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Oktoberfest and Chair Luge Held in Gardner On Saturday, September 27, 2025, the 20th Annual Oktoberfest and 15th Annual Chair Luge were held in Downtown Gardner. Weather was good and hundreds came for the food, the beer, the vendors, the fun, the music and the Chair Luge. Winner of theContinue Reading

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Gardner Mayor Nicholson Updates the Chair City In this first update of Fall 2025, Gardner Mayor Nicholson has a wide array of municipal announcements and covers numerous community events. From the 20th Annual Oktoberfest and 15th Annual Chair Luge taking place on September 27th to dates for Halloween to culturalContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine with “This Week in the Chair City” for September 26, 2025 Listen to the weekly news magazine on any device, CLICK PLAY. New Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson — Kimberly Blake’s trouble with the state —CDBG Committee — 20th Annual Oktoberfest and 15th Annual Chair Luge —Continue Reading

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“Tough Questions” Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson on September 25, 2025. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. We asked tough questions because it is almost impossible to get Mayor Nicholson to say anything bad about anyone, let aloneContinue Reading

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Community Development Block Grant Committee Discusses CDBG Funding and Projects Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Steering Committee Meeting was held on September 23, 2025. The committee discussed several topics related to CDBG funding and projects. There was anContinue Reading

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Gardner MA 20th Annual Oktoberfest is Saturday, September 27th Rick Walton of the Gardner Ale House started a small Oktoberfest celebration at his restaurant back in 2006. Now, 20 years later, it is a City-wide event attended by visitors from many towns around. Schedule of Events: 10am: Run for a Beer, 11:00am: HofbrauhausContinue Reading

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The hidden “Laptop Man” is Commission Chair Gregory Dumas. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Conservation Commission Discusses a “Sandy Beach” at First Meeting of Fall On September 22, 2025, the Gardner Conservation Commission held a hearing relative to a property on Kendall Pond. The CommissionContinue Reading

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Two Local Communities Honored by Executive Office of Technology Services and Security On September 18, 2025, the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security held the 31st annual Digital Government Summit in Boston. City of Gardner IT Chief Bob O’Keefe got the Cybersecurity and Risk Management Award. O’Keefe is knownContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Streamflow is Still Low The City of Gardner MA bases water restrictions on the streamflow at Otter River. Live Data, CLICK HERE. Measurements on September 21, 2025 show the streamflow at 3.87 cubic feet per second. Our graphic shows values for the past year, 30 days, and 7Continue Reading

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What Mayor Nicholson says about Gardner. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Mayoral Candidate Michael Nicholson out with the People…Again Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson was at the Gardner Farmers Market on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The Mayor noted: “Great way to kick off the fall season here in the ChairContinue Reading

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Letter sent to Kimberly Blake by the MA Office of Campaign Finance. CLICK IMAGE for larger view. A response by Blake within the 14 day period will avoid any fines. Other previous violations are marked as resolved. (as shown in by the image at right.) Mayoral Candidate Kimberly Blake GotContinue Reading

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In: Gardner, Home Page 1, Hotline Radio, Uncategorized

WGAW Hotline Radio for Saturday, September 20, 2025 Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson was the first guest. The Mayor was over at the Gardner Farmers Market where he noticed alpacas were visiting from Plainview Farm. The Mayor discussed the fixes whichContinue Reading

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Our Weekly News Magazine: “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday September 19, 2025 Listen to our Weekly News Magazine: “This Week in the Chair City”, September 19, 2025 edition on any device, CLICK PLAY. In this edition: Election Results – Chapter 90 Signing – New Clubhouse and RestaurantContinue Reading

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ZBA Acts on Walnut Street Property The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on September 16, 2025 concerned a possible 7 unit project on Walnut Street. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals had two special permit applications before it concerning the property at 63Continue Reading

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Golf Commission Considering New Clubhouse and Restaurant The Gardner Golf Commission met on September 15, 2025. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson was there to explain the suggested legal process should the Commission wish to pursue a new clubhouse and restaurant including a feasibility study to assess costs, funding mechanisms, and theContinue Reading

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Gardner Preliminary Election Results 2025 Preliminary Election for Gardner Mayor. Candidates are Kimberly Blake, Ann DeBarros, and Michael Nicholson. The 2 candidates with the highest number of votes will advance to the regular election in November. Unofficial Results from City Clerk on pdf, CLICK HERE Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson wasContinue Reading

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Last Council Meeting of Summer 2025 The Gardner City Council met on September 15, 2025. At the beginning of the meeting, Mayor Nicholson informed the Council that the last vote on non-union compensation did not have the requisite 6 votes to count. And, as 8 votes would be required forContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Releases “Cool Councilors” about 11 Public Servants “Cool Councilors” is an original song about the 11 members of the Gardner City Council. Each member brings their own skills and the song celebrates these 11 cool people. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. From the song: “Cool Councilors, coolContinue Reading

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Public Safety Committee Hears from Building, Police, Fire, and Health Departments Gardner City Councilors Brooks, Cormier, and Hardern listened to updates from the various departments on September 12, 2025. Listen to the entire meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Building: The new Building Commissioner Melissa MacDonald stated that she justContinue Reading

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The Election Commentary from today’s Hotline Radio Show can be found separately on our Editorials and Commentary page, CLICK HERE. Hotline Radio with Various Updates, Commentary, Segments, and Interviews heard on September 13, 2025 Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson speaks aboutContinue Reading