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
In “What’s Going On?” Interview, Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Sheds Light on Local Issues He is Gardner’s most prominent Cheerleader whether seen locally or even at the White House. When asked about meeting the President of the United States, Mayor Nicholson spoke of the positive aspects of being known byContinue Reading
The Speech of a Statesman – Councilor James Walsh of Gardner MA For more than 40 years, James Walsh has served the City of Gardner in various capacities. December 18, 2023 was his last meeting as a Gardner City Councilor and he made quite the speech. Listen on any device.Continue Reading
Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. ‘Twas the Gardner City Council Meeting Before Christmas Gardner City Council met Monday December 18, 2023 at 7:30pm in the City Council Chamber. The Gardner City Council allowed more time for two zoning items so that a joint public hearing withContinue Reading
About HOTLINE RADIO Airs Saturdays 12:10 to 2pm on WGAW – heard on AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and streamed 24/7, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor Flies to D.C. for Private Meeting with the President In a WGAW Hotline Radio segment serving also as the Mayor’s Weekly Update for December 15,Continue Reading
Sports Betting and Marijuana Quota Items Unanimously Recommended by Gardner MA Planning Board With recommendations by the Planning Board, the measures will move on to the City Council where a joint public hearing will be held on: Whether Sports Betting should be added to zoning table of uses with provisionContinue Reading
Hotline Radio airs Saturday 12:10 to 2pm on WGAW AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and live from anywhere in the world on the live stream. Hotline RADIO Update segment with Mayor Highlights Quality of Hit WGAW Program Air Date of this segment on Hotline Radio: Saturday December 9, 2023 at 12:10pmContinue Reading
With Grinch Banner in background, Gardner MA Board of Assessors has Exciting Meeting. Assessor Christine Kumar reported tax rate of $16.13 for 2023 is down for this year with a rate of $14.99 for 2024 certified by the State. City Council once again recently approved a single tax rate forContinue Reading
Sports Betting and Marijuana Establishments on City Council Agenda of December 4, 2023 The Gardner City Council took up (1) An Ordinance to Amend the Code of the City of Gardner, Chapter 675 thereof, entitled “Zoning” to Add “Sports Betting” to the Zoning Table of Uses. And (2) An OrdinanceContinue Reading
In closing this week’s update, Executive Aide Colin Smith stated, “Hello, everyone, and thank you for that wonderful introduction, Mike. As most of you know, my name is Colin Smith, and for the last three years I’ve had the honor of serving as Mike’s executive aide. However, today will beContinue Reading
Should the City of Gardner MA Deploy Robots to Alleviate Workload? The Country of China plans to produce its first humanoid robots by 2025 and their Ministry of Industry and Information says their advanced bipedal droids will carry out menial, repetitive tasks in farms, factories, and houses to alleviate workload.Continue Reading
Iconic Boston Hospital Scoops up one of Gardner’s Finest It was only a matter of time, but it has happened. Someone outside the City has hired away one of Gardner’s most positive forces, Colin Smith. Gardner’s Executive Aide Colin Smith will work his last day in the Chair City onContinue Reading
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson explains the tax classification process and the single rate approved by the City Council as well as how the tax rate is calculated. Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY. City Council Approvals: Mayor NicholsonContinue Reading
Zoning Board of Appeals Takes Up Slocum Matters and 3 Other Cases Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Gardner MA Zoning Board of Appeals once again saw Timothy Slocum. This time Mr. Slocum came with an attorney with the goal of resolving issues with the ZoningContinue Reading
Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. IMPORTANT DECISIONS at Gardner MA City Council Meeting of November 20, 2023 The Panel of 11 Local Legislators, otherwise known as the Gardner City Council, met for the first time since the Municipal Election of 2023. In January, Councilor at LargeContinue Reading
Tax Classification to be decided at Gardner MA City Council Meeting on November 20, 2023 As part of the November 20th meeting, there will be a Tax Classification Hearing – There is further related information in the complete packet of 555 pages, CLICK HERE. The City has traditionally utilized aContinue Reading
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