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In a statement during Council Comments and Remarks, Council President Tyros emphasizes why oversight is so important in the context of a July 31, 2024 meeting. We have details below and AUDIO from that meeting. Gardner City Council Meets on February 3, 2025 The Council added a Committee on EconomicContinue Reading

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Resources to learn more about Black History Month: The Library of Congress hosts a complete website devoted to Black History month. Covers events, exhibits, collections, AUDIO, video, and has a great guide for teachers. CLICK HERE. The Smithsonian has a Black History Month page, CLICK HERE. The U.S. Census websiteContinue Reading

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State says: Gardner Super 8 use as Migrant Shelter ends June 30th Tyler Newhall, the Legislative Director for Emergency Assistance & Director of Municipal Relations for the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities has informed the City of Gardner that this is part of the State’s efforts to phaseContinue Reading

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Have questions? Like to support the Summer Concert Series at Monument Park? Send an email to: bandstand@gardner-ma.gov Gardner’s Unassuming Monument Park is Really a Big Deal For years Gardner’s Bandstand Committee has met prior to the Summer Concert Series season. Its next meeting is Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:30pmContinue Reading

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Go to “The Cannon” song page for 15 additional versions and the song lyrics, CLICK HERE. “The Cannon” Continues to be Heard – Source not yet Identified – Song Written and Produced The sound of a cannon is heard periodically in Gardner and surrounding communities. Law enforcement has speculated onContinue Reading

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This Week in the Chair City – An Update by Gardner Magazine Gardner Magazine with an Update on some of what is going on in Gardner. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Library Programs — MWCC — Fire Dept. — Earthquake — Nicholson elected President — various fundraisers and eventsContinue Reading

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MWCC Adds 6th AUDIO Studio to Facilities For decades, Mount Wachusett Community College has trained students in the operation of AUDIO and Video equipment and most recently has maintained 5 AUDIO Studios. On February 7, 2025, the Mount will dedicate its 6th AUDIO studio to retiring Chief Engineer of MediaContinue Reading

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UPDATE 1-28-25 8pm: Gardner Magazine reached out regarding this matter to Board of Health Chair Susan Avallone, Director Micah Blondeau, and Mayor Michael Nicholson. We will update this article should any or all provide comments to us. Board of Health Hears Spirited Appeal of Tobacco Suspension The Gardner Board ofContinue Reading

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Gardner Fire Department with example of Smoke Alarm Saving Lives in Gardner MA. The Gardner Fire Department posted, “Smoke alarms are crucial for early fire detection and providing life-saving seconds to escape danger. Yesterday, Gardner Firefighters responded to a home with smoke in the basement. Firefighters found a small fireContinue Reading

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Alleged Drug Dealers Nabbed in Gardner MA In a Press Release, (CLICK IMAGE for larger view) Detective Lieutenant Matt Arsenault of the Gardner Police Department announced a joint effort between the Gardner PD and the North Worcester County Drug Task Force which resulted in the arrests of 2 alleged drugContinue Reading

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Activity in Downtown Gardner on the Last Monday of January 2025 On January 27, 2025, there was activity in Downtown Gardner. Pictured at top is the Levi Heywood Memorial Library with the beautiful American flag shown in front of the building as patrons visited for various services. At 25 MainContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Releases “Big Chair Comes Alive” This fictional song tells the story of the day the Big Chair Comes Alive. Listen to any or all of the versions on any device. CLICK PLAY. Big Chair Comes Alive Lyrics by Werner Poegel Gardner’s Big Chair sat there quietly, Watching theContinue Reading

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The Massachusetts Mayors Association was established in 1945. Mayor Nicholson was elected President of the MMA on January 25, 2025. Michael Nicholson elected President – of MMA Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson was unanimously elected President of the Massachusetts Mayors’ Association on January 25, 2025. Official Press Release, CLICK HERE. —Continue Reading

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This Week in the Chair City – An Update by Gardner Magazine Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel with an Update on some of what is going on in Gardner. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Business News including closings, openings, and progress. —- City Demolition projects — Events at theContinue Reading

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Upcoming Meeting to Give Citizens Input on the Proposed Sludge Landfill Expansion On February 10, 2025, there will be a meeting at Gardner City Hall’s Perry Auditorium from 6 to 8pm. In the notice for the public meeting, the City of Gardner outlines its purpose to provide an overview ofContinue Reading

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Orchestra of Dogs Say Get License Now in Greater Gardner MA If your dogs could get together and play one tune this time of year it would be a reminder that 2025 Dog Licenses are now available. In many communities, the process is very easy to do online. You mayContinue Reading

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Chair Leblanc created an amusing moment when speaking about printer frustrations, “When it comes out of the printer, you know, page after page, I’m like this. Exactly. And then I’ll go, son of a bitch. And then my wife says, are you doing the papers again? How’d you guess?“ BoardContinue Reading

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Gardner City Council Debates Oversight of Economic Development Department At the Gardner City Council meeting of January 21, 2025, councilors debated oversight of the Economic Development Department, likely creating a new sub-committee at a future meeting. Gardner Mayor Nicholson introduced Jason Stevens who was given a temporary 60 day appointmentContinue Reading

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Westminster Strummers to Perform at Gardner Senior Center The Gardner Senior Center posted, “Westminster Strummers Concert at the Gardner Senior Center! Come join us for an afternoon filled with fantastic ukulele music from the Westminster Strummers! This talented group is ready to bring smiles, fun, and lively tunes to theContinue Reading

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Firm Selected to Handle Gardner’s 3rd Party Grants Gardner Mayor Nicholson utilized a review committee to come up with a recommendation for the up to $100,000 expenditure approved in October by the City Council. The result: Keller Partners Company was chosen out of 7 firms competing for Gardner’s business. WhileContinue Reading

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Snow Falls in Greater Gardner MA – Parking Bans Begin Snow fell in Greater Gardner MA beginning the afternoon of January 19, 2025. The City of Gardner has an on-street parking ban in effect from 6pm on January 19th through 9am on January 20th. Parking in public parking lots isContinue Reading

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Update with the Mayor and State of City and State of State Featured on WGAW Hotline Radio Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. The show began with an informative update with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. The Mayor spoke about oversight of City Departments, the hiring ofContinue Reading

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Gardner Finance Committee Discusses Various Matters for the New Year Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Complete Agenda, CLICK HERE. The Finance Committee spoke about an Ordinance proposed by Councilor George Tyros which would require the Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee to meet monthly. Other itemsContinue Reading