entry was made to the residence,Continue Reading
  • Oktoberfest 2025 - Gardner Downtown Event to be More Fabulous than Ever The focus of the September 27, 2025 event is shifting completely to the 20th Annual Gardner Oktoberfest and 15th annual Gardner Chair Luge. This year’s theme is Beetlejuice. We have a complete schedule of events in our complete article on thisContinue Reading
  • Hotline 8-23-25 - Steve Wendell has offered to provide a 15 minute recorded segment for each of the candidates in the upcoming election even if they don’t have opposition. Wendell states that the segment will be presented exactly as received and will not be edited. WGAW Hotline Radio Packed with Information on AugustContinue Reading
  • Original Song – Social Media Ditch - Gardner Magazine releases “Social Media Ditch” an original song about falling for lies The original song “Social Media Ditch” features some really great piano and saxophone sections. Just for fun, there’s 4 different versions: Pop Rock, Pop Funk, Rock, and Modern Jazz. Enjoy any or all on any device, CLICKContinue Reading
  • Templeton Municipal Light - Templeton Municipal Light GM Refutes Bennett Claims The General Manager of Templeton Municipal Light, John Driscoll, took the unusual step of responding publicly to claims made on Social media by Jeff Bennett. According to Driscoll, Bennett inaccurately stated “every water customer pays $353.64 per year just to receive a waterContinue Reading
  • Paving Update 8-22-25 - Increased Funding Means More Paving in Gardner – A Paving List from Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Gardner Mayor Nicholson released the following statement on August 22, 2025: “The City of Gardner is pleased to announce that the following streets are set to be re-paved in 2025. (see provided graphic below)Continue Reading
  • This Week 8-22-25 - Our Weekly News Magazine: “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday August 22, 2025 Listen to our Weekly News Magazine: “This Week in the Chair City”, August 22, 2025 edition on any device, CLICK PLAY. Drought and Fires — ZBA Goof up — Helping the Homeless — Hazard MitigationContinue Reading
  • Fire and Drought - For more information from Drought.gov on Fire and Drought, see various maps, CLICK HERE. For up to date drought conditions in Gardner MA at any time, please visit this page, CLICK HERE. Greater Gardner Drought Outlook: No Drought – But: Wildfires in Western United States The Greater Gardner MA weatherContinue Reading
  • Zoning 8-20-25 - Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Procedural Goof-up taints Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting on August 19, 2025 The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals is composed of 5 members with a majority vote of 4 needed to approve an item. (3 does not meet 2/3Continue Reading
  • North Star Family Services - North Star Family Services has a website, CLICK HERE. — Brochure, CLICK HERE. — One-sheet on Endowment Campaign, CLICK HERE. For those who want to help there is a wish list, CLICK HERE. There’s a donation page with a secure donation link and a mailing address, CLICK HERE. Helping HomelessContinue Reading
  • 25 Main Water - Water Line Takes a Second Day Pleasant Street in Downtown Gardner is closed again for water line work on August 20, 2025. Gardner City Hall posted, “Please be advised:Pleasant Street will be closed again today Wednesday, Aug. 20th between Parker Street and City Hall Avenue as private crews install theContinue Reading
  • Accident Route 2 - Gardner and Westminster Fire Departments Respond to Route 2 Accident On August 19, 2025, Gardner and Westminster Fire Departments responded to a motor vehicle accident which resulted in Route 2 being closed for about a half hour while the accident was cleared. Gardner Fire Department posted, “Earlier today, Group 1Continue Reading
  • Non-Profits Interview - Supporting Non-Profits in Gardner – Interview with the Mayor Gardner Magazine recently spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about how the City and the Mayor have supported non-profits in Gardner. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY Mayor Nicholson spoke about the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center, the Gardner CAC, Growing Places,Continue Reading
  • Airport Deep Dive - Updates – Research – Tech – Creative Ideas at Gardner Airport There’s so much more than you might expect going on at the Gardner Airport. Gardner Magazine has a “Deep Dive” with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady pulling back the curtain on the Gardner Airport. Listen on anyContinue Reading
  • City Council 8-18-25 - Gardner Magazine has a complete analysis of this meeting with a “Deep Dive” from the Chair Man and Chair Lady who go over the meeting and explain Gardner’s strategic move to keep talent. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Non-Union Salaries Topic of 93 Minute City Council Meeting The GardnerContinue Reading
