Annual pay beginning January 1, 2024: Mayor – $105,904.22, City Council President – $12,298.98, City Councilor – $8415.27, and School Committee – $5743.43. For complete detailed election information including the REVISED CALENDAR, please view and/or print this pdf. These are the announced candidates we know of for various positions: AtContinue Reading

For more details and the complete page on the Gardner Summer Centennial Celebration taking place Saturday, July 22, 2023 from noon to 6pm at Mount Wachusett Community College, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Focuses on Gardner Events, Amenities, and Public Input in Update Listen to the Update onContinue Reading

Gardner MA Resident Kimberly Blake Interviewed as she collects signatures for Mayoral run Gardner Magazine interviewed Kimberly Blake at the Gardner Dog Park as to what she would do differently as Mayor. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. As you’ll hear, the interview starts off cordially, with Kimberly even laughing.Continue Reading

For more information on the Town of Hubbardston visit the official website, CLICK HERE. Hubbardston MA Happenings with Nathan Boudreau – July 19, 2023 We spoke with Hubbardston Town Administrator Nathan Boudreau who will be speaking with the town’s selectmen on August 7th about a Proposition 2 1/2 override,, somethingContinue Reading

And the positive transformation continues…. The Transformation of Gardner MA in 3 Years of Mayor Nicholson – July 14, 2020 to July 13, 2023 Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel had the distinct honor of speaking with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson in his office on the occasion of completing his 3rdContinue Reading

Gardner MA Acclaimed DPW Department has Openings It is Gardner’s “Much Loved” Department because it fixes the roads, plows the streets, mows the lawns does the digging, changes the bulbs, makes the signs, and helps so many. And good news, there are openings! There are currently 3 types of positionsContinue Reading

For our previous article, CLICK HERE. Ordinance Regarding Scooters – Shared Dockless Mobility Devices Another publication has erroneously stated that “Gardner is the third city in Massachusetts that Bird will be partnering with…” That statement is incorrect. Gardner is not partnering with Bird in the venture. Bird is a privateContinue Reading

A Chance to speak with Lori Trahan – Monday July 10, 2023 – 6pm at Gardner MA City Hall The Congresswoman posted, “I’m so excited to invite you to my next town hall taking place on Monday, July 10 in Gardner! I will have plenty of updates on my work,Continue Reading

Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson in First Update of New Fiscal Year Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Mayor Nicholson congratulated students from Gardner High School who participated in recent leadership programs at Stone Hill College and thankedContinue Reading

Paul DeMeo strongly rebuked by Gardner MA Councilor Dernalowicz At a Finance Committee Meeting of July 3, 2023, an Open Meeting Law complaint by Paul DeMeo was taken up. It is unclear yet whether the complaint will simply be considered frivolous by the AG’s office, as even unapproved meeting minutesContinue Reading

7 out of 11 City Councilors attended the meeting. Several items will be taken up again at the next meeting. Gardner MA City Council holds 10 minute meeting Council voted to issue responses to DeMeo OML complaints. Paul Crowley was confirmed as Council on Aging member. Tighe and Bond preparingContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine Updates the Chair City of Gardner MA Various dates to remember and other Chair City News. With Dylan Martin, Toby White, and Sarah Lepley. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Mayor Nicholson did not publish an update this week.Continue Reading

There’s a reason why the City of Gardner has received 3 perfect Federal Audits in a row. Relating to revenue forecasts, Mayor Nicholson stated, “We want to make sure we’re still living within our means and we’re not in a spot that if we hit a recession, or an economicContinue Reading

This event has FREE ADMISSION. The Chair City Summer Kickoff Concert on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Chair City Summer Kickoff Concert in Gardner MA Thursday June 29, 2023 – Music and Food! The street closes at 4pm. Food and Beverages start at 5:30pm. Opening Act Brandon Furtado starts at 6pm.Continue Reading

Agenda, Details, Packet, Article, and AUDIO of all 4 meetings are in this article. A Series of 4 Related City Council Meetings in Gardner MA Public Service Committee Public Service Committee met on June 15, 2023. Agenda and Packet, CLICK HERE. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Finance Committee MeetingContinue Reading

An Update with Gardner Magazine’s Toby White and Sarah Lepley for Gardner MA Listen to the Update on any device. CLICK PLAY Update was updated at 8:45pm on 6-16 to add details regarding June 24th in Downtown Gardner. Host Dylan Martin introduces Toby White and Sarah Lepley who offer: Thanks,Continue Reading

For a current list of jobs available in Gardner Massachusetts, CLICK HERE. Chair City of Gardner MA has Job Opportunities Gardner Massachusetts is a growing City being recognized by others in the State and the Country. Working for a municipality like Gardner has its benefits well beyond the wage theContinue Reading

Completion – Gardner MA Mayor’s Update of June 9, 2023 Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Updated the Chair City on various items which have been completed including approval of the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget, High School Graduation, Construction at Community Health Connections,, the Ribbon Cutting at Gardner Elementary School, and SidewalkContinue Reading

Almost every type of food you could imagine is represented giving this year’s Food Truck Festival the “Wow Factor”. Food Truck Festival page Evolving Gardner MA Food Truck Festival has the “Wow Factor” Wearing the “Wow Factor” crown is the Prince of the Food Truck Festival, Mayor’s Executive Aide ColinContinue Reading