UPDATE March 16, 2024: Council President Kazinskas announced that she made an error, the Marijuana article did in fact pass first printing as only simple majority was required. Complete information in this article, CLICK HERE. Complete Agenda and Packet. CLICK HERE. Zoning Article re Pot Establishments failed due to NOContinue Reading

Other items included details on the State budget and taxes, and the possibility of the State taking over the entirety of Route 140. Representative Jonathan Zlotnik Addresses Gardner City Council on 3-4-24 Jon Zlotnik was heard in an informal meeting of the City Council. Listen to his address on anyContinue Reading

Shop the only catalog that’s FREE – Levi Heywood Memorial Library The Levi Heywood Memorial Library announced on March 4, 2024 that the new catalog has been released. A great time for you to get your FREE library card. Visit this website, CLICK HERE. New books. New large print books.Continue Reading

Gardner Public Welfare Committee Meets for 1 1/2 Hours at Gardner Library The Gardner Public Welfare Committee met on February 29, 2024 at the Levi Heywood Memorial Library at 55 West Lynde Street. Various updates were received by the Committee. Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. ChairContinue Reading

Gardner MAgazine THIS WEEK – March 3, 2024 with the “Chair Man” Charles Henry Allen Irwin Rogers, the “Chair Man”. voices Gardner MAgazine This week. In this periodic AUDIO magazine, you’ll hear about various events in the City of Gardner and the surrounding area. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading

Beware of Plastics in Greater Gardner MA On Saturday May 4, 2024, Keep Gardner Beautiful is organizing a City-wide litter cleanup and nip hunt. Article, CLICK HERE. Much of the problem is due to people tossing plastics and other trash. In fact, plastic pollution is a problem worldwide for theContinue Reading

Twin Gardner City Council Meetings on Monday March 4, 2024 The Gardner City Council meets on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 7pm to hear a District Update from State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik. Once available, we will post AUDIO of the entire presentation. The Regular City Council meeting is at 7:30pm.Continue Reading

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 is Election Day. Complete information from the City of Gardner, CLICK HERE Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson with his First Update of March 2024 Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson updated the City of Gardner on March 1, 2024. Listen to the update on any device, CLICK PLAY. TheContinue Reading

Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Appointed to Transportation Funding Taskforce by MA Governor Healey According to a Press Release, “Taskforce to develop recommendations for a long-term, sustainable transportation finance plan for roads, bridges, railways, & bus and transit.” View the Complete Press Release, CLICK HERE. As a representative of the MassachusettsContinue Reading

Learn more: Levi Heywood Memorial Library, visit their website, CLICK HERE. FREE Kits Available now for Levi Heywood Tiny Art Show The Levi Heywood Memorial Library in Gardner is having its 3rd Annual Tiny Art Show in April. To be included, pick up your FREE Tiny Art kit from theContinue Reading

Gust of Wind Blows Off Roof of Gardner Fire Department According to a post by Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson, high winds early on the morning of February 29, 2024 blew off the roof of the Gardner Fire Department Headquarters on City Hall Avenue. This is what the Mayor posted,Continue Reading

Gardner Director of Public Health Micah Blondeau Gives Report at Board of Health Meeting The Gardner Board of Health met on February 26, 2024. Listen to the entire meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Vaccination Clinics are being set up for children sheltered in Gardner who need them. Director BlondeauContinue Reading

Gardner MA Public Schools asks for Feedback on Draft Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan The Gardner Public School District is asking for public feedback on its draft Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan. It’s very easy to participate. Read the draft, here’s a copy of the plan on printable pdf, CLICKContinue Reading

MWCC Public Hearing Event Seeks Input on Issues Facing Women, Children, and Families Mount Wachusett Community College will host the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women for a public hearing on March 28, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Register Here. The hearing will be held in the South CafeContinue Reading

Could Gardner’s “Sully” be any more lovable? – Went to event in Springfield MA The Hulettes from Gardner brought Gardner’s “Sully” or “Mr Sullivan” as he’s always called to the Springfield Sportsmen’s show held at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts. TV station WWLP reported that they broughtContinue Reading

Keep Gardner Beautiful Announces Spring Cleanup Day Keep Gardner Beautiful has announced that Saturday, May 4, 2024 will be its official Litter Clean Up and “Nip Hunt” Fundraiser. Dianne “Neon” Leblanc posted on the Keep Gardner Beautiful Facebook page that “Picked up 900 nips today! From Timpany Blvd to theContinue Reading

Two Men Arrested in Gardner and Charged in Fatal Worcester Shooting Two Gardner men were arrested on February 23, 2024 and charged with various offenses related to a shooting incident which occurred two weeks ago in Worcester and left a 17 year old victim dead. Attached is the Press ReleaseContinue Reading

WGAW is heard on AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and from anywhere in the world on its 24/7 live stream, CLICK HERE. Hotline Radio aired Saturday February 24, 2024 from noon to 2pm on WGAW Radio Gardner Mayor Nicholson appeared on Hotline Radio and discussed various projects in the Chair City.Continue Reading

An Update on the City of Gardner – February 23, 2024 with Publisher Werner Poegel The Gardner Emergency Housing Mission — Presidential Primary —- Various projects and results of meetings. Upcoming meetings for the week of February 26th. Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Actions of theContinue Reading

Gardner Emergency Housing Mission – Fundraiser for Homeless at Gardner Ale House The Gardner Emergency Housing Mission kicks off the first of 2 restaurant fundraisers on Tuesday March 19th from 5pm to 8pm at the Gardner Ale House, Parker Street, Gardner. A full 20 percent (20%) of your check (pre-tax)Continue Reading

Final Recommendations YES on Sports Betting and Marijuana Zoning Articles The Gardner MA Planning Board is sending a final recommendation of YES for both zoning articles: adding Sports Betting to the table of uses, and allowing additional cannabis dispensaries in Gardner. Next step: City Council will approve or reject theContinue Reading

Vigil held for Breanne Pennington – and Domestic Violence Resources The Gardner Domestic Violence Task Force sponsored a vigil on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 for Breanne Pennington who died from gunshot wounds at her home last October. Her husband Aaron Pennington is being sought for the murder. The Gardner DomesticContinue Reading

With the video of these meetings uploaded, the City of Gardner achieved a milestone of 1000 video uploads on February 21, 2024. City of Transparency Article, CLICK HERE. Gardner City Council meets in Meeting Double Feature The Gardner City Council met on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 for both an informalContinue Reading