DEEP DIVE Episodes – Gardner Magazine
- Deep – Parks etc.
Deep Dive with the Chair Man and Chair Lady – Parks, Trails, and Recreation
In this episode of our “Deep Dive” series, Gardner Magazine covers 22 different Gardner locations including Alisauskas Conservation Area, Bailey Brook Conservation Area and Park, Cowee Pond Open Space, Crystal Lake Park, Dunn Pond State Park, High Ridge Wildlife Area, Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary, Monument Park, North Central Pathway, Perley Brook Reservoir, Rome Conservation Area, Jackson Playground & Skatepark, Bickford Playground, Pulaski Playground and Dog Park, Greenwood Playground, Ovila Case Playground, Greenwood Outdoor Pool and Spray Park, Park Street Park, Orpheum Park, Maki Park, the Municipal Golf Course, and the Waterford Community Center Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
DEEP DIVE – Parks Recreation and more
- Deep – Council Rules
Deep Dive with the Chair Man and Chair Lady – Rules of the Gardner City Council
In this episode of our “Deep Dive” series, Gardner Magazine covers the rules of the Gardner City Council. The discussion seeks to explain the rules in layman’s terms. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
DEEP DIVE – City Council Rules This Deep Dive is based on an actual document, the Rules of the Gardner City Council as of 2-3-25 – CLICK HERE for PDF.
- Deep – Biosolids
Deep Dive with the Chair Man and Chair Lady – Landfilling Biosolids
In this episode of our “Deep Dive” series, Gardner Magazine covers an EPA report on Landfilling Biosolids, featuring the Pros and Cons as laid out by the EPA. With all of the discussion and public comment on the possible expansion of the Gardner MA Sludge Landfill, we thought it was a great topic to explore. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Deep Dive – Landfilling Biosolids Gardner Magazine published the actual report this Deep Dive is based on , CLICK HERE.
Gardner Magazine had a previous article on Sludge Facts covering additional aspects of the Sludge issue, CLICK HERE.
- BioSolids – Incineration
Deep Dive with the Chair Man and Chair Lady – Incineration of Biosolids
In this episode of our “Deep Dive” series, Gardner Magazine covers an EPA report on Incineration of Biosolids, featuring the Pros and Cons as laid out by the EPA. With all of the discussion and public comment on the possible expansion of the Gardner MA Sludge Landfill, we thought it was a great topic to explore. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
DEEP DIVE – Incineration of BioSolids Gardner Magazine published the actual report this Deep Dive is based on , CLICK HERE.
Gardner Magazine had a previous article on Sludge Facts covering additional aspects of the Sludge issue, CLICK HERE.
- Biosolids – Land Application
Deep Dive with the Chair Man and Chair Lady – Land Application of Biosolids
In this episode of our “Deep Dive” series, Gardner Magazine covers an EPA report on Land Application of Biosolids, featuring the Pros and Cons as laid out by the EPA. With all of the discussion and public comment on the possible expansion of the Gardner MA Sludge Landfill, we thought it was a great topic to explore. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Land Application of Biosolids Gardner Magazine published the actual report this Deep Dive is based on , CLICK HERE.
Gardner Magazine had a previous article on Sludge Facts covering additional aspects of the Sludge issue, CLICK HERE.
- Deep Charter
Deep Dive with the Chair Man and Chair Lady – Gardner City Charter
In this episode of our “Deep Dive” series, Gardner Magazine covers the Gardner City Charter as updated as of January 2, 2025. The discussion lays out the Chair City’s operating system and explains how things work under the hood. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Deep Dive – Gardner City Charter Review the actual Gardner City Charter profiled in this “Deep Dive – Gardner City Charter”. CLICK FOR PDF.
- Blake – Election
Deep Dive with the Chair Man and Chair Lady – Blake and the Upcoming Election
In this episode of our “Deep Dive” series, Gardner Magazine covers the announcement of Kimberly Blake to run for Councilor at Large and also the details of the upcoming election process. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Kimberly Blake and the Upcoming Election
- DEEP DIVE – Gardner Concise Overview
Deep Dive with the Chair Man and Chair Lady – Gardner Concise Overview
In this episode of our “Deep Dive” series, Gardner Magazine provides an overview of the City of Gardner, Massachusetts. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
- DEEP DIVE – Gardner Curriculum
Deep Dive with the Chair Man and Chair Lady – Gardner Curriculum
In this episode of our “Deep Dive” series, Gardner Magazine covers the Public Schools of Gardner Curriculum 2021-2026 Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
- Deep Dive – Gardner History and Attractions
Deep Dive with the Chair Man and Chair Lady – Gardner History and Attractions
In this episode of our “Deep Dive” series, Gardner Magazine covers the City of Gardner History and Attractions. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
- Residential Fire Prevention
Deep Dive with the Chair Man and Chair Lady – Residential Fire Prevention
In this episode of our “Deep Dive” series, Gardner Magazine covers Residential Fire Prevention. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
- Deep – Historical Documents
A Deep Dive with a discussion about each of the following important documents:
Declaration of Independence
Constitution of the United States
Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Around the Towns – Pages

- Event List
Month 2025 Events at a Glance January 11th – Gardner Relay for Life First Lap. Visit Gardner Relay for Life page. Relay for Life 2025 is Friday June 13, 2025 February 17th – Presidents Day – City Hall and various town offices are closed
17th – Random Act of Kindness Week
23rd – PACC Polish Drive Thru 11am to 2pm – Meals are 15 dollars
24th – Planned snow removal in Downtown Gardner with Parking Ban 7am to 3:30pmMarch 5th – Gardner Museum opens for the season, Website.
30th – Higher prices go in to effect on April 1 for Flower pot sponsorships in Gardner – only $150 until then.
31st – Dog License Registration closes in Gardner. Register dog before this date. License pageApril 6th – Projected opening day for Rietta Flea Market (weather permitting) Website
23rd – Earth Day Expo: Growing Business, Nurturing Fixtures Gardner PACC open to public 6-7:30pm – More details — all Chamber listed events
24th – Greater Gardner Health and Wellness Fair 5-7pm at Perry Auditorium in Gardner City Hall
26th – Saturday – Purple Paws Fundraiser 9:30am-noon at Pulaski Dog Park, Gardner Flyer, CLICK HERE.May 17th – first monthly Farmers Market for 2025 at Waterford Community Center. Website June 21st – Small Business Saturday and Happy Birthday Gardner Festival. Website. July 11th – GAAMHA 4th Annual Golf Tournament
12th – 2025 Gardner Food Truck FestivalAugust September 27th – Fabulous Fall Festival and Oktoberfest – Downtown Gardner October 16th – Earth Day Expo: Growing Business, Nurturing Fixtures Gardner PACC open to public 6-7:30pm – More details — all Chamber listed events November December Add Event Email: News@GardnerMagazine.com
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