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Principal Bartkus is the principal for Gardner High School and Gardner Academy effective April 14, 2026. Mr. Beauregard and Mr. Baumeister will continue to be the school’s lead teachers. Collaboration with MWCC will be expanded. Students will have more access to mental health and tiered supports. Gardner Academy for LearningContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine has prepared a series of reports on this topic including explanations on strategic deployment, how it is possible to bring to Gardner, the strategic framework, implementation strategy, a technological primer, and the concept of passive safety allaying those “meltdown” concerns. For the complete page, CLICK HERE. The CityContinue Reading
Photo shows Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson holding a canvas presented to the City by Gardner Magazine on occasion of the Mayor’s 2000 Days in Office and in recognition of the strategic initiatives that have led to Gardner MA being labeled a “Model City for America.” 2000 Days Towards the “ModelContinue Reading
Invitation from the City of Gardner – Community Open House The City of Gardner is inviting residents to a Community Open House on Wednesday April 15th between 4pm to 6pm to review the full draft of Gardner’s Master Plan. According to the City of Gardner’s post “ We’re excited toContinue Reading
Report and Commentary: – Gardner MA Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Listen to the report from Werner Poegel on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner is a small City which we have called the “Model City for America” for a number of reasons. With a size of about 23 square milesContinue Reading
Electrical Costs from National Grid Push Up Costs of Rear Main Street Project – Gardner Redevelopment Authority Meets Listen to the entire meeting (except for the Executive Session) on any device, CLICK PLAY. During the Gardner Redevelopment Authority meeting on March 10, 2026, officials discussed critical budget overruns for theContinue Reading
Top Photo: MWCC President James Vander Hooven, Coordinator of Student Parent Supports Ann Reynolds, and Monty the Mountain Lion. Bottom Photo: Ann Reynolds stands with the “Birthday Hut” at the newly reopened Monty’s Cubs Child Watch on the MWCC Gardner Campus, first floor. Monty’s Cubs Child Watch is Open AgainContinue Reading
Weekly News Magazine – This Week in the Chair City – March 8, 2026 This Week in the Chair City has a new musical theme and a new style. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The past week in Gardner was a masterclass in civic resilience and administrative navigation. WhileContinue Reading
Local Bellyaching – Commentary by Werner Poegel Listen to the commentary on any device, CLICK PLAY. You all know the type, the bellyacher. On the national level, the bellyaching politicians drive everybody crazy. My commentary focuses on suggestions for a more positive local approach. I also give some positive examplesContinue Reading
Intern Theo Anderson Creates the Zlotnik Map of Wow Sometimes it takes a new set of eyes to discover the reality of success. Thus was the result of a project by Jonathan Zlotnik’s intern Theo Anderson who put a map together which graphically showcases the sheer enormity of many ofContinue Reading
We’re calling it a “Triple Play” of Meetings as all three meetings relate to the finances involved in various municipal and private projects in the City of Gardner Massachusetts. Actively engaged in all of this are Mayor Michael Nicholson, City Councilors, the Economic Development Department, the Engineering Department, and evenContinue Reading
Community Development Block Grant Committee Meets and Reviews Grants and Finances Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Steering Committee meeting held on February 24, 2026, focused on finalizing the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) application and reallocating unexpended funds fromContinue Reading
Gardner MA Municipal Phone Directory, with printable versions right here. Gardner MA Telephone Guide Gardner Magazine has put together a convenient, printable guide for reaching Gardner City Departments. CLICK on the image for a larger view or access the document on this Gardner page, CLICK HERE. There are 2 printableContinue Reading
Planning Board Focuses on 3 Projects at January Meeting The Gardner Planning Board meeting of January 13, 2026 focused on three primary development projects, starting with the final approval of a site plan for 827 Green Street involving a new farm building and parking. The board then addressed a pondContinue Reading
Heywood Healthcare Flips Switch on Long-Awaited Solar Panels Heywood Healthcare stated: “In partnership with National Grid, RER Energy Group, and GES, we are harnessing clean energy to reduce our carbon footprint and lower costs. This project creates a sustainable pathway to reinvest in local care and economic growth. As anContinue Reading
CLICK HERE for our HUGE Resource page on Gardner, Model City for America with podcasts, video, infographics, and lots of history to read, CLICK HERE. An Introduction to the Resource page on Gardner MA “Model City for America” Gardner Magazine has coined the term “Model City for America” for theContinue Reading
Radio Station WGAW is celebrating 80 years on-the-air. (1946-2026) Featured in the commentary are segments of the original song: “On The Radio, WGAW” Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. WGAW On-Air Hosts – Report and Commentary Listen to the Report and commentary on the occasion of WGAW’s 80th Anniversary onContinue Reading
A “Deep Dive” into the Gardner MA 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan FY 2027 to FY 2031 The Chair Man and the Chair Lady discuss the Gardner 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan. The various items will be discussed at an upcoming meeting of the Capital Improvement Committee on January 7th.Continue Reading
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
Report and Commentary- Year in Review 2025 – Top News, Issues, Events, and Happenings Impacting the City of Gardner the most in 2025 Listen to the Year in Review with Werner Poegel on any device, CLICK PLAY. Categories covered: Government, Good News for Gardner, The Election, Development, Projects, Updates, Grants,Continue Reading
The Gardner Economic and Community Development Committee met on December 12th and focused on updates for numerous municipal projects. Those projects are seen in the infographic below. Many Project Updates at Development Committee Rounds out Busy 2025 Listen to the lengthy meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Gardner EconomicContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine Upgrades Servers – Again! Gardner Magazine has upgraded its servers once again. Due to website traffic and visitor volume, we have upgraded our servers to provide the most robust site experience. The private server has a processor with 16 cores. We have plenty of bandwidth and storage toContinue 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
Why Gardner’s First Morning Newscast is a Big DEAL Gordon Deal headlines the WGAW “America’s First News” every weekday morning at 5am and Saturday mornings at 6am. The show stands out and is an essential listen each day for thousands in the region on AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and streaming.Continue 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
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