There’s a reason why the City of Gardner has received 3 perfect Federal Audits in a row. Relating to revenue forecasts, Mayor Nicholson stated, “We want to make sure we’re still living within our means and we’re not in a spot that if we hit a recession, or an economicContinue Reading

Chair City Summer Kick Off Concert Scores Big Notes at Gardner MA City Hall Mother Nature cooperated to turn the perfectly planned event into the perfect evening as the First Annual Chair City Summer Kick Off Concert was held in front of Gardner City Hall on Thursday, June 29, 2023.Continue Reading

Gardner MA Greenwood Pool Will Open Without Spray Park – Spray Park May Open Later Greenwood Pool season begins Friday June 30, 2023 again without the Spray Park in operation. However, Debra Pond responded to our inquiry with the following: “We are first concentrating on opening the pool on JuneContinue Reading

Penguins Spotted Having Conversation – Is it about Gardner MA? Gardner Magazine is willing to concede that these King Penguins may not be talking about Gardner. However, with everyone else praising the progress in the Chair City, is it really that much of a stretch?Continue Reading

Gardner MA Community Action Committee Rolls Out New Van The local non-profit posted, “This past Saturday, we picked up our NEW vehicle for our Medical Transportation Program! This was made possible through a grant from a local foundation. Pictured are Bruce Kelley and Gerry DeGrace, our Medical van drivers. TheyContinue Reading

Editorial Note: During the pandemic, community hospitals across the United States were affected adversely by the revenue shortfalls it caused.   While Heywood Hospital has been a responsibly managed institution, it is not impervious to financial challenges.  In the days ahead, Heywood Hospital is taking the proactive approach to make sureContinue Reading

A Magical Summer at Levi-Heywood Memorial Library in Gardner MA It’s off to a great start as the “Find Your Voice” Summer Reading Program at Levi-Heywood Memorial Library launches with Stories and Crafts with Mayor Michael Nicholson June 28th at 5:30pm. Register now for the Summer Reading Club to readContinue Reading

Coming Up: Chair City Summer Kickoff Thursday June 29, 2023 —- Food Truck Festival Saturday July 8, 2023 —- Summer Centennial Celebration Saturday July 22, 2023. Our Reflections on a Sizzling Summer Saturday in Gardner MA The weather was far from perfect on Saturday, June 24, 2023, but the peopleContinue Reading

This event has FREE ADMISSION. The Chair City Summer Kickoff Concert on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Chair City Summer Kickoff Concert in Gardner MA Thursday June 29, 2023 – Music and Food! The street closes at 4pm. Food and Beverages start at 5:30pm. Opening Act Brandon Furtado starts at 6pm.Continue Reading

Gardner MA Executive Aide Colin Smith with a Reminder on Upcoming Events Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY Colin Smith speaks about the events of June 24th, June 29th, July 8th, and July 22nd. Gardner Magazine has a detailed page featuring details on all of these events, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

A City-Wide Event – Complete Event page, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Celebrating Birthday on Saturday, June 24, 2023 238th Birthday and Centennial as a City Small Business Saturday in Downtown and City – Detailed Flyer Music: Downtown 21 piece brass band at 2pm, Monument Park Viva Las Elvis at 6pm,Continue Reading

Upcoming Events: Gardner’s Birthday June 24th, Chair City Summer Kickoff Music Event June 29th, Food Truck Festival July 8th, and the Summer Centennial Event July 22nd. Well-Known Gardner MA Resident Edward Attar to be Grand Marshal of Centennial Parade The Centennial Parade is scheduled for September 17, 2023 with aContinue Reading

Agenda, Details, Packet, Article, and AUDIO of all 4 meetings are in this article. A Series of 4 Related City Council Meetings in Gardner MA Public Service Committee Public Service Committee met on June 15, 2023. Agenda and Packet, CLICK HERE. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Finance Committee MeetingContinue Reading

Juneteenth to be celebrated Monday, June 19, 2023 in Greater Gardner MA City Hall and Town Halls will be closed and U.S. mail will not be delivered. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. It became a Federal Holiday when the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act became law inContinue Reading

An Update with Gardner Magazine’s Toby White and Sarah Lepley for Gardner MA Listen to the Update on any device. CLICK PLAY Update was updated at 8:45pm on 6-16 to add details regarding June 24th in Downtown Gardner. Host Dylan Martin introduces Toby White and Sarah Lepley who offer: Thanks,Continue Reading

Gardner MA Heywood Hospital Institutes Safety Protocols in Emergency Room Vice President of External Affairs Dawn Casavant issued a Press Release regarding what patients need to know about New Emergency Safety Screening Protocols for the Emergency Department. Complete Press Release, CLICK HERE. This change comes in the wake of aContinue Reading

A Wacky Interview on the Gardner MA Food Truck Festival with Colin Smith Gardner Magazine interviewed the Mayor’s Executive Aide Colin Smith regarding the upcoming Gardner Food Truck Festival coming up Saturday July 8, 2023 from noon to 8pm. This year it has the “Wow Factor” WARNING: This interview mightContinue Reading