More Budget Scrutiny by Finance Committee Leading to Monday Council Meeting The Finance Committee of the Gardner City Council met on June 12, 2025 to further review budget matters and ask additional questions of Department Heads. The committee recommended the Council approve the Capital Improvement Plan. Upon various reviews, variousContinue Reading
Zoning Matters and Budget subject of 2 City Council meetings Gardner City Council Held Public Hearings on 3 Zoning Matters on June 9, 2025 in conjunction with the Planning Board. The meeting began with a presentation by Attorney Christine Tree followed by the 3 public hearings. Listen on any device,Continue Reading
Editorial: Where did the $2.24 go on July 24, 2014 in Gardner MA? Gardner MA Open checkbook offers an incredible level of detail and there was indeed a check written by the City of Gardner for just over 2 dollars on July 24, 2014. It was check number 183329 andContinue Reading
Gardner – Templeton – Hubbardston Featured on WGAW Hotline Radio Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. The WGAW Hotline Radio Show of June 7, 2025 features a Huge Update with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson including the regular weekly update in the first hour and a moreContinue Reading
4 AUDIO files in this article. The Informal and Regular City Council meetings of 6-2-25, the Public Service Committee of 5-30-25 and the 2 Hour Finance Committee of 5-29-25. As of 6-4-25 at 3pm, the Economic Development Committee meeting was not yet available – we will present it to youContinue Reading
5 Years Ago Til Now – A Look Back, Then to Now It was a different time, over 5 years ago when the Gardner City Council met on May 4, 2020. Councilor Elizabeth Kazinskas was serving as the Acting Mayor as well as the Council President. Current Council President GeorgeContinue Reading
Catching Up on Westminster Town Crier Podcasts 3-8 The Town of Westminster MA releases podcasts with Stephanie Lahtinen every couple of weeks. A previous article featured Episodes 1 and 2. Here are Episodes 3 through 8. Visit the official podcast page, CLICK HERE. Submit questions to podcast@westminster-ma.govContinue Reading
Krista Sturgeon to Kimberly Blake: “Please Just Stop, Just Stop, I Thought you Were Running on a Fair and Nice Campaign” Claims Blake Lied to FBI Gardner Magazine interviewed Krista Sturgeon who states she at one point was a friend and supporter of Kimberly Blake. Sturgeon feels differently now. AfterContinue Reading
Gardner City Council Holds 2 meetings – Budget Major Topic The informal meeting of May 19, 2025 was convened to hear a School Budget presentation. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. At the regular meeting of May 19, 2025, the budget items were referred to appropriate sub-committees for further review.Continue Reading
Winchendon Town Meeting Held – Voters Approve Budget The Fiscal 2026 Town Budget was approved at the Winchendon Town Meeting held on May 19, 2025. Included in the nearly $19.3 million approved is the $1.9 million override previously approved at the May 5th town election. At that time, the overrideContinue Reading
Gardner MA Budget is Served – City Council to Review The Gardner City Council will meet Monday, May 19, 2025 to review the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. The year begins on July 1, 2025. Prior to the regular meeting, the City Council will meet informally (see agenda and packet, CLICKContinue Reading
This is the Commentary on the City of Everyday Kindness contained within the show: WGAW Hotline Radio has one of the best shows of the year! On Saturday, May 17, 2025, all in one show, WGAW Radio featured the Mayor, the City Council President, the State Representative, the President ofContinue Reading
Biden – Hurr Interview AUDIO – portions released While still in office, President Biden was interviewed by Special Counsel Robert Hur. Hur had released a report on the interview stating that Biden was ” a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory.” Hur was criticized for suggesting in the reportContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine presents “AUDIBLE” Templeton Town Meeting The Templeton Annual Town Meeting of May 14, 2025 as presented on YouTube contained out-of-focus video and extremely noisy AUDIO. Gardner Magazine was able to electronically remove much of the background crowd noise to produce AUDIO you can understand. Listen to the nearlyContinue Reading
At the end of the meeting, 3 councilors commented on the Light the Town Purple event. Gardner City Council approves Veterans Agreement with Town of Winchendon The Gardner City Council met on May 5, 2025. Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. With this approval, the Town ofContinue Reading
Results of Winchendon Election – $1.9 million override narrowly passes Winchendon Residents cast their ballots. Question 1: $1.9 million override passed with 896 YES votes and 884 NO votes. Question 2: $2.9 million override failed with 645 YES votes and 1105 NO votes. Further action on the budget will beContinue Reading
Trained in history, political science, and with a Doctorate in the Law, Gardner Mayor Nicholson has approached the job with a “to do list.” With the experience of actual daily employment with politicians of both parties, and the ability to juggle multiple roles to give visibility to Gardner (President ofContinue Reading
Winchendon Library Director Documents Efficiency in Operation of Beal’s in Open Letter The Beal’s Memorial Library Board of Trustees released an “Open Letter to Winchendon voters from the Town Librarian”. Gardner Magazine is publishing the entire text. There is an override vote coming up in the town of Winchendon, andContinue Reading
Page with complete text of interview, CLICK HERE. Challenges and Solutions – Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson on April 24, 2025. The conversation revolved around various challenges and the corresponding solutions. Listen to the numerous questions and answersContinue 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
City Council Meets on Tuesday Because of the Monday Patriot’s Day Holiday, the Gardner MA City Council meets on Tuesday, April 22nd. Complete Agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. Gardner Magazine will publish AUDIO of the meeting after it occurs.Continue Reading
Gardner Magazine Weekly Update April 18, 2025 The Gardner Magazine Update can be heard on any device. CLICK PLAY. Drought Update – The Storm – Capital Improvements – MWCC Auto Grant – Sludge Landfill again – Phone Smishing Scams – School Budget – City-Wide Yard Sale – MART – ElectionContinue Reading
View the complete agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. Meeting has extensive discussion on the proposed Building Department Fee increases. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. MART – Building Department Fees – Council Webpage – Some Topics of City Council Meeting The Gardner City Council met on April 7, 2025. ListenContinue Reading
Adam Lamontagne lands a few miles down the road Lamontagne posted, “It is official! The Phillipston Select Board voted 3-0 to appoint me as the Chief Administrative Officer. I look forward to representing Phillipston’s best interests. My first day will be Tuesday.” Adam Lamontagne was most recently the Town AdministratorContinue Reading
Gardner Mayor Nicholson Gives Monthly Address and Update Gardner Mayor Nicholson Gave an update to the City of Gardner at the end of March 2025. A Nice recap. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Flower Pot Sponsorships — Gardner Monthly Farmer’s Market — Dog Licenses — Purple Paws Event —-Continue Reading
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