Congresswoman Lori Trahan visits Gardner MA to view some projects on January 23, 2024 In the photos: Congresswoman Trahan is shown presenting a ceremonial check for $350,000 to Mount Wachusett Community College, standing outside of Community Health Connections with a group of people including local officials, and presenting a ceremonialContinue Reading

Gardner High School posts reflect Successful Students making positive impact in Community Gardner High School students help with non-profits in Greater Gardner including the CAC. Gardner High students show their willingness to participate in programs which will facilitate future success. And Gardner High School alumni come back to help currentContinue Reading

Jennifer Pelavin Gets Vice Chair Nod Again Jennifer Pelavin once again was selected by the other School Committee members to serve as Vice-Chair at the meeting of January 2, 2024. Mayor Nicholson serves as the Chair of the Committee per the City Charter. Listen to the meeting on any device,Continue Reading

Greater Gardner MA Residents 25+ Can Get Free College Degree MassReconnect is a Massachusetts program which funds FREE community college for adults 25 and older who don’t already have a college degree. You need to enroll in at least 6 credits per semester, be a Massachusetts resident, and complete theContinue Reading

Gardner School Music Concerts Gardner Middle School Winter Band Concert, Tuesday, December 12th at 6pm Gardner High School Winter Concert, Wednesday December 20th at 7pm at Gardner High School Landry Auditorium Facebook page. Achievement of Excellence Focus of Gardner MA School Committee The Gardner MA School Committee met on DecemberContinue Reading

Gardner High School Band Performs at Disney 12-2-23 Listen to the AUDIO on any device. CLICK PLAY. GHS posted “The GHS band performing at Disney Springs. Such a wonderful experience for them and they sounded amazing!” The Field Trip request for the Gardner High School Band and Chorus to goContinue Reading

Update December 1, 2023: Learning to take place at 2 locations, 1 in Gardner and 1 in Winchendon Watch the complete Emergency Winchendon School Committee Meeting, CLICK HERE. Winchendon School Committee met in an emergency meeting on Thursday, November 30th Facilities Manager Brian Croteau’s statement to the School Committee characterizedContinue Reading

Superintendent Dr. Mark Pellegrino Reveals GES Singled Out as a Model School The Gardner MA Public School Superintendent was at an International Conference in Chicago. In the opening keynote, they had 14,000 schools to choose from in deciding what data to talk about. They chose Gardner Elementary School. Listen toContinue Reading

Gardner MA School Committee Meets on November 13, 2023 Agenda and Complete packet is found here. Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Donation: The Gardner MA School Committee voted to accept a donation of $2,000 from Yen Yen Chinese Restaurant. Later in the meeting it was announcedContinue Reading

Gardner MA Elementary School a Picture Postcard in the Chair City Landscaping is shaping up, kids are enjoying the playground, and parents – teachers – staff – administrators are getting compliments every week about Gardner’s investment in its future. As far as learning? Reading scores are up as was broughtContinue Reading

Two Gardner MA Businesses Partner with Gardner Elementary PTO The Gardner Elementary School PTO will be receiving $5 from every car washed Saturday October 28th and Sunday October 29th at Alltown Carwash located at 17 Pearson Boulevard in Gardner. PTO gets another $10 for Unlimited Club signups. Then, on NovemberContinue Reading

Members of the School Committee heard from Dr. Catherine Goguen and from GES Principal Earl Martin regarding the much higher reading scores which once again are higher than before. They detailed achievements and future goals. Pictures were shown of the play area at the rear of Gardner Elementary School. NurseContinue Reading

Ticket Booth at Watkins Field Benefits from Talented Students in Gardner MA Gardner High School posted, “Thank you to Mr. Jacobson and some of his woodworking students for building and adding some new shelving units to the ticket booth at Watkins Field. Great project for the kids and the shelvesContinue Reading

Gardner Mayor Nicholson has been called one of America’s most effective Small City Mayors, even being invited to the White House to speak about Gardner’s success. We asked him about everything in detail. We came away from the interview realizing that it was hard to document all that has beenContinue Reading

Listen to this information-filled meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner Public Safety Committee stars the Councilors and the Department Heads – Complete Details! The Gardner Public Safety Committee heard from Police Chief Eric McAvene, Building Commissioner Tom Zuppa, and Health Director Micah Bondeau. Listen to the meeting on anyContinue Reading

Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner MA School Committee Meeting Monday September 11, 2023 The meeting packet contains a large amount of information regarding the upcoming School Year, CLICK HERE. Academic Excellence Gardner Public Schools is way ahead of the curve on academic excellence including EarlyContinue Reading

Editorial – Social Service Programs impacted by CDBG Gardner Magazine noticed. Even in the CDBG application and eventual award, there was a consideration of people, not just buildings. Gardner Mayor Nicholson, the entire Team at Gardner City Hall, and various agencies in the Chair City are putting people first. ItContinue Reading

Gardner Middle School Music Program Shining Ray of Sunshine on Any Day Music Brings Sunshine from Pre-school to Adult. Gardner Magazine had the distinct honor of speaking with Gianni Davilli and John Mellish of the Gardner Middle School Music Program. What a treat to hear about the joy of musicContinue Reading

Gardner MA Middle School Welcomes the Saxman Music and Art has gained a renewed focus in the Gardner Public School System and today we profile only one of its numerous local stars. On August 21, 2023, the Gardner Middle School Music Department announced that John Mellish will be a newContinue Reading