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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

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Our Weekly News Magazine: “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday September 12, 2025 Listen to our Weekly News Magazine: “This Week in the Chair City”, September 12, 2025 edition on any device, CLICK PLAY. In this edition: City Finances, agreements and proposals — Public Service updates — SchoolContinue Reading

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Complete Agenda and Packet, CLICK HERE. Gardner Finance Committee Hears from City Treasurer on Various Matters Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Finance Committee heard from City Treasurer – Collector Jennifer Dymek who provided an update on tax collections, including real estate, personal property,Continue Reading

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Planning Board Discusses MWCC Addition to Building at Linus Allain Avenue Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Planning Board Meeting on September 9, 2025, primarily focused on a proposed development for Mount Wachusett Community College at 42 Linus Lane Avenue, which includes a 2,000Continue Reading

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The Seal of the City of Gardner designed by local artist Harrison Cady in 1922 features Colonel Thomas Gardner in the center, with a view of Crystal Lake and Mount Monadnock in the background, and five smaller circles with a chair (representing the furniture industry) and the letters W, W,Continue Reading

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Ongoing Projects Discussed at Public Service Meeting Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Public Service Committee met on September 9, 2025 regarding various municipal updates and ongoing projects. Key topics included road paving initiatives which received a significant increase in state funding despite aContinue Reading

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Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Commission Addresses Range of Conservation-related Issues The Gardner Conservation Commission took up an emergency certification for a Beaver Dam breach at the Otter River Conservation Area, and held discussions on enforcement orders and notices of intent. Other key topics included:Continue Reading

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Gardner Preliminary Election Has 3 Candidates On the ballot for the Preliminary Election on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 are the choices for Mayor. Candidates are incumbent Mayor Michael Nicholson, and challengers Ann Debarros and Kimberly Blake. Top 2 vote getters will face off in November. Polling Places are: Ward 1AContinue Reading

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“Greg” will be Cutting Hair in Gardner James Kraskouskas posted: “Opening Tuesday September 9th, Greg’s Cuts 10 Pearson Blvd. Gardner next to Anthony’s Liquor Mart and KFC/Taco Bell. Join us on day one as a new era in hair styling and cuts comes to Gardner. Let’s all welcome Greg!” GardnerContinue Reading

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Publisher’s Note: The Gardner Fire Department often posts about severe weather, difficult calls, fire concerns, fire safety, and so much more to help keep you and your family safe. Lieutenant Eric Hulette is just one of the many men and women on the Gardner Fire Department who think outside ofContinue Reading

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Gardner Mayor Nicholson is Proud of Community Coming Together This is what Mayor Nicholson stated, “This Wednesday, Gardner held its 11th Annual Overdose Awareness Day and Night of Hope Vigil. 11 years ago, the first time this event was held at Monument Park, the crowd wasn’t nearly the size itContinue Reading

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Our Weekly News Magazine: “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday September 5, 2025 Listen to our Weekly News Magazine: “This Week in the Chair City”, September 5, 2025 edition on any device, CLICK PLAY. On this week’s edition: Labor Day, First Day of School, Transfer Station Swap Shop,Continue Reading

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Library Hours Starting September 29th:Monday: 9 a.m-6 p.m.Tuesday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Wednesday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.Thursday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.Friday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Saturday: 9am-3pm Note that until the 29th, the Saturday Hours will be 9am to 1pm. Library Announces More Evening and Weekend Hours Director Marita Klements of the Levi Heywood Memorial LibraryContinue Reading

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Listen to the entire City Council meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY Gardner City Council Holds September 2nd Meeting The Gardner City Council meeting on September 2nd, 2025, primarily focused on approving various city appointments and advancing an important ordinance regarding non-union employee compensation. Key decisions included confirming appointments toContinue Reading

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Group from Alyssa’s Place plants ribbons at Gardner City Hall Alyssa’s Place made this post on September 1st: “ Today at City Hall, Alyssa’s Place planted ribbons in solemn remembrance of the lives lost to overdose. In 2024 alone, 1,598 individuals in our community and beyond lost their lives dueContinue Reading

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All original songs written by Werner Poegel over the past year. The songs are rendered by Sophisticated AI. Have a suggestion for a song about Gardner? Email News@GardnerMagazine.com Gardner Magazine Releases “The Gardner Songbook” featuring Songs About Gardner This 2 hour program features one song after the other about GardnerContinue Reading

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Endorsements and Recognition Received by the City of Gardner and Mayor Michael Nicholson Gardner Magazine recently spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about Endorsements, Awards, and Recognition received by the City of Gardner and the Mayor himself. Listen to the 7 1/2 minute interview segment on any device. CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading

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Views of Gardner – August 2025 The landscape in Gardner is continually changing. The parking garage on West Lynde Street has beautiful pillars and the green paint job looks really good. Maki Park has sometimes been a bustling center for fun as it has been used this summer as anContinue Reading