Events: Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service: Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 2pm. and Alphabet Christmas: Sunday, November 30th at 10am. Also listen to our “Deep Dive” podcast reflecting on the wisdom explored in the newsletter and outlining the various events at the church. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. “Just as IContinue Reading
Complete a short online survey, CLICK HERE for link. City of Gardner Seeking Public Input on Hazard Mitigation The City of Gardner is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan, a key document that helps the City prepare for and reduce the impacts of natural disasters like flooding, severe storms, and winterContinue Reading
The Greater Gardner Community Choir will be performing Handel’s Messiah on December 14, 2025 at 3pm in Perry Auditorium at Gardner City Hall. Featured will be the 14 piece orchestra and a special guest, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. As signed by composer George Frideric Handel almost 300 years ago: “ToContinue Reading
From the song: “Focus on the future, not ancient history, Focus on the future, be present with reality….Focus on the future and what needs to be done, Focus on the future and the time in the sun ,Focus on what you can do to make things better, Focus on theContinue Reading
Library Calendar: Find Out what’s happening at the Levi Heywood Memorial Library anytime with the calendar, CLICK HERE. Levi Heywood Memorial Library – For Every Age and Interest The Levi Heywood Memorial Library in Gardner offers something for everyone from the youngest toddlers to the oldest seniors. Craft Supply Swap:Continue Reading
Gardner Museum 20th Annual Festival of Trees Set to Begin November 12th Gardner Museum 2025 Festival of Trees runs from November 12th through December 6th. The Festival of Trees features beautiful displays of Christmas Trees, fabulous holiday displays, and such items as gift baskets. Whatever is donated is raffled offContinue Reading
An Extended Interview with the Mayor – Veterans – Projects – Taxes – WGAW Hotline Radio of November 8, 2025 First up is Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson who was reelected this week to another term. Host Steve Wendell interviewed the Mayor a little longer than usual and the conversation wasContinue Reading
Events, Operations, and a Holiday Preview Focus of Mayor’s Update of November 7, 2025 Listen to the update on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson goes over a variety of upcoming community events and city operations for November and December. Key announcements include the annual Veterans Day ceremonyContinue Reading
One building is razed – Another building is raised – Another Nears Completion Razed: The indoor Greenwood Memorial Pool building has been razed, demolished, and torn down awaiting a new Pavilion to be built in 2026. The building had been given to the City of Gardner in 1915 and hadContinue Reading
This Week’s Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday, November 7, 2025 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s edition: Municipal Election – National Election Historical Stats – Community Food Drive – Gardner AirportContinue Reading
PRESS RELEASE on PDF, CLICK HERE. GARDNER COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE: Saturday November 15th from 9am to 11:30am at Price Chopper, Walmart, and Hannaford. In addition, Hannaford on Sunday November 16th from 9am to 11:30am. Gardner City Council and The Senior Center/AARP Join Forces for Community Food Drive Gardner City CouncilorsContinue Reading
To each and every veteran: Thank you for your service. This original song is for you. Veterans Day Services take place at 11am on November 11th in Perry Auditorium at Gardner City Hall. Gardner Magazine releases the original song “Happy Veterans Day” It is a tribute to all veterans. TheContinue Reading
Environmental Review, Capital Improvements, and Finances – a Gardner Airport Update The members of the Gardner Airport Commission met on November 5, 2025 and discussed several ongoing and upcoming projects at the airport. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Key topics included the status of theContinue Reading
Planning Board Meets on Private Gardner Projects The Gardner Planning Board met on November 4, 2025 to address several key development projects and proposed ordinance amendments. The board first discusses the continuation of a public hearing for a Mount Wachusett Community College building addition due to recently submitted definitive siteContinue Reading
Make a monetary donation to the Gardner CAC through this secure link, CLICK HERE. Gardner DPW Presents Check to Gardner CAC Scrap metal from around the City from various projects was turned into 10 grand and presented in the form of a check to the Gardner CAC. Photo shows overContinue Reading
Greater Gardner MA Preparing for High Wind Gusts Late Wednesday into Thursday Time to secure objects so they don’t get blown around. Time to prepare for a possible power outage. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory in effect from 10pm Wednesday, November 5, 2025 through Thursday NovemberContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine has complete results of the November 4, 2025 Gardner MA Municipal Election. The complete election page is at this link, CLICK HERE. Gardner Mayor Nicholson Achieves Landslide Win in Gardner Election The results are unofficial but definitive: Gardner Mayor Nicholson 2407 votes, Challenger Kimberly Blake with 1379 votes.Continue Reading
Editorial: Gardner Magazine has produced an Election Victory Song called “Another Term in the City” Given all the nonsense the Mayor has had to put up with during the campaign from his opponent, we thought it was fitting for this occasion and to celebrate when “Good” wins. Listen on anyContinue Reading
For Mayor: Michael Nicholson: 2407, Kimberly Blake 1379. Nicholson Wins with 63.5% of the vote. Gardner Municipal Election 11-4-25 Complete Results Gardner Magazine will have complete results of the November 4, 2025 Gardner MA Municipal Election. The complete election page is at this link, CLICK HERE. Results often come inContinue Reading
The City of Gardner is moving forward due to some very smart decisions and actions over the last 5 years. Turning $50,000 in to $50 million is a story to be told for the ages. Editorial: The Grant Maze So how exactly did Gardner Mayor Nicholson turn a $50,000 CityContinue Reading
A Statement from Mayor Michael Nicholson on Election Day Mayor Nicholson released this election day statement: “It’s Election Day in Gardner! Polls are open today from 7am to 8pm at the 5 different polling locations around the City. If you’re unsure where to vote, contact the Gardner City Clerk’s OfficeContinue Reading
Councilor Judy Mack spoke of the food crisis in the community and announced that the Gardner City Council would be having a food drive. Gardner Magazine will provide more details when available, but this is what the Councilor said: Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Two Meetings of Gardner MAContinue Reading
Levi Heywood Memorial Library Inspires an Original Song – “The Gratitude Tree” The Levi Heywood Memorial Library has set up a uniquely wonderful display in the Children’s Room. It’s a Gratitude Tree encouraging children to put up messages of what they are thankful for. Listen to our original song onContinue Reading
City Projects, Politics, Voting, Programming, and SNAP focus of Hotline Radio Show of November 1, 2025 Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on Hotline was Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson who spoke of being positive during the campaign rather than resorting to the tactics ofContinue Reading
Clocks Fall Back on Sunday It will get dark one hour earlier on Sunday as clocks are set back 1 hour this weekend. Standard Time will be in effect until Spring. Sunrise will be one hour earlier. Check on Fire Detectors When the clocks change in the Spring and Fall,Continue Reading
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