From Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson: “Good Afternoon,  Following consultation with the Department of Public Works on the status of snow removal in the City and the predicted inclement weather for the remainder of the day, the current on-street parking ban is being extended to 7am tomorrow morning, Tuesday, January 27th,Continue Reading

Storm Dumps Over a Foot of Snow – Greater Gardner MA Digging Out Area Schools are Closed. City Hall is closed. Other town offices are closed. Some Businesses are closed, waiting until tomorrow to reopen. The Greater Gardner area is digging out from over a foot of snow. There isContinue Reading

Up to 2 feet of snow is expected in the Greater Gardner area. CLICK any of the images for a larger view. National Weather Service Predicts Lots of Snow for Most of Massachusetts This map was updated just after 9am on Sunday, January 25, 2026 and asserts that the GreaterContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine releases a Goofy Winter Tune called “The Snowfall” This comedic funk goofy tune will either make you smile, wince, or say, “yuk” but it is very fun. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. From the song: “I didn’t know it was going to happen, Didn’t know it wasContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine has a complete page on the Massachusetts Audit dispute with various narratives, infographics, a “Deep Dive”, and a “Debate”. For the complete report and page, CLICK HERE. Gardner Magazine Report, “Deep Dive” and “Debate” – The Audit – A Massachusetts Standoff Gardner Magazine has a complete page onContinue Reading

For the page with all 4 reports, infographics, 2 Deep Dive podcasts, and a DEBATE podcast, CLICK HERE. Gardner Magazine Report: Mobile vs. Desktop – Internet Usage Our report is extensive and comprises 4 separate reports on a separate page, CLICK HERE. Our own Gardner Magazine internal data shows anContinue Reading

Hotline Demonstrates “The Art of Radio” on 4th Show of January 2026 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. Hotline Host Steve Wendell Lit up the radio with his commentary and interview style showcasing “The Art of Radio” on Saturday, January 26, 2026. On this date, theContinue Reading

This Week’s Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” covering Gardner for Friday, January 23, 2026 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s edition: Zoning Board of Appeals, City Council Auditor Search, Greater Gardner Relay forContinue Reading

ZBA Grants One Final Appeal for 69 Oak Street Application Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. At the January 21, 2026 meeting, the Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals discussed a pending application from Nanda Patel regarding the rehabilitation of a vacant three-family home on Oak Street. TheContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine releases an original song: “Waiting for the Storm” This Blues-Funk original song was fun to write and fun to render. There’s an abundance of cool melody. We think you’ll enjoy it. There’s the regular and extended version of the tune. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. From theContinue Reading

Auditor Search Committee Discusses Candidates by Number and Develops Shortlist The Gardner City Auditor Search Committee met on January 21, 2026. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The search committee met to evaluate resumes and establish a shortlist of candidates for interviews. Members identified 6 specificContinue Reading

For more information about the 2026 Greater Gardner Relay for Life, visit the website,, CLICK HERE. Greater Gardner Relay for Life Fundraising is Underway While the Greater Gardner Relay for Life main event is not until Friday June 12th, the fundraising is already underway. As of January 22nd, $10,663.33 hasContinue Reading

Storm Uncertainty: The amount of snow predicted in this storm varies widely with meteorologists stating that the track of the storm is uncertain. Predictions range from a few inches to more than a foot. Keep up to date with weather via the Greater Gardner Weather Center on GardnerMagazine.com, listening toContinue Reading

Gardner MA Municipal Phone Directory, with printable versions right here. Gardner MA Telephone Guide Gardner Magazine has put together a convenient, printable guide for reaching Gardner City Departments. CLICK on the image for a larger view or access the document on this Gardner page, CLICK HERE. There are 2 printableContinue Reading

Editorial – 3 Powerful Lessons Hidden in the Gardner PD Mission Statement Listen to the Editorial Commentary by Gardner Magazine Werner Poegel on any device, CLICK PLAY. There is a powerful meaning behind the Gardner PD’s mission statement “With Pride and Integrity”. It was a standard set over 20 yearsContinue Reading