Gardner City Council Gets Visit from State Representative Zlotnik Featured at the Gardner City Council meeting of April 6, 2026 was a comprehensive district update from State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik. Zlotnik details critical shifts in state funding formulas, noting a significant increase in road maintenance aid and the final implementationContinue Reading

Council on Aging – Complete Briefing The Gardner Council on Aging (COA) meeting on April 6, 2026, focused on a critical assessment of the fiscal year-end projections, operational challenges, and upcoming transitions. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Despite successful programming and high volunteer engagement, theContinue Reading

Short Board of Health Meeting Addresses a Number of Topics There was a rather short Gardner Board of Health meeting on April 6, 2026 at which Lauren Saunders was introduced at the newly appointed Health Director. This is Saunders second time in the position. You may recall Health Director SaundersContinue Reading

Vision Zero Action Committee Developing Comprehensive Roadway Safety Plan. The Vision Zero Action Committee for the City of Gardner had its first meeting on March 31, 2026. The goal is to develop a comprehensive roadway safety plan. City officials and consultants from Kimley Horn discuss a federal grant-funded initiative toContinue Reading

Gardner Senior Center Programming and Services for the month of April 2026 Listen to this “Deep Dive” podcast covering all the programming and services for April 2026 on any device, CLICK PLAY. The entire newsletter is available on PDF, CLICK HERE. This video covers the April 2026 programming and services.Continue Reading

Gardner Magazine has prepared a series of reports on this topic including explanations on strategic deployment, how it is possible to bring to Gardner, the strategic framework, implementation strategy, a technological primer, and the concept of passive safety allaying those “meltdown” concerns. For the complete page, CLICK HERE. The CityContinue Reading

Special Easter Edition: This Week in the Chair City for April 5, 2026 Listen to our AUDIO news magazine, “This Week in the Chair City” on any device, CLICK PLAY. In this week’s program: A comprehensive update on recent developments in Gardner, highlighting both Mayor Nicholson and George Tyros regardingContinue Reading

Gardner City Leaders Headline Hotline Radio Show of April 4, 2026 Both Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson and City Council President George Tyros appeared on the program. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on Hotline – Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson – Safe Roads and Streets The Mayor spoke ofContinue Reading

Is the Second time a Charm? Lauren Saunders is Director of Public Health in Gardner Lauren Saunders has been chosen as the Director of Public Health in Gardner. It had come down to two candidates who were interviewed at a March 12th meeting, Saunders and Assistant Director Angelia DiPrima. Saunders’Continue Reading

Drought is Better, but Fire Danger is Real in Greater Gardner MA. According to Drought.gov, the number of people in Worcester County affected by drought is down almost 90 percent since last month. However, Worcester County had the 9th driest February on record over the last 132 years. While notContinue Reading

For details of items on the infographic below, visit one of the individual communities by clicking on a link. 19 Communities – 19 Articles – Many Events and Meetings – FULL COVERAGE Gardner Magazine has gone all out to provide you with complete coverage on what’s coming up for AprilContinue Reading

Performance Updates, Infrastructure Grants, and Budget Focus of Finance Committee The Gardner Finance Committee met on March 31, 2026. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Finance Committee meeting held on March 31, 2026, focused on departmental performance updates, the management of major infrastructure grants, and upcoming budgetary transitions. KeyContinue Reading

Candidate Interviews and Administrative Improvements Focus of Appointments Committee Meeting. The Gardner Appointments Committee met on March 31, 2026. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The committee interviewed candidates for the Council on Aging and the Bandstand Committee, focusing on their professional backgrounds, volunteer history, and commitment to the city’sContinue Reading

Gardner MA – April 2026 April 2026 in Gardner, MA, features a busy spring schedule with local business openings, community cleanup efforts, and several seasonal celebrations. Community & Seasonal Events Easter Sunday Celebrations: April 5, 2026. Many local grocery stores in the Gardner area will be open with limited hoursContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine Expands News Coverage Gardner Magazine has been adding to our traditional News Around Greater Gardner MA to give you enhanced coverage of the region, state, and world around you. Added sections: Gardner Magazine has added sections for North Central MA News, Massachusetts Weekly News Roundup, National News WeeklyContinue Reading

Photo shows Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson holding a canvas presented to the City by Gardner Magazine on occasion of the Mayor’s 2000 Days in Office and in recognition of the strategic initiatives that have led to Gardner MA being labeled a “Model City for America.” 2000 Days Towards the “ModelContinue Reading

Weekly News Magazine – This Week in the Chair City – March 29, 2026 This Week in the Chair City is our “News Magazine” recapping the week and has an upbeat musical theme. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. This Week’s Edition: Our weekly news magazine provides a comprehensive updateContinue Reading

Have news about your Greater Gardner Relay for Life Team? Email: News@GardnerMagazine.com or call our voicemail line at (978) 632-6324. Gardner Magazine would be honored to interview any Team members and share your stories or promote your fundraising efforts. Email: News@GardnerMagazine.com or call our voicemail line at (978) 632-6324. GardnerContinue Reading

WGAW Hotline Radio airs Saturdays from noon to 2pm on AM 1340, 98.1FM, or streaming anywhere. Hotline Radio: Gardner Budget – No Kings Rally and Relay for Life – Police Safety – Westminster Town Hall Listen to the entire WGAW Hotline Radio show from March 28, 2026 on any device,Continue Reading

March Update with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Listen to the update on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson outlines a variety of upcoming community events and municipal initiatives as the city transitions into spring. Residents are encouraged to participate in local traditions like the Downtown flower pot sponsorship,Continue Reading

Council President George Tyros with a March 2026 Gardner City Council Update View the update on pdf, CLICK HERE. The March 2026 update from Gardner City Council President George Tyros highlights a significant jurisdictional conflict regarding labor negotiations for the newly formed Department Head union. At the center of thisContinue Reading