Gardner Magazine Celebrating 25 years of service Gardner Magazine was launched on August 4, 2000 as GreaterGardner.net. As the term “online magazine” became more widely used, the Gardner Magazine url was substituted as the main url. For most of the years, the site used aggregated news from other sources. InContinue Reading
No nonessential outdoor water use from 9 am to 5 pm. in the City of Gardner triggered by low streamflow. The Chair Man and Chair Lady did a “Deep Dive” to explain the Water Management Policies in Massachusetts. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Low Streamflow Values Trigger Water RestrictionsContinue Reading
Continued Again…ZBA fails to reach resolution of 163-165 Pine Street The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals met on July 28, 2025. Attorney Christine Tree made a lengthy presentation on behalf of Jonathan Bombaci concerning 163-165 Pine Street in Gardner. The matter has been before the ZBA for many, many months.Continue Reading
12th Annual Greater Gardner National Night Out is Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 5:30 to 8pm at Gardner High School in Gardner MA. FREE Admission. FREE Food. 12th Annual Greater Gardner National Night Out Coming up August 7th DATE AND LOCATION: The 12th Annual Greater Gardner National Night Out willContinue Reading
From the song “Fix It Fever” – “I’ve Got Fix It Fever, it’s not curable, ever – I won’t give up, never, I’ll pull the fix-it lever….Fix It Fix It, it’s time to Fix it, don’t ignore it, fix it, let’s fix it…” Gardner Magazine Releases a fun original songContinue Reading
Google AI Draws Strong Conclusions About Gardner’s Approach. Listen to the Deep Dive on any device, CLICK PLAY. In this earth-shattering Deep Dive, the Google AI analyzes the Fiscal 6 Project and the approach during the past 5 years of Gardner Massachusetts. It is about the most positive piece weContinue Reading
Editorial: Findings of the Fiscal 6 Project About Gardner MA Listen to a commentary on any device, CLICK PLAY. So what did we discover which has set Gardner apart and for which we can accurately give Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, the Gardner Team, the Gardner City Council, the Gardner SchoolContinue Reading
A “Hot” Hotline Radio Show on WGAW for Saturday July 26, 2025 As usual, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke with host Steve Wendell. Nicholson informed the audience that the Greenwood Pool Sunday openings have been successful and will continue through the first 2 Sundays in August as well. Other mattersContinue Reading
This Week in the Chair City of Gardner MA for July 25, 2025 Listen to our weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. Junior Police Academy – Fence at Greenwood – Road Construction on Green Street – Board of Health – Fiscal 6Continue Reading
Housing Focus – An Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson on Housing Efforts As part of our Fiscal 6 Project, Gardner Magazine interviewed Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about Housing in Gardner and efforts to be proactive. Printable pdf of entire text, CLICK HERE Listen to the interview on any device,Continue Reading
Two officials from the Town of Hubbardston explain Hub Connect and the Sandpit Overlay District Project. Town of Hubbardston website, CLICK HERE. The Hubbardston Interview – with Nathan Boudreau and Leeanne Moses Gardner Magazine spoke with Hubbardston Town Administrator Nathan Boudreau and Administrative Coordinator Leeanne Moses on July 23, 2025Continue Reading
Road Construction to Begin on Green Street in Gardner During the next few weeks, the construction zone will be from the Uptown Rotary to Bertha Avenue. In the graphic, Red indicates New Asphalt paving and Blue indicates New Sidewalks. Currently, no sidewalks exist on Heywood Street. According to the CityContinue Reading
Gardner Board of Health has Answers re Landfill and other Matters The Gardner Board of Health met on July 21, 2025. Listen to the entire meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Director Micah Blondeau had an extensive report. The City has a new quote on the leachate pump system andContinue Reading
Showcasing the Gardner Puzzle On any given day, there are so many unique pieces which come together to form the model city of Gardner Massachusetts. Our collage from left to right, top to bottom shows Ocean State Job Lot in the Gardner Plaza, the Greenwood Memorial Pool on Park Street,Continue Reading
Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. For a list of Winchendon Public School staff, CLICK HERE. Winchendon Appoints King to be Interim Superintendent Charlotte King has been formally appointed the Interim Superintendent for Winchendon Public Schools on a vote of 4 to 1. Karen Kast McBrideContinue Reading
Classic Rock Coming to Monument Park during last Concert of July On Saturday, July 26, 2025, popular classic rock band Mr. Strickland will take the outdoor stage at Monument Park from 6 to 8pm. The band plays killer classics from the 60’s, 70’s, and beyond. In the event of rain,Continue Reading
Gardner Magazine releases original song “Doggy in a Woggy” Dog owners understand that our canine friends become part of the family. This original song is about the joy of owning a dog. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. From the song: “He’s a doggy in a woggy, with a bigContinue Reading
A busy Hotline Radio Show on WGAW – July 19, 2025 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson was featured in an extended segment at the beginning of the program. Nicholson had just left the Junior Police Academy graduation which this year hadContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine Releases a snarky original song “Don’t Know and Don’t Care” just for fun Ever have someone say to you “I don’t know and I don’t care“. That happened to me one day and inspired the original song “Don’t Know and Don’t Care” Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Marketing and Branding Plan in the works for Downtown Gardner MA Gardner Magazine interviewed Mayor Michael Nicholson on July 17, 2025. We did 8 interviews on that date for the Fiscal 6 Project. The topic of this interview is Downtown Revitalization: Downtown Gardner in 2020 vs 2025 – The effortsContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine with “This Week in the Chair City” for July 18, 2025 Listen to our weekly news magazine on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Fiscal 6 Project — Downtown Revitalization and Marketing — Fiscal Responsibility — 632 Signatures — Work at the Dog Park — Conservation Commission Topics —Continue Reading
Gardner Magazine Unveils Fiscal 6 Project Documenting Gardner’s 5 Years of Change So what is the Fiscal 6 Project? It is a project undertaken by Gardner Magazine to document how and why Gardner got to where it is after the last 5 years of unprecedented positive change. It’s sort ofContinue Reading
Mud Pit is GONE– Dog Park Looking Great Gardner’s DPW Crew spent a couple days at the Gardner Dog Park at Pulaski and the results speak for themselves. The drainage project was done in 2 phases with the other side of the park being done more than a year ago.Continue Reading
The Gardner Conservation Commission met on July 14, 2025 Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The meeting revolved around discussions on various matters. Enforcement Orders Discussed: Sludge Landfill, 36 Nicole Terrace, and 282 Brookside Drive. Matters to be brought up again. —- 170 Mill Street onContinue Reading
Gardner Mayor Nicholson Turns in more than 10 times required signatures On July 14, 2025, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson turned in 632 signatures from registered voters. Nicholson only needed 50 signatures but overwhelming support delivered more than 600. It has been exactly 5 years since Nicholson was sworn in onContinue Reading
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