Penney and Bujak Honored as Successful Dynamic CEO-CFO Duo Heywood Healthcare stated, “Heywood Healthcare is excited to announce that Rozanna Penney, CEO, and John Bujak, CFO, have been named to Becker’s Top 30 Highly Successful CEO-CFO Duos!” From Becker’s Hospital Review: Rozanna Penney, CEO & John Bujak, CFO of HeywoodContinue Reading

An Easy Life and Property Saving Measure in Greater Gardner MA When time counts, a clear path to a fire hydrant may make the difference. The Gardner Fire Department posted, “Shoveling snow away from fire hydrants is crucial to ensure emergency responders can access them quickly in case of aContinue Reading

Full Transparency: All poll results and the number of votes. Conclusion: Question not really answered. Real Poll on Romantic Restaurant Gives Mixed Results Gardner Magazine noticed that another publication had published a poll regarding what is the most Romantic Restaurant in the area. Only problem: The names of restaurants wereContinue Reading

Gardner School Committee Holds Meeting on Monday February 10, 2025 The Gardner School Committee is expected to accept grant funds in the amount of $100,000 and accept a donation in the amount of $75,000 to establish a scholarship. The committee is also expected to vote on various expenditures. During theContinue Reading

Representative Jonathan Zlotnik Comments on House Passage of Right-to-Shelter Reform Bill Representative Jonathan Zlotnik joined colleagues in the Massachusetts House in voting to pass a bill reforming the state run homeless shelter system. Right-to-Shelter was put in place more than 4 decades ago and many, including Zlotnik, have described theContinue Reading

“Tell Your Valentine ( I Love You)” and “The Red Charger” 2 Songs Released for Valentine’s Day A Valentine’s Day Song called “Tell Your Valentine (I Love You) For the song page with complete lyrics and another version, CLICK HERE. Another Red song called “The Red Charger” – a classicContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine Releases “Job Title” – original song about Job Titles Job Titles have somehow become more creative in recent years and this song makes fun of the more interesting titles. Listen to the FUNK song on any device, CLICK PLAY. Are you a Chief Sanitation Engineer or Hollywood CleaningContinue Reading

Commentary – 18 Hour Trade War – Not a Conflict at All The recent 18 Hour Trade War was not a war at all. Listen to the commentary on any device. CLICK PLAY. Listen to the song featured in the commentary by itself, the 18 Hour Trade War song. ListenContinue Reading

Planning – Resources – Funding – Legislation – Policy Focus of WGAW Hotline Radio Program Hotline Radio Program on WGAW aired Saturday February 8, 2025 from noon to 2pm. Here are some of the highlights: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke with host Steve Wendell on various topics including Project PlanningContinue Reading

An AUDIO message from Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson regarding the storm and parking ban. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Winter Storm Warning 7pm February 8th to 1pm February 9th in area and state The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning from 7pm on Saturday February 8,Continue Reading

In a statement during Council Comments and Remarks, Council President Tyros emphasizes why oversight is so important in the context of a July 31, 2024 meeting. We have details below and AUDIO from that meeting. Gardner City Council Meets on February 3, 2025 The Council added a Committee on EconomicContinue Reading

Resources to learn more about Black History Month: The Library of Congress hosts a complete website devoted to Black History month. Covers events, exhibits, collections, AUDIO, video, and has a great guide for teachers. CLICK HERE. The Smithsonian has a Black History Month page, CLICK HERE. The U.S. Census websiteContinue Reading

State says: Gardner Super 8 use as Migrant Shelter ends June 30th Tyler Newhall, the Legislative Director for Emergency Assistance & Director of Municipal Relations for the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities has informed the City of Gardner that this is part of the State’s efforts to phaseContinue Reading

Have questions? Like to support the Summer Concert Series at Monument Park? Send an email to: bandstand@gardner-ma.gov Gardner’s Unassuming Monument Park is Really a Big Deal For years Gardner’s Bandstand Committee has met prior to the Summer Concert Series season. Its next meeting is Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:30pmContinue Reading

Song page with lyrics and additional graphics, CLICK HERE. A Wacky 80’s Pop Song About Indecision – Think About It Ever asked a question only for someone to say, let me think about it, let me look in to it, or let me check on that…hmm, I’ll have to getContinue Reading

National Weather Service Issues Winter Weather Advisory – Local Parking Bans Announced The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Snow expected: Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches including Central and Western Massachusetts. Taking place from 7pm on Sunday February 2nd toContinue Reading

Go to “The Cannon” song page for 15 additional versions and the song lyrics, CLICK HERE. “The Cannon” Continues to be Heard – Source not yet Identified – Song Written and Produced The sound of a cannon is heard periodically in Gardner and surrounding communities. Law enforcement has speculated onContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine Releases “Groundhog Day” song and Groundhog Day Special Report. Groundhog Day is February 2nd every year. It has a long history which we chronicle in our lengthy special report below. We also have a fun song entitled “Groundhog Day”. Listen to the fun song on any device. CLICKContinue Reading

This Week in the Chair City – An Update by Gardner Magazine Gardner Magazine with an Update on some of what is going on in Gardner. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Library Programs — MWCC — Fire Dept. — Earthquake — Nicholson elected President — various fundraisers and eventsContinue Reading

MWCC Adds 6th AUDIO Studio to Facilities For decades, Mount Wachusett Community College has trained students in the operation of AUDIO and Video equipment and most recently has maintained 5 AUDIO Studios. On February 7, 2025, the Mount will dedicate its 6th AUDIO studio to retiring Chief Engineer of MediaContinue Reading

Editorial: Being Critical Part of Media Role Gardner Magazine is often criticized for being overly positive about the Chair City. We agree. This publication has a “cup is half full” approach. It’s often easy to be positive as current Mayor Nicholson has been instrumental in turning things around. But inContinue Reading

A Touch of Goofiness to Break Up the Week – Comedy One-Liners Gardner Magazine presents various voices with Comedy One-Liners, a little bit of goofiness and silliness sprinkled with a bit of funny. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. A sample of the dozens of one-liners portrayed in the AUDIO.Continue Reading