Greater Gardner MA Local News August 2025
Attention Readers: While we restore content, certain articles and content are missing from July, August, and September Thank you for your patience.
- U.S. Energy Landscape (8/31/2025)
“Deep Dive” – the U.S. Energy Landscape
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DEEP DIVE – U.S. Energy Landscape
- Model City for America – original song (8/31/2025)
Gardner Magazine releases an original song “Model City for America”
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Model City for America
- Youth Center Ribbon Cutting 8-29 (8/29/2025)
Ribbon Cutting Held at Gardner CommunityYouth Center
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Youth Center 8-29-25
- Update 8-29-25 (8/29/2025)
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the City of Gardner
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Nicholson Monthly Update 8-29-25
- Workin’ Man Original Song (8/29/2025)
Gardner Magazine releases the original song “Workin’ Man”
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Workin’ Man
- Library Strategic Plan (8/27/2025)
Deep Dive: Strategic Plan of the Levi Heywood Memorial Library
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DEEP DIVE – Levi Heywood Memorial Library Strategic Plan Outlined and explained is the Levi Heywood Memorial Library Strategic Plan for FY2026-FY2030, which was approved by the Board of Trustees in September 2024. This plan details the library’s mission, vision, and core values, established after an extensive process involving community members, city officials, and library staff to identify needs and priorities. The strategic goals are organized into four main areas: Access to Resources, Community Connections, Programming, and Staff Development, all focused on improving library services and community engagement in Gardner, Massachusetts. Supporting data includes a survey summary indicating patron satisfaction, common reasons for dissatisfaction (e.g., inconvenient hours, limited programming, customer service issues), and preferences for expanded library hours. The methodology section explains that the plan was developed through focus groups, interviews with key leaders, and a community-wide survey, ensuring the final priorities reflect the needs of the city’s residents.
- MA School Bus Law (8/27/2025)
Deep Dive – MA School Bus Law
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DEEP DIVE – MA School Bus LAW
- Promises Kept (8/26/2025)
An Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson
We had the honor of speaking with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about Promises Kept during his last 5 years of service to the City of Gardner. Listen to the interview on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Promises Kept Interview – 8-26-25
- Half the Crime – Original Song (8/25/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases the original song “Half the Crime”
“Half the Crime” is a song based on Gardner Massachusetts in which crime has gone down by almost half in the last 5 years. Listen to one of several versions of the song on any device, CLICK PLAY.
POP FUNK – Half the Crime POP-FOLK – Half the Crime PIANO POP – Half the Crime POP – Half the Crime POP-ROCK – Half the Crime
- Social Media Ditch – original song (8/22/2025)
Gardner Magazine Releases original song “Social Media Ditch”
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ROCK – Social Media Ditch MODERN JAZZ – Social Media Ditch POP FUNK – Social Media Ditch POP ROCK – Social Media Ditch
- Fire and Drought (8/20/2025)
Deep Dive – Fire and Drought
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DEEP DIVE – Fire and Drought
- North Star Family Services (8/20/2025)
An Interview with Jon Hogue of North Star Family Services
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Interview with Jon Hogue 8-20-25
- Gardner Airport – DEEP DIVE (8/19/2025)
DEEP DIVE – The Gardner Airport
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Key agenda items included the successful closeout and final payment authorization for a runway reconstruction project and updates on the associated storm water pollution prevention plan. The commission also discussed the draft wildlife hazard site visit report, which identified Canada geese, white-tailed deer, and coyote as high-risk species, leading to recommendations for increased fencing and vegetation management. Furthermore, the meeting covered progress on an environmental assessment and obstruction analysis project to evaluate tree clearing and fence construction impacts, alongside a plan to address an intermittent issue with the airport’s entry gate system.
