Handel’s Messiah
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 Interest
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
Another Term in the City – Original Song
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
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
5 Years of Moving Gardner Forward Interview
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
Hotline 10-25-25
During the WGAW Hotline Radio Show of October 25, 2025, Steve Wendell announced that WGAW has become an affiliate of CBS. The station will be featuring CBS News at the top of every hour and some of the popular CBS programs such as 60 minutes. Here is the WGAW website,Continue Reading
This Week 10-24-25
This Week’s Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” for October 24, 2025 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s edition: Falloween Stroll in Downtown Gardner October 31st from 10am to noon – Levi Heywood PuzzleContinue Reading
GRA 10-22-25
Gardner Redevelopment Authority Meets with Added New Members Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Executive Director is Jason Stevens, Gardner’s Director of Community Development and Planning. The Chairman is City Councilor Paul Tassone. Other members include State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik, City Councilor Judy Mack, and PaulContinue Reading
Council 10-20-25
The Gardner City Council unanimously approved a Single Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026. Gardner to have Single Tax Rate Once Again The Gardner City Council met on October 20, 2025. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. A major focus of the meeting was the FY2026Continue Reading
This Week 10-10-25
Our News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday, October 10, 2025 Listen to our weekly news magazine on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Erika Kirk Speaks to the Nation
Erika Kirk, Widow of Charlie Kirk Speaks to the Nation Listen to Erika Kirk’s moving words on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Half the Crime – Original Song
Gardner Magazine Releases the original song “Half the Crime” “Half the Crime” is a song based on Gardner Massachusetts in which crime has gone down by almost half in the last 5 years. Listen to one of several versions of the song on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
4th – 2025
Happy 4th of July On this Independence Day 2025, Gardner Magazine wishes you all a very Happy 4th of July as we celebrate our nation’s 249th. July 4, 1776 to July 4, 2025 In 2026, there will be a big celebration of our 250th.Continue Reading
Fiscal 6
Fiscal 6 – The Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Fiscal 6 is the 6th Fiscal Year Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has been in office and that started on July 1, 2025. We spoke with the Mayor about various needs and issues, and how things have changed over the lastContinue Reading
Hotline 6-28-25
Wide Variety of Topics on WGAW Hotline Radio Show – Saturday June 28, 2025 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY In hour 1: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson was the first guest on the show and updated residents about the Greenwood Pool and Splash Park and demoContinue Reading
Sweeney Injured
Here’s what happened: At the intersection of Temple and Elm Street in Gardner, a Gardner City employee was up in the air in the bucket of a bucket truck repairing a flashing light. Then, an 18 wheel tractor- trailer truck clipped the bucket of the truck. This apparently caused theContinue Reading
Hotline 6-21-25
A Busy Hotline Radio Show on WGAW Listen to the entire show on any device. CLICK PLAY. The WGAW Hotline Radio Show of June 21, 2025 featured an ABC Report on the Karen Read trial and not guilty verdict. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke about the June 21st Gardner Festival,Continue Reading
Hotline 6-14-25
Greater Gardner Relay for Life Highlight of WGAW Hotline Radio The WGAW Hotline Radio Show of June 14, 2025 featured the Relay for Life opening ceremonies. Listen to the complete program on any device, CLICK PLAY. Segments of the show: Mayor Nicholson Update –Mayor Michael Nicholson Update —- Greater GardnerContinue Reading
Burger and Fries
“I’ve got my eyes, got my eyes, on a big burger and fries, I don’t want a fast food surprise, just a big burger and fries.” Gardner Magazine Releases a very fun and funky original song “Burger and Fries” Listen to the song on any device, CLICK PLAY. A realContinue Reading
Finance 6-12-25
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
Hotline Hero
Hotline Radio is a Saturday interview program on Gardner’s WGAW Radio heard Saturdays noon to 2pm on AM 1340, 98.1FM, and streaming worldwide. To be a Hotline Hero and get your non-profit featured on the show, call host Steve Wendell at (978) 632-1340 Gardner Magazine Honors Long-Running “Hotline Radio” withContinue Reading






















