Gardner MA City Council Meets Tuesday, January 17, 2023 – Charter Committee Confirmed At this meeting: Meeting Agenda and Packet click here. Ward 3 Councillor position is vacant, Councillor Judy Mack was absent. Various Appointments, some not requiring confirmation. – Charter Committee was confirmed. Vote on appropriating $134,500 for CityContinue Reading
Gardner MA City Council with First Meeting of 2023 The first item on the agenda was the election of the City Council President. Elizabeth Kazinskas was reelected unanimously and stated, “I value and appreciate your support and confidence in me to serve as Council President in the best interests ofContinue Reading
An opening was created when long-time Ward 3 City Councillor Nathan Boudreau resigned effective at the end of the December meeting. He is currently the Town Administrator in Hubbardston. Encouragement – Becoming a Gardner MA City Councillor So you’ve heard about the City Councillor opening in Gardner MA, you’re aContinue Reading
‘Twas the Gardner MA City Council Meeting Before Christmas Listen here on any device. Click Play. Note: YouTube version has almost 6 minutes of blank screen at beginning. Our AUDIO version has the silence removed for easier Play. Here is the agenda and packet from the meeting. CLICK HERE. AppointmentsContinue Reading
The Special Act Charter Drafting Committee will consist of 2 members appointed by the City Council President and 3 members appointed by the Mayor. Any changes recommended by that Committee must be approved by the City Council and the Mayor, the State of MA, and then in order to goContinue Reading
HAPPY THANKSGIVING Gardner MA City Council has 11 Working Members Top: Dana Heath, Elizabeth Kazinskas, Craig Cormier, George Tyros, and Karen Hardern. Bottom: James Boone, Alek Dernalowicz, Judy Mack, Ron Cormier, James Walsh, and Craig Cormier. Click Image for larger view. The Gardner City Council is the legislative body ofContinue Reading
Here is a copy of the current Gardner MA City Charter. CLICK HERE. Watch Gardner City Council Meetings on our City Council page. Listen to Council meetings on our City Council Meetings AUDIO and article page. Listen to this meeting when available on any device. Click Play. Gardner MA CityContinue Reading
For our original article published prior to the meeting, click here. – Watch the 2 City Council meetings of this date on our City Council page or listen here on any device. Click Play. Joint Meeting with Planning Board Regular Meeting Readers Please note: This article contains a huge amountContinue Reading
Readers Please note: This article contains a huge amount of referenced information. The links go to a pdf file on the subject matter which opens in a new window for convenience. The article will be updated once the Gardner City Council acts on the various items being brought before it.Continue Reading
Watch the meeting on our City Council page or listen right here on any device. CLICK Play. Free Cash History 2015 to 2022 Certified at $2.6 million for fiscal year 2023 on 10-17-22. New growth certification will be coming. Properties and Finances Topics at Gardner MA City Council Meeting ofContinue Reading
Gardner MA Deadline Approaches for Cultural Council Applications The application deadline is October 17, 2022 for Artists, Musicians, Performers, etc. who are seeking funding for an event. According to Chair Jessica DeRoy, “Gardner Cultural Council (GCC) provides funding for public programs that promote access, education, diversity, and excellence in theContinue Reading
Gardner MA Council on Aging Meets 10-3-22 Listen on any device. CLICK Play.Continue Reading
Gardner MA City Council Monday October 3, 2022 Informal Meeting 6:45pm – To consider “An Act Relative to Establish a Special Act Charter Drafting Committee” Agenda and Packet The Gardner City Council met informally to discuss the proposal by Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson to create the Charter Committee. Councilor WalshContinue Reading
Gardner MA City Council Meets Twice on September 19, 2022 Informal Meeting of 9/19/22 – The City Council met to hear a presentation on the Gardner Fire Department Audit. Scope of the audio included 4 major items: Emergency Medical System Review, Overview of Facility Needs, Civil Service Pros and Cons,Continue Reading
Gardner MA City Council to Address Fire Department Audit in Informal Session The Gardner MA City Council will have two meetings on Monday September 19, 2022. The first will be an informal meeting at 6:30pm to go over the Fire Department Audit. Complete Packet and Agenda, CLICK HERE. The secondContinue Reading
Watch the Gardner City Council Meetings on the City of Gardner YouTube page or on our City Council page CLICK HERE. Or listen on any device by clicking Play. (Our recording eliminated the silence before meeting starts and while in recess to do swearing in.) Gardner MA City Council MetContinue Reading