  • Child in Car - Editorial: A Stark Reminder to Never Leave a Child Alone in a Car An incident August 18, 2025 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner MA is a stark reminder to never leave a child alone in a car. A vehicle was stolen with the child inside, but luckily for the child,Continue Reading
  • Beaches 8-18-25 - Some Area Beaches Closed Due to Bacterial Exceedance Area beaches closed include: Damon Pond in Ashby, Eagle Lake in Holden, Lunenburg Town Beach, Beamans Pond Day Use and Campground in Templeton, Pearl Hill Pond in Townsend, Crow Hill Pond in Westminster, and Lake Dennison Day Use and North Camp inContinue Reading
  • Back to School - Gardner Magazine releases a short, but fun original song “Back to School” Back to School is just around the corner. Listen to the song on any device, CLICK PLAY. From the song: “Eat a good breakfast so the brain’s in gear, nutrition sets you up for a great year,Get plentyContinue Reading
  • Gardner Museum Fall 2025 - On the web, visit the Gardner Museum website, CLICK HERE. Gardner Museum – Fall Lecture Series with a “Deep Dive” The Gardner Museum located at 28 Pearl Street in Gardner MA has announced an impressive Fall Lecture Series. CLICK FOR PRINTABLE PDF. Gardner Magazine’s Chair Man and Chair Lady coverContinue Reading
  • Weather Center Upgrade - Access the Greater Gardner Weather Center, CLICK HERE. Gardner Magazine Upgrades Greater Gardner Weather Center Gardner Magazine is pleased to announce that the Greater Gardner Weather Center has been upgraded. Here’s what you’ll find: The Greater Gardner Weather Center can be found right here.Continue Reading
  • Gardner Brain Drain - Gardner Brain Drain – City Council to Discuss – and our DEEP DIVE The Gardner City Council has a meeting of the whole on Monday, August 18, 2025 to discuss what’s in the 774 page agenda concerning non-union compensation. Here is that huge agenda, CLICK HERE. Gardner is trying toContinue Reading
  • Basic City Services - For all of the AUDIO interviews (plus text of all questions and answers included) from all 3 dozen categories of the Fiscal 6 Project, please visit Fiscal6.com, CLICK HERE. — Also, there’s more on this topic at MIchaelNicholsonMA.com, CLICK HERE. Basic City Services – An interview with Gardner Mayor MichaelContinue Reading
  • Hotline 8-16-25 - WGAW Hotline Radio of Saturday, August 16, 2025 Listen to the entire show on any device. CLICK PLAY. 1st Hour: First guest was Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. Topics: The election process. A question about a call re rodents. — Greenwood Pool update — Chapter 90 Road Repair — Green StreetContinue Reading
  • Lab of Lies - Lies are still being cooked up on a Rogue Gardner Facebook Group. But, the public is tired of the antics. Gardner Magazine is releasing an original song “Lab of Lies.” Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. EDITORIAL: Rogue Gardner Facebook Group Steps up Lab of Lies The “Lab of Lies”Continue Reading
  • Supplemental FY25 - Governor Healey Files Supplemental Budget Bill The actual Fiscal Year 2025 ended on June 30, 2025 but the state is still dealing with it. On Thursday, August 14, 2025, Governor Maura Healey filed a supplemental budget bill to strengthen Massachusetts’ financial standing amid national economic uncertainty and end Fiscal YearContinue Reading
  • This Week 8-15-25 - Our Weekly News Magazine: “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday August 15, 2025 Listen to our Weekly News Magazine: “This Week in the Chair City”, August 15, 2025 edition on any device,, CLICK PLAY. Reports this week on Downtown Gardner – Gardner Fire Department – Celebrating Social SecurityContinue Reading
  • Oktoberfest – Chair Luge 2025 - Gardner Downtown Event Will Hit a Milestone Saturday, September 27, 2025 is the 20th annual Oktoberfest, Party in the Street, in Downtown Gardner. Established in 2006 by Gardner Ale House owner Rick Walton, the event draws hundreds and hundreds each year. A few years after the start of the event,Continue Reading
  • Fire Department 8-13-25 - Gardner Fire Department Celebrates New Vehicles with an entourage of officials The celebration was held at Gardner Fire Department Headquarters on August 13, 2025. Federal, State, and City funds paid for 3 vehicles and various equipment. The check being held represents the Federal share of close to 2 million dollars.Continue Reading
  • SSA – Senior Center - Gardner Senior Center Celebrates 90th Anniversary of Social Security At an event held on August 13, 2025, attendees of the Gardner Senior Center were joined by various officials to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Social Security along with representatives from AARP. Gardner Senior Center posted this statement: “What an excitingContinue Reading
  • Attack of the Radio People - Gardner Magazine Releases a mid summer smash: “Attack of the Radio People” Just imagine if an alien race of “radio people” came to earth with the intent of converting the population. But they met people they didn’t expect, the bickering politicians in Washington D.C. and rejected colonization. The only timeContinue Reading
