Public Welfare 10-16-25
Public Welfare Committee 10-16-25 Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Public Welfare Committee 10-16-25 Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Gardner Domestic Violence Advocate will be “Full-Time” Due to Grant Listen to the announcement on any device, CLICK PLAY. Speaking at the announcement were Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik, and Gardner Police Chief Eric McAvene. Councilor Dana Heath represented the Gardner City Council Here is the completeContinue Reading
Our News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday, October 17, 2025 Listen to our weekly news magazine on any device, CLICK PLAY. In this week’s edition: Road work – Grants – Housing Ordinance – Public Safety meeting – Cybersecurity incident at Heywood Hospital – Firefighters endorse NicholsonContinue Reading
School Committee Hears from New Student Representative at October Meeting Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. View the complete agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. The Committee heard from new Student Representative Aiden Lospennato, formally accepted a $16,000 donation to the GHS Music Program, and her from AnneContinue Reading
4 October Meetings 10-14-25 Planning Board 10-14-25 Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Finance Committee 10-14-25 Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. License Commission 10-14-25 Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Appointments Committee 10-14-25 Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Original Email Received on 10-13-25 Screenshot. Very clear Kimberly Blake had changed her mind. Click Image for larger view. The Press Release which was to go out. Very clear Blake had confirmed participation. Click Image for larger view. Blake Bows out of Debate After Saying Yes There was to beContinue Reading
An Interview with Gardner City Councilor Dana Heath Listen to the entire interview on any device, CLICK PLAY. In the interview, Councilor Heath details what Kimberly Blake attempted to do to his family, calling her actions “insane.” Councilor Heath spoke of details regarding what he says Kimberly Blake attempted toContinue Reading
Development Review Committee Met on October 10th – Reviewed 2 Site Plans Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Development Review Committee meeting held on October 10, 2025, primarily focused on two separate conceptual site plan reviews. The first review concerns a proposal by GAAMHA andContinue Reading
Ad Hoc Compensation Committee Met On October 6th Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Ad Hoc Compensation Proposal Committee Meeting was held on October 6, 2025, This first organizational meeting focuses on the creation of a compensation ordinance for non-union city employees in Gardner. CommitteeContinue Reading
Gardner City Council Meeting Features a Report by Councilor Brad Heglin on Waterford According to City Councilor Brad Heglin, the Waterford Improvements are being done correctly. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Key actions included the swearing-in of four newContinue Reading
Senior Center Mike Ellis Provides an Update on the Waterford Community Center In this segment from the Council on Aging meeting of October 6, 2025, Mike Ellis confirms the truth of statements City officials have made about Waterford. There was no pumping out of thousands and thousands of water. ListenContinue Reading
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the City of Gardner Listen to the update on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
An Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson – Tough Questions We cover a wide variety of subjects in this interview. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Governor in Gardner MA for Ceremonial Signing of Chapter 90 Bill The City of Gardner MA will utilize about $1.1 million in Chapter 90 funds. Listen to the AUDIO on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
DEEP DIVE: Grant Update Gardner Public Schools Listen to the “Deep Dive” on any device. CLICK PLAY. This is an overview of grants awarded to the Gardner Public Schools in Massachusetts, showing a total of $2,756,781 in grant funding for Fiscal Year 2025. This document itemizes each grant, including theContinue Reading
“Deep Dive” Ayurveda at the Levi Heywood Memorial Library Listen to a “Deep Dive” with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
A 2 Hour Podcast – The Gardner Song Book – Songs About Gardner Massachusetts The Gardner Songbook is a 2 hour show with all of the original songs Publisher Werner Poegel has written about Gardner Massachusetts up to the end of August 2025. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Ribbon Cutting Held at Gardner CommunityYouth Center Listen to the event AUDIO on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the City of Gardner Listen to the update on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Deep Dive: Strategic Plan of the Levi Heywood Memorial Library Listen to the “Deep Dive” on any device. CLICK PLAY. Outlined and explained is the Levi Heywood Memorial Library Strategic Plan for FY2026-FY2030, which was approved by the Board of Trustees in September 2024. This plan details the library’s mission,Continue Reading
An Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson We had the honor of speaking with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about Promises Kept during his last 5 years of service to the City of Gardner. Listen to the interview on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
An Interview with Jon Hogue of North Star Family Services Listen to the interview on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
DEEP DIVE – The Gardner Airport Listen to the “Deep Dive” on any device. CLICK PLAY Key agenda items included the successful closeout and final payment authorization for a runway reconstruction project and updates on the associated storm water pollution prevention plan. The commission also discussed the draft wildlife hazardContinue Reading
DEEP DIVE -The Gardner Brain Drain “Deep Dive” on the Gardner Brain Drain, on the challenge of keeping key employees in the Chair City of Gardner MA. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
An Announcement About Progress in Downtown Gardner Listen to all the speakers on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
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