This Week’s Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” covering Gardner for Friday, February 6, 2026 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s edition: Comprehensive Reports on a number of topics, Mike Ellis Interview, Airport Commission,Continue Reading

This is a message from the City of Gardner.  Due to the predicted inclement weather, there will be an On-Street Parking Ban beginning this evening, Friday, February 6th, 2026, at 10:00pm, and expiring tomorrow evening, Saturday, February 7th, 2026, at 5:00pm.  There will be a municipal parking lot ban from 5:00pm toContinue Reading

Lengthy Airport Commission Meeting Reveals Much of 2026 Agenda Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Airport Commission meeting on February 4, 2026, addressed critical infrastructure projects, budgetary oversight, and operational challenges. Key takeaways include: • Infrastructure & Environment: Progress is being made on a comprehensive fencingContinue Reading

Also visit this page on the Heywood website, CLICK HERE. Heywood Healthcare Has Big News for Little Patients in Gardner MA The new Pediatric Physical Therapy Room is now open at the Heywood Outpatient Rehab Department at the Pearson Boulevard location in Gardner. Heywood states that the space is designedContinue Reading

At least 3 candidates for the open Gardner City Auditor position will be interviewed this week with the Committee and Gardner HR Director Amanda Morse anticipated to be in attendance. Auditor Search Progresses – 3 Interviews Scheduled The Auditor Search Committee consisting of Councilors Heglin, Dernalowicz, Mack, Heath, and KazinskasContinue Reading

Downtown Gardner and South Gardner Center to have Snow Removed by DPW Crews From the City of Gardner: “There will be a on-street parking ban in the downtown business district and South Gardner center on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 beginning at 9:30pm and expiring at 7:00am on Wednesday, February 4th,Continue Reading

Walmart Project Dominates Discussion at Conservation Commission as Members Ask Many Questions Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The February 2, 2026, meeting of the Gardner Conservation Commission focused on critical environmental oversight regarding the Gardner Sludge Landfill and the proposed redevelopment of 677 Timpany BoulevardContinue Reading

Golf Commission Previews 2026 Season at February Meeting The Gardner Golf Commission met on February 2, 2026. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The meeting focused on operational transitions, financial health, and infrastructural planning for the upcoming season. Key takeaways include the approval of the 2026-2027Continue Reading

Council on Aging Reviews Progress and Plans the Move to Waterford Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Current Facility Issues: While participation in senior programs has reached record highs, the move to Waterford can’t come soon enough as there are critical infrastructure failures at the currentContinue Reading

Two councilors had interesting things to say during Councilor Comments: Dana Heath spoke on Black History Month and Judy Mack spoke about DPW and the requirement of business owners to clear in front of their stores. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. City Council Topics Include Municipal Compensation, Business Licensing,Continue Reading

Public Service Committee Handles Abatement Requests and Hears Updates The Public Service Committee met on January 30, 2026. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Committee heard from a homeowner and a non-profit requesting abatements, deciding to forgive 30 percent of the bill for each based on what the committeeContinue Reading

For more information about this iconic Gardner company, Seaman Paper, visit their website, CLICK HERE. Something Special from Gardner Going to Santa Clara When the New England Patriots play against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl 60 on February 8th in Santa Clara California, something special from Gardner will beContinue Reading

CDBG Committee Reviews Grant Proposals The Community Development Block Grant Committee reviewed various proposals at its January meeting. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Proposals considered: MVOC $31.900 for capital upgrades at its downtown headquarters, Downtown Improvement Phase 6: $824,624, CAC $30,000, St. Paul’s $4500 forContinue Reading

Of six candidates contacted by the City, three have responded positively and wish to interview. Auditor Search Committee Finalizes Next Steps The Gardner Special City Auditor Search Committee met on January 29, 2026. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The primary objective was finalizing a comprehensive setContinue Reading

Appointments Committee Meeting About Both Process and Candidates The Gardner Appointments Committee met on January 28, 2026. During the meeting, four residents were interviewed for positions on two City Commissions. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The committee acknowledged the experience of Conservation Commission members, highlighting thatContinue Reading

This meeting was just made available and that is why the article is being published at this time. Fire, Police, and Health Departments Focus of January Public Safety Meeting The Gardner Public Safety Committee met on January 23, 2026. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. FireContinue Reading

Both Mayor Michael Nicholson and Council President George Tyros appear on WGAW Hotline Radio Listen to the entire show on any device. CLICK PLAY. First up on the WGAW Hotline Radio Show of January 31, 2026 was the Mayor of Gardner, Michael Nicholson who spoke about DPW’s effort in keepingContinue Reading

This Week’s Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” covering Gardner for Friday, January 30, 2026 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s edition: Senior Moments, The Storm and the Cold, Meetings at the PD, BoilerContinue Reading

End of January Update with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Listen to the Update on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke at length about the storm which blanketed the Chair City with snow. The Update contains timely and essential information about city operations, public safety, and upcoming events.Continue Reading