Of six candidates contacted by the City, three have responded positively and wish to interview. Auditor Search Committee Finalizes Next Steps The Gardner Special City Auditor Search Committee met on January 29, 2026. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The primary objective was finalizing a comprehensive setContinue Reading

Appointments Committee Meeting About Both Process and Candidates The Gardner Appointments Committee met on January 28, 2026. During the meeting, four residents were interviewed for positions on two City Commissions. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The committee acknowledged the experience of Conservation Commission members, highlighting thatContinue Reading

This meeting was just made available and that is why the article is being published at this time. Fire, Police, and Health Departments Focus of January Public Safety Meeting The Gardner Public Safety Committee met on January 23, 2026. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. FireContinue Reading

Housing in Massachusetts – A Complete Report Gardner Magazine has prepared a complete report on Housing in Massachusetts, including the praiseworthy efforts of the Healey-Driscoll Administration in attempting to increase housing stock in the state. Massachusetts has a clear problem, it is 6th from the bottom in housing growth nationwide.Continue Reading

Both Mayor Michael Nicholson and Council President George Tyros appear on WGAW Hotline Radio Listen to the entire show on any device. CLICK PLAY. First up on the WGAW Hotline Radio Show of January 31, 2026 was the Mayor of Gardner, Michael Nicholson who spoke about DPW’s effort in keepingContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine Reports: Better Money Management Gardner Magazine has several reports for individuals of all ages and circumstances to achieve financial freedom, get out of debt, save more money and/or achieve better money management. For the complete page, CLICK HERE. The reports feature extensive textual narrative, detailed infographics with comprehensiveContinue Reading

For the complete page on Social Media Addiction, CLICK HERE. Gardner Magazine Report: Is Social Media an Addiction or a Habit? Gardner Magazine explores the concept of building healthier social media habits with a series of 6 reports, infographics, a “Deep Dive”, a “Debate”, a video, and even a funContinue Reading

This Week’s Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” covering Gardner for Friday, January 30, 2026 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s edition: Senior Moments, The Storm and the Cold, Meetings at the PD, BoilerContinue Reading

End of January Update with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Listen to the Update on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke at length about the storm which blanketed the Chair City with snow. The Update contains timely and essential information about city operations, public safety, and upcoming events.Continue Reading

Dangerous Wind Chill Values in Greater Gardner Now Through the Weekend. The National Weather Service is warning residents of Greater Gardner MA of dangerously low wind chill values through the weekend. Tonight, January 29th, wind chill values will be as low as 22 degrees below zero. Friday wind chill valuesContinue Reading

Another Exciting Board of Assessors Meeting The Gardner Board of Assessors met on January 22, 2026. After addressing a delayed start due to technical issues, the two present members approved the previous month’s minutes and proceeded to reorganize their leadership. They successfully nominated and voted for an absent colleague, Charles Leblanc, to serve as the new chairperson forContinue Reading

Fire at 123 Grow Child Center – Daycare in Gardner The Gardner Fire Department responded to a fire this morning at the 123 Grow Child CenterDaycare at 838 West Broadway in Gardner MA. As shown in the photograph as of 8am, the location was ablaze and required a 2nd alarm.Continue Reading

Weight Loss Drugs – Gardner Magazine Special Report Gardner Magazine went all out to collect all the facts from many sources to compile 5 different reports focusing on all aspects of the GLP-1 Revolution. 40% of U.S. adults are obese. Willpower alone is usually not enough and the weight lossContinue Reading

Boiler Issue Keeps City Hall Closed Another Day – Tractors Deployed – Workers Thanked From the City of Gardner: “Due to maintenance issues with the boiler at City Hall, City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026. All other City buildings will be open as normal.” Gardner MayorContinue Reading

Complete page with a “Deep Dive”, “Debate”, multiple infographics, 5 reports, and 4 videos .CLICK FOR THE PAGE, CLICK HERE. Why you should support the “Greater Gardner Relay For Life” – a Gardner Magazine Report on the Fight Against Cancer. Over the last 15 years, there has been historic progressContinue Reading

Massachusetts Department of Public Health Says Influenza Risk is High During the 2020-21 season, the weekly ILI (Influenza-like-illness) was minimal. Numbers have increased during subsequent seasons with the period of January through March of last year show very high occurrences. This year, 2026, the higher incidence of ILI is beginningContinue Reading

For the complete page with all the information, CLICK HERE. Gardner Magazine Special Report: Toxins in the Food Supply Gardner Magazine undertook this project after the State of Florida came out with some startling data about the dangers of Baby Formula and the toxic arsenic found in candy consumed byContinue Reading