Gardner City Council and School Committee hold first Meetings of New Year Gardner City Council The Gardner City Council meets Monday, January 6, 2025. The Council will elect its Council President. See agenda, CLICK HERE. Gardner School Committee The Gardner School Committee meets Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Gardner Mayor NicholsonContinue Reading

Normalcy Fully Arrives – Heywood Healthcare Looking Forward to 2025 After its unprecedented and highly praised independent emergence from Chapter 11 in 2024, Heywood Hospital now has a year of normalcy ahead. Heywood Healthcare will now be able to participate in normal audits, will not have a court looking atContinue Reading

A Photo of the First Baby of 2025 born at Heywood Hospital Alexandra Hunt is the proud mother of baby girl Adyline Hunt born at the Lachance Maternity Center at Heywood Hospital on January 1, 2025 at 7:39am. Adyline weighed 7 lbs. 3 oz. and measured 21 inches long. HeywoodContinue Reading

A Happy New Year Wish from Gardner Magazine To our readers: We wish you all the best in 2025. If you’re making New Year’s resolutions, try this on for size: “Gettin’ Ready for the New Year”. Play on any device. CLICK PLAY. Don’t forget: We love to hear about theContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine Releases “Don’t Like Those Condiments” in advance of New Year’s Eve The song definitely sounds better when you’ve had a beer or two. Listen to the ridiculous goofy song on any device. CLICK PLAY. More silly graphics, Rock, Country-Rock, and Jazz versions, and complete lyrics on the “Don’tContinue Reading

DANGER of Space Heaters in Greater Gardner MA Space Heaters can be a problem. Mass.gov reported on problems which may have caused a 3 alarm fire in Fitchburg. CLICK HERE. The Gardner Board of Health posted, “Several recent area fires have been attributed to the use of space heaters. PleaseContinue Reading

WGAW Broadcasts End of Year Hotline Radio Show On December 28, 2024, WGAW Host Steve Wendell featured Gardner Mayor Nicholson in an interview recapping 2024 in Gardner. The Mayor spoke about various projects which have been completed and which are ongoing. Nicholson gives some projections for 2025. —-MVOC Director StephanieContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine Previews the Year Ahead in the Chair City Gardner Magazine Looks Ahead to 2025: Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. 2025 in the City of Gardner including City Projects, Waterford Community Center, Personnel, Private Projects, Businesses, Policies and Procedures, Opportunities for Citizens, Recreation, Budget, Water Settlement, Public Safety,Continue Reading

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Merry Christmas in Original Song from Gardner Magazine Gardner Magazine has released a number of Christmas songs this season. “A Christmas Memory” was released on Christmas Day. Merry Christmas to You. Christmas Song Releases Feel Good Songs About Gardner For the New Year Thank you to our FirstContinue Reading

Editorial Christmas Message – Gardner is a City of Grace And let me say one more thing especially to those rare individuals who criticize the Mayor and the City Council. Have you seen the Caroling with the Mayor 2024 video? Mayor Michael Nicholson opens with a beautiful Christmas song andContinue Reading

News Around Greater Gardner MA News Story Links and Archives Top 100 Current Headlines 2024: December — November — October – September – August – July – June – May – April –March – February – January —- 2023: December – November – October – September – August – JulyContinue Reading

Gardner Releases Caroling with the Mayor Video Gardner has released the 2024 Caroling with the Mayor Video. You’ll hear Mayor Nicholson singing and various participants from throughout Gardner including Bands and Choirs from the Schools, Churches, and area organizations. Mayor Nicholson even plays the trumpet at the end of theContinue Reading

Michael Nicholson on “The Year Ahead” We spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about “The Year Ahead.” Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Mayor Nicholson discussed what’s upcoming in 2025. Upcoming projects include Revitalization Projects at the Greenwood Pool area, Rome Square, and work in the Downtown. The Mayor isContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine Presents “Scrooge” We have two presentations, one is a rather long version of Scrooge from a 1935 movie. The other is a radio play entitled “A Christmas Carol” done in 1939 featuring Lionel Barrymore. Listen to either or both on any device. CLICK PLAY. Scrooge AUDIO of 1935Continue Reading

Hotline Radio with a Show Full of Resources, Happenings, and Opportunities for the New Year Listen to the entire program on any device. CLICK PLAY. WGAW Host Steve Wendell presented a show full of resources. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke about what’s happening in Gardner, the tax workoff program forContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine Releases “The Gift of Christmas” This Christmas song was written by Werner Poegel. Music and Vocals by sophisticated AI. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Christmas is a special time of year with glowing lights and Christmas sights. Celebrations are held around the world. Christmas sounds are allContinue Reading

In an interview with Gardner Magazine, State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik once again expressed his desire to lower the sale tax and get rid of the inventory tax. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Jonathan Zlotnik on the Year Ahead We spoke with State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik about “The Year Ahead.”Continue Reading

Gardner Mayor Nicholson in last weekly update of 2024 Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Thanks: Library Staff and Gardner PD for coordinating Santa at the Library —- Staff at City Hall who participated Spirit Week and decorations —- E.L. Harvey, the trash collection company, for donatingContinue Reading

Veterans Tax Workoff Program Announcement For over 10 years, Senior Citizens have been able to work money off their taxes. Now, veterans of any age are able to participate in the program announced formally at the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center in Gardner. Speakers included Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, State RepresentativeContinue Reading

Chipotle Opens in Gardner MA Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson was on hand to welcome Chipotle on their opening day in the Chair City. Chipotle is located in the Timpany Plaza. During the past year, the plaza has seen various openings including Aldi which is a small supermarket, Five Below whichContinue Reading

Editorial: Shedding A Light on Greater Gardner Homeless Resources The homeless are not forgotten in Gardner. In fact, there are a number of excellent, highly vetted resources in the Chair City and the region who provide help to those who need it. This commentary sheds some light on these organizations.Continue Reading

Growing Places latest to Sign Lease for space at Waterford Community Center Growing Places signed a lease on December 18, 2024 for use of the kitchen and space at Waterford Community Center. Various officials were on hand plus staff from Growing Places and even 2 area farmers. Speakers included GardnerContinue Reading

Public Safety Meeting Lasts 1 Minute and 5 seconds Listen to the exciting December 16, 2024 meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Committee sent a positive recommendation to the full City Council for a license renewal. Police Chief Eric McAvene stated “In fact, all of them, all the renewalsContinue Reading

Gardner’s Seaman Paper Acquires German Specialty Paper Company Seaman Paper posted, “We are excited to announce that Seaman Paper has acquired Julius Glatz GmbH, a pioneer in specialty papers based in Neidenfels, Germany. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for both companies as we join forces to enhance our globalContinue Reading