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
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
Massachusetts Native Headlines Noon Hour on WGAW Radio The Grace Curley Show airs from noon to 2pm on Gardner MA WGAW, heard on AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and streamed worldwide. Shown in the graphic is the complete weekday program schedule. For more information including the Saturday, Sunday, and special programContinue Reading
Complete a short online survey, CLICK HERE for link. City of Gardner Seeking Public Input on Hazard Mitigation The City of Gardner is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan, a key document that helps the City prepare for and reduce the impacts of natural disasters like flooding, severe storms, and winterContinue Reading
The City of Gardner is moving forward due to some very smart decisions and actions over the last 5 years. Turning $50,000 in to $50 million is a story to be told for the ages. Editorial: The Grant Maze So how exactly did Gardner Mayor Nicholson turn a $50,000 CityContinue Reading
Publisher’s Note: This has been the biggest return on investment in Gardner’s History. 50 grand has returned 50 million. That is a 100X (100 times) return on investment. When first proposed by the Mayor, there were some naysayers, but City Council approval was given. Even our optimistic editorial at theContinue Reading
View a complete transcript of this interview with all of the questions and answers, CLICK HERE. Mayor Nicholson: “It’s been a journey and a half, but it’s been fun. We’ve definitely gotten a lot accomplished here in Gardner, but there’s a lot left that we’ve got to do. I’m lookingContinue Reading
South Gardner to be REVITALIZED with nearly $1.5 Million Grant The graphic shows the NOW photo, the CONCEPT photo, and Utility Improvements. The exciting transformation will be undertaken because the City of Gardner has received nearly $1.5 million for the South Gardner Revitalization Project. Mayor Nicholson has focused on allContinue Reading
Some Changes in the Commercial Landscape of Gardner MA A sign went up recently in the Gardner Plaza for a new NAPA Auto Parts which is going in to the former Walgreen’s location to the right of Ocean State Job Lot and to the left of Patriot Pizza. The expectedContinue Reading
View the WGAW home page for a complete schedule of talk show hosts, CLICK HERE. WGAW Radio Lands the Grace Curley Show The Grace Curley Show will be airing from noon to 2pm on WGAW AM 1340 and 98.1FM. WGAW Owner, Newsman, and Hotline Radio Host Steve Wendell selected theContinue Reading
An Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson – Tough Questions We cover a wide variety of subjects in this interview. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Gardner Magazine releases an original song “Model City for America” Listen to the original song on any device, CLICK PLAYContinue Reading
An Announcement About Progress in Downtown Gardner Listen to all the speakers on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson – Downtown Revitalization We spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about Downtown RevitalizationContinue Reading
Construction Season in Full Swing in City of Gardner – Mayor Shares Photos and Details Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson issued a statement to inform residents about various construction projects in the City as of June 9, 2025. Mayor Nicholson stated, “Construction season is in full swing in the City ofContinue Reading
FEMA has an interactive Flood Map website. As of the date of this article, the online maps still show a date of July 2, 1981, but there are some notations of modifications since then. Simply put in your location and you can easily find your home’s status, CLICK HERE. —-Continue Reading
Facts About Potholes in Gardner Gardner Magazine reached out to DPW Director Dane Arnold to get the “facts” about potholes in Gardner because “facts matter.” It turns out the City of Gardner has a daily pothole plan which apparently has been well conceived and professionally implemented. DPW Director Dane ArnoldContinue Reading
Heywood Healthcare has a specific page describing employment opportunities, CLICK HERE. Heywood Healthcare Named to Becker’s Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare Heywood Healthcare has been named by Becker’s Hospital Review to the Top 150 List of Places to Work in Healthcare for 2025. Becker states the list isContinue Reading
Gardner Master Plan Process Launched – COMPLETE INFORMATION The City of Gardner is preparing a new master plan, a road map for the next several years of the Chair City’s development. Focus will be on 4 major areas to include housing, economic development, land use, and transportation. Listen to theContinue Reading
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