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Two Gardner Directors Speak at Appointments Committee Meeting Both DPW Director Dane Arnold and Senior Center Director Mike Ellis were confirmed again by the Gardner City Council on March 18, 2024. The real story is the overwhelming praise given to both men by Mayor Nicholson and the Councilors at anContinue Reading

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Under Bob O’Keefe’s IT Leadership, Gardner, MA is setting another Gold Standard for Excellence, this time in how it handles Cyber Security and attempts to be ahead of the curve and ahead of the threats. Publisher’s Note; With threats from hackers within the United States and concerns about possible cyberContinue Reading

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Listen to the explanation Council President Kazinskas gave on WGAW Hotline Radio on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. WGAW Hotline Radio is heard every Saturday from 12:10 to 2pm on AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and live streamed to anywhere in the world. CLICK HERE forContinue Reading

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Public Safety Update on Police – Fire- Traffic – Building – Health in Gardner MA The Committee met with various individuals of the following departments. Note that the recording started with Chief McAvene already in progress, so our AUDIO starts similarly. Access on any device. CLICK PLAY Councilors Dana Heath,Continue Reading

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A Unique promotion – Artist and Photographer Carolyn Kamuda to give away Cactii. On Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 11am to 2pm, Carolyn Kamuda will be showcasing various works at her gallery at 400 Pleasant Street in Gardner. Just for stopping by you get a FREE Cactus plant. (One perContinue Reading

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Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson discusses real solutions to real problems. Many cities and towns are trying to emulate the Gardner Model of transparency, financial stability, and incoming grants which reduce taxpayer burdens. CLICK PLAY. Real People. Real Problems. Real Solutions. The “Solutions” Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. On MarchContinue Reading

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Brad Heglin Sworn in as member of Gardner City Council Brad Heglin was sworn in as a City Councilor-at-Large at the Meeting on Monday, March 4, 2024. He works as an English teacher at Gardner High School. Heglin was Chair of the Gardner Centennial Committee last year. Prior to gettingContinue Reading

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Other items included details on the State budget and taxes, and the possibility of the State taking over the entirety of Route 140. Representative Jonathan Zlotnik Addresses Gardner City Council on 3-4-24 Jon Zlotnik was heard in an informal meeting of the City Council. Listen to his address on anyContinue Reading

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Gardner Public Welfare Committee Meets for 1 1/2 Hours at Gardner Library The Gardner Public Welfare Committee met on February 29, 2024 at the Levi Heywood Memorial Library at 55 West Lynde Street. Various updates were received by the Committee