Michael Nicholson on “The Year Ahead” We spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about “The Year Ahead.” Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Mayor Nicholson discussed what’s upcoming in 2025. Upcoming projects include Revitalization Projects at the Greenwood Pool area, Rome Square, and work in the Downtown. The Mayor isContinue Reading
Hotline Radio with a Show Full of Resources, Happenings, and Opportunities for the New Year Listen to the entire program on any device. CLICK PLAY. WGAW Host Steve Wendell presented a show full of resources. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke about what’s happening in Gardner, the tax workoff program forContinue Reading
In an interview with Gardner Magazine, State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik once again expressed his desire to lower the sale tax and get rid of the inventory tax. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Jonathan Zlotnik on the Year Ahead We spoke with State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik about “The Year Ahead.”Continue Reading
Gardner Mayor Nicholson in last weekly update of 2024 Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Thanks: Library Staff and Gardner PD for coordinating Santa at the Library —- Staff at City Hall who participated Spirit Week and decorations —- E.L. Harvey, the trash collection company, for donatingContinue Reading
Veterans Tax Workoff Program Announcement For over 10 years, Senior Citizens have been able to work money off their taxes. Now, veterans of any age are able to participate in the program announced formally at the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center in Gardner. Speakers included Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, State RepresentativeContinue Reading
Chipotle Opens in Gardner MA Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson was on hand to welcome Chipotle on their opening day in the Chair City. Chipotle is located in the Timpany Plaza. During the past year, the plaza has seen various openings including Aldi which is a small supermarket, Five Below whichContinue Reading
Editorial: Shedding A Light on Greater Gardner Homeless Resources The homeless are not forgotten in Gardner. In fact, there are a number of excellent, highly vetted resources in the Chair City and the region who provide help to those who need it. This commentary sheds some light on these organizations.Continue Reading
Patti Bergstrom Conducts Here’s Patti Bergstrom conducting “Glory to Gardner”. She looks like a natural.Continue Reading
Growing Places latest to Sign Lease for space at Waterford Community Center Growing Places signed a lease on December 18, 2024 for use of the kitchen and space at Waterford Community Center. Various officials were on hand plus staff from Growing Places and even 2 area farmers. Speakers included GardnerContinue Reading
Public Safety Meeting Lasts 1 Minute and 5 seconds Listen to the exciting December 16, 2024 meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Committee sent a positive recommendation to the full City Council for a license renewal. Police Chief Eric McAvene stated “In fact, all of them, all the renewalsContinue Reading
Gardner’s Seaman Paper Acquires German Specialty Paper Company Seaman Paper posted, “We are excited to announce that Seaman Paper has acquired Julius Glatz GmbH, a pioneer in specialty papers based in Neidenfels, Germany. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for both companies as we join forces to enhance our globalContinue Reading
This is the complete Press Release of Mayor Nicholson on 12-17-24. See separate article re George Tyros report to the City Council, CLICK HERE. Gardner Mayor Nicholson Makes Changes in Light of Maki Park Issue In a Press Release of December 17, 2024, Mayor Michael Nicholson stated the following: IContinue Reading
Varied Topics at City Council Meeting of December 16, 2024 Listen to the entire City Council meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner City Council approved $800k from sewer retained earnings to sewer leachate project and $150k from water retained earnings for the valves project. City has 1000 waterContinue Reading
Written Report, CLICK HERE. Councilor Tyros Finds Fault with Development and Planning Department in Report to Council Councilor Tyros concluded an almost 3 month investigation into why Maki Park ended up not being ADA compliant. In a short, special meeting of the Gardner City Council on September 9, 2024, CouncilorContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine Releases “One Day in Gardner” One Day in Gardner: the scenery changed, the leadership changed, the attitude changed, the finances changed, opportunities changed, connections grew stronger, public spaces grew, excellence became normal, and as a result: The Gardner Stars are brighter, everyday worries are lighter, the future holdsContinue Reading
Gardner’s Assessor Christine Kumar is part of the great Finance Team in the City of Gardner. Mayor Michael Nicholson and various City Councilors frequently compliment the team on its transparency, efficiency, and competence. Gardner does very well on objective State and Federal audits. Gardner has an online checkbook which anyoneContinue Reading
News from WGAW Hotline Radio Show on December 14, 2024 Hotline featured: The weekly update of Mayor Nicholson – an ABC Report on Biden Pardons – Various speakers at the One-Stop Grant Announcements – City Council President Kazinskas about the upcoming Monday December 16th meeting – Wreaths Across America speakersContinue Reading
Gardner City Council to Hear Results of Maki Park Investigation Gardner City Councilor George Tyros was tasked by the City Council with investigating the Maki Park Project. Once built, it was immediately apparent that Maki Park was not ADA compliant. The City Council will hear a presentation by Tyros atContinue Reading
Publisher’s Note: It gives me great joy to report on the good people of Gardner whether it’s elected officials, business owners, non-profit leaders, or individuals. The 3 councilors mentioned here are part of a group of 11 really good people. Send any article ideas to News@GardnerMagazine.com. The local hero mayContinue Reading
State Chooses City of Gardner as Location to Announce Grants State and local officials including Secretary Yvonne Hao of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development were on hand for an awards ceremony held at Gardner’s Perry Auditorium on December 13, 2024. According to Mayor Michael Nicholson, “Gardner did notContinue Reading
A Holiday Season Update with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Listen to the December 13, 2024 update on any device. CLICK PLAY. EVENTS – Saturday December 14th: Good Earth Farm and Garden Center on West Broadway hosts Santa Claus from 10am to 2pm. —- Sun. December 15th: Winter Carnival with ElsaContinue Reading
Lots of information here. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner Public Welfare Committee Hears Update from Various Departments in a lengthy meeting on December 12, 2024 Veterans: Veterans Agent and Director Cory Hasselmann provided an update. Nolan Buck is the assistant veterans agent. To reach the office call (978)Continue Reading
Finance Committee Hears About Gardner Fire Department Budget and DPW Improvements Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. A report and discussion regarding the Fire Department budget took up most of the meeting. Fire Chief Gregory Lagoy informed the members about staffing levels, overtime expenses, and the possibleContinue Reading
“M” and “BOA” Building Owners Praised for the Look There’s heaps of praise online for the owners of Empire Management who have spruced up the building housing their company, decorate the BOA building they purchased and will rent out at some point, and who have announced plans to repair theContinue Reading
Gardner High Winter Concert Having Several Performing Groups The gym at Gardner High School will be the venue for the Winter Concert on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7:00pm. Concert goers are asked to please use the doors near the cafeteria entrance. (Auditorium is under renovation.) For the admission chargeContinue Reading
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