Greater Gardner MA is now in Moderate Drought or Level 2, Significant Drought depending on whether you use the Federal or State terms. Bottom line: Precipitation is needed. Precipitation Needed in Greater Gardner MA and State of MA due to Various Levels of Drought Our graphic shows 2 maps fromContinue Reading
Conservation Commission Met on Various Issues The Gardner Conservation Commission met on January 12, 2026 and members addressed various local environmental and land-use issues. The board begins by approving certificates of compliance for residential properties, resolving long-standing title issues caused by developer oversights. A significant portion of the session focusesContinue Reading
Poedm.net provides AUDIO commentary, podcasts, DEEP DIVES, and DEBATES which cuts through partisanship, presents solutions with simple common sense, and preserves the dignity of all people. Our National Podcast Site, Poedm.net Gets an Upgrade Poedm.net was launched in 2024. Recently, the site was upgraded to include podcasts, Deep Dives, andContinue Reading
Don’t Eat the Fish – Gardner Health Department Health Advisory The Gardner Health Department has advised that there is a Public Health Advisory related to Kendall Pond and fish contaminated with mercury. You can learn more here at the City of Gardner website, CLICK HERE. See the letter from theContinue Reading
This Week’s Expanded Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday, December 12, 2025 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s Edition: Gardner PD recognition, Christmas singing, Holiday Craft Fair, performance of Handel’s Messiah, FreeContinue Reading
Conservation Commission Meets on Several Development Projects and Ongoing Issues Our infographic focuses on projects at 677 Timpany Bouelvard involving the proposal by Walmart to construct a Walmart fuel station and convenience store and 827 Green Street regarding a new building and parking. Listen to the entire meeting on anyContinue Reading
A number of updates highlight Gardner Public Service Committee Meeting The Gardner Public Service Committee met on November 25, 2025. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Committee heard from City Engineer Rob Oliva, Conservation Agent Justin Enright, and DPW Director Dane Arnold. Key discussions revolveContinue Reading
Environmental Challenges and Modernization Topics at Conservation Commission Listen to the entire meeting of November 24, 2025 on any device, CLICK PLAY. Discussions revolved around several environmental and administrative issues. Key points include a citizen’s request to keep an enforcement order open and continue monitoring the Gardner Sludge Landfill, citingContinue Reading
Gardner Board of Health Addresses Various Municipal and Departmental Concerns At the Gardner Board of Health meeting of November 24, 2025, the 5 members discussed various immediate concerns. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Key discussions include a detailed report on the Health Department’s operational status,Continue Reading
A very positive interview about Gardner’s Future. We cover many areas. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Focus on Gardner’s Future – Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson On November 17, 2025, Gardner Magazine spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson in a very positive interview “Focus on Gardner’s Future” ListenContinue Reading
The Gardner Tax Rate has been set at $13.77. Image shows the math approved by the State of MA. CLICK Image for larger view. DEEP DIVE – Upcoming City Council Meeting of November 17, 2025 Gardner Magazine has prepared a “Deep Dive” with hosts the Chair Man and the ChairContinue Reading
Conservation Commission Reviews Wetlands Protection Act Compliance for Various Local Projects The Gardner Conservation Commission met on November 10, 2025. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Commission held several public hearings and administrative updates. The primary focus of the meeting is the review of WetlandsContinue Reading
The Science of Asphalt and its Greater Gardner Impact – a Gardner Magazine Report Road paving in Greater Gardner is often a source of considerable discussion because the citizenry would like roads paved in a more timely manner. However, at $1 million per mile, road paving is expensive. In theContinue Reading
Complete a short online survey, CLICK HERE for link. City of Gardner Seeking Public Input on Hazard Mitigation The City of Gardner is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan, a key document that helps the City prepare for and reduce the impacts of natural disasters like flooding, severe storms, and winterContinue Reading
Sludge, Sewer, Drainage and Excavation Subject of Conservation Commission Meeting. The Gardner Conservation Commission met on October 27, 2025. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Members discuss various municipal and development issues, including ongoing enforcement orders related to the Gardner Sludge Landfill and properties at NicoleContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine has a “Deep Dive” podcast with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady explaining it all, Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Time to Submit a Claim as Coils Class Action Settlement is Approved in Heating Coils Case If you are a resident of Gardner, Massachusetts who wasContinue Reading
Development Review Committee Met on October 10th – Reviewed 2 Site Plans Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Development Review Committee meeting held on October 10, 2025, primarily focused on two separate conceptual site plan reviews. The first review concerns a proposal by GAAMHA andContinue Reading
Deep Dive – Fire and Drought Listen to the “Deep Dive” on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Deep Dive – Gardner MA Hazard Mitigation Plan Listen to the Deep Dive on any device, CLICK PLAY. Here is a DEEP DIVE on the FEMA Local Hazard Mitigation Guide. Here is a DEEP DIVE on the Montachusett Region Hazard Mitigation PlanContinue Reading
Deep Dive – Massachusetts Water Management Guidance Listen to the “Deep Dive” on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
A check on Area Beaches Closed Due to Bacterial Exceedance CLICK IMAGE for larger view. In the town of Templeton: Beamans Pond Campground and Beamans Pond Day Use are closed. In Winchendon: Lake Dennison State Park Day Use Beach is closed. The entire spreadsheet is listed here. CLICK on ImageContinue Reading
Fiscal 6 – The Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Fiscal 6 is the 6th Fiscal Year Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has been in office and that started on July 1, 2025. We spoke with the Mayor about various needs and issues, and how things have changed over the lastContinue Reading
Landfill Topic and Others Come Up Again at Conservation Commission Meeting Listen to the June 23, 2025 meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
City of Gardner Looking for Green Thumbs of All Types Green Thumb Volunteers of all types are wanted to help plant flowers throughout the City of Gardner on Friday, May 30th (and possibly Saturday May 31st if not done). The City of Gardner stated, “If interested in a day ofContinue Reading
FEMA has an interactive Flood Map website. As of the date of this article, the online maps still show a date of July 2, 1981, but there are some notations of modifications since then. Simply put in your location and you can easily find your home’s status, CLICK HERE. —-Continue Reading
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