- Back to School – original song (8/17/2025)
Gardner Magazine releases original song “Back to School”
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Back to School
- The Gardner Brain Drain (8/16/2025)
DEEP DIVE -The Gardner Brain Drain“Deep Dive” on the Gardner Brain Drain, on the challenge of keeping key employees in the Chair City of Gardner MA. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
DEEP DIVE – The Gardner Brain Drain
- Attack of the Radio People – original Song (8/13/2025)
Gardner Magazine releases original song “Attack of the Radio People”
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Attack of the Radio People
- Downtown Gardner Progress (8/12/2025)
An Announcement About Progress in Downtown Gardner
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Downtown Gardner Progress 8-12-25
- Deep Dive – Gardner Infrastructure Report (8/11/2025)
Deep Dive – Gardner Infrastructure Report
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DEEP DIVE – Gardner Infrastructure Report Listen to another “Deep Dive” on Hard and Soft Infrastructure in general. CLICK PLAY.
DEEP DIVE – Hard and Soft Infrastructure Report
- Mid Summer Blues – original song (8/11/2025)
Auto Draft Gardner Magazine releases the original song “Mid Summer Blues”
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Version 1 – Mid Summer Blues Version 2 – Mid Summer Blues
- The Gardner Perspective – original song (8/11/2025)
Gardner Magazine releases the original song “The Gardner Perspective”
Listen to this original song inspired by the writings of Rachael Roberts, the Executive Assistant to the Mayor of Gardner. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
The Gardner Perspective
- Downtown Gardner – A Place to Enjoy – original song (8/9/2025)
Gardner Magazine releases the original song “Downtown Gardner A Place to Enjoy”
Enjoy the song about a fantastic place, Downtown Gardner. The original song is called “Downtown Gardner, A Place to Enjoy.” There’s a total of 39 different versions. Here are some of them to enjoy on any device. CLICK PLAY.
PIANO POP – Downtown Gardner – A Place to Enjoy FUNK – Downtown Gardner – A Place to Enjoy TRADITIONAL COUNTRY – Downtown Gardner – A Place to Enjoy POP – Downtown Gardner – A Place to Enjoy
- Airport 8-6-25 (8/8/2025)
Airport Commission Meeting of August 6, 2025
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Key agenda items include the closeout of a runway reconstruction project and updates to the stormwater pollution prevention plan, which requires clarification on pollutant testing. A major focus is the discussion of a draft wildlife hazard site visit report, which identifies Canada geese, white-tailed deer, and coyote as the highest risk species and suggests improvements like fencing. Furthermore, the commission is moving forward with an environmental assessment and obstruction analysis project to evaluate tree clearing and fence construction impacts, including the start of wetland delineation. Finally, the meeting addresses an intermittent issue with the security gate’s vehicle loops and discusses increasing electricity costs and ideas for generating revenue.
- Deep Dive – Gardner MA Hazard Mitigation (8/5/2025)
Deep Dive – Gardner MA Hazard Mitigation Plan
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DEEP DIVE – Gardner MA Hazard Mitigation Plan Here is a DEEP DIVE on the FEMA Local Hazard Mitigation Guide.
DEEP DIVE – FEMA Local Hazard Mitigation Here is a DEEP DIVE on the Montachusett Region Hazard Mitigation Plan
DEEP DIVE – Montachusett Region Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Waiting for a Text – original song (8/3/2025)
Gardner Magazine releases the original song “Waiting for a Text”
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POP ROCK – Waiting for a Text DANCE POP – Waiting for a Text
- UPDATE – Town of Westminster Aug 25 (8/1/2025)
UPDATE: Town of Westminster MA
Gardner Magazine has a “Deep Dive”. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY
Deep Dive _ Westminster – August 2025 We have 3 Town Crier Episodes with Westminster Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
Town Crier – Episode 10 Town Crier – Episode 11 Town Crier – Episode 12
- Sully the Comfort Dog – original song (8/1/2025)
Gardner Magazine releases original song “Sully the Comfort Dog”
Listen to the song honoring the Gardner Fire Department’s comfort and therapy dog, Sully. Sully is shown in the photo with some Gardner dispatchers. Listen to the song on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Sully the Comfort Dog
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