Mayor’s letter to City Council August 17, 2022 Dear Madam President and Councilors, I am writing to notify you that I have made the decision to appoint Detective Lieutenant Eric McAvene to the position of Police Chief for the Gardner Police Department. On June 22, 2022 at 2:57pm, I notified theContinue Reading
Watch Gardner MA City Council Meetings on the City of Gardner YouTube Channel, or on our City Council page, CLICK HERE. You can also listen to this meeting as we publish the AUDIO. Click Play below. AUDIO and articles on older meetings, CLICK HERE. Meeting starts at 1:27 in. YouContinue Reading
Gardner MA City Council Meetings AUDIO CLICK the Play Button to listen to any of the meetings on any device. Article Link goes to the article on that specific meeting and will usually contain the agenda and complete packet for that meeting. December 4, 2023 – Sports Betting and MarijuanaContinue Reading
Listen to Meeting Audio For past City Council Meetings you can listen to on any device, CLICK HERE. No Big Raises for Gardner MA HR Director and Assistant City Solicitor An amendment made by Gardner City Councilor James Walsh won the day and the large raises proposed for the AssistantContinue Reading
The Gardner City Council got everything done in one night, so the second night of meetings were able to be canceled. The regular meeting was an hour and half long. View the Gardner City Council meetings on the City of Gardner YouTube page or on our City Council page. CLICKContinue Reading
While any discussions of budgets can conjure up visions of the “Fat Budget Man”, Gardner residents should know that Mayor Nicholson’s proposed budget has the lowest proposed increase of comparable cities. See our article. Gardner MA City Council Facing Busy Week – Focus on Budget Fiscal Year 2023 The GardnerContinue Reading
View Gardner City Council Meetings on the City of Gardner YouTube page or on our City Council page. CLICK HERE. The $100,000 for the School Capital Project Music Account was approved unanimously by the Gardner City Council after discussion, a substantial victory for MUSIC in the Chair City. The “Scooter”Continue Reading
Gardner MA City Council Holding 2 Sessions on Monday June 6, 2022 The City Council will meet for an informal session for the purposes of the School Budget Presentation at 6pm. The Regular Session is at 7:30pm and includes several public hearings at which the public can speak and provideContinue Reading
Gardner MA Councilors Debate Scooters and Approve Outdoor Dining Space. The first item was according to Councilor Craig Cormier, ““a very simple ordinance, just a move from 9am to 8am, brings into line with how yard sales actually work and brings into line with the City-Wide Yard Sale that’s alreadyContinue Reading
Complete Agenda and Packet. CLICK HERE. View the meeting on the City of Gardner YouTube page or on our City Council page. CLICK HERE. Gardner MA City Council Met Monday, May 2, 2022 at 7:30pm Public hearings on a total of 7 new telephone poles – Various mayoral appointments –Continue Reading
Two Sessions, 4 Lawsuits, 2 million bucks takes up Gardner MA City Council 4-19-22 The Gardner MA City Council held two separate sessions on April 19, 2022. First was a Joint Convention of the City Council and School Committee. The only action taken at the joint session was to approveContinue Reading
Gardner City Council to confront Rising Costs at Meeting of April 19, 2022 Faced with the rising costs of trash containers for Downtown Gardner and a shortage of almost 2 million dollars for the upcoming water infrastructure project, the Gardner City Council will need to take action at this meetingContinue Reading
Watch this meeting on the City of Gardner YouTube page or our City Council page. CLICK HERE What the Gardner City Clerk’s office does: Issues Birth, Death, and Marriage Certificates. Issues Marriage Licenses. Issues Business Certificates. Issues Dog Licenses. Issues Raffle and Bazaar Permits. Elections Administration and Supervision. Administers theContinue Reading
Meeting on 3-21-22 was routine with various items unanimously approved for second printing. Watch the meeting on YouTube or on our City Council meeting page. CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Council President Kazinskas Rescues Meeting Timing with cellular phone There was a prolonged delay at the beginning of the Gardner MAContinue Reading
To watch the two City Council meetings of 3-7-22, watch on YouTube or please visit our City Council meetings page, CLICK HERE. Complete Meeting Packet, CLICK HERE Gardner MA Fire and Building Department Fee Hikes Approved Unanimously Mayor Michael Nicholson stated, “I do not believe that this is going toContinue Reading
