Oktoberfest and Chair Luge Held in Gardner On Saturday, September 27, 2025, the 20th Annual Oktoberfest and 15th Annual Chair Luge were held in Downtown Gardner. Weather was good and hundreds came for the food, the beer, the vendors, the fun, the music and the Chair Luge. Winner of theContinue Reading

Gardner Mayor Nicholson Updates the Chair City In this first update of Fall 2025, Gardner Mayor Nicholson has a wide array of municipal announcements and covers numerous community events. From the 20th Annual Oktoberfest and 15th Annual Chair Luge taking place on September 27th to dates for Halloween to culturalContinue Reading

Gardner MA 20th Annual Oktoberfest is Saturday, September 27th Rick Walton of the Gardner Ale House started a small Oktoberfest celebration at his restaurant back in 2006. Now, 20 years later, it is a City-wide event attended by visitors from many towns around. Schedule of Events: 10am: Run for a Beer, 11:00am: HofbrauhausContinue Reading

What Mayor Nicholson says about Gardner. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Mayoral Candidate Michael Nicholson out with the People…Again Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson was at the Gardner Farmers Market on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The Mayor noted: “Great way to kick off the fall season here in the ChairContinue Reading

A Comprehensive Town of Westminster Update The Town of Westminster has released its South Street Sentinel for October 2025, CLICK HERE for pdf. Highlighted are the 10th Annual Westminster Cracker Festival, the appointment of new Police Chief Matt LeMay, and a memorial for fallen firefighters. Listen to our “Deep Dive”Continue Reading

Gardner Community Youth Center Opens for Teens in the Chair City City Leaders showed up for the ribbon cutting of the Youth Center which has transitioned from the former Boys and Girls Club. You’ll hear from Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik, City Councilor Elizabeth Kazinskas, Director BrandonContinue Reading

Greater Gardner MA Celebrates National Dog Day We all love our dogs and recognize our pets as members of the family. August 26, 2025 is National Dog Day. The official website is NationalDogDay.com, CLICK HERE. From NationalDogDay.com “Founded in 2004 by Animal Welfare Advocate, Author and Pet Lifestyle Expert, ColleenContinue Reading

Gardner Downtown Event to be More Fabulous than Ever The focus of the September 27, 2025 event is shifting completely to the 20th Annual Gardner Oktoberfest and 15th annual Gardner Chair Luge. This year’s theme is Beetlejuice. We have a complete schedule of events in our complete article on thisContinue Reading

On the web, visit the Gardner Museum website, CLICK HERE. Gardner Museum – Fall Lecture Series with a “Deep Dive” The Gardner Museum located at 28 Pearl Street in Gardner MA has announced an impressive Fall Lecture Series. CLICK FOR PRINTABLE PDF. Gardner Magazine’s Chair Man and Chair Lady coverContinue Reading

Gardner Senior Center Celebrates 90th Anniversary of Social Security At an event held on August 13, 2025, attendees of the Gardner Senior Center were joined by various officials to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Social Security along with representatives from AARP. Gardner Senior Center posted this statement: “What an excitingContinue Reading

80’s and Mostly Sunny Weather Expected for Saturday Gardner Farmers Market The Gardner Farmers Market is Saturday August 16, 2025 at the Waterford Community Center with a 9:30am opening. The market is scheduled to be open until 1pm. Gardner Farmers Market posted, “Stop by the market and shop local farmContinue Reading

Our Weekly News Magazine: “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday August 8, 2025 Listen to This Week in the Chair City, August 8, 2025 edition on any device,, CLICK PLAY. 12th Annual Greater Gardner National Night Out — Industry in Gardner — Chapter 90 Funds and Paving —Continue Reading

Summer Concert Series Featuring “The Long Run” playing Eagles classics Saturday August 9, 2025 from 6-8pm, the stage at Monument Park will be transformed in to a trip down memory lane from decades ago with the Central Massachusetts band, “The Long Run”. The Band plays music of the Eagles andContinue Reading

Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson updates the City of Gardner in a 25 minute update. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson with an Extensive Monthly Update following July 2025 Our graphic is intended to depict the many topics covered by Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson in his monthlyContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine with “This Week in the Chair City” for August 1, 2025 Our Weekly News Magazine. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Sully the Comfort Dog — Gardner Magazine 25 Years — Water Restrictions — Greater Gardner National Night Out Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 5:30 to 8pm atContinue Reading

12th Annual Greater Gardner National Night Out is Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 5:30 to 8pm at Gardner High School in Gardner MA. FREE Admission. FREE Food. 12th Annual Greater Gardner National Night Out Coming up August 7th DATE AND LOCATION: The 12th Annual Greater Gardner National Night Out willContinue Reading

This Week in the Chair City of Gardner MA for July 25, 2025 Listen to our weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. Junior Police Academy – Fence at Greenwood – Road Construction on Green Street – Board of Health – Fiscal 6Continue Reading