This extensive infographic can be viewed full screen by clicking on the image. Focus on NON-PROFIT – Higher Ground Ministries Higher Ground Ministries is a family-oriented, Spirit-filled church located in Gardner, Massachusetts, led by Pastors Jonathan and Katie Kamenski. The ministry focuses on biblical teaching, restoration, and equipping believers ofContinue Reading

This Week in the Chair City March 1, 2026 On the last day of February, both Gardner Mayor Nicholson and Gardner City council President Tyros appeared on Hotline Radio. You can listen to the entire show on our platform and don’t forget, it airs every Saturday from noon to 2pmContinue Reading

Publisher’s Note: Working for a city or town in Massachusetts offers a unique combination of strong statutory benefits, long-term job stability, and the opportunity to directly impact local quality of life. After a certain number of years of service, you can receive a guaranteed pension for life. Most communities offerContinue Reading

We’re calling it a “Triple Play” of Meetings as all three meetings relate to the finances involved in various municipal and private projects in the City of Gardner Massachusetts. Actively engaged in all of this are Mayor Michael Nicholson, City Councilors, the Economic Development Department, the Engineering Department, and evenContinue Reading

State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik Casts Vote for Energy Affordability Bill passed by MA House View Press Release, CLICK HERE. The Energy Affordability Bill is described by Zlotnik would result “in over $9 billion in savings for utility ratepayers over the next decade. According to the Press Release: “While there areContinue Reading

Council President George Tyros Issues February Review – FULL COVERAGE Gardner City Council President George Tyros issued his February 2026 review “From the President’s Desk” on February 26, 2026 Complete text on PDF, CLICK HERE. The Chair Man and the Chair Lady have a “Deep Dive” talking about it. ListenContinue Reading

“Focus on Non-Profit” – Chestnut Street United Methodist Church – March 2026 The Gardner Chestnut Street United Methodist Church has published its March newsletter, CLICK for PDF. Watch this short video. Listen to this “Deep Dive” with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady, CLICK PLAY. The Chestnut Street UnitedContinue Reading

Community Development Block Grant Committee Meets and Reviews Grants and Finances Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Steering Committee meeting held on February 24, 2026, focused on finalizing the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) application and reallocating unexpended funds fromContinue Reading

Mount Wachusett Community College to Host Agricultural Resource Fair From MWCC: Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) will host the Massachusetts Agricultural Resource Fair on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., welcoming farmers, agricultural businesses, and community members from across the region to its Gardner campus atContinue Reading

President Donald Trump Delivers State of the Union Address In a nearly 2 hour address, the President spoke to the nation and honored its heroes. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY: President Donald Trump spoke about economic revitalization and fiscal policy, border security and public safety, healthcare and social policy,Continue Reading

From Gardner Public Schools: “There will be a two-hour delay for all schools tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24, 2026.” School Districts with a 2 hour delay on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 include Athol-Royalston, Gardner, Lunenburg, Montachusett Regional Voc. Tech, Narragansett Regional, Winchendon School Districts closed include: Fitchburg Public Schools, Fitchburg StateContinue Reading

Current Power Outages in Massachusetts About 800 power outages affecting just under 60,000 customers are prevalent in mostly the Eastern area of Massachusetts as of noon on Monday, February 23, 2026. See the map in graphic. View current conditions and estimated restoration times via the National Grid map, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

School Closings for Monday 2-23-26 in Greater Gardner MA Closed: Ashburnham-Westminster, Athol-Royalston, Fitchburg, Gardner, Leominster, Lunenburg, Montachusett Regional Voc. Tech, Mount Wachusett Community College, Quabbin Regional, Wachusett Regional, Winchendon. For a complete list of closings throughout Massachusetts, WCVB is a good source. CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

Greatest Speeches in American History – Report by Gardner Magazine From the founding of our nation, oratory by those with the gift of gab has shaped America’s future. Liberty, Sacrifice, Justice, National Identity, Innovation are all part of the greatest speeches. We have a complete page with extensive narrative andContinue Reading

From the City of Gardner: “Due to the predicted inclement weather, there will be an on-street parking ban beginning tonight, Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 9:00pm, and expiring at 9:00pm tomorrow, Monday, February 23, 2026. There will be a municipal parking lot parking ban from 9:00pm – 11:00pm tomorrow, Monday,Continue Reading

This Week’s Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” covering Gardner: released Saturday February 21, 2026 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s edition: Sludge Landfill Expansion Halted – Rockwell Committee has at least 40 applicationsContinue Reading