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Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson posts about Band Night According to Mayor Michael Nicholson on October 7, 2022: “Gardner Public Schools music students in grades 4-12 took the field together for a combined performance tonight.” Also according to the Mayor, “The Gardner Elementary School Bands are up to 200 students inContinue Reading

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Gardner Middle School Music Program Shining Ray of Sunshine on Any Day Music Brings Sunshine from Pre-school to Adult. Gardner Magazine had the distinct honor of speaking with Gianni Davilli and John Mellish of the Gardner Middle School Music Program. What a treat to hear about the joy of musicContinue Reading

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Mayor Nicholson Takes the Gardner Message to Tri-Cities Breakfast Gardner may be the smaller of the 3 cities of Gardner, Fitchburg, and Leominster, but it has powerful and consequential stories to tell. As one of the speakers at this breakfast held in Gardner on September 13th, Gardner Mayor Nicholson spokeContinue Reading

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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

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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

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Future Path – The Next Term The initial work has begun, and in the next couple of years, substantial progress will likely occur in the following areas: Additional progress will be made on the Mayor’s priority to help address the issues of the economically disadvantaged in Gardner. He will likelyContinue Reading

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Editorial – Cosmic Significance of 20th Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson and his very clear 20/20 Vision for the Chair City Crisis Vision: As a Mayor in his 20’s, Michael Nicholson was at the top of the decision chain regarding many of the tough issues of 2020 including protecting citizensContinue Reading

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Accomplished in Gardner MA – An Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Much has been accomplished in Gardner Massachusetts. We cover 2 dozen categories of success concerning the Chair City of Gardner MA. Mayor Michael Nicholson became Mayor in 2020 after a Special Election. He was reelected in 2021 andContinue Reading

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“All- School Art Show” at Gardner MA Elementary School Draws Parents, Grandparents, and Kids The “All-School Art Show” was held on May 17, 2023. We spoke briefly with Gardner Elementary School Principal Earl Martin about the Art Show, Music Programs, and more. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Some ofContinue Reading

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March to Success – Projects and Progress Interview with Mayor Michael Nicholson With so much happening in the Chair City, sometimes it’s hard to keep track of it all. Fortunately, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has agreed to help us out. Today’s interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson by Publisher WernerContinue Reading

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Lessons of Gardner MA History The History of Gardner MA has many Lessons for Its Future Listen to the complete presentation, CLICK PLAY First some key dates in Gardner’s history: Gardner was settled in 1764. Its first settler reportedly was Elisha Jackson. After acceptance by the state of a petitionContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson on the Turn of the Century in the Chair City What you’ll hear about: Learn about new Technologies, Perceptions of Gardner, Employment for women, the new “Roaring Twenties”, use of radio, an item on the Mayor’s bucket list, protection against hard times, drug enforcement andContinue Reading

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Printable PDF, CLICK HERE An Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson – What’s Next? Gardner Magazine interviewed Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson on Monday, November 21, 2022. The graphic at left consists of various screenshots from the Mayor’s Updates from 2020 to date. Center image is from the very first. SinceContinue Reading

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The Chair City of Gardner MA Top 40 Hit Projects – UPDATED At any given time in Gardner, there are dozens of projects in various stages needing various lists: Jump to Completed Projects, Ongoing Projects, Planned 2024 Projects, Future Projects, Future Needs, and the Crazy Wish List. The Top 40Continue Reading

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Gardner MA High School Still Among Most Beautiful With the focus on the new Gardner Elementary School, it’s easy to forget just how wonderful the Gardner High School complex is. The design of the building is stunning when viewed from high resolution satellite as shown in this article. However, beneathContinue 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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Busy Gardner MA School Committee Meeting on April 11, 2022 As is often the case, the School Committee opened the meeting with recognitions. It was noted that out of 10 School districts participating in the Winter Reading Challenge, Gardner students read 1/3 of all the books. Students were awarded gifts.Continue Reading

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Discover WGAW Radio this Columbus Day and every day 24/7. The radio station with physical studios and transmitter facilities has been located in Gardner since 1946. Today it is heard on AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and streams to anywhere in the world. Server logs show listeners from many countries. TheContinue Reading

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Special WGAW Hotline Radio Show on day of Festivities in Gardner MA Radio listeners were treated to WGAW Hotline Host Steve Wendell and various guests on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Broadcast began at noon and continued past 2pm with a LIVE BROADCAST of the Chair Luge. Listen on any device,Continue Reading

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WGAW Hotline Radio Show a “Potpourri of Topics” on Saturday, September 21, 2024 In the last show of Summer 2024, host Steve Wendell didn’t disappoint in the 2 hour program heard on AM 1340, 98.1FM, and streaming worldwide. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this program: Gardner Mayor NicholsonContinue Reading

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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

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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

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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

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Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City Scheduling conflicts did not permit a recorded message this week. However, the Mayor did want to pass along the following information: From the Mayor of Gardner: This week is National Police week with Peace Officers Memorial Day being Wednesday May 15th. WeContinue Reading

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Williams -Rockwell Educational Gift Fund Providing $82,831.60 in grants to applicants The Committee finalized the grants to 15 different items of applicants from the Gardner Public School System on March 7, 2024. View the complete Press Release containing comments from officials and recipients and more detail, CLICK HERE. Background: TheContinue Reading

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Listen to the February 16, 2024 Mayor’s Update on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Nicholson Updates the Chair City on February 16, 2024 The Mayor addressed the number of calls his office has received regarding the apartments at 42-52 Parker Street – They are market rate units. They areContinue Reading

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Operation – Projects 2024 – The City of Gardner Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel asked Mayor Michael Nicholson about various projects contemplated for 2024. Listen to the interview on any device. CLICK PLAY. We spoke to the Mayor about various City-owned properties. We spokeContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Releases – Year in Review 2023 The 36 minute program covers what happened in Gardner during 2023. We cover it all. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. We cover Public Safety, Politics, Government, Education, Health, Downtown, City projects, Finances, the Environment, Events, Parks and Recreation, People Topics, Technology,Continue Reading

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Veterans Day Ceremony held in Gardner MA On Veterans Day, 2023 at 11am, a Veterans Day Ceremony was held at Perry Auditorium in Gardner MA. Listen to the ceremony on any device. CLICK PLAY. Veterans were honored. Speakers were heard. Music was played. Our AUDIO version has the various silentContinue Reading

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2024 – Greater Gardner MA Events This page will list events happening throughout 2024 in the Greater Gardner MA area. To list your event, Email News@GardnerMagazine.com Complete 2024 Promotional Calendar from RAB – Various Months, Weeks, and Days, CLICK HERE – Jump to Events Machine Jump to Month: January –Continue Reading

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Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY Worth the Wait… Mayor’s Update is INFOPACKED on Monday October 16, 2023 The Update of Friday October 13th was released on Monday, October 16, 2023. (The weekend event at Annunciation Parish mentioned in the update occurred successfully last weekend.) The UpdateContinue Reading

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Book Sale at Levi Heywood Memorial Library in Gardner MA The Friends of the Levi Heywood Memorial Library Book sale is being held on Friday September 29th 9-4:30 and Saturday September 30th from 9-4. Members can attend early at the preview sale on Thursday, September 28th from 4-7pm. (Memberships canContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Middle School Welcomes the Saxman Music and Art has gained a renewed focus in the Gardner Public School System and today we profile only one of its numerous local stars. On August 21, 2023, the Gardner Middle School Music Department announced that John Mellish will be a newContinue Reading

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A Magical Summer at Levi-Heywood Memorial Library in Gardner MA It’s off to a great start as the “Find Your Voice” Summer Reading Program at Levi-Heywood Memorial Library launches with Stories and Crafts with Mayor Michael Nicholson June 28th at 5:30pm. Register now for the Summer Reading Club to readContinue Reading

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Graphic shows the Parent Communication Flow: Individual Teacher – School Counselor – School Principal – Superintendent of Schools. The idea is to solve any issues earliest in the flow. It’s working. Superintendent Pellegrino reports few phone calls. Gardner has one of the only Calculus with Physics programs. Gardner is strongContinue Reading

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Graphic shows the Parent Communication Flow: Individual Teacher – School Counselor – School Principal – Superintendent of Schools. The idea is to solve any issues earliest in the flow. It’s working. Superintendent Pellegrino reports few phone calls. Gardner has one of the only Calculus with Physics programs. Gardner is strongContinue Reading

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National Library Week is April 23 -29, 2023 in Greater Gardner MA The theme this year is “More to the Story” as most libraries offer more than books including the Levi-Heywood Memorial Library in Gardner, the Beal’s Memorial Library in Winchendon, the Hubbardston Public Library, the Boynton Public Library inContinue Reading

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Levi-Heywood Memorial Library in Gardner MA offers Huge Amount of Content and Programs For Example: On Tuesday, April 18, 2023, the Library features “Artful Mechanisms with Playful Engineers”, a program for ages 6-13 happening from 3-5pm with drop-ins welcome. The library supplies the materials and is supported in part byContinue Reading

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To the Youth of Gardner: Thanks for being great! Your efforts at being great people has been noticed. And thank you to the adults in the Gardner Public School system for being great mentors to Gardner’s kids – and all the parents for your support. Youth: What Gardner MA IsContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Focuses on FUN and more FUN in Weekly Update Listen on any device. CLICK Play Mayor Nicholson spoke of the FUN in the Arts, Music, and Athletic programs and mentioned the Rockwell Grants which have helped make improvements possible including programs curriculum, and facilities upgrades.Continue Reading

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Colin Smith Updates Gardner MA with Congrats, Facts, and Dates Listen to the Update on any device. Click Play. Congrats: Filling in for Mayor Nicholson and also congratulating him on the reason for his absence, (the receipt of the Music Advocate Award), Executive Aide to the Mayor Colin Smith updatedContinue Reading

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Interested in more about Gardner Schools, School Committee meetings, and more? Visit our Local Schools page. Learn why Gardner is becoming a model School District. What’s Happening in Gardner MA Public Schools Anyway? For those who don’t have kids in school anymore, you might not know of the strides ofContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Centennial News Gardner MA Centennial Events Jump To: June 2023 —- July 2023 —- August 2023 —- September 2023 — October 2023 —- November 2023 —- December 2023 —- Photo Gallery of the Past — May 2023 —- April 2023 —- March 2023 —- February 2023 —- JanuaryContinue Reading