Read the packet for the informal 6:30pm meeting provided on the City of Gardner website. CLICK HERE. Read the packet for the formal 7:30pm meeting provided on the City of Gardner website. CLICK HERE. City Council Debates Wiseness of Raising Fire and Building Department Fees The Gardner MA City CouncilContinue Reading
Read the packet provided on the City of Gardner website. CLICK HERE. Are Higher Fees needed in Gardner MA? Not so Fast… The Gardner MA City Council meets informally March 7, 2022 and once again will take up the issue of whether to raise Building Department and Fire Department FeesContinue Reading
Watch the February 22, 2022 Gardner MA City Council meeting on YouTube or visit our Gardner MA City Council page. CLICK HERE. The subject of fee increases will come up again at a meeting of the whole in March with input for the Gardner MA City Council. Will the GardnerContinue Reading
This was originally published on YouTube as 2 separate videos. However, the City of Gardner took the other 2 videos down and replaced them with this single version.Continue Reading
Watch Gardner MA City Council meetings on YouTube or on our City Council page. CLICK HERE. Complete Meeting Agenda and Complete Packet, CLICK HERE. Read our Editorial opposing Fee Increases. CLICK HERE. Gardner MA City Council Bunch Has Busy Monday Meeting The Gardner City Council met virtually on 2-7-22. JimContinue Reading
The inauguration of the Mayor, City Council, and School Committee took place on January 3, 2022 at City Hall. Program is below. CLICK IMAGE for larger view. Watch meeting on YouTube or our Gardner MA City Council Meeting page. CLICK HERE Faith-Based Gardner City Council Meeting is held January 3,Continue Reading
New Gardner MA Terms Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson started his first full term on January 3, 2022 after being administered the oath of office at Gardner City Hall, along with the Gardner City Council, and Gardner School Committee. Public Ceremony is January 6, 2022 6pm at Perry Auditorium, City Hall.Continue Reading
Gardner MA City Council Meetings Jump to: Public Meetings – Meeting Agendas – Community Events Weekly Gardner City Council Meetings. To watch, CLICK PLAY If you prefer to listen to the City Council Meetings, visit our City Council audio page and Listen on any device. CLICK HERE. Public Meetings MeetingContinue Reading
Watch the meeting. Click here. Free Parking through Dec. 31 The Gardner MA City Council met in virtual session on December 6, 2021, extending free parking through the end of the year. In other actions, the 2021 re- precincting plan was approved. Various new, used, and junk auto license renewalsContinue Reading
Listen to Commentary from Publisher Werner Poegel regarding various aspects of the Racetrack proposal. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Worldwide Audience Listens to WGAW Hotline Radio on Saturday July 20, 2024 With millions of potential listeners throughout the world via live streaming and thousands of Greater Gardner area listenersContinue Reading
Greater Gardner MA Local News July 2024 Other News from Area Towns and the Region Around the Towns – News In the CommunityContinue Reading
Horse Racetrack Page on Gardner Magazine Our Horse Racetrack page attempts to have all the information in one place. Gardner Magazine Interviews and Articles —- WGAW Hotline Radio Interviews —- Mayor’s Updates —- City Council Meetings —- Committee Meetings. —- Supporting Documents and Resource Materials. Website links We will continueContinue Reading
Horse Racetrack Page – Greater Gardner MA 2024 This page is intended to provide complete information regarding the proposal for a Horse Racetrack at 827 Green Street in Gardner MA. There are numerous interviews, City Council Meetings, and various materials which are available here. The Gardner City Council scheduled anContinue Reading
A Candid Interview with John Stefanini of BayState Racing LLC We go round the track with John Stefanini on July 15, 2024 and cover all the bases regarding the proposed facility at 827 Green Street, Gardner. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Sometimes through ridiculous analogies we reveal just howContinue Reading
WGAW Radio Focuses on Racetrack Proposal on Saturday, July 13, 2024 Listen to the entire program on any device. It will stream instantly from the WGAW website. CLICK PLAY Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke LIVE from the Gardner Food Truck Festival and also on the subject of proposed Racetrack. Host SteveContinue Reading
The Montachusett Regional Transit Authority, MART, is proposing to amend Gardner’s bus routes to shorten the full loop time from about 1 hour 10 minutes to approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Hearing Reminder: MART Proposing Shortening Route Travel Time by About Half Gardner Mayor Nicholson reminded residents, “MART Montachusett RegionalContinue Reading
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