Greater Gardner Relay for Life on now through Saturday June 14th at 2pm They are like heroes out of a comic book. They are the fundraisers for the Greater Gardner Relay for Life which began Friday June 13th. As of early Friday evening, the relay was at more than 75%Continue Reading

Gardner Magazine with “This Week in the Chair City” – an update on what’s going on in Gardner Massachusetts This program is a weekly news magazine strictly about Gardner. Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Budget Scrutiny — Explanation of 3 DeepContinue Reading

More Budget Scrutiny by Finance Committee Leading to Monday Council Meeting The Finance Committee of the Gardner City Council met on June 12, 2025 to further review budget matters and ask additional questions of Department Heads. The committee recommended the Council approve the Capital Improvement Plan. Upon various reviews, variousContinue Reading

Stephanie Lahtinen with Me, Myself, and Your Questions The Town Crier is a podcast produced by the Town of Westminster and hosted by Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen. In this episode released June 12, 2025, various constituent questions are answered. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Topics covered included the annualContinue Reading

The Greater Gardner Relay for Life is Friday June 13th and Saturday June 14th. Theme of 2025 is “Journey of Hope”. Greater Gardner Relay for Life is Friday June 13th Weather Outlook: Friday June 13th looks like a very nice day with clouds and sunshine and a high of 76.Continue Reading

Exploring Gardner MA Public Schools Improvement Plan, Student Handbook, and Bullying Policy. Gardner Magazine explored in detail the Gardner Public Schools 3 year Improvement Plan, the Gardner Student Handbook, and the Gardner Public Schools Bullying Policy. Each is featured in a “Deep Dive” podcast. We also feature the actual documentsContinue Reading

A Tribute to Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys Brian Wilson, founding member of the iconic group “The Beach Boys” passed away at the age of 82. In this Gardner Magazine review, we feature 12 of the best songs. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. More on the Beach boys,Continue Reading

Gardner Magazine releases the song “Flag Day” in honor of Flag Day, June 14, 2025 By resolution of the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777, a flag of the United States was established. The resolution stated, “That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red andContinue Reading

School Committee Meets, Terri Hillman Retires after 30 Years The Gardner MA School Committee met on June 9,2025. Following a positive Superintendent evaluation, the Gardner Superintendent was granted a 5% raise. However, Dr. Pellegrino said he would only accept a 2% raise, same as the teachers. Superintendent Pellegrino reviewed theContinue Reading

Zoning Matters and Budget subject of 2 City Council meetings Gardner City Council Held Public Hearings on 3 Zoning Matters on June 9, 2025 in conjunction with the Planning Board. The meeting began with a presentation by Attorney Christine Tree followed by the 3 public hearings. Listen on any device,Continue Reading

Kurt Krakane of Westminster MA Among Academy Graduates For the 63rd time, the correctional officers oath was administered to graduates of the Worcester Country Sheriff’s Basic Recruit Academy located at the department’s Training and Command Center in West Boylston. On Friday, June 6, 2025, Worcester Country Sheriff Lew Evangelidis sworeContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine Releases a music-lovers compilation “Ready for the Music” “Ready for the Music” is a feel-good song about a music hound who loves music from classic rock, Pop Rock, the Beatles, the Oldies, Country, and Folk. Listen to “Ready for the Music” on any device. CLICK PLAY. The CityContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” for June 6, 2025 Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. News: Graduations Held and Honors Bestowed – Summer Concert Announcements – Gardner City Council on Non-union salaries – Junior Police Academy – Relay for Life – Flood Maps – Election Songs ReleasedContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine releases original Ballad “Friendly Reminder – D Day” about June 6,1944 This publisher’s father, Werner H. Poegel, was among the more than 300,000 troops which advanced on the beaches of Normany, France on June 6, 1944. It was a crucial battle which saw 4000 Allied lives lost butContinue Reading

Almost Half of MWCC Early College Students Earn Associates Degrees Press Release with list of graduates, CLICK HERE. The May 30, 2025 celebration at Mount Wachusett Community College focused on the achievements of its Early College Program graduates. 24 of the 51 students earned an associates degree as well asContinue Reading

Completely Fun “Donut Hole” released by Gardner Magazine People talk about them. Donut Holes. Now we have an original song about them. Listen to any or all of the 3 hilarious styles on any device. CLICK PLAY. From the song: “People think I’m crazy, think my mind is hazy, ’causeContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine Releases “In It Together” about overcoming adversity This original Pop Duet is an inspirational song about overcoming just about anything by doing it together. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY From the song: “We’re in it for the long run, we’re in it together, we’re in it tilContinue Reading