The extensive infographic below illustrates the key decisions from the Finance Committee meeting of December 10th. Municipal Finance Actions Focus of December Finance Committee Meeting. The Gardner City Council Finance Committee meeting held on December 10, 2025 concerned a vote to approve a transfer of funds to contract with anContinue Reading
This Gardner Magazine Report concerns the Maki Park Project. It is intended to provide a factually accurate basis for discussion and evaluation. The Gardner City Council will decide at its next meeting whether Maki Park has been completed to its satisfaction. The Question of Maki Park Accessibility and ADA ComplianceContinue Reading
Think you would be great at this job? Here’s your chance. The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for its 65th Basic Recruit Training Academy, beginning in Spring 2026. More information is available at this link, CLICK HERE Winchendon Man Sworn in as Correctional Officer for Worcester County.Continue Reading
Gardner MA School Committee Holds Last Meeting of 2025 The Gardner School Committee Meeting on December 8, 2025 opened with recognitions for 53 recipients of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship and the acceptance of a $2,500 donation from Yen Yen Restaurant for school food programs. Subcommittee reports were heardContinue Reading
Athol Hospital of Heywood Healthcare Recognized for Excellence by Chartis Center Athol Hospital has been recognized by the Chartis Center for Rural Health for Performance Leadership. Of the 100 hospitals on the list for 2025, CLICK HERE, Athol Memorial Hospital is the only hospital in Massachusetts on the Performance LeadershipContinue Reading
City Council Addresses Critical Legislative, Administrative, and Infrastructure Matters Complete Agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Public hearings were held to advance two related National Grid utility projects, installing underground conduits and transformers as part of the broader Rear Main StreetContinue Reading
Administrative and Construction Updates Topic of Gardner Redevelopment Authority November meeting Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. A significant step forward was announced for the Rear Main Project North, which finally received approval from National Grid, allowing the contractor to complete subsurface electrical work and maintainContinue Reading
Government, Holidays, Social Media, and Heywood Hospital Subject of Hotline Radio Show of Saturday November 29, 2025 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. Here’s what in the jam-packed show: First up on Hotline Radio: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson – Small Business Saturday – The Mayor emphasizedContinue Reading
Environmental Challenges and Modernization Topics at Conservation Commission Listen to the entire meeting of November 24, 2025 on any device, CLICK PLAY. Discussions revolved around several environmental and administrative issues. Key points include a citizen’s request to keep an enforcement order open and continue monitoring the Gardner Sludge Landfill, citingContinue Reading
Winchendon Calls Special Town Meeting for December 1st The Town of Winchendon Special Town Meeting to consider 2 articles will be held Monday, December 1, 2025 at 7pm (Doors open at 6pm) Location is Murdock High School Gymnasium, 3 Memorial Drive, Winchendon. Article 1 proposes the adoption of a localContinue Reading
Gardner MA Holiday Events Guide A Gardner Holiday Events Guide This is a guide to Holiday Events of note in Gardner MA. Day/Date/Time Description Wednesday, November 26th – City Hall closes at noon Thanksgiving Eve – Last minute grocery shopping Thursday, November 27th – City Hall closed. Transfer station closed.Continue Reading
WGAW Hotline Radio Show of Saturday, November 22, 2025 Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up was Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson who gave updates and discussed the following topics: Snow Removal Readiness – Code Red Update – Gardner 911 System – Cybersecurity and Director O’Keefe’sContinue Reading
This Week’s Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday, November 21, 2025 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s edition: Christmas Song — Road Safety Grant – Leapfrog – ZBA – Public Welfare withContinue Reading
Westminster Events and Community Information for December 2025 The December edition of the Westminster South Street Sentinel focuses heavily on holiday events and community information. CLICK HERE for PDF. Included is the Tree Lighting celebration. Lions Club Christmas Tree sales, and concerts, plus updates from different town departments. For detailedContinue Reading
Nate Boudreau posted: “Go-live day. We built this in the shadows—thank you to everyone who tested, edited, and nudged it forward. PublicLogic grew from many town hall desks: when the structure is steady, small teams can breathe easier. Proud to go live with Dr. Allison Weiss Rothschild leading PublicInsight (people-firstContinue Reading
View the entire agenda and packet on pdf, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA City Council Met on November 17, 2025 Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Housing Ordinance passed. Request to utilize just over 200 grand for road paving was approved. Gardner Mayor Nicholson gave aContinue Reading
Gardner Golf Commission Approves Proposed 2026 Rates But Leaves Cart Fees Alone Listen to the Golf Commission meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Golf Commission met on November 17, 2025 and discussed setting the golf course rates for 2026, particularly noting that cart fees were already higher thanContinue Reading
A very positive interview about Gardner’s Future. We cover many areas. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Focus on Gardner’s Future – Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson On November 17, 2025, Gardner Magazine spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson in a very positive interview “Focus on Gardner’s Future” ListenContinue Reading
THANKSGIVING Turkey Trot with Candy Graves and Winter Preparation with Gardner Civil Defense Director Paul Topolski on WGAW Hotline Radio of November 15, 2025 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. The WGAW Hotline Radio Show of November 15th featured an ABC Report on the Government ShutdownContinue 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
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
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
Blake Voting Scam Revealed – It’s Still 1 Vote Per Person – No strategy provides more than one vote Gardner Magazine reached out to renowned election attorney Gerry McDonough to confirm a very simple concept, that it’s 1 person, 1 vote and that the nonsense being stated by Kimberly BlakeContinue Reading
View a complete transcript of this interview with all of the questions and answers, CLICK HERE. Mayor Nicholson: “It’s been a journey and a half, but it’s been fun. We’ve definitely gotten a lot accomplished here in Gardner, but there’s a lot left that we’ve got to do. I’m lookingContinue Reading
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