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In an interview with Gardner Magazine, State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik once again expressed his desire to lower the sale tax and get rid of the inventory tax. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Jonathan Zlotnik on the Year Ahead We spoke with State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik about “The Year Ahead.”Continue Reading

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Gardner Mayor Nicholson in last weekly update of 2024 Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Thanks: Library Staff and Gardner PD for coordinating Santa at the Library —- Staff at City Hall who participated Spirit Week and decorations —- E.L. Harvey, the trash collection company, for donatingContinue Reading

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This is the complete Press Release of Mayor Nicholson on 12-17-24. See separate article re George Tyros report to the City Council, CLICK HERE. Gardner Mayor Nicholson Makes Changes in Light of Maki Park Issue In a Press Release of December 17, 2024, Mayor Michael Nicholson stated the following: IContinue Reading

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Varied Topics at City Council Meeting of December 16, 2024 Listen to the entire City Council meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner City Council approved $800k from sewer retained earnings to sewer leachate project and $150k from water retained earnings for the valves project. City has 1000 waterContinue Reading

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Gardner’s Assessor Christine Kumar is part of the great Finance Team in the City of Gardner. Mayor Michael Nicholson and various City Councilors frequently compliment the team on its transparency, efficiency, and competence. Gardner does very well on objective State and Federal audits. Gardner has an online checkbook which anyoneContinue Reading

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Gardner City Council to Hear Results of Maki Park Investigation Gardner City Councilor George Tyros was tasked by the City Council with investigating the Maki Park Project. Once built, it was immediately apparent that Maki Park was not ADA compliant. The City Council will hear a presentation by Tyros atContinue Reading

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Publisher’s Note: It gives me great joy to report on the good people of Gardner whether it’s elected officials, business owners, non-profit leaders, or individuals. The 3 councilors mentioned here are part of a group of 11 really good people. Send any article ideas to News@GardnerMagazine.com. The local hero mayContinue Reading

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A Holiday Season Update with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Listen to the December 13, 2024 update on any device. CLICK PLAY. EVENTS – Saturday December 14th: Good Earth Farm and Garden Center on West Broadway hosts Santa Claus from 10am to 2pm. —- Sun. December 15th: Winter Carnival with ElsaContinue Reading

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Templeton Citizens Act on 3 articles – Waste Plastics – Senior Center Project – Solid Waste The Town of Templeton held a Special Town Meeting on December 5, 2024 that was attended by hundreds of residents. Concerns over possible Waste Plastics Incineration were discussed during the first part of theContinue Reading

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Publisher’s Note: In this meeting, taxpayers learn about a loan paid off in full 3 years early, a crane which lasted 53 years, lease agreements coming to fruition at Waterford, a Mayor spending the time to update ordinances, a Council President spending the time to update Council rules, and confirmationContinue Reading

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We also have AUDIO of the entire meeting available here. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Public Service Committee Balances Consistency with Compassion with distraught Property Owner The Gardner Public Service Committee has the responsibility of ruling on water and sewer abatement requests. Out- of- town Property Owner Terri ownsContinue Reading

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Gardner City Council Meets in Both Informal and Formal Sessions on November 18, 2024 Informal Meeting: Regarding Administrative Legislation and Rules of the City Council . Agenda and Packet, CLICK HERE Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Formal Meeting: Regarding Various Matters. Agenda and Packet, CLICK HERE. Listen on anyContinue Reading

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City Clerk staff actually waited until 5:15pm on deadline day to give Bruce Chester every possible opportunity. City Clerk Titi Siriphan Unjustly Attacked – Actual Email Shows Effort to Be Fair Candidate Bruce Chester came in to the City Clerk’s office for recount forms and was given the usual District-wideContinue Reading

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Special Town Meeting Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30pm at the Westminster Elementary School at 9 Academy Hill Road, Westminster Westminster: Special Town Meeting November 19th Registered Voters in the town of Westminster will be attending a Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30pm at the WestminsterContinue Reading

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Finance Committee has Honor of Hearing from Assistant Director Evan Cudmore All were impressed as Assistant Director of Community Development and Planning Evan Cudmore updated the Gardner MA Finance Committee on various projects and grants. Mayor Nicholson also added some information, but Cudmore was thorough. Cudmore has been with theContinue Reading

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Committee Hears Reports from Library, Golf Course, and Cable TV The Gardner Public Welfare Committee met on November 14, 2024 and heard updates from directors of the following areas: Library, Golf, and Cable. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Outgoing Library Director Stephanie Young spoke for more than 20 minutesContinue Reading

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Waterford Community Center Lease Signed with Gardner CAC On November 8 2024, Gardner Mayor Nicholson and Julie Meehan, CAC Director signed a lease for use of a portion of the Waterford Community Center. It is a grant lease with no monthly payment due in consideration for what the Gardner CommunityContinue Reading

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Actual guidance on recounts from the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s office, CLICK HERE for the 16 page guide. As the margin was about 4 percent. it appears this election would not be eligible for a recount as difference must be not more than 1/2 percent. Editorial: Election Results Should beContinue Reading

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Trump Political Comeback Complete – Elected 47th President of the United States At around 2am on November 6, 2024 Donald J. Trump became President-Elect of the United States. Only one President before him, Grover Cleveland, has won the White House in a non-consecutive term. At 78 years old, Trump willContinue Reading

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Final Electoral Map 2024 Gardner Magazine Reports the following as of 11:29am 11-12-24 Trump Elected 47th President Results will be periodically updated. Unofficial Results from all precincts in Gardner, CLICK HERE. Electoral Votes for President: Trump 312, Harris 226 ———————————————–Vote for State Senator: Durant 55%, Dibb 45%Vote for U.S. Senator:Continue Reading