In this “Year Ahead 2026” Interview, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson outlines an ambitious agenda for building on a big year of progress in 2025. The interview itself and the infographic below demonstrate the specifics. A Forward- Looking Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson – The Year Ahead 2026 Listen toContinue Reading
Poedm.net provides AUDIO commentary, podcasts, DEEP DIVES, and DEBATES which cuts through partisanship, presents solutions with simple common sense, and preserves the dignity of all people. Our National Podcast Site, Poedm.net Gets an Upgrade Poedm.net was launched in 2024. Recently, the site was upgraded to include podcasts, Deep Dives, andContinue Reading
For more information about supporting students at Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) visit this web address, CLICK HERE. MWCC Gets Additional Support for Child Watch Program The Mount Wachusett Community College Foundation has received a gift from the Bemis Foundation for $5,000 and a gift from the Crocker Foundation forContinue Reading
Anne Hurst Reflects on the Necessity of Common Courtesy and Kindness During comments at the December 8th School Committee meeting, member Anne Hurst focused on the importance of kindness and appreciation in everyday interactions. Hurst recounted a personal anecdote where a store employee was rudely dismissed by a customer afterContinue Reading
Gardner MA School Committee Holds Last Meeting of 2025 The Gardner School Committee Meeting on December 8, 2025 opened with recognitions for 53 recipients of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship and the acceptance of a $2,500 donation from Yen Yen Restaurant for school food programs. Subcommittee reports were heardContinue Reading
Gardner Public Schools Offering Multiple Pathways to Success A student at Gardner High School might be interested in going to college or might be interested in a trade. Either option is available. With arrangements made with Mount Wachusett Community College, students take college courses while still in high school. AContinue Reading
A Comprehensive Gardner Magazine Report on Civics in Massachusetts and American Schools Gardner Magazine has undertaken this comprehensive set of “Deep Dives”, infographics, and provided materials to encourage a more rigorous and comprehensive Civics Curriculum in Greater Gardner MA. Generation Citizen says: “Quality Civic education is essential for an inclusiveContinue Reading
More about the East Wing Gallery at Mount Wachusett Community Collage and more of the artists’ statements can be read in detail on this webpage, CLICK HERE. East Wing Gallery at MWCC showcases Art of Megan Marden and Amanda Millis Mount Wachusett Community College is showcasing recent works of MeganContinue Reading
Rockwell Meeting Held – Applications opening December 1st Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner William Rockwell Educational Gift Fund Committee meeting was held on November 17, 2025. Attendees reviewed the status of outstanding grants, noting that the vast majority of allocated funds had beenContinue Reading
A very positive interview about Gardner’s Future. We cover many areas. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Focus on Gardner’s Future – Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson On November 17, 2025, Gardner Magazine spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson in a very positive interview “Focus on Gardner’s Future” ListenContinue Reading
Just under 25% of registered voters cast ballots in the recent Gardner Municipal Election. Here is a pdf of the unofficial results from the City Clerk’s office, CLICK HERE. Anne Hurst and Robert Swartz Speak Out About Election Listen to their comments on any device, CLICK PLAY. School Committee MemberContinue Reading
Gardner School Committee Honors High School Nurses, Votes to Dispose of Surplus Kitchen Equipment, and Discusses MCAS Scores At the meeting of November 10, 2025, Gardner Superintendent of Schools Mark Pellegrino recognized two high school nurses for their life-saving response during an emergency. In October, Bethany Harunkiewicz, RN and BenContinue Reading
Gardner Middle School Roof Project – Details on PDF and “Deep Dive” podcast Gardner Magazine has prepared a “Deep Dive” with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady which explains the Gardner Middle School Roof Replacement Project. The item will be taken up at the City Council meeting of NovemberContinue Reading
School Committee Chair Nicholson and Vice Chair Cormier Observe GHS Marching Band Practice The Gardner High School Marching Band held an evening rehearsal on October 21, 2025 and Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson and Vice Chair of the School Committee Rachael Cormier were on hand to view the progress the bandContinue Reading
School Committee Hears from New Student Representative at October Meeting Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. View the complete agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. The Committee heard from new Student Representative Aiden Lospennato, formally accepted a $16,000 donation to the GHS Music Program, and her from AnneContinue Reading
DEEP DIVE: Grant Update Gardner Public Schools Listen to the “Deep Dive” on any device. CLICK PLAY. This is an overview of grants awarded to the Gardner Public Schools in Massachusetts, showing a total of $2,756,781 in grant funding for Fiscal Year 2025. This document itemizes each grant, including theContinue Reading
Deep Dive – Special Education Gardner Public Schools Listen to the “Deep Dive” with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Deep Dive – MA School Bus Law Listen to the Deep Dive on any device, CLICK PLAYContinue Reading
Fiscal 6 – The Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Fiscal 6 is the 6th Fiscal Year Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has been in office and that started on July 1, 2025. We spoke with the Mayor about various needs and issues, and how things have changed over the lastContinue Reading
Exploring Gardner MA Public Schools Improvement Plan, Student Handbook, and Bullying Policy. Gardner Magazine explored in detail the Gardner Public Schools 3 year Improvement Plan, the Gardner Student Handbook, and the Gardner Public Schools Bullying Policy. Each is featured in a “Deep Dive” podcast. We also feature the actual documentsContinue Reading
School Committee Meets, Terri Hillman Retires after 30 Years The Gardner MA School Committee met on June 9,2025. Following a positive Superintendent evaluation, the Gardner Superintendent was granted a 5% raise. However, Dr. Pellegrino said he would only accept a 2% raise, same as the teachers. Superintendent Pellegrino reviewed theContinue Reading
To the Gardner School Committee and Gardner Educators, Administrators, and Staff: When you think about these things this summer in the middle of having the summer fun you deserve, I hope you say to yourselves, let’s do more of this next year. Let’s positively affect the lives of more students.Continue Reading
Almost Half of MWCC Early College Students Earn Associates Degrees Press Release with list of graduates, CLICK HERE. The May 30, 2025 celebration at Mount Wachusett Community College focused on the achievements of its Early College Program graduates. 24 of the 51 students earned an associates degree as well asContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine Reports on Schools – Student Attendance, Teacher Retention, and Dropout Rates Gardner Magazine utilized data from the Massachusetts Department of Education for this report and the associated “Deep Dive” podcasts. View the data yourself right here, CLICK for WEBSITE. Gardner Magazine looked in to what percentage of studentsContinue Reading
MWCC Graduation 2025 Mount Wachusett Community College celebrated the academic achievements of its graduates during the college’s 60th Commencement on May 14, 2025. A total of 662 students graduated, with 424 associate degrees and 310 certificates being conferred. MWCC President James Vander Hooven welcomed graduates and guests, “To Commence meansContinue Reading
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