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Representatives of the various Cities and Towns are shown as well as Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson with Massachusetts Rural Affairs Director Anne Gobi. About the Grant Program The Municipal Fiber Grant Program offers competitive grants to support the closing of critical gaps that exist in municipal networks. Awards are focusedContinue Reading

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Publisher believes the reality of Horse Racing in Gardner is a longshot. Other business ideas probably would rate higher on “best interest of City” scale. Editorial – Why Council Members and the Mayor Can’t Pre-judge a Proposal Whether it’s a Horse Racing Track, a space museum, or robot factory, anyContinue Reading

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Horse Racing or Not in Gardner MA? A number of businesses have inquired about coming to Gardner, including representatives from Suffolk Downs, a horse racing Track. Councilor Dana Heath told Gardner Magazine that the City of Gardner does not have a preference of one business over another, but that anyContinue Reading

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It’s Official! Gardner MA Sully is Gardner Fire Department’s First Therapy and Comfort Dog Sully was officially sworn in at the Gardner MA City Council meeting of August 7, 2023. In one of the photos, you’ll see Sully’s friend, K-9 Rocky, who has been a valuable member of the GardnerContinue Reading

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DPW Director Arnold appeals for funding in letter to Mayor and City Council. View letter, CLICK HERE. – See Public Service Committee Article, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA DPW Director Appeals to Mayor and City Council for Funding to Increase Pay DPW Director Dane Arnold wrote that to mow and weedContinue Reading

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Candidate for State Senate Bruce Chester Interviews with Gardner Magazine Background: Chester is a 20 year military veteran, educator, and author. He like Jon Zlotnik and 2 others is vying for the Massachusetts State Senate seat made vacant when Ann Gobi took a position in the Healey Administration. We spokeContinue Reading

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City of Gardner negotiated Electric Rate drops to 14.18 as of November 1, 2023. Options for Electric Rates in Gardner MA As of November 1, 2023, the new negotiated rate drops to 14.18 per kWH. See letter from Mayor Michael Nicholson to Gardner City Council, CLICK HERE. The City ofContinue Reading

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UPDATE: August 2, 2023: Wood’s Plus Services have begun under the service name “Swift Ride.” Wood’s President and CEO Jennifer Wood: “….starts in the city we love with “Swift Ride”, and we are excited about the endless possibilities this has to offer. Stay tuned!” Complete Press Release with details, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Circulation Data July 2023 Gardner Magazine Circulation Report – August 2, 2023 up to July 2023 Dear Readers: As unique monthly circulation consistently exceeds 20,000+, we are reporting it as such. (average last 10 months is 22,300) Keep in mind that whether a household has 1 reader orContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Goes Barbie in Fictional Photo Ensemble What if some of the people you know in Gardner were transported to the fictional world of Barbie and changed into Barbie or Ken figures? What would they look like? Gardner Magazine explored the concept. Top left is Mayor Nicholson. 2nd leftContinue Reading

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Annual pay beginning January 1, 2024: Mayor – $105,904.22, City Council President – $12,298.98, City Councilor – $8415.27, and School Committee – $5743.43. For complete detailed election information including the REVISED CALENDAR, please view and/or print this pdf. These are the announced candidates we know of for various positions: AtContinue Reading

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For more details and the complete page on the Gardner Summer Centennial Celebration taking place Saturday, July 22, 2023 from noon to 6pm at Mount Wachusett Community College, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Focuses on Gardner Events, Amenities, and Public Input in Update Listen to the Update onContinue Reading

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According to the posting, Sully lounges on the couch in front of the air conditioner at his family’s home in Gardner while not on duty. City of Gardner MA Welcomes “Sully” the Dog to the Gardner Fire Department Both the Gardner Fire Department and the Gardner PD are shown welcomingContinue Reading

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For our previous article, CLICK HERE. Ordinance Regarding Scooters – Shared Dockless Mobility Devices Another publication has erroneously stated that “Gardner is the third city in Massachusetts that Bird will be partnering with…” That statement is incorrect. Gardner is not partnering with Bird in the venture. Bird is a privateContinue Reading

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Paul DeMeo strongly rebuked by Gardner MA Councilor Dernalowicz At a Finance Committee Meeting of July 3, 2023, an Open Meeting Law complaint by Paul DeMeo was taken up. It is unclear yet whether the complaint will simply be considered frivolous by the AG’s office, as even unapproved meeting minutesContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Debuts “Bristles on the Backside” Fictional Play The short play follows a Fictional City Hall scandal from beginning to resolution. No backsides were harmed in the production of the play. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Included are characters playing people from the Mayor’s office, City Councilors, ChiefsContinue Reading

