Community Development Block Grant Committee Discusses CDBG Funding and Projects Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Steering Committee Meeting was held on September 23, 2025. The committee discussed several topics related to CDBG funding and projects. There was anContinue Reading
Two Local Communities Honored by Executive Office of Technology Services and Security On September 18, 2025, the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security held the 31st annual Digital Government Summit in Boston. City of Gardner IT Chief Bob O’Keefe got the Cybersecurity and Risk Management Award. O’Keefe is knownContinue Reading
Maki Park Construction to be Completed by November At the September 19, 2025 meeting of the Gardner Economic Development and Planning Committee, Director Jason Stevens provided a complete update on funding and construction timelines for the completion of Maki Park. The construction is being done to address some ADA complianceContinue Reading
Governor Healey in Gardner for Chapter 90 Signing Ceremony Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, and various State and local officials were on hand for a ceremonial Chapter 90 Bill Signing. Listen to the speakers on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Chapter 90 bill is a significant $1.2 billionContinue Reading
Golf Commission Considering New Clubhouse and Restaurant The Gardner Golf Commission met on September 15, 2025. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson was there to explain the suggested legal process should the Commission wish to pursue a new clubhouse and restaurant including a feasibility study to assess costs, funding mechanisms, and theContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine Releases “Cool Councilors” about 11 Public Servants “Cool Councilors” is an original song about the 11 members of the Gardner City Council. Each member brings their own skills and the song celebrates these 11 cool people. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. From the song: “Cool Councilors, coolContinue Reading
Front of City Hall to be Fixed – Mayor Describes Length & Scope of Work In order to prevent the loss of integrity to the tall pillars at the front of Gardner City Hall, the front entrance to the building will be closed for approximately 8 weeks beginning in October.Continue Reading
School Committee Member Swartz Positive on Waterford Meeting School Committee member Robert Swartz went to an information session at Waterford Community Center on September 8, 2025. Listen to his short comment on any device, CLICK PLAY. Here’s what Swartz said, “I had the fortune of attending a meeting this afternoonContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine Releases “Model City for America” a song about why Gardner is America’s Model City Do a few things right and nobody pays attention. But dominate success during the past few years in almost every area, the region, the rest of the state, and the country notices. This isContinue Reading
Views of Gardner – August 2025 The landscape in Gardner is continually changing. The parking garage on West Lynde Street has beautiful pillars and the green paint job looks really good. Maki Park has sometimes been a bustling center for fun as it has been used this summer as anContinue Reading
Editorial: Have you Noticed the Increased Pride in the City of Gardner? Have you noticed something taking place in the City of Gardner over the past few years? More people are supporting each other in so many different ways. Businesses are joyfully coming in to the City of Gardner toContinue Reading
Gardner Community Youth Center Opens for Teens in the Chair City City Leaders showed up for the ribbon cutting of the Youth Center which has transitioned from the former Boys and Girls Club. You’ll hear from Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik, City Councilor Elizabeth Kazinskas, Director BrandonContinue Reading
Top left to right: Assistant Director Amy Yuhasz, Councilor Elizabeth Kazinskas, and Director Jason Stevens. Bottom left to right: Director Jason Stevens, Council President George Tyros, and Mayor Michael Nicholson The Community Development and Planning Department has direct phone lines for each of its staff members: Director Jason Stevens –Continue Reading
Gardner Police Department Efforts are Paying Off with less CRIME Overall crime in Gardner since Mayor Michael Nicholson took office is down by almost half, 44.6% in 2024 vs. 2020. Our chart shows the overall crime rate per 100,000 people (the manner in which stats are quoted) See 2024 StatsContinue Reading
Increased Funding Means More Paving in Gardner – A Paving List from Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Gardner Mayor Nicholson released the following statement on August 22, 2025: “The City of Gardner is pleased to announce that the following streets are set to be re-paved in 2025. (see provided graphic below)Continue Reading
Water Line Takes a Second Day Pleasant Street in Downtown Gardner is closed again for water line work on August 20, 2025. Gardner City Hall posted, “Please be advised:Pleasant Street will be closed again today Wednesday, Aug. 20th between Parker Street and City Hall Avenue as private crews install theContinue Reading
Updates – Research – Tech – Creative Ideas at Gardner Airport There’s so much more than you might expect going on at the Gardner Airport. Gardner Magazine has a “Deep Dive” with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady pulling back the curtain on the Gardner Airport. Listen on anyContinue Reading
For all of the AUDIO interviews (plus text of all questions and answers included) from all 3 dozen categories of the Fiscal 6 Project, please visit Fiscal6.com, CLICK HERE. — Also, there’s more on this topic at MIchaelNicholsonMA.com, CLICK HERE. Basic City Services – An interview with Gardner Mayor MichaelContinue Reading
Gardner Downtown Event Will Hit a Milestone Saturday, September 27, 2025 is the 20th annual Oktoberfest, Party in the Street, in Downtown Gardner. Established in 2006 by Gardner Ale House owner Rick Walton, the event draws hundreds and hundreds each year. A few years after the start of the event,Continue Reading
Gardner Fire Department Celebrates New Vehicles with an entourage of officials The celebration was held at Gardner Fire Department Headquarters on August 13, 2025. Federal, State, and City funds paid for 3 vehicles and various equipment. The check being held represents the Federal share of close to 2 million dollars.Continue Reading
80’s and Mostly Sunny Weather Expected for Saturday Gardner Farmers Market The Gardner Farmers Market is Saturday August 16, 2025 at the Waterford Community Center with a 9:30am opening. The market is scheduled to be open until 1pm. Gardner Farmers Market posted, “Stop by the market and shop local farmContinue Reading
CLICK either image for a larger view. American Flag is Proudly on Display in Gardner MA These Gardner Photos were taken over the last couple of years as the American Flag has been proudly waving in Gardner. Whether it’s a public event, a public building, or a private building, youContinue Reading
Downtown Gardner Progress Announcement Released 8-12-25 The City of Gardner released a short announcement from Downtown Gardner featuring 4 speakers: State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, Community Development and Planning Director Jason Stevens, and City Councilor Brad Heglin. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Both State Representative JonathanContinue Reading
“Downtown Gardner – A Place to Enjoy” original song Gardner Magazine is releasing an ensemble package of the original song “Downtown Gardner – A Place to Enjoy”. Downtown Gardner is such a great place that just one version of the song wouldn’t do Downtown Gardner MA justice, so the songContinue Reading
Gardner MAgazine – 25 Years We placed a new graphic on the top of the right column of the website because Gardner Magazine is celebrating 25 Years of service to the region. Thank you for your continued readership. To reach us via email: News@GardnerMagazine.comContinue Reading
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