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Billls pass Massachusetts House regarding the Apprenticeships in Public Construction and Heart Health at Sporting Events , both on a 154-1 vote. Now on to the MA Senate. State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik Announces the House Passage of Bills Regarding Apprenticeships in Public Construction and Heart Health at Sporting Events PressContinue Reading

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Finance Committee: Fiscal Transparency, Non-Union Compensation, Salt Shed Repayment Meeting Focus Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner City Council Finance Committee meeting on February 10, 2026, centered on fiscal transparency, the rectification of non-union compensation schedules, and the ongoing management of the Salt ShedContinue Reading

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Westminster Releases Town Crier Episode 18 Westminster Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen speaks about the January Storm, has some winter safety suggestions, and speaks about the upcoming budget process in the latest edition of the town’s podcast. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Lahtinen recaps the last major winter storm, reportingContinue Reading

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Here’s the actual vote: Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Butler explained her auditing approach emphasizing “professional skepticism” and independence. Butler advocates for transparency and “no surprises”, citing instances where she reported internal policy bypasses (e.g. shipping items without production orders.) City Auditor Search Committee to Make Recommendation to GardnerContinue Reading

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Complete page many reports, infographics, video, and podcasts relating to American Infrastructure. View the complete page, CLICK HERE. An Ambitious Gardner Magazine Report Project: Infrastructure Evolution of the U.S. Gardner Magazine has prepared a page with many reports from different perspectives and topics relating to American Infrastructure. View the completeContinue Reading

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Lengthy Airport Commission Meeting Reveals Much of 2026 Agenda Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Airport Commission meeting on February 4, 2026, addressed critical infrastructure projects, budgetary oversight, and operational challenges. Key takeaways include: • Infrastructure & Environment: Progress is being made on a comprehensive fencingContinue Reading

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End of January Update with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Listen to the Update on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke at length about the storm which blanketed the Chair City with snow. The Update contains timely and essential information about city operations, public safety, and upcoming events.Continue Reading

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Boiler Issue Keeps City Hall Closed Another Day – Tractors Deployed – Workers Thanked From the City of Gardner: “Due to maintenance issues with the boiler at City Hall, City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026. All other City buildings will be open as normal.” Gardner MayorContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine has a complete page on the Massachusetts Audit dispute with various narratives, infographics, a “Deep Dive”, and a “Debate”. For the complete report and page, CLICK HERE. Gardner Magazine Report, “Deep Dive” and “Debate” – The Audit – A Massachusetts Standoff Gardner Magazine has a complete page onContinue Reading

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This Week’s Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” covering Gardner for Friday, January 23, 2026 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s edition: Zoning Board of Appeals, City Council Auditor Search, Greater Gardner Relay forContinue Reading

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Procedures – Appointments – Committees Topics of Gardner City Council Meeting. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner City Council met on January 20, 2026. The most significant actions involved a comprehensive overhaul of the council’s internal operating rules, a contentious debate regarding the termContinue Reading

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Announcing the Gardner Magazine “History Project” Gardner Magazine has launched the “History Project” , creating rich HISTORY pages for each of the communities on this website. Each page l contains vast Textual information, Numerous and Informative Infographics, and a “Deep Dive” podcast which explains the history of that particular community.Continue Reading