Gardner Community Development Block Grant Committee Project Updates The CDBG Committee met on October 27, 2026. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. CDBG Steering Committee evaluated current project timelines, reviewed closeouts, and addressed proposed funding amendments across multiple Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fiscal year programs. The primary action itemContinue Reading
Another Exciting Gardner Board of Assessors Meeting In just 3 minutes, Assessor Christine Kumar and member Paulette Burns once again brought excitement to the Gardner Board of Assessors meeting on October 26, 2026. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The primary objective of the session was to formalize a recommendationContinue Reading
Little Anthony’s Closes – Has message for Customers Little Anthony’s Restaurant has been open in Winchendon for over 3 decades, having been founded by the LaGrassa family in 1993 and later sold in 2024 to retired educator Alexis Curry. Little Anthony’s was noted for its seafood, burgers, and ice cream.Continue Reading
5 Unexpected Lessons from the Frontlines- CLICK on the infographic for a larger view. Gardner Magazine Reader Briefing – CLICK on the infographic for a larger view. View a Comprehensive Project Status Matrix of all key projects in the City of Gardner in the infographic below. CLICK IMAGE for largerContinue Reading
Additional infographics on the 2026 Chili and Chowder Taste Off and the Chicken Poo Bingo are below, CLICK Image for larger view. Double Header Chamber Event on October 15th to be One Great Time! On the same night as the Chili Taste-Off which this year boats 8 local favorites –Continue Reading
Downtown Sleuth None Other Than Mayor Michael Nicholson Using his keen eyes of observation, the Mayor noticed the signs and then Mayor Nicholson posted: “Three new signs showed up in Downtown Today! Getting closer to fully welcoming Brilla Coffee Roasters to the Chair City.” Brilla Coffee has been eagerly anticipatedContinue Reading
Just How Big is the U.S. Economy? A Gardner Magazine Special Report Gardner Magazine sought to find the answer to the following question: Is the United States being the biggest economy by far just hyperbole or is it factual? We found out that it is factual with the U.S. GDPContinue Reading
Huge Fundraising Effort to Take Place at Local Business with a Big Heart Listen to this interview with Russ and Beth from Meineke Car Care Center on any device about this fantastic charity event. CLICK PLAY The 4th Annual Car Show and Food Truck Festival is a community-oriented event hostedContinue Reading
View the official Fall Flyer from the Wachusett Business Incubator, CLICK HERE. View the official website of the Wachusett Business Incubator, CLICK HERE. Contact Information: Location: 82 Main Street Gardner, MA 01440 — Call (978) 707-9900 – Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM — Email: hello@wachusettincubator.org An Interview with MagnusContinue Reading
More details in the infographics below. CLICK any IMAGE for a larger view. On-Site Retail Sales Approved for Existing Marijuana Cultivation and Delivery Facility At its meeting of August 11, 2026, the Gardner Planning Board reviewed and approved a request to amend a special permit for the HeadyCo facility atContinue Reading
The Walls are Going Up at 123 Grow The 1 2 3 Grow Child Center Daycare of Gardner is in the process of rebuilding after having been destroyed by fire back in January 2026. The heavy fire at the time was in the rear attic and led to a totalContinue Reading
The Real Reasons Behind the Morning Scramble – A Gardner Magazine Report Why are we late to work? Gardner Magazine explores the subject in detail. The Chair Man and the Chair Lady discuss why we are always late for work and Max and Maxine Rogers debate the Billion Dollar LatenessContinue Reading
The Gardner Finance Committee met on July 24, 2026. The Infographics below provide: Left below: Summary of the Finance Committee meeting Center Below: Strategic Oversight Report on Waterford Community Center Center Right: Hidden Layers of History – the Unknowns in City Renovations. For details on the Asbestos Report, view thisContinue Reading
The Zoning Vote: A Tower Rises in Gardner MA The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals met on July 21, 2026. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals convened with four of its five members present, necessitating unanimous votes for all decisions. TheContinue Reading
Inside Gardner Magazine; The infographics below provide more information including: Rewriting the Rules of Digital Journalism, a Gardner Magazine Overview, and two on the Future of Reading. “Over the years, Gardner Magazine has evolved from using shared hosting when most of the area still used dialup to the robust DedicatedContinue Reading
Changing Views in Gardner – July 2026 The Rear Main Street Project is progressing with the parking lot to be paved in the near future, adding an extensive amount of parking for Downtown Gardner. Mount Wachusett Community College installed new emergency call boxes on campus. The Gardner Golf Course isContinue Reading
Listen to the AUDIO of either or both meetings. View the various infographics below documenting the progress in Gardner. Gardner MA Projects and Progress Discussed During Pair of Meetings Listen to the CDBG Meeting from June 23rd on any device, CLICK PLAY. Listen to the Economic Development Committee Meeting fromContinue Reading
This end of May Update from Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson covers various milestones, community growth, and a list of events which we are showing in a table below and also in the infographic. For more information at any time about the City of Gardner visit the official website at Gardner-MA.govContinue Reading
To view the infographics on the Economic Development Meeting of 5-27-26 in larger view, just click on the image. Economic and Community Development Committee Discusses Municipal Updates in Gardner MA Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the Waterford CommunityContinue Reading
Master Plan Adopted by Planning Board After a Year of Work The Gardner Planning Board officially voted to adopt a new Master Plan at the May 12, 2026 meeting, replacing the previous document dated from 1974/1975. The plan was facilitated by the Barrett Planning Group and funded by a grantContinue Reading
Improvements, Updates, Transitions and Future Plans Focus of Economic and Community Development Session. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Economic and Community Development Committee met to discuss several key urban improvements and organizational shifts. A major focus is the Waterford Community Center, where aContinue Reading
Local Development Projects, Signage Regulations, and Master Plan Subject of Planning Board The City of Gardner Planning Board met on April 14, 2026 and addressed several local development projects and legislative updates. A decision on 0 Emerald Street was postponed due to pending variance approvals regarding property frontage and deckContinue Reading
Joint Public Hearing Focuses on Signs The Gardner City Council and Planning Board held a joint public hearing on April 6, 2026 to discuss moving the city’s signage regulations from the zoning code to the general ordinances. Officials argue that the current zoning requirements are too restrictive and time-consuming, citingContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine has prepared a series of reports on this topic including explanations on strategic deployment, how it is possible to bring to Gardner, the strategic framework, implementation strategy, a technological primer, and the concept of passive safety allaying those “meltdown” concerns. For the complete page, CLICK HERE. The CityContinue Reading
Photo shows Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson holding a canvas presented to the City by Gardner Magazine on occasion of the Mayor’s 2000 Days in Office and in recognition of the strategic initiatives that have led to Gardner MA being labeled a “Model City for America.” 2000 Days Towards the “ModelContinue Reading
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