  • Farmers Market August 16th - 80’s and Mostly Sunny Weather Expected for Saturday Gardner Farmers Market The Gardner Farmers Market is Saturday August 16, 2025 at the Waterford Community Center with a 9:30am opening. The market is scheduled to be open until 1pm. Gardner Farmers Market posted, “Stop by the market and shop local farmContinue Reading
  • American Flag in Gardner - CLICK either image for a larger view. American Flag is Proudly on Display in Gardner MA These Gardner Photos were taken over the last couple of years as the American Flag has been proudly waving in Gardner. Whether it’s a public event, a public building, or a private building, youContinue Reading
  • Keeping Cool - Keeping Cool in 90 Degree Weather With temperatures at 90 degrees again, here are some tips to keep cool. Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Avoid sugary drinks, caffeine, and alcohol, as these can dehydrate you. Consider sports drinks to replenishContinue Reading
  • Downtown Gardner 8-12-25 - Downtown Gardner Progress Announcement Released 8-12-25 The City of Gardner released a short announcement from Downtown Gardner featuring 4 speakers: State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, Community Development and Planning Director Jason Stevens, and City Councilor Brad Heglin. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Both State Representative JonathanContinue Reading
  • The Gardner Perspective - Gardner Magazine releases “The Gardner Perspective” – inspired by Rachael Roberts This powerful, emotional, positive song about Gardner is an original inspired by the wisdom of Rachael Roberts who has worked in the Gardner Mayor’s office for over a decade. Listen to the song on any device, CLICK PLAY. FromContinue Reading
  • Mid Summer Blues - Gardner Magazine releases an original blues song “Mid Summer Blues” about Summer heat frustrations Are you so hot when the weather turns 90 that you’re putting ice cubes between your toes. This song is a fun blues song about the “Mid Summer Blues” There are 2 separate blues versions, bothContinue Reading
  • Infrastructure 8-11-25 - Infrastructure in Gardner – The Complete Report Gardner Magazine has spoken with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about Gardner infrastructure. Infrastructure is the set of facilities and systems that serve a City like Gardner and the term encompasses the services and facilities necessary for its economy, households, and firms to function.Continue Reading
  • Deep Dive – Infrastructure - DEEP DIVE – Infrastructure A conversation and report with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady on both hard and soft infrastructure. The explanation is illuminating. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
  • Pool Open 8-11-25 - Greenwood Pool is open regular hours noon to 5pm. Repairs were completed. However, Yoga in the Park has been canceled on Monday, August 11, 2025 due to the heat.Continue Reading
  • Downtown Gardner Guide - Profiling Downtown Gardner Massachusetts – What You’ll Find Downtown Gardner MA has evolved over the years and there are so many reasons why Downtown Gardner is a Place to Enjoy. Here’s a listing of Downtown Businesses with links to websites if available. Did we miss one? Please email News@GardnerMagazine.com andContinue Reading
  • Downtown Gardner – Place to Enjoy - “Downtown Gardner – A Place to Enjoy” original song Gardner Magazine is releasing an ensemble package of the original song “Downtown Gardner – A Place to Enjoy”. Downtown Gardner is such a great place that just one version of the song wouldn’t do Downtown Gardner MA justice, so the songContinue Reading
  • Hotline 8-9-25 - Local and State Officials appear on WGAW Hotline Radio The WGAW Hotline Radio Show was heard from noon to 2pm on Saturday August 9, 2025. Listen to the entire program on any device. CLICK PLAY. Starting off the program was Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. There was a discussion of campaignContinue Reading
  • This Week 8-8-25 - Our Weekly News Magazine: “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday August 8, 2025 Listen to This Week in the Chair City, August 8, 2025 edition on any device,, CLICK PLAY. 12th Annual Greater Gardner National Night Out — Industry in Gardner — Chapter 90 Funds and Paving —Continue Reading
  • Airport August ’25 - Airport Commission Meets to Hear Updates and Discuss Possibilities The Gardner Airport Commission met on August 6, 2025 and heard updates from Gale Associates and from the Airport Manager. Various issues were discussed. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
  • National Night Out Photos 8-7-25 - Greater Gardner National Night Out a Big Success The 12th Annual Greater Gardner National Night out was held on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Gardner High School. The FREE event was attended by hundreds of people. This year the weather cooperated. Event was sponsored by the Greater Gardner Community ActionContinue Reading
