Gardner Finance Committee Reviews City Fleet, Financial Policies, and Projects – DETAILED REPORT Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Finance Committee meeting held on September 29, 2026, focused on fiscal stabilization, infrastructure investment, and the implementation of stricter administrative oversight. Key takeaways include aContinue Reading
Full Staffing Achieved: The Economic Development department has achieved full staffing with the appointment of a new Assistant Director and Conservation Agent, ending a period of vacancies. Critical infrastructure milestones and Administrative Updates Focus of the Gardner Economic and Community Development Committee. Listen to the entire meeting on any device.Continue Reading
Top of graphic is actual photo. Bottom shows AI added parking spaces which only approximates part of the finished look. CLICK IMAGE for a larger view. Rear Main Street Project Gets a Well-Deserved Paving Gardner’s Rear Main Street Project has made progress once again with its first coat of pavement.Continue Reading
August 2026 Activities and Programs at the Gardner Senior Center The Gardner Senior Center’s slogan is “Connection and Purpose” and August 2026 is no exception. We have two podcasts for you, the first going over every detail of the August 2026 newsletter and the second shorter one focusing on eventsContinue Reading
Inside Gardner Magazine; The infographics below provide more information including: Rewriting the Rules of Digital Journalism, a Gardner Magazine Overview, and two on the Future of Reading. “Over the years, Gardner Magazine has evolved from using shared hosting when most of the area still used dialup to the robust DedicatedContinue Reading
NEW Tech available at Levi Heywood Memorial Library in Gardner PRESS RELEASE from the Levi Heywood Memorial Library on July 13, 2026: If you’ve been looking for some help with technology, a quiet place to work, or somewhere to make a private call, come by the Levi Heywood Memorial LibraryContinue Reading
Clear Site Lines at Greenwood Pool The current view at the Greenwood Memorial Pool is a preview of what the area will look like when the Greenwood Pavilion is built on the land between the pool and Park Street Park. The Greenwood Memorial Pool is open 7 days a weekContinue Reading
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Provides Update on City Hall Auditorium Window Replacement Project From the Mayor: “The project began this week with the removal of the windows on the south side of the building (Knowlton Street Parking Lot). Crews will be done with the removal of the former windows onContinue Reading
The agenda and packet for this meeting is 927 pages. CLICK HERE for pdf. (It’s a huge file.) New City Clerk Sworn In, Appointments Approved, and 3 Investigations Begun at lively City Council Meeting Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has issued a response to the City Council’s actions of last night.Continue Reading
More Than Just a Name: Positive Lessons in Community from the Appointments Committee Meeting – Article and Commentary. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., the air in the Gardner City Hall was thick with the quiet hum ofContinue Reading
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson is Special Guest at Council on Aging Meeting At the Gardner Council on Aging meeting of June 1, 2026, officials addressed the fiscal year-end budget and several infrastructure developments. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The treasury report details various funding sources,Continue Reading
Once again, another accolade contributing to Gardner’s distinction as the “Model City for America” as Heywood Healthcare is featured as a great model for patient safety by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine. Congratulations, Heywood Healthcare! Copy of above graphic in printable letter size, CLICK HERE. Heywood Healthcare FeaturedContinue Reading
4th Graders Redefining Leadership in Gardner MA 4th Graders were recognized at the School Committee meeting of May 11, 2026. Here the comments on any device, CLICK PLAY. In the world of education, we often speak of students as “future leaders,” as if their capacity to impact the world isContinue Reading
How Councilor Calvin Brook’s Crabby Old Man Syndrome Melted Away These are the comments of Councilor Brooks during the City Council meeting of May 4, 2026. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Thank you, Mr. President. I’m just thinking that there’s a lot going on in the world today. We’veContinue Reading
Gardner’s Model City Distinction Going Global It was only a matter of time when search engines across the globe would pick up on the City of Gardner’s “Model City for America” status. Gardner Magazine has previously outlined via the Fiscal6.com Project, CLICK HERE, the various strategic initiatives put forth byContinue Reading
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
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