From Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson: “Good Afternoon,  Following consultation with the Department of Public Works on the status of snow removal in the City and the predicted inclement weather for the remainder of the day, the current on-street parking ban is being extended to 7am tomorrow morning, Tuesday, January 27th,Continue Reading

Storm Dumps Over a Foot of Snow – Greater Gardner MA Digging Out Area Schools are Closed. City Hall is closed. Other town offices are closed. Some Businesses are closed, waiting until tomorrow to reopen. The Greater Gardner area is digging out from over a foot of snow. There isContinue Reading

Hotline Demonstrates “The Art of Radio” on 4th Show of January 2026 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. Hotline Host Steve Wendell Lit up the radio with his commentary and interview style showcasing “The Art of Radio” on Saturday, January 26, 2026. On this date, theContinue Reading

This Week’s Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” covering Gardner for Friday, January 23, 2026 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s edition: Zoning Board of Appeals, City Council Auditor Search, Greater Gardner Relay forContinue Reading

ZBA Grants One Final Appeal for 69 Oak Street Application Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. At the January 21, 2026 meeting, the Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals discussed a pending application from Nanda Patel regarding the rehabilitation of a vacant three-family home on Oak Street. TheContinue Reading

Auditor Search Committee Discusses Candidates by Number and Develops Shortlist The Gardner City Auditor Search Committee met on January 21, 2026. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The search committee met to evaluate resumes and establish a shortlist of candidates for interviews. Members identified 6 specificContinue Reading

For more information about the 2026 Greater Gardner Relay for Life, visit the website,, CLICK HERE. Greater Gardner Relay for Life Fundraising is Underway While the Greater Gardner Relay for Life main event is not until Friday June 12th, the fundraising is already underway. As of January 22nd, $10,663.33 hasContinue 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

Editorial – 3 Powerful Lessons Hidden in the Gardner PD Mission Statement Listen to the Editorial Commentary by Gardner Magazine Werner Poegel on any device, CLICK PLAY. There is a powerful meaning behind the Gardner PD’s mission statement “With Pride and Integrity”. It was a standard set over 20 yearsContinue Reading

Procedures – Appointments – Committees Topics of Gardner City Council Meeting. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner City Council met on January 20, 2026. The most significant actions involved a comprehensive overhaul of the council’s internal operating rules, a contentious debate regarding the termContinue Reading

Multiple Law Enforcement Agencies Involved in Major Drug Bust Involving Locations in Gardner and Leominster The Gardner Police Department announced in a Press Release – COMPLETE PRESS RELEASE CLICK HERE – that two individuals were arrested on January 20, 2026 and charged with trafficking fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine as wellContinue Reading

For more information, visit the Gardner Fire Department page, CLICK HERE. Burning Season is January 15 to May 1st: A Gardner Magazine Guide to the Rules and Safety Burning Brush in Gardner? Please don’t strike a match without following the rules. In the City of Gardner (and many communities) youContinue Reading

From the City of Gardner: “Due to the predicted inclement weather, there will be an on-street parking ban today, Sunday, January 18th, 2026 beginning at 5:00pm, expiring tomorrow, Monday, January 19th, 2026 at 7:00am.  The CodeRED Call will be issued at noon out of respect for the various residents attendingContinue Reading

Storm – Emergency Planning – City Government – MBTA Act – Westminster Podcast Focus of Hotline Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. On the WGAW Hotline Radio Show of January 17, 2026: Host Steve Wendell informed listeners that an on-street parking ban was in effect inContinue Reading

From the City of Gardner: “This is a message from the City of Gardner. Due to the inclement weather, there will be an on-street parking ban on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 from noon until 7:00pm. Thank you for your patience and attention to this matter, as DPW crews work toContinue Reading

This Week’s Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” covering Gardner for Friday, January 16, 2026 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s edition: MWCC Excellence Lists, Precipitation needed due to drought, Gardner Finances, Planning BoardContinue Reading

Mount Wachusett Community College President’s, Dean’s, Distinction, and Excellence Lists MWCC announced its President’s, Dean’s, Distinction, and Excellence Lists for last semester. Full-time students who complete a minimum of 12 semester hours are eligible for the President’s and Dean’s lists. The Dean’s List requires a 3.30 to 3.99 grade pointContinue Reading

Operational Concerns, Internet Outages, Council Rules Topics of Finance Meeting The Gardner Finance Committee met on January 14, 2026. Gardner Mayor Nicholson and Councilors Alek Dernalowicz and Council President George Tyros addressed several municipal fiscal and operational concerns. A significant portion of the discussion centered on the repayment plan forContinue Reading