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
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
Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. 1 member was absent at the meeting and the Board of Health is looking for an additional member. The Board of Health is now a 5 member board. Gardner Board of Health Meets with 3 members The Gardner Board ofContinue Reading
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
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
Maki Park Construction to be Completed by November At the September 19, 2025 meeting of the Gardner Economic Development and Planning Committee, Director Jason Stevens provided a complete update on funding and construction timelines for the completion of Maki Park. The construction is being done to address some ADA complianceContinue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
Governor Healey in Gardner for Chapter 90 Signing Ceremony Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, and various State and local officials were on hand for a ceremonial Chapter 90 Bill Signing. Listen to the speakers on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Chapter 90 bill is a significant $1.2 billionContinue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
© Werner Poegel 1998 - 2098 Gardner Magazine is a service of WebTech Online (978) 632-6324