Greater Gardner MA Chamber of Commerce Announces Winners of Chili Chowder Contest The Chamber held its event on October 13, 2022 at the Red Apple Farm in Phillipston, MA. Winners: Best Chili – Great Wolf Lodge, Best Chowder – Gardner Ale House, Best Table Decor – Blue Moon Diner, andContinue Reading

Gardner MA Gets Invite to Housing Crisis Roundtable Representing the Chair City at a private roundtable meeting with U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren in Boston was Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson on Friday, October 14, 2022. It was convened to discuss the housing crisis faced by the Commonwealth. Others were from theContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine has a treat for you. Feel great about Gardner MA On October 14, 2022, we interviewed the Chair City Chief Executive about Gardner’s successful and transformative program of Accelerated Development, an unprecedented partnership of Government, Business, Community, and Private collaboration to achieve an expedited prosperity. Thank you, Gardner MayorContinue Reading

Gardner MA Deadline Approaches for Cultural Council Applications The application deadline is October 17, 2022 for Artists, Musicians, Performers, etc. who are seeking funding for an event. According to Chair Jessica DeRoy, “Gardner Cultural Council (GCC) provides funding for public programs that promote access, education, diversity, and excellence in theContinue Reading

Gardner MA Busy with Meetings – Listen to one or all on any device Hannaford Supermarket gets new Manager. Petition Submitted by PrivateOversight LLC to amend an ordinance Discussion of Upcoming November 8th elections and declaring 14 Leamy and 177 West St. as surplus and correspondence relating to Municipal Finances.Continue Reading

View the School Committee meetings on our dedicated page, or listen here on any device. New Member Amber Cameron is the Student Representative and had a good deal to say as she was welcomed by the School Committee. Gardner MA School Committee Approves Spending Warrants, Heard Reports, Approved Policies, andContinue Reading

UPDATE 10-13-22: There will be a Covid-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinic Wednesday October 19, 2022 from 2pm to 6pm at the Polish American Citizens Club (PACC) 171 Kendall Pond Rd. W, Gardner MA. While Walk-ins are accepted, you can register by calling the Montachusett Public Health Network Covid-19 Response TeamContinue Reading

FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY EVENT! Poutines, Rapees, Clam Chowder, Chili, and more at Annual Fall Bazaar in Gardner MA The Annunciation Parish Annual Fall Bazaar is Friday October 14th through Sunday October 16th., held daily from 10am to 3pm. Besides loads of food available for eat in or take out, there’s a numberContinue Reading

Reflections of a City: Gardner MA is URBAN, but it’s also very RURAL and beautiful. Growing Industry and Business. Blossoming Education. Abundant Recreation. And, all close to the Lake Wampanoag Area…..in Gardner, the Chair City, but also a City to “Share” All Photos taken on Columbus Day: October 10, 2022Continue Reading

From the Publisher Werner Poegel: I wrote this poem to get one idea across to as many people as possible. While our nation was founded with many mistakes, our country has been one of the most successful experiments in the history of the World. However, its strength is derived fromContinue Reading

Gardner MA Safety Committee Draws Great Interest from Gardner Magazine Readers Gardner’s Safety Committee meeting of 9-28-22 has been heard 2,428 times including October 9, 2022. Article and AUDIO, CLICK HERE. Here are other listener numbers up to 10-9-22: Mayor’s Update 10/7: 713, 9/30:1,081, 9/23:1.190 —-City Council: 10/3 Reg: 785Continue Reading

It Ain’t Cheap Being Poor – Everyone Feeling Inflation in Gardner MA The Mayor of the Chair City just bought a home and is paying hundreds of dollars more per month than he would have just a year ago. Rents have skyrocketed – a recent post on recently renovated propertiesContinue Reading

Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson posts about Band Night According to Mayor Michael Nicholson on October 7, 2022: “Gardner Public Schools music students in grades 4-12 took the field together for a combined performance tonight.” Also according to the Mayor, “The Gardner Elementary School Bands are up to 200 students inContinue Reading

Watch on our Mayor’s Update page or listen here on any device. CLICK Play. Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Reports on “Crazy Week Here in Gardner” in Weekly Update In an update jam-packed with valuable information, the Chair City Mayor thanked the first responders who skillfully handled the small electricalContinue Reading

National Road Safety Initiatives Child Safety: A safe car with the right car seat. More info. Teen Driving: Help them learn how to drive. More Adapted Vehicles: Safer for people with disabilities More Vehicle Theft Prevention: 800,000 victims yearly. More Pedestrian Safety: Tips to keep walkers safe More Bicycle Safety:Continue Reading