Construction Season in Full Swing in City of Gardner – Mayor Shares Photos and Details Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson issued a statement to inform residents about various construction projects in the City as of June 9, 2025. Mayor Nicholson stated, “Construction season is in full swing in the City ofContinue Reading
Inaugural Workforce Data Report Released – Explained in full-length podcast The Healey-Driscoll Administration has released its Inaugural Workforce Data Report. The report aggregates data from employers with 100 or more workers across both public and private sectors. The analysis is on workplace equity. View the complete report on pdf, CLICKContinue Reading
Chair City and Athol Pharmacies Closing – Management Decision Both Chair City Pharmacy in Gardner and Athol Pharmacy in Athol are closing. Chair City Pharmacy located on Connors Street in Gardner will be closing May 27, 2025. The company website shows “Notice of Closure” and instructs current customers to doContinue Reading
Gardner Master Plan Process Launched – COMPLETE INFORMATION The City of Gardner is preparing a new master plan, a road map for the next several years of the Chair City’s development. Focus will be on 4 major areas to include housing, economic development, land use, and transportation. Listen to theContinue Reading
Details of Federal and 3rd party AUDITS in the packet for the May 5th City Council meeting, CLICK HERE. They did it again! – 4 years running! In a communication to the Gardner City Council for the May 5th meeting, Mayor Michael Nicholson thanked his financial team of Auditor JohnContinue Reading
Awaited Transformer to “Jumpstart” stalled 25 Main Street Project The wait for a transformer had put certain aspects of the 25 Main Street project on hold. A relieved Jon Bombaci posted about the recent development in the long process “The transformer is finally here! Our 25 Main Street in GardnerContinue Reading
“X” Marks the Spot – You‘re Next in Line for Demo Bids for the demolition of the old Greenwood indoor pool building closed within the last week. Soon we can expect an announcement of which company will be doing the demo work. A separate bid process is being used forContinue Reading
No Loud Explosions as “quiet demo” takes place at Willow and Main The old Rome Building at Willow and Main is on its way down. Much to the chagrin of thrill seekers, there were no loud explosions as the building was carefully demolished. Some traffic is being rerouted for safetyContinue Reading
After almost 3 Decades, Former Garbose Site to be Sold The Garbose Metal Company operated a metal salvage yard at 155 Mill Street in Gardner for about 40 years from 1958 to 1998. Contamination was found on much of the property to include PCBs, heavy metals, and petroleum compounds. AfterContinue Reading
Gardner Mayor Nicholson Delivers Monthly Address and Update to the Chair City Listen to the entire update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Covered in the Update: A run down of Weekend Events for the last weekend in April —Future Events taking place in May and June — Yard Waste PickupContinue Reading
Parking 50 cents per half hour at meters in Downtown via quarters or ParkMobile app. FREE PARKING at West Street Lot, George Sweeney Park, Pleasant Street, Nichols Street Parking Lot, West Lynde Street Parking Lot North and West Lynde Street Parking Lot South Meters “ON” in Downtown Gardner MA –Continue Reading
Page with complete text of interview, CLICK HERE. Challenges and Solutions – Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson on April 24, 2025. The conversation revolved around various challenges and the corresponding solutions. Listen to the numerous questions and answersContinue Reading
Gardner Capital Improvement Committee Looks to Future While some major items are being covered by the $8 million from the GES Surplus going towards projects with lives of 30+ years, there’s still plenty of capital need for the years 2026-2030. See the $8 million list The Capital Improvement Committee metContinue Reading
Projects – Events – Veterans – Budgets – Pets Focus of WGAW Hotline Radio Show The WGAW Hotline Radio Show of March 22, 2025 was filled with great interviews. Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. 1st Hour: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson on projects in Gardner includingContinue Reading
The building shown 4 years ago before Jon Bombaci embarked on the transformation. Soon to be home to Brilla Coffee. Other plans for the building await a transformer. Recent work done was to prepare for National Grid. 25 Main Street Gardner – Progress and the Wait for Electricity Gardner MagazineContinue Reading
Gardner’s LA19 in Order – Easements Ready – Salary Study – Health Insurance The Gardner Finance Committee took up varied topics at a February 26, 2025 meeting. Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. MA Department of Revenue certified the City’s Form LA-19 – percentage City Valuations areContinue Reading
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson announced at this meeting that he is insisting that future meetings of the Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee and meetings of the Gardner Redevelopment Authority be recorded to provide transparency to the public. Publisher’s Note: Highly recommend you listen to this meeting as Director StevensContinue Reading
Lengthy ZBA Meeting Held on February 18, 2025 The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals met on February 18, 2025 for a lengthy 3+hour meeting. 9 Cases in meeting packet, CLICK HERE. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
$8 Million Project Gets Closer to Approval with Finance Committee Recommendation The City of Gardner took out a 30 year loan to pay for its portion of the Gardner Elementary School which opened in the Fall of 2022. Recently, the project was deemed completed and went through an audit confirmingContinue Reading
This Week in the Chair City – an Update by Gardner Magazine Gardner Magazine on some of what is going on in Gardner. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Business Openings —- Fundraisers — Budget News —- Gardner Super 8 —- Black History Month —- Events —- Registrations — SponsorshipsContinue Reading
Chapter 90 and Chapter 70 Funding Likely to Increase – Mayor Nicholson on Hotline Radio Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson appeared as the first guest on WGAW’s Hotline Radio on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Listen to the entire show on any device. CLICK PLAY. Should the legislature approve, the Chair CityContinue Reading
Gardner Finance Committee Discusses Various Matters for the New Year Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Complete Agenda, CLICK HERE. The Finance Committee spoke about an Ordinance proposed by Councilor George Tyros which would require the Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee to meet monthly. Other itemsContinue 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
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
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
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