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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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UPDATE 1-28-25 8pm: Gardner Magazine reached out regarding this matter to Board of Health Chair Susan Avallone, Director Micah Blondeau, and Mayor Michael Nicholson. We will update this article should any or all provide comments to us. Board of Health Hears Spirited Appeal of Tobacco Suspension The Gardner Board ofContinue Reading

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Gardner Fire Department with example of Smoke Alarm Saving Lives in Gardner MA. The Gardner Fire Department posted, “Smoke alarms are crucial for early fire detection and providing life-saving seconds to escape danger. Yesterday, Gardner Firefighters responded to a home with smoke in the basement. Firefighters found a small fireContinue Reading

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Alleged Drug Dealers Nabbed in Gardner MA In a Press Release, (CLICK IMAGE for larger view) Detective Lieutenant Matt Arsenault of the Gardner Police Department announced a joint effort between the Gardner PD and the North Worcester County Drug Task Force which resulted in the arrests of 2 alleged drugContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Releases “Big Chair Comes Alive” This fictional song tells the story of the day the Big Chair Comes Alive. Listen to any or all of the versions on any device. CLICK PLAY. Big Chair Comes Alive Lyrics by Werner Poegel Gardner’s Big Chair sat there quietly, Watching theContinue Reading

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The Massachusetts Mayors Association was established in 1945. Mayor Nicholson was elected President of the MMA on January 25, 2025. Michael Nicholson elected President – of MMA Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson was unanimously elected President of the Massachusetts Mayors’ Association on January 25, 2025. Official Press Release, CLICK HERE. —Continue Reading

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Upcoming Meeting to Give Citizens Input on the Proposed Sludge Landfill Expansion On February 10, 2025, there will be a meeting at Gardner City Hall’s Perry Auditorium from 6 to 8pm. In the notice for the public meeting, the City of Gardner outlines its purpose to provide an overview ofContinue Reading

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Orchestra of Dogs Say Get License Now in Greater Gardner MA If your dogs could get together and play one tune this time of year it would be a reminder that 2025 Dog Licenses are now available. In many communities, the process is very easy to do online. You mayContinue Reading

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Gardner City Council Debates Oversight of Economic Development Department At the Gardner City Council meeting of January 21, 2025, councilors debated oversight of the Economic Development Department, likely creating a new sub-committee at a future meeting. Gardner Mayor Nicholson introduced Jason Stevens who was given a temporary 60 day appointmentContinue Reading