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At least 3 candidates for the open Gardner City Auditor position will be interviewed this week with the Committee and Gardner HR Director Amanda Morse anticipated to be in attendance. Auditor Search Progresses – 3 Interviews Scheduled The Auditor Search Committee consisting of Councilors Heglin, Dernalowicz, Mack, Heath, and KazinskasContinue Reading

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Go directly to the page, CLICK HERE. Recovery Resources: Alyssa’s Place Peer Recovery and Resource Center, CLICK HERE for website. From their website: “Alyssa’s Place champions recovery for individuals by providing peer support, education, and a community where shared experiences can inspire hope and bring about transformative change. ” CLICK forContinue Reading

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Downtown Gardner and South Gardner Center to have Snow Removed by DPW Crews From the City of Gardner: “There will be a on-street parking ban in the downtown business district and South Gardner center on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 beginning at 9:30pm and expiring at 7:00am on Wednesday, February 4th,Continue Reading

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Walmart Project Dominates Discussion at Conservation Commission as Members Ask Many Questions Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The February 2, 2026, meeting of the Gardner Conservation Commission focused on critical environmental oversight regarding the Gardner Sludge Landfill and the proposed redevelopment of 677 Timpany BoulevardContinue Reading

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Golf Commission Previews 2026 Season at February Meeting The Gardner Golf Commission met on February 2, 2026. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The meeting focused on operational transitions, financial health, and infrastructural planning for the upcoming season. Key takeaways include the approval of the 2026-2027Continue Reading

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Council on Aging Reviews Progress and Plans the Move to Waterford Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Current Facility Issues: While participation in senior programs has reached record highs, the move to Waterford can’t come soon enough as there are critical infrastructure failures at the currentContinue Reading

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Two councilors had interesting things to say during Councilor Comments: Dana Heath spoke on Black History Month and Judy Mack spoke about DPW and the requirement of business owners to clear in front of their stores. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. City Council Topics Include Municipal Compensation, Business Licensing,Continue Reading

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Public Service Committee Handles Abatement Requests and Hears Updates The Public Service Committee met on January 30, 2026. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Committee heard from a homeowner and a non-profit requesting abatements, deciding to forgive 30 percent of the bill for each based on what the committeeContinue Reading

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For more information about this iconic Gardner company, Seaman Paper, visit their website, CLICK HERE. Something Special from Gardner Going to Santa Clara When the New England Patriots play against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl 60 on February 8th in Santa Clara California, something special from Gardner will beContinue Reading

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CDBG Committee Reviews Grant Proposals The Community Development Block Grant Committee reviewed various proposals at its January meeting. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Proposals considered: MVOC $31.900 for capital upgrades at its downtown headquarters, Downtown Improvement Phase 6: $824,624, CAC $30,000, St. Paul’s $4500 forContinue Reading

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Complete Reports page, CLICK HERE Complete Report: – Immigration – Massachusetts and United States Immigration is vital to the health of the United States and Massachusetts. It is how our nation began. However, the issue of illegal immigration has polarized debate in Massachusetts and the nation. Our comprehensive reports giveContinue Reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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