Greater Gardner Relay for Life on now through Saturday June 14th at 2pm They are like heroes out of a comic book. They are the fundraisers for the Greater Gardner Relay for Life which began Friday June 13th. As of early Friday evening, the relay was at more than 75%Continue Reading

Gardner Magazine with “This Week in the Chair City” – an update on what’s going on in Gardner Massachusetts This program is a weekly news magazine strictly about Gardner. Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Budget Scrutiny — Explanation of 3 DeepContinue Reading

Stephanie Lahtinen with Me, Myself, and Your Questions The Town Crier is a podcast produced by the Town of Westminster and hosted by Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen. In this episode released June 12, 2025, various constituent questions are answered. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Topics covered included the annualContinue Reading

The Greater Gardner Relay for Life is Friday June 13th and Saturday June 14th. Theme of 2025 is “Journey of Hope”. Greater Gardner Relay for Life is Friday June 13th Weather Outlook: Friday June 13th looks like a very nice day with clouds and sunshine and a high of 76.Continue Reading

Gardner Magazine releases the song “Flag Day” in honor of Flag Day, June 14, 2025 By resolution of the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777, a flag of the United States was established. The resolution stated, “That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red andContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” for June 6, 2025 Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. News: Graduations Held and Honors Bestowed – Summer Concert Announcements – Gardner City Council on Non-union salaries – Junior Police Academy – Relay for Life – Flood Maps – Election Songs ReleasedContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine releases original Ballad “Friendly Reminder – D Day” about June 6,1944 This publisher’s father, Werner H. Poegel, was among the more than 300,000 troops which advanced on the beaches of Normany, France on June 6, 1944. It was a crucial battle which saw 4000 Allied lives lost butContinue Reading

Gardner Announces 2025 Monument Park Summer Concert Series This year music fans will enjoy the music of: Dave Malouin, The Remedy, Gold Dust Refugee, Mr. Strickland, The Green Sisters, The Long Run, 4EverFab, and Jay & Bill. No concert is listed for July 12, the date of the Gardner FoodContinue Reading

Gardner Graduation 2025 – Gardner High – Gardner Academy – Baccalaureate Ceremony – Music, Speeches, Celebration! Listen to the Gardner High School Graduation Ceremony (held May 31, 2025) on any device, CLICK PLAY. Listen to the Gardner Academy Graduation (held May 30, 2025) on any device. CLICK PLAY. Listen toContinue Reading

Gardner was founded in 1764, incorporated as a town in 1785, became a City in 1923, celebrated its 100th year as a City in 2023, and celebrates its 240th Birthday in 2025. More information on the event from Gardner Square Two, CLICK HERE. Gardner to Celebrate 240th Birthday The GardnerContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine with “This Week in the Chair City” for May 30, 2025 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device, CLICK PLAY. In the news: Graduations, Memorial Day, 5 Years Ago, Junior Police Academy, Relay for Life, K-9 Rocky, Flood Maps, Election. Meetings Coming Up includeContinue Reading

Honoring Memorial Day Memorial Day is Monday, May 26, 2025. We honor all who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We mourn our military who have died in the line of duty protecting us. Memorial Day has been celebrated nationally since 1868. Thank you to allContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine with “This Week in the Chair City” May 16, 2025 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device, CLICK PLAY Events: Farmers Market, Alyssa’s Place – Small Business Saturday – Food Truck Festival Recognitions: City of Gardner – Heywood Healthcare – 4th Grade Student CouncilContinue Reading

HUGE Arts and Music Event at Red Apple Farm this Weekend The Gardner Area League of Artists Spring 2025 Arts and Music Festival is Friday May 16th, Saturday, May 17th, and Sunday May 18th. Location: Red Apple Farm, Phillipston, MA GALA states the event will consist of a fine artContinue Reading

This Week in the Chair City – for May 9, 2025 Gardner Magazine with an update of what’s going on in Gardner Massachusetts. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. NEWS: Graduation – Gardner Airport – Heywood Healthcare Recognition – City of Gardner Recognition – Master Plan – MWCC Mascot –Continue Reading

Greater Gardner Relay for Life website, CLICK HERE. Gardner Magazine Releases “Relay for Life Theme” to Raise Awareness of Worthy Event Cancer has touched the lives of almost everyone you ask in some way. This year’s theme of the Relay for Life is “Journey of Hope”. Listen to this originalContinue Reading

Spring Fair the Day Before Mother’s Day at Gardner Church The Unitarian Universalist Society of Gardner is having its Spring Fair on Saturday, May 10, 2025 starting at 9am and running through 2pm. The fair is known for its variety of indoor and outdoor plants. There will be various vendors,Continue Reading

A Jam-Packed with Gardner MA News – This Week in the Chair City for May 2, 2025 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device, CLICK PLAY. News Items: Graduation – Gateway Fiber – Women’s Circle of Giving – Central Mass Dental – Anthony’s Liquor – MontyContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” for April 25, 2025 Listen to our weekly update on any device, CLICK PLAY. Graduation – Cleanups – Greenwood Pool – Parking Meters – Security issue – Budgets – City-WideYard Sale, – MART – Election – Maki Park – Fire Dept. RoofContinue Reading

Powerful Councilor Comments Elizabeth Kazinskas on the Library Book Sale taking place this Thursday (preview 4-7pm), Friday, and Saturday at the Levi Heywood Memorial Library. George Tyros on Boards & Commissions Calvin Brooks on having family in the Revolutionary War and the upcoming 250th: City Council Follows Economic Development CommitteeContinue Reading

Gardner Cultural Council Holds Meeting to Crunch Numbers and Approve Requests The Gardner Cultural Council was allocated $29,200 by the Massachusetts Cultural Council for fiscal year 2025 and held a meeting on April 22, 2025 in which funding was finalized. A total of $1400 had to be cut from amountsContinue Reading