  • Interacting with Gardner - Visit the City of Gardner website and interact depending on your needs, CLICK HERE. Interacting with the City – Gardner Makes It Easier All the Time The City of Gardner provides information to the public via the transparency of YouTube videos of meetings, complete agendas, and complete documents. When YOUContinue Reading
  • Successful Industry - Successful Industry and Industrial Space in Gardner – the Interview The Gardner City Council at its August 4, 2025 meeting approved a zoning change which will allow Blessington Corporation to expand from their industrial park to an adjacent lot which will now be zoned industrial. This will allow Blessington toContinue Reading
  • Chapter 90 Influx - $1.1 Million in Chapter 90 Funds to give Paving a boost in Gardner MA For a number of years, the City of Gardner MA has received $600,000 from the State towards paving. The number is usually finalized in April, making scheduling paving a bit easier. However, this year, the numberContinue Reading
  • Assessors 8-6-25 - Another Exciting Board of Assessors Meeting Held by the Ladies on August 6th The Gardner Board of Assessors composed of Assessor Christine Kumar and member Paulette Burns met on August 6, 2025. Motor vehicle excise abatements were signed. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
  • Public Service - Excessive Water Use by Various Properties Brings Owners In and Leads to Discussion. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. AUDIO cuts off because Video ended abruptly. The faucet drips. The toilet leaks. Or there’s another leak. The water bill comes and the much larger bill isContinue Reading
  • Greenwood Pool Closed - 200 Pound Motor Sidelines Greenwood Pool Until Repairs are Completed. The Gardner MA Greenwood Pool will be closed until further notice for repairs. Gardner City Hall posted: “Greenwood Pool closed until further notice for repairs” Jessica Francis, Head Lifeguard and Certified Pool Operator told us that: “The motor from theContinue Reading
  • Particulates in Air - Air is unhealthy for sensitive children and adults, such as those with asthma, lung or heart disease, and older adults. Sensitive children and adults should limit prolonged outdoor activity. Fine Particulates Plague Air Quality – Unhealthy for Sensitive Individuals Air quality in the Greater Gardner area continues to be affectedContinue Reading
  • Concert 8-9 - Summer Concert Series Featuring “The Long Run” playing Eagles classics Saturday August 9, 2025 from 6-8pm, the stage at Monument Park will be transformed in to a trip down memory lane from decades ago with the Central Massachusetts band, “The Long Run”. The Band plays music of the Eagles andContinue Reading
  • Council 8-4-25 - Informal Meeting Agenda and Packet, CLICK HERE Regular Meeting Agenda and Packet, CLICK HERE For previous City Council meetings, visit our Gardner City Council page, CLICK HERE. Informal meeting with MART and Regular Meeting Because of the absence of Council President Tyros, Alek Dernalowicz was elected Council President Pro TemContinue Reading
  • Hazard Mitigation - City of Gardner Emergency Management page, CLICK HERE. Local Ordinances affecting Emergency Management in Gardner as adopted by the Gardner City Council, CLICK HERE. State of Massachusetts resources on local mitigation planning, CLICK HERE. City of Gardner Updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan – COMPLETE COVERAGE The City of Gardner isContinue Reading
  • Labor Day First - Labor Day First, First Day of School Second In the City of Gardner summer is still well underway but soon thoughts will turn to Labor Day Weekend and what comes right after. Labor Day is September 1st, and the first day of School in the city of Gardner is SeptemberContinue Reading
  • Chair City Jobs 8-4-25 - Job Openings – City of Gardner The City of Gardner is looking for a Building Commissioner, Local Building Inspector, Young Adult Staff Librarian, DPW Truck Driver, and an Executive Aide to the Mayor. For more information and to apply online, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading
  • 25 Years – Gardner Magazine - Gardner MAgazine – 25 Years We placed a new graphic on the top of the right column of the website because Gardner Magazine is celebrating 25 Years of service to the region. Thank you for your continued readership. To reach us via email: News@GardnerMagazine.comContinue Reading
  • Upcoming Council 8-4 - The Public Safety Committee had met on 8-1-25 for a very short 2 minute meeting. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Appointments Committee had met on 7-30-25 to consider various appointments. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Getting Ready for the Meetings – FULL INFO The Gardner MA CityContinue Reading
  • Waiting for a Text - Gardner Magazine Releases the original song “Waiting for a Text” Listen to the original LOVE song “Waiting for a Text” on any device. There are 2 versions. From the song: “I spent all day waiting for a text, put life on pause and didn’t do next, I spent all dayContinue Reading
