Editorial – What Makes Gardner PD Great
I listened to the Gardner City Council meeting on March 16, 2026 and it was filled with life in a few ways. First the lively sound of a very happy baby who I am convinced was intrigued by the political process and will one day be a City Councilor, Mayor or a Police Officer.
Then, there was some sound you could hardly hear coming from the Hall. I suspect it was the sound of all the police officers who came to support the 3 officers who were sworn in on March 16th because later I saw these photos posted by Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson.. It is a wonderful testament to the type of cooperative Police Department Chief Eric McAvene and Deputy Chief Nicolaus Maroni have built in the last few years and why the Gardner PD gets so many compliments.
To the men and women in blue, thank you for all you do! — Werner Poegel – Publisher.