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Westminster Strummers to Perform at Gardner Senior Center The Gardner Senior Center posted, “Westminster Strummers Concert at the Gardner Senior Center! Come join us for an afternoon filled with fantastic ukulele music from the Westminster Strummers! This talented group is ready to bring smiles, fun, and lively tunes to theContinue Reading

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Firm Selected to Handle Gardner’s 3rd Party Grants Gardner Mayor Nicholson utilized a review committee to come up with a recommendation for the up to $100,000 expenditure approved in October by the City Council. The result: Keller Partners Company was chosen out of 7 firms competing for Gardner’s business. WhileContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Releases “Golden Age of America” President Trump stated in his Inaugural Speech that America is entering another Golden Age. This is an original song about the “Golden Age of America” in various versions. Listen on any device.Continue Reading

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Donald J. Trump is President Again after taking Oath of Office Donald Trump is now President of the United States once again. Trump is only the 2nd man to serve a non-consecutive term in the Oval Office. President Trump juggles a number of Inaugural activities along with the business ofContinue Reading

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Snow Falls in Greater Gardner MA – Parking Bans Begin Snow fell in Greater Gardner MA beginning the afternoon of January 19, 2025. The City of Gardner has an on-street parking ban in effect from 6pm on January 19th through 9am on January 20th. Parking in public parking lots isContinue Reading

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Update with the Mayor and State of City and State of State Featured on WGAW Hotline Radio Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. The show began with an informative update with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. The Mayor spoke about oversight of City Departments, the hiring ofContinue Reading

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Gardner Finance Committee Discusses Various Matters for the New Year Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Complete Agenda, CLICK HERE. The Finance Committee spoke about an Ordinance proposed by Councilor George Tyros which would require the Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee to meet monthly. Other itemsContinue Reading

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Gardner Mayor Nicholson Delivers State of the City Address The Mayor’s speech was preceded by remarks by Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll who spoke of Gardner and its penchant for success and spent the afternoon with the Mayor “bringing developers together as part of a roundtable to understand what the opportunitiesContinue Reading

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Gina Verrelli stated, ” Feel free to come to one or all of these programs.” For more information about all the programs at the Levi Heywood Memorial Library, please visit the website, CLICK HERE. There’s even more good in the library’s future. There’s even a 5 year strategic plan whichContinue Reading

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Highlights of this Weekly Update: Registration for Summer Recreation begins February 1st – details available on that date. Gardner Fire Department has advice on ways to prevent freezing pipes during the cold winter weather. Christmas Lights can be put in the regular trash. On Sunday, January 19th at 1pm theContinue Reading

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Publisher’s Note: While 4 generations of Hulette’s in the Fire Department have made a positive impact on the Chair City, the Hulette’s have started yet another tradition with Sully the Comfort Dog who lives with Lieutenant Eric John Hulette. Sully is loved by people everywhere he goes. 4 Generations ofContinue Reading

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Gardner School Committee Holds First Meeting of the Year The Gardner School Committee elected Rachael Cormier as its Vice Chair during the meeting of January 7, 2025. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. View complete agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. The meeting began with Superintendent MarkContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Releases “Like A Book” in 3 Different Versions The subject is: There’s just nothing like a book. So pick up the pages and give one a look. Listen to any one or all of the versions on any device. CLICK PLAY. Visit the Levi Heywood Memorial Library orContinue Reading

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Listen to the AUDIO of the meeting for complete remarks. Gardner City Council Elects George Tyros as President for remainder of term Former City Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas nominated Councilor George Tyros to be Council President for the remainder of the 2 year term. Tyros was elected unanimously. Listen toContinue Reading

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Normalcy Fully Arrives – Heywood Healthcare Looking Forward to 2025 After its unprecedented and highly praised independent emergence from Chapter 11 in 2024, Heywood Hospital now has a year of normalcy ahead. Heywood Healthcare will now be able to participate in normal audits, will not have a court looking atContinue Reading

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A Photo of the First Baby of 2025 born at Heywood Hospital Alexandra Hunt is the proud mother of baby girl Adyline Hunt born at the Lachance Maternity Center at Heywood Hospital on January 1, 2025 at 7:39am. Adyline weighed 7 lbs. 3 oz. and measured 21 inches long. HeywoodContinue Reading

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A Happy New Year Wish from Gardner Magazine To our readers: We wish you all the best in 2025. If you’re making New Year’s resolutions, try this on for size: “Gettin’ Ready for the New Year”. Play on any device. CLICK PLAY. Don’t forget: We love to hear about theContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Releases “Don’t Like Those Condiments” in advance of New Year’s Eve The song definitely sounds better when you’ve had a beer or two. Listen to the ridiculous goofy song on any device. CLICK PLAY. More silly graphics, Rock, Country-Rock, and Jazz versions, and complete lyrics on the “Don’tContinue Reading

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DANGER of Space Heaters in Greater Gardner MA Space Heaters can be a problem. Mass.gov reported on problems which may have caused a 3 alarm fire in Fitchburg. CLICK HERE. The Gardner Board of Health posted, “Several recent area fires have been attributed to the use of space heaters. PleaseContinue Reading

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WGAW Broadcasts End of Year Hotline Radio Show On December 28, 2024, WGAW Host Steve Wendell featured Gardner Mayor Nicholson in an interview recapping 2024 in Gardner. The Mayor spoke about various projects which have been completed and which are ongoing. Nicholson gives some projections for 2025. —-MVOC Director StephanieContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Previews the Year Ahead in the Chair City Gardner Magazine Looks Ahead to 2025: Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. 2025 in the City of Gardner including City Projects, Waterford Community Center, Personnel, Private Projects, Businesses, Policies and Procedures, Opportunities for Citizens, Recreation, Budget, Water Settlement, Public Safety,Continue Reading

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MERRY CHRISTMAS! Merry Christmas in Original Song from Gardner Magazine Gardner Magazine has released a number of Christmas songs this season. “A Christmas Memory” was released on Christmas Day. Merry Christmas to You. Christmas Song Releases Feel Good Songs About Gardner For the New Year Thank you to our FirstContinue Reading

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Editorial Christmas Message – Gardner is a City of Grace And let me say one more thing especially to those rare individuals who criticize the Mayor and the City Council. Have you seen the Caroling with the Mayor 2024 video? Mayor Michael Nicholson opens with a beautiful Christmas song andContinue Reading