This is all part of Mayor Michael Nicholson’s “People are Policy” Initiative, an often behind-the scenes and not widely publicized effort to put people first. While each item under this initiative is not identified as such, the spirit of the effort warrants the inclusion in the eyes of Gardner Magazine.Continue Reading

The Future of the Ovila Case Fantasy Playground in Gardner MA It was originally constructed by volunteers many years ago and then fell became a safety hazard and was torn down. Our graphic shows the Fantasy Playground in 2022, the site after the structure was removed in 2023, and aContinue Reading

Golf RX Indoor Golf Opens in Gardner MA According to Golf Rx, their first day open is Monday, November 20th. (at 10am) According to their website, Rates range from $40 to $50 per hour depending upon day and time. There are 3 bays available. Attire required is golf shoes orContinue Reading

Gardner MA Nov. 7th Election Results Change – Ward 4A had been omitted in results announced Election night There’s is no explanation why on the City of Gardner website, however, we have discovered that Gardner Precinct 4a had been omitted from the unofficial results totals. Official results now reflect 4a.Continue Reading

Christian Services Resume at 28 Green Street, Gardner, now Maranatha Christian Church The site of the former First Congregational Church will be dedicated as the Maranatha Christian Church on Sunday November 19, 2023. The church is inviting “local authorities, former members, and leadership of the First Congregational Church. Banners andContinue Reading

Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City In his update of November 17, 2023, the Mayor goes over various projects, events, and offers congratulations to various deserving individuals. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. City Hall will only be open Monday through Wednesday of next week.Continue Reading

Busy Finance Committee Meeting Features Various Department Heads in Gardner MA Finance Committee heard from Fire Chief Lagoy regarding equipment and the status of the Fire Station Headquarters, Police Chief Eric McAvene regarding upgrading service weapons, City Engineer Rob Oliva, DPW Director Dane Arnold, Director Trevor Beauregard, and others. 165Continue Reading

Gardner Planning Board Has Productive 6 Minute Meeting Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY All Purpose Storage Gardner LLC is getting a 30 day extension to address additional comments from the City Engineer. Private Oversight LLC which is planning a 52 unit multifamily development at 0 WestContinue Reading

Gardner C.A.C. Toy Drive Begins for 2023 The Gardner Community Action Committee wants to spread some Holiday Cheer with its Holiday Toy Drive. Donations are requested by December 10th. Drop off location is at Wood’s Ambulance – 457 Main Street, Gardner MA (in the front lobby) The Gardner C.A.C. isContinue Reading

Superintendent Dr. Mark Pellegrino Reveals GES Singled Out as a Model School The Gardner MA Public School Superintendent was at an International Conference in Chicago. In the opening keynote, they had 14,000 schools to choose from in deciding what data to talk about. They chose Gardner Elementary School. Listen toContinue Reading

Gardner MA School Committee Meets on November 13, 2023 Agenda and Complete packet is found here. Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Donation: The Gardner MA School Committee voted to accept a donation of $2,000 from Yen Yen Chinese Restaurant. Later in the meeting it was announcedContinue Reading

Veterans Day Ceremony held in Gardner MA On Veterans Day, 2023 at 11am, a Veterans Day Ceremony was held at Perry Auditorium in Gardner MA. Listen to the ceremony on any device. CLICK PLAY. Veterans were honored. Speakers were heard. Music was played. Our AUDIO version has the various silentContinue Reading

Download FREE World Kindness Day pack, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor’s Office Kind Team – World Kindness Day In the update Mayor’s Executive Aide Colin Smith delivered on 11-3-23, he closed with “stay warm, be kind, and take care”. On Monday November 13, 2023, we say, right back at youContinue Reading

Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City Fresh off an election win, Mayor Nicholson stated, “I want to start off by thanking everyone who worked at our election this past week…” Listen to the Update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Mayor Nicholson noted that the Charter Ballot questionContinue Reading

WGAW Hotline Radio has Hit Veterans Day Program Gardner’s radio station featured an interview with the Mayor of Gardner, Michael Nicholson, various speakers at Veterans Day exercises, Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas, and Carolyn Kamuda, a new Councilor-at-Large who won a seat by a margin of 1 vote. To listen toContinue Reading

Complete City Council Agenda and Packet, CLICK HERE. Listen to the City Council Meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner MA City Council and Public Service Committee Meet – Sludge Discussed Listen to the City Council meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Gardner MA City Council met on NovemberContinue Reading

For complete Election results, visit our Elections 2023 page, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Super Mayor Michael Nicholson Re-elected by Leaps and Bounds The graphic is over the top and so are the election results. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson received 2253 votes to challenger Kimberly Blake’s 1078 votes. Total votes 3331.Continue Reading

Just click Play button in middle to start video. Watch full screen by clicking icon in lower right corner once it starts. George to the Rescue Upgrades Pantry at MVOC Watch the episode right here on Gardner Magazine. The Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center located on Central Street in Gardner gotContinue Reading

City Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas is a frequent guest on WGAW’s Hotline Radio, heard Saturdays from 12:10 to 2pm on WGAW AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and livestreamed to anywhere in the world Dubbed “Liz the Wiz”, the Council President is known for orderly, fast-paced meetings. Gardner MA City Council PresidentContinue Reading

We thank Claude Vautour for taking these photos on Saturday, November 4, 2023 as the DPW crew worked on this project. Puddling Problem at Pulaski Dog Park in Gardner MA Addressed in Big Way When the Gardner Dog Park was created, most of the drainage issues were addressed in theContinue Reading