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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

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Another Exciting Board of Assessors Meeting The Gardner Board of Assessors met on January 22, 2026. After addressing a delayed start due to technical issues, the two present members approved the previous month’s minutes and proceeded to reorganize their leadership. They successfully nominated and voted for an absent colleague, Charles Leblanc, to serve as the new chairperson forContinue Reading

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Fire at 123 Grow Child Center – Daycare in Gardner The Gardner Fire Department responded to a fire this morning at the 123 Grow Child CenterDaycare at 838 West Broadway in Gardner MA. As shown in the photograph as of 8am, the location was ablaze and required a 2nd alarm.Continue Reading

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Boiler Issue Keeps City Hall Closed Another Day – Tractors Deployed – Workers Thanked From the City of Gardner: “Due to maintenance issues with the boiler at City Hall, City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026. All other City buildings will be open as normal.” Gardner MayorContinue Reading

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Complete page with a “Deep Dive”, “Debate”, multiple infographics, 5 reports, and 4 videos .CLICK FOR THE PAGE, CLICK HERE. Why you should support the “Greater Gardner Relay For Life” – a Gardner Magazine Report on the Fight Against Cancer. Over the last 15 years, there has been historic progressContinue Reading

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Massachusetts Department of Public Health Says Influenza Risk is High During the 2020-21 season, the weekly ILI (Influenza-like-illness) was minimal. Numbers have increased during subsequent seasons with the period of January through March of last year show very high occurrences. This year, 2026, the higher incidence of ILI is beginningContinue Reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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