Gardner Magazine releases the song “Flag Day” in honor of Flag Day, June 14, 2025 By resolution of the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777, a flag of the United States was established. The resolution stated, “That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red andContinue Reading

School Committee Meets, Terri Hillman Retires after 30 Years The Gardner MA School Committee met on June 9,2025. Following a positive Superintendent evaluation, the Gardner Superintendent was granted a 5% raise. However, Dr. Pellegrino said he would only accept a 2% raise, same as the teachers. Superintendent Pellegrino reviewed theContinue Reading

Zoning Matters and Budget subject of 2 City Council meetings Gardner City Council Held Public Hearings on 3 Zoning Matters on June 9, 2025 in conjunction with the Planning Board. The meeting began with a presentation by Attorney Christine Tree followed by the 3 public hearings. Listen on any device,Continue Reading

Kurt Krakane of Westminster MA Among Academy Graduates For the 63rd time, the correctional officers oath was administered to graduates of the Worcester Country Sheriff’s Basic Recruit Academy located at the department’s Training and Command Center in West Boylston. On Friday, June 6, 2025, Worcester Country Sheriff Lew Evangelidis sworeContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine Releases a music-lovers compilation “Ready for the Music” “Ready for the Music” is a feel-good song about a music hound who loves music from classic rock, Pop Rock, the Beatles, the Oldies, Country, and Folk. Listen to “Ready for the Music” on any device. CLICK PLAY. The CityContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” for June 6, 2025 Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. News: Graduations Held and Honors Bestowed – Summer Concert Announcements – Gardner City Council on Non-union salaries – Junior Police Academy – Relay for Life – Flood Maps – Election Songs ReleasedContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine releases original Ballad “Friendly Reminder – D Day” about June 6,1944 This publisher’s father, Werner H. Poegel, was among the more than 300,000 troops which advanced on the beaches of Normany, France on June 6, 1944. It was a crucial battle which saw 4000 Allied lives lost butContinue Reading

Almost Half of MWCC Early College Students Earn Associates Degrees Press Release with list of graduates, CLICK HERE. The May 30, 2025 celebration at Mount Wachusett Community College focused on the achievements of its Early College Program graduates. 24 of the 51 students earned an associates degree as well asContinue Reading

Completely Fun “Donut Hole” released by Gardner Magazine People talk about them. Donut Holes. Now we have an original song about them. Listen to any or all of the 3 hilarious styles on any device. CLICK PLAY. From the song: “People think I’m crazy, think my mind is hazy, ’causeContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine Releases “In It Together” about overcoming adversity This original Pop Duet is an inspirational song about overcoming just about anything by doing it together. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY From the song: “We’re in it for the long run, we’re in it together, we’re in it tilContinue Reading

4 AUDIO files in this article. The Informal and Regular City Council meetings of 6-2-25, the Public Service Committee of 5-30-25 and the 2 Hour Finance Committee of 5-29-25. As of 6-4-25 at 3pm, the Economic Development Committee meeting was not yet available – we will present it to youContinue Reading

Gardner Announces 2025 Monument Park Summer Concert Series This year music fans will enjoy the music of: Dave Malouin, The Remedy, Gold Dust Refugee, Mr. Strickland, The Green Sisters, The Long Run, 4EverFab, and Jay & Bill. No concert is listed for July 12, the date of the Gardner FoodContinue Reading

Parliamentary Humor Begins Another Exciting Board of Assessors Meeting Chair Charles “Chuck” Leblanc and City Assessor Christine Kumar were on hand for the Gardner Board of Assessors meeting of June 3, 2025. The meeting began on a humorous note as the two voted unanimously to commence the meeting. Kumar presentedContinue Reading

More than a 3 Hour Tour – Public Welfare Committee Holds Lengthy Budget Meeting The Public Welfare Committee held budget hearings on Friday May 30, 2025 with regard to the following departments: golf, library, airport, cable tv, zoning board of appeals, greenwood pool, disability commission, veterans services, planning board, recreation,Continue Reading

Ready to Switch to Good Habits? – This original song “Good Habits” may help you do it Gardner Magazine is releasing this original song about changing bad ways and trading up to better days by realigning your inner planets (changing your way of thinking) and switching to Good Habits. ListenContinue Reading

Gardner Graduation 2025 – Gardner High – Gardner Academy – Baccalaureate Ceremony – Music, Speeches, Celebration! Listen to the Gardner High School Graduation Ceremony (held May 31, 2025) on any device, CLICK PLAY. Listen to the Gardner Academy Graduation (held May 30, 2025) on any device. CLICK PLAY. Listen toContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine Releases original “Coffee in the Morning” Feel Good song An original Pop duet “Coffee in the Morning” Coffee. Coffee. Coffee in the morning. Listen to the song on any device. CLICK PLAY. “Love the feeling coffee sends, when I drink it with friends, coffee is always better, whenContinue Reading