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The Department of Community Development and Planning directed by Jason Stevens received considerable praise at this meeting. Department Praised for Efficiency and Success Listen to the entire meeting on any device. (Note AUDIO drops out at about the 3 minute marked due to a technical glitz) CLICK PLAY. The GardnerContinue Reading

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Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Finance Committee Meets on Budget Matters The Gardner Finance Committee meeting held on May 12, 2026 primarily focused on reviewing departmental budget proposals for fiscal year 2027. City leadership, including the Mayor and various Department Heads including Director of PurchasingContinue Reading

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View our complete article page with complete narrative, infographics, and more. Listen here to the “Deep Dive” podcasts and watch the short produced video. Bees are important. BEE Populations in Decline – What’s Being Done Gardner Magazine has a complete report on the critical role of pollinators. Bee populations inContinue Reading

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Gardner City Council Hears Budget Presentation The Gardner City Council met on May 12, 2026 and heard the School Budget presentation in a lengthy meeting. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Superintendent Dr. Mark Pellegrino and financial officials outline a significant $793,000 funding gap driven by risingContinue Reading

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Board of Health Discusses “Presby System” and Landfill Challenges During Meeting The **Gardner Board of Health convened on May 11, 2026, to address several municipal infrastructure and public health matters. A significant portion of the meeting involved approving a local upgrade for a failing septic system on Otter River Road,Continue Reading

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Licenses Approved and Loopholes Discussed The Gardner License Commission met on May 12, 2026 and approved a seasonal license for Home Fruit Wine to participate in the local farmers market and authorized managerial changes at Hannaford Supermarket. Additionally, the commission finalized a license transfer for the South Gardner Hotel andContinue Reading

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Listen to the April 27th meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Listen to the May 11th meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Two Meetings: Conservation Commission Gardner MA April 27th: At the April 27th meeting, the Conservation Commission updated hearing dates for several local projects, including the sludge landfill andContinue Reading

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SICKO Teens Throw Railroad Spike, Almost Killing Driver, But Get Away A pair of Sicko Teens on e-bikes were apparently throwing railroad spikes from the side of the road on Route 2 last week in Gardner MA. One railroad spike went through the windshield of a vehicle, almost killing theContinue Reading

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Listen to the School Committee Final Comments from the May 11th meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. We also have a separate article on the recognition of 4th grade students, CLICK HERE. School Budget passed at School Committee Meeting – Now on to City Council Listen to the entire meetingContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Nonessential Outdoor Water Use is Banned Again The City of Gardner has announced that a nonessential outdoor water use ban is in effect from 9am to 5pm daily. That means that you can still operate a lawn sprinkler, wash your car, or even wash your building or parkingContinue Reading

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A Weekly Briefing from Gardner Magazine – May 10, 2026 The Chair Man and the Chair Lady discuss the news of the week including Greater Gardner MA, North Central MA, the State of Massachusetts, National News, and World News. They tie it all together in a great podcast. Listen onContinue Reading

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City and Town Budgets Focus of Hotline Radio Show of May 9, 2026 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on the show: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. Topics covered: School Budget is finalized, public hearing Monday 6pm in City Council Chambers. The Mayor noted thatContinue Reading

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The Gardner CAC – Lessons From a Week of Dedicated Community Compassion In the quiet corners of Gardner MA, a rhythm of service often hums along unnoticed until the week’s end when the tally is finally taken. This past week at the Gardner Community Action Committee was far from routine;Continue Reading

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Gardner School Budget Review – Timetable for the Week Ahead The Gardner School Committee will meet on Monday May 11, 2026 at 6pm in the City Council Chambers. There is open time for the General Public to speak and a Public Hearing on the FY2027 School Budget. Public Comments areContinue Reading

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Budget Discussions Dominate Public Service Committee Meeting The Gardner Public Service Committee met on May 7, 2026 and spent a considerable amount of time discussing DPW and infrastructure. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The focus was on preliminary FY2027 department budgets and infrastructure updates. Committee membersContinue Reading

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Next Meeting is Tuesday, May 12th at 8am to finalize the City Clerk and Assistant City Clerk job descriptions. Recruitment to Replace Outgoing Gardner City Clerk Underway The Gardner City Clerk Recruitment Committee met on May 7, 2026. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. On May 7,Continue Reading

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Administrative Disputes, Projects, Agreements, Finances, and Maintenance Topics of Airport Commission The Gardner Airport Commission met on May 6, 2026. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Magazine Wildlife Cartoon is presented here due to some very real wildlife sightings on or near the airfield. TheContinue Reading

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Gardner Police Department Adds Team Member – Mayor and Other Officers Show Support. The newest member of the Gardner Police Department is Officer Derek Wright. Both Gardner Police Chief Eric McAvene, Deputy Chief Nicholaus Maroni, and other officers were on hand for the swearing in which took place at GardnerContinue Reading

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Fire Crews Spent Just Under 5 Hours at Graham Street Fire A fire shortly after noontime on May 5, 2026 caused considerable damage to a building at 45 Graham Street in Gardner. According to the Gardner Fire Department, “Crews arrived to find heavy fire on the second floor, extending toContinue Reading

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MWCC Hosts 40th Annual Exhibition of High School Art at the East Wing Gallery According to Joyce Miller, Chair of the Art Department and Gallery Director at MWCC, “This exhibition is one of our most popular and meaningful community events. For 40 years, it has provided an opportunity to celebrateContinue Reading

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Transitions, Planning, and Oversight Focus of Gardner City Council The Gardner City Council met on May 4, 2026. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner City Council meeting held on May 4, 2026, focused on critical administrative transitions, budgetary planning for Fiscal Year 2027, andContinue Reading