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4 AUDIO files in this article. The Informal and Regular City Council meetings of 6-2-25, the Public Service Committee of 5-30-25 and the 2 Hour Finance Committee of 5-29-25. As of 6-4-25 at 3pm, the Economic Development Committee meeting was not yet available – we will present it to youContinue Reading

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Gardner Announces 2025 Monument Park Summer Concert Series This year music fans will enjoy the music of: Dave Malouin, The Remedy, Gold Dust Refugee, Mr. Strickland, The Green Sisters, The Long Run, 4EverFab, and Jay & Bill. No concert is listed for July 12, the date of the Gardner FoodContinue Reading

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Parliamentary Humor Begins Another Exciting Board of Assessors Meeting Chair Charles “Chuck” Leblanc and City Assessor Christine Kumar were on hand for the Gardner Board of Assessors meeting of June 3, 2025. The meeting began on a humorous note as the two voted unanimously to commence the meeting. Kumar presentedContinue Reading

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More than a 3 Hour Tour – Public Welfare Committee Holds Lengthy Budget Meeting The Public Welfare Committee held budget hearings on Friday May 30, 2025 with regard to the following departments: golf, library, airport, cable tv, zoning board of appeals, greenwood pool, disability commission, veterans services, planning board, recreation,Continue Reading

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Gardner Graduation 2025 – Gardner High – Gardner Academy – Baccalaureate Ceremony – Music, Speeches, Celebration! Listen to the Gardner High School Graduation Ceremony (held May 31, 2025) on any device, CLICK PLAY. Listen to the Gardner Academy Graduation (held May 30, 2025) on any device. CLICK PLAY. Listen toContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine with “This Week in the Chair City” for May 30, 2025 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device, CLICK PLAY. In the news: Graduations, Memorial Day, 5 Years Ago, Junior Police Academy, Relay for Life, K-9 Rocky, Flood Maps, Election. Meetings Coming Up includeContinue Reading

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Listen to AUDIO of Memorial Day Ceremonies, CLICK PLAY Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies Held in Gardner Gardner Mayor Nicholson posted these photos on Memorial Day and stated, “Thank you to everyone who came out to today’s Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. I’m proud to be the mayor of aContinue Reading

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Krista Sturgeon to Kimberly Blake: “Please Just Stop, Just Stop, I Thought you Were Running on a Fair and Nice Campaign” Claims Blake Lied to FBI Gardner Magazine interviewed Krista Sturgeon who states she at one point was a friend and supporter of Kimberly Blake. Sturgeon feels differently now. AfterContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine with “This Week in the Chair City” May 23, 2025 Listen to the short program on any device, CLICK PLAY. Recap of Various News items including Memorial Day Weekend: Memorial Day weekend is upon us with the Vietnam Veterans of America 21st Annual Memorial Day Motorcycle Ride. ItContinue Reading

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Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Public Safety Committee Holds Budget Hearings The Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Meetings under the purview of the Public Safety Committee include Building, Health, Fire, Police, Animal Control, Dispatch, Civil Defense, Ambulance, Animal Shelter, Landfill Closure, and Solid Waste Expense. Mayor NicholsonContinue Reading

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Here’s a link to all jobs currently posted for the City of Gardner, CLICK HERE. Tom Zuppa Leaving – Gardner MA Looking for Building Commissioner The Building Commissioner position is posted on the City of Gardner website and Tom Zuppa is leaving the City of Gardner within the next weekContinue Reading

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City of Gardner Looking for Green Thumbs of All Types Green Thumb Volunteers of all types are wanted to help plant flowers throughout the City of Gardner on Friday, May 30th (and possibly Saturday May 31st if not done). The City of Gardner stated, “If interested in a day ofContinue Reading

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Portion of meeting on transfer fees: Gardner Board of Health Meets – Raises Transfer Station Fees The Gardner Board of Health met on May 19, 2025. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Discussion continued on private well regulations for more than the first half of the meeting.Continue Reading

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Gardner MA Budget is Served – City Council to Review The Gardner City Council will meet Monday, May 19, 2025 to review the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. The year begins on July 1, 2025. Prior to the regular meeting, the City Council will meet informally (see agenda and packet, CLICKContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine with “This Week in the Chair City” May 16, 2025 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device, CLICK PLAY Events: Farmers Market, Alyssa’s Place – Small Business Saturday – Food Truck Festival Recognitions: City of Gardner – Heywood Healthcare – 4th Grade Student CouncilContinue Reading

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MWCC Graduation 2025 Mount Wachusett Community College celebrated the academic achievements of its graduates during the college’s 60th Commencement on May 14, 2025. A total of 662 students graduated, with 424 associate degrees and 310 certificates being conferred. MWCC President James Vander Hooven welcomed graduates and guests, “To Commence meansContinue Reading

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Chair City and Athol Pharmacies Closing – Management Decision Both Chair City Pharmacy in Gardner and Athol Pharmacy in Athol are closing. Chair City Pharmacy located on Connors Street in Gardner will be closing May 27, 2025. The company website shows “Notice of Closure” and instructs current customers to doContinue Reading

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Facts About Potholes in Gardner Gardner Magazine reached out to DPW Director Dane Arnold to get the “facts” about potholes in Gardner because “facts matter.” It turns out the City of Gardner has a daily pothole plan which apparently has been well conceived and professionally implemented. DPW Director Dane ArnoldContinue Reading