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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

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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

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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

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Disney Portraits of Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, Executive Aide Colin Smith, and Executive Assistant Rachael Roberts Editorial: A Week in Gardner MA out of a Disney Script In Disney Movies, everything seems to go right sometimes. Such was the week in Gardner Massachusetts. Straight off the 3rd year of aContinue Reading

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UPDATE: As of end of Relay, Gardner Relay for Life Raises over $129,000 View the 2023 Gardner Relay for Life official event page, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Relay for Life 2023 has 77 Teams The Gardner Relay for Life is June 9 to June 10, 2023, taking place once againContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City on June 2, 2023 Listen to the Update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke of the Remembrances during the Memorial Day Celebrations and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Ride. Mayor Nicholson spoke of various items concerning the schools:Continue Reading

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Gardner MA Finance Committee Takes up Budget Items The Finance Committee Held Budget hearings regarding the following: City Council, Mayor, Mayor’s Unclassified, Assessor, Contributory Retirement Board, Purchasing, Civil Enforcement, Information Technology, Community Development and Planning, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Auditor, Treasurer – Collector, Debt Service, Insurance, Law, City Clerk, andContinue Reading

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UPDATE: 6-2-23 – According to DPW Director Dane Arnold, the Fantasy Playground has been closed off due to broken boards on the wooden structure and will be taken down during the course of the summer. According to Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, it will take at least $150,000 to replace it.Continue Reading

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Gardner MA Public Safety Committee Talks GPD, GFD, Health, Building and Meters Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. It was an interesting meeting to be sure as both Police Chief Eric McAvene, Fire Chief Lagoy, and Mayor Michael Nicholson went over both departments. Chief McAvene would likeContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Public Welfare Committee Hears About Various Departments The Public Welfare Chair Councilor Judy Mack along with Councilors James Boone and Dana Heath were on hand for a lengthy meeting. Agenda and Packet. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. On hand were Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson and officials fromContinue Reading

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Accomplished in Gardner MA – An Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Much has been accomplished in Gardner Massachusetts. We cover 2 dozen categories of success concerning the Chair City of Gardner MA. Mayor Michael Nicholson became Mayor in 2020 after a Special Election. He was reelected in 2021 andContinue Reading

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Greater Gardner MA to celebrate Memorial Day Mon. May 29, 2023 City of Gardner: The Memorial Day Parade begins at 22 Elm Street at 9:40am and heads to Monument Park in Gardner for 10am services. In the parade this year will be the Gardner PD, Veteran’s Organization Colors, Veterans byContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Mayor’s Single Decision Last Year to Save Constituents Millions in Next 3 Years Last year when electric rates were high, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson opted to sign a 1 year electric contract instead of the usual 3. That one decision will save Gardner rate payers millions in theContinue Reading

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Gardner MA City Clerk’s office Reports No Candidates Yet As of Friday, May 5, 2023, there are no official candidates for any office in the upcoming Gardner election. Positions coming up for vote are Mayor, City Council, and School Committee. 50 certified signatures are required to get on the ballot.Continue Reading

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Common sense is sound, practical judgment concerning everyday matters, or a basic ability to perceive, understand, and judge in a manner that is shared by nearly all people. EDITORIAL – Common Sense Solution to Open Meeting Law Concerns and Worries Gardner Magazine reached out informally to a contact at theContinue Reading

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In Great Hands – the Gardner MA PD Interview with Chief Eric McAvene The Gardner Police Department is Going Great under the direction of some Great Hands – including Chief Eric McAvene. We discussed various topics with the veteran officer and now Chief to learn more about how the GardnerContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Finance Committee Reviews Various Matters April 26, 2023 Purchasing Director Joshua Cormier, Director of Development Trevor Beauregard, and Mayor Nicholson (via phone) were on hand for the Finance Committee of Councilors Elizabeth Kazinskas, Alek Dernalowicz, and Ron Cormier. Listen on any device. Click Play. Positive Recommendations were madeContinue Reading

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Finance Committee packet in which the Mayor references this issue, CLICK HERE. He also details the results of the RFP process for other properties. School Street Condos Halted in Gardner MA Due to Title Issue Chad King’s successful proposal to turn the old School Street School at 53 School StreetContinue Reading

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The Flashback Dance was well-attended including by Gardner’s Mayor, City Council President, State Representative, City Councilors, and other notables. More exciting events to come this year in Gardner…. Flashback Dance Well Attended in Gardner MA – A Big Hit! The Flashback Dance featuring “DJ of the Stars Jimmy Jay” andContinue Reading