She Doesn’t Like Parking Meters But Loves Iced Coffee – She’s Karen Hardern Gardner MA City Councilor Karen Hardern spoke with us about parking meters, public safety, and yes, her love for ice coffee. Listen to the interview on any device. CLICK PLAY. Karen Hardern serves as Ward 4 CityContinue Reading
DeMeo Wrong – Gardner MA City Councilors Speak Out Paul DeMeo appeared at a joint hearing of the City Council and Planning Board, alleging that the 2 zoning articles(re Sports Betting and Marijuana) were illegal. He also stated that Gardner is limited to only one pot dispensary. However, the recordContinue Reading
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey Delivers State of the Commonwealth Address On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, Governor Maura Healy delivered a 56 minute address on the State of the Commonwealth. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Governor thanked a number of people and stated, “the true strength of Massachusetts isContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine Official Cartoon of Calvin Brooks – entire City Council and School Committee coming soon. And they met thrice: 3 Meetings of City of Gardner MA City Council January 16, 2024 with School Committee: Agenda/Packet. Meeting was held to determine representative to the Monty Tech Regional School Committee. NominationsContinue Reading
Show Me the Checkbook – Gardner MA Has for Awhile How much has Gardner paid for various expenses in the last decade? Show me the exact expense and the check number? And I want it now. Sounds like a request not easily achieved right? —- And you would be wrong.Continue Reading
Gardner MA City Council with Triple Feature of Meetings on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Meeting a day later than usual due to the Monday Martin Luther King Day holiday, the Gardner City Council is having 3 meetings on Tuesday, January 16, 2024: 6:25pm – Joint convention with School Committee toContinue Reading
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson with Thanks and Updates Listen to the Update on any device. CLICK PLAY Mayor Nicholson thanked all involved with the recent Inauguration Ceremonies. New Businesses: In coming weeks, Aldi, Chipotle, Five Below, Diamond Heart Studio, and Jersey Mike’s. Events and Dates: Catholic Mass for the City,Continue Reading
State Representative Zlotnik Has a Slot for You in Gardner MA Jonathan Zlotnik has posted new office hours for the New Year. The Regular office hours at Gardner City Hall are Monday 9am to 4:30pm, Thursday 9am to 4:30pm, and Friday 9am to 1pm. Special office Hours are: Saturday 1-13-24Continue Reading
Hotline Radio airs Saturdays from 12:10 to 2pm on WGAW AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and live streamed to anywhere. Carolyn Kamuda Explains Abrupt Resignation from Gardner MA City Council in Hotline Interview Carolyn Kamuda won election to the City Council in November, was sworn in on January 1st, but resignedContinue Reading
No politicians were harmed in transforming Representative Jonathan Zlotnik in to the lovable Disney character shown. The Man Who Cares About Housing – Interview with Jonathan Zlotnik Jonathan Zlotnik Cares About Housing: We spoke about housing issues. Your State representative was literally working in Westminster and Winchendon on January 5,Continue Reading
Inauguration Ceremony Held in Gardner MA – Complete Coverage With pomp and circumstance, Gardner held its Inauguration at Perry Auditorium beginning at 6:30pm on January 4, 2024. Listen to the entire event on any device. CLICK PLAY Dr. Stephanie Marchetti, the Executive Director of the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center didContinue Reading
Master Plan Draft Chapters 1-3 How Things are Flying at the Gardner Municipal Airport The Gardner Airport Commission met in an information-packed meeting on January 3, 2024. Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Airport Commission heard a Runway Update Report from a representative of GaleContinue Reading
For complete results of all the races in the 2023 Gardner Municipal Election, CLICK HERE. Calvin Brooks to be Gardner Councilor at Large After All – after Kamuda resigns Following the sudden resignation of Carolyn Kamuda for “personal reasons”, Calvin Brooks will become a Councilor-at-Large because he had the nextContinue Reading
City of Gardner MA Having Storm Contractor Drive It’s a Plow Driver Driver Drive! Hoping to fill the needed roster before a possible Big Storm of 2024 arrives, the City of Gardner has raised its hourly rate for Snow Removal and Ice Control Contractors to a minimum of $95 perContinue Reading
Kazinskas Keeps the Gavel Elizabeth Kazinskas was selected City Council President on a 9 to 0 vote of the Gardner MA City Council on January 2, 2024. Newly elected Councilor Carolyn Kamuda was absent from the meeting. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY Update: January 3, 2024: Carolyn Kamuda resignedContinue Reading
Organizational Meetings and Public Hearings Start off New Year in Gardner MA The Gardner City Council meeting of January 2, 2024 begins with the election of the City Council President. Complete Agenda, CLICK HERE. New Councilor at large Carolyn Kamuda will be at her first meeting as will new WardContinue Reading
Community Name links to official dog license page when available. If your community does not have current information available online, call the town office for latest info. Dog License Information for Greater Gardner MA Communities Once again it is Dog License time in area communities. In Gardner, those over 70Continue Reading
Gardner Magazine Releases – Year in Review 2023 The 36 minute program covers what happened in Gardner during 2023. We cover it all. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. We cover Public Safety, Politics, Government, Education, Health, Downtown, City projects, Finances, the Environment, Events, Parks and Recreation, People Topics, Technology,Continue Reading
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Ends Year with Update from City Council Chamber Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY School Committee and City Council organizational meetings will take place on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. A School Committee Vice-Chair & financial officers and City Council President will be elected.Continue Reading
Gardner Mayor Nicholson covers the Sludge Landfill issue – What’s Going Interview. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. As City of Gardner Works with Consultants, Opponent to Sludge Landfill Expansion Speaks Up Gardner Magazine received a Press Release from Ivan Ussach of the Millers River Watershed Council in which heContinue Reading
2024 – Moving On from a Year of Celebration in Gardner MA Gardner was first settled in 1764, incorporated as a town in 1785, and became a City in 1923. January 1, 2023 marked Gardner’s 100th anniversary as a City and it was celebrated all year. During Gardner’s 101st yearContinue Reading
Affordable Homes Act Before MA Legislature will Pack a Punch Upon Enactment Two months ago, MA Governor Healey put the $4 billion Affordable Homes Act in front of the Massachusetts Legislature. Upon passage, the funding will impact housing across the state. Complete fact sheet on pdf, CLICK HERE. Impactful policiesContinue Reading
Our latest interview with Mayor Michael Nicholson Recap of December News Here’s a recap of important stories, meetings, and interviews from December 2023 in case you missed them: Covid Tests are available FREE to area households. Article, CLICK HERE. Winter Safety Tips Article, CLICK HERE MART to offer FREE ridesContinue Reading
For the other 6 items on the list, visit the What Happened in 2023 page, CLICK HERE. Jump to the following in article: Rules Changes — Building Repurposing — Downtown Gardner — Parks and Recreation — Private Projects — City and Government Projects —- People Topics — Technology Improvements WhatContinue Reading
STOCKING STUFFER OPPORTUNITY – Centennial Ball Tickets still available at City Hall Mayor’s Office and at the Velvet Goose. $30 each. Ball is Saturday, December 30, 2023 Gardner Mayor Nicholson with a Christmas Wish and an Update for the Chair City Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAYContinue Reading
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