  • Update 8-2-25 - Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson updates the City of Gardner in a 25 minute update. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson with an Extensive Monthly Update following July 2025 Our graphic is intended to depict the many topics covered by Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson in his monthlyContinue Reading
  • Hotline 8-2-25 - WGAW Hotline Radio Show of August 2, 2025 Gardner Mayor Nicholson opened up the program and told the audience about taking the lead on fighting against electric company scams where people are switched to a different electric company which ends up costing them more money. Listen to the entire showContinue Reading
  • Fiscal Responsibility - Gardner Magazine Spoke with Gardner Mayor Nicholson About Fiscal Responsibility In a segment which is part of the Fiscal 6 Project series, Gardner Magazine spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about Fiscal Responsibility. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Mayor Nicholson explained Gardner’s approach: “We’ve taken a very careful approachContinue Reading
  • This Week 8-1-25 - Gardner Magazine with “This Week in the Chair City” for August 1, 2025 Our Weekly News Magazine. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Sully the Comfort Dog — Gardner Magazine 25 Years — Water Restrictions — Greater Gardner National Night Out Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 5:30 to 8pm atContinue Reading
  • Sully 8-1-25 - Comfort and Therapy Dog Sully Brings Joy to Dispatchers Everybody is smiling, the dispatchers and Sully the comfort and therapy dog on August 1, 2025. The Gardner Fire Department put out this statement: “The Gardner Fire Department’s therapy dog Sully, made a special visit to our city’s dedicated 911 emergencyContinue Reading
  • Westminster 8-1-25 - A busy August in the Town of Westminster MA – Complete Coverage Sunday, August 10, 2025, from 11 AM to 5 PM, Westminster’s beloved Town Benefit Day is back on Academy Hill, packed with familiar favorites and exciting new attractions. Details are found in Volume 19 of The South StreetContinue Reading
  • 25 Years – Gardner Magazine - Gardner Magazine Celebrating 25 years of service Gardner Magazine was launched on August 4, 2000 as GreaterGardner.net. As the term “online magazine” became more widely used, the Gardner Magazine url was substituted as the main url. For most of the years, the site used aggregated news from other sources. InContinue Reading
  • Water 7-31-25 - No nonessential outdoor water use from 9 am to 5 pm. in the City of Gardner triggered by low streamflow. The Chair Man and Chair Lady did a “Deep Dive” to explain the Water Management Policies in Massachusetts. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Low Streamflow Values Trigger Water RestrictionsContinue Reading
  • ZBA 7-28-25 - Continued Again…ZBA fails to reach resolution of 163-165 Pine Street The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals met on July 28, 2025. Attorney Christine Tree made a lengthy presentation on behalf of Jonathan Bombaci concerning 163-165 Pine Street in Gardner. The matter has been before the ZBA for many, many months.Continue Reading
  • Night Out 8-7-25 - 12th Annual Greater Gardner National Night Out is Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 5:30 to 8pm at Gardner High School in Gardner MA. FREE Admission. FREE Food. 12th Annual Greater Gardner National Night Out Coming up August 7th DATE AND LOCATION: The 12th Annual Greater Gardner National Night Out willContinue Reading
  • Fix it Fever Song - From the song “Fix It Fever” – “I’ve Got Fix It Fever, it’s not curable, ever – I won’t give up, never, I’ll pull the fix-it lever….Fix It Fix It, it’s time to Fix it, don’t ignore it, fix it, let’s fix it…” Gardner Magazine Releases a fun original songContinue Reading
  • Google Analysis – Fiscal 6 - Google AI Draws Strong Conclusions About Gardner’s Approach. Listen to the Deep Dive on any device, CLICK PLAY. In this earth-shattering Deep Dive, the Google AI analyzes the Fiscal 6 Project and the approach during the past 5 years of Gardner Massachusetts. It is about the most positive piece weContinue Reading
  • Fiscal 6 Findings - Editorial: Findings of the Fiscal 6 Project About Gardner MA Listen to a commentary on any device, CLICK PLAY. So what did we discover which has set Gardner apart and for which we can accurately give Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, the Gardner Team, the Gardner City Council, the Gardner SchoolContinue Reading
  • Hotline 7-26-25 - A “Hot” Hotline Radio Show on WGAW for Saturday July 26, 2025 As usual, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke with host Steve Wendell. Nicholson informed the audience that the Greenwood Pool Sunday openings have been successful and will continue through the first 2 Sundays in August as well. Other mattersContinue Reading
  • This Week 7-25-25 - This Week in the Chair City of Gardner MA for July 25, 2025 Listen to our weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. Junior Police Academy – Fence at Greenwood – Road Construction on Green Street – Board of Health – Fiscal 6Continue Reading