The Long song versions took many, many hours of work to research the historical fact and edit about a dozen or so individual parts into the final songs. HAPPY PRESIDENTS DAY! An Ambitious Release in Honor of Presidents Day Presidents Day is Monday February 17, 2025. Most City Halls andContinue Reading
Resources to learn more about Black History Month: The Library of Congress hosts a complete website devoted to Black History month. Covers events, exhibits, collections, AUDIO, video, and has a great guide for teachers. CLICK HERE. The Smithsonian has a Black History Month page, CLICK HERE. The U.S. Census websiteContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine Releases “Groundhog Day” song and Groundhog Day Special Report. Groundhog Day is February 2nd every year. It has a long history which we chronicle in our lengthy special report below. We also have a fun song entitled “Groundhog Day”. Listen to the fun song on any device. CLICKContinue Reading
A Photo of the First Baby of 2025 born at Heywood Hospital Alexandra Hunt is the proud mother of baby girl Adyline Hunt born at the Lachance Maternity Center at Heywood Hospital on January 1, 2025 at 7:39am. Adyline weighed 7 lbs. 3 oz. and measured 21 inches long. HeywoodContinue Reading
A Happy New Year Wish from Gardner Magazine To our readers: We wish you all the best in 2025. If you’re making New Year’s resolutions, try this on for size: “Gettin’ Ready for the New Year”. Play on any device. CLICK PLAY. Don’t forget: We love to hear about theContinue Reading
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Merry Christmas in Original Song from Gardner Magazine Gardner Magazine has released a number of Christmas songs this season. “A Christmas Memory” was released on Christmas Day. Merry Christmas to You. Christmas Song Releases Feel Good Songs About Gardner For the New Year Thank you to our FirstContinue Reading
Gardner Releases Caroling with the Mayor Video Gardner has released the 2024 Caroling with the Mayor Video. You’ll hear Mayor Nicholson singing and various participants from throughout Gardner including Bands and Choirs from the Schools, Churches, and area organizations. Mayor Nicholson even plays the trumpet at the end of theContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine Presents “Scrooge” We have two presentations, one is a rather long version of Scrooge from a 1935 movie. The other is a radio play entitled “A Christmas Carol” done in 1939 featuring Lionel Barrymore. Listen to either or both on any device. CLICK PLAY. Scrooge AUDIO of 1935Continue Reading
Gardner Magazine Releases “The Gift of Christmas” This Christmas song was written by Werner Poegel. Music and Vocals by sophisticated AI. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Christmas is a special time of year with glowing lights and Christmas sights. Celebrations are held around the world. Christmas sounds are allContinue Reading
A Holiday Season Update with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Listen to the December 13, 2024 update on any device. CLICK PLAY. EVENTS – Saturday December 14th: Good Earth Farm and Garden Center on West Broadway hosts Santa Claus from 10am to 2pm. —- Sun. December 15th: Winter Carnival with ElsaContinue Reading
Holiday Season Underway in Gardner and the Mayor has plenty to say in Update to City Gardner Mayor Nicholson provided an uplifting look at Holiday themes and events in Gardner during the update of December 6, 2024. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Invitation to view decorations: As he didContinue Reading
Christmas Wish for Peace Song Released 18 versions available at our original songs page. We hope one version moves you, captures your heart, and inspires you to share the quest for peace with others. Visit this song, CLICK HERE. May you find Peace this Christmas season and throughout the year…Continue Reading
WGAW Hotline Show with Split Themes Hour 1: Holidays, and Hour 2: Various Reports WGAW Hotline Host Steve Wendell runs down some Holiday Events. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson speaks about Holiday events in Gardner including the Holiday Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 1st which starts with lining up at GardnerContinue Reading
The Joy of a Christmas Tree Found at the GAAMHA Lot on Route 140 For the 2nd year in a row, GAAMHA is operating a popular Christmas Tree Lot at the farm on Route 140. With attractive trees, easy parking, and cordial help and assistance, GAAMHA says it’s the NumberContinue Reading
Gardner Mayor Nicholson with a Holiday-Themed Update Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Updated the Chair City on November 22, 2024. Listen to the update on any device, CLICK PLAY. UPDATE: in the Mayor’s Update, the wrong date is given for the wrapping station at the library. The correct date is SaturdayContinue Reading
Patriotism and Love for Veterans Is Alive at Gardner High School Veterans protect our country from adversaries who would harm us and who would disrupt the lives of our youngest to our oldest. Students in a class at Gardner High took the time to salute our nation’s heroes by makingContinue Reading
Veterans Day is Monday November 11, 2024. Area communities have events starting as early as Thursday, November 7th. Veterans Day 2024 is Monday November 11th It is a day we honor men and women who have served in the United States military and thank them for preserving the freedoms weContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine Releases an Original Christmas Song Publisher Werner Poegel wrote “A Chair City Christmas” to share what is truly special about the City of Gardner at Christmas. There are 3 versions: Traditional, Soft-Rock, and Country EZ below and other 15 versions on the Chair City Christmas page.. Listen onContinue Reading
Happy Columbus Day Columbus Day, and Indigenous People’s Day is celebrated on Monday, October 14, 2024. Gardner City Hall, various town offices, and the post office are closed. For more on Columbus Day, Christopher Columbus, and Indigenous People’s Day, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading
Gardner MA Holds Memorial Day Ceremony On Memorial Day 2024, May 27, 2024, Gardner had a parade with a ceremony at Monument Park. The event featured distinguished service members, public officials, and the public gathering to honor those who have served and who we remember. Listen on any device, CLICKContinue Reading
Listen to this story on any device, CLICK PLAY. A Hero is Returned – Jacob Casavant’s story of his great uncle, Army Corporal William C. Knight. 26 Year old Jacob James Casavant of Winchendon has a story to tell about just one of America’s heroes. He was kind enough toContinue Reading
Patriot’s Day is Monday, April 15, 2024 Gardner City Hall and various area Town Halls are closed in celebration. The 128th Boston Marathon takes place as 100 years of the Start Line in Hopkinton is celebrated. Boston Marathon website, CLICK HEREContinue Reading
April Storm Topples Tree – Mayor Nicholson – “We’re Looking to See What We Can Do“ Gardner’s Christmas Tree was there when Mayor Michael Nicholson was born and when he attended what is now Holy Family Academy as a child. In his weekly update of April 5th, Nicholson stated, “AndContinue Reading
Happy Easter 2024 May the Blessings of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you as you celebrate Easter on March 31, 2024. Jesus died for our sins. And with the Resurrection of Jesus, God showed His love for us. Let us Honor Him by showing love for one another eachContinue Reading
Honoring Vietnam Veterans – National Vietnam Veterans Day National Vietnam Veterans Day is March 29th. On March 29, 2024, National Vietnam Veterans Day was celebrated in front of Gardner City Hall. March 29, 2024 marks 7 years since the Vietnam Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 was signed into law byContinue Reading
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