Conservation Commission Addresses Walmart Project, Environmental Issues, and Land Protections Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. During the March 2, 2026 meeting, the Gardner Conservation Commission reviewed several environmental and local development matters, primarily focusing on a proposed Walmart fuel station. The applicant addressed concerns regardingContinue Reading

From the City of Gardner: “After consultation with the Department of Public Works and Police Department, the Mayor has called an on-street parking ban for the following dates and times: Begins: Tuesday, March 3 at 10:00PM Ends: Wednesday, March 4 at 6:00AM Per the City Ordinance, there will be aContinue Reading

This extensive infographic can be viewed full screen by clicking on the image. Focus on NON-PROFIT – Higher Ground Ministries Higher Ground Ministries is a family-oriented, Spirit-filled church located in Gardner, Massachusetts, led by Pastors Jonathan and Katie Kamenski. The ministry focuses on biblical teaching, restoration, and equipping believers ofContinue Reading

This Week in the Chair City March 1, 2026 On the last day of February, both Gardner Mayor Nicholson and Gardner City council President Tyros appeared on Hotline Radio. You can listen to the entire show on our platform and don’t forget, it airs every Saturday from noon to 2pmContinue 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

Council President George Tyros Issues February Review – FULL COVERAGE Gardner City Council President George Tyros issued his February 2026 review “From the President’s Desk” on February 26, 2026 Complete text on PDF, CLICK HERE. The Chair Man and the Chair Lady have a “Deep Dive” talking about it. ListenContinue Reading

“Focus on Non-Profit” – Chestnut Street United Methodist Church – March 2026 The Gardner Chestnut Street United Methodist Church has published its March newsletter, CLICK for PDF. Watch this short video. Listen to this “Deep Dive” with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady, CLICK PLAY. The Chestnut Street UnitedContinue 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

Mount Wachusett Community College to Host Agricultural Resource Fair From MWCC: Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) will host the Massachusetts Agricultural Resource Fair on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., welcoming farmers, agricultural businesses, and community members from across the region to its Gardner campus atContinue Reading

From Gardner Public Schools: “There will be a two-hour delay for all schools tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24, 2026.” School Districts with a 2 hour delay on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 include Athol-Royalston, Gardner, Lunenburg, Montachusett Regional Voc. Tech, Narragansett Regional, Winchendon School Districts closed include: Fitchburg Public Schools, Fitchburg StateContinue Reading

School Closings for Monday 2-23-26 in Greater Gardner MA Closed: Ashburnham-Westminster, Athol-Royalston, Fitchburg, Gardner, Leominster, Lunenburg, Montachusett Regional Voc. Tech, Mount Wachusett Community College, Quabbin Regional, Wachusett Regional, Winchendon. For a complete list of closings throughout Massachusetts, WCVB is a good source. CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

From the City of Gardner: “Due to the predicted inclement weather, there will be an on-street parking ban beginning tonight, Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 9:00pm, and expiring at 9:00pm tomorrow, Monday, February 23, 2026. There will be a municipal parking lot parking ban from 9:00pm – 11:00pm tomorrow, Monday,Continue Reading

This Week’s Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” covering Gardner: released Saturday February 21, 2026 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s edition: Sludge Landfill Expansion Halted – Rockwell Committee has at least 40 applicationsContinue Reading

WGAW Hotline Radio Show – Updates – Safety – Scams- Upcoming Season Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. Hour# 1: First up on Hotline Radio: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. The Sludge Landfill was discussed. “What do we do when the Sludge Landfill reaches capacity. We needContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine has a complete page of reports on this topic: Complete page, CLICK HERE. Jump directly to various separate reports on our reports page, CLICK a LINK. Strategic Economic Assessment and Growth Blueprint: Gardner, MA Business Sector —— Beyond the Chair City: Gardner’s 2026 Registry Data Reveals an Entrepreneurial Renaissance —— Gardner, MA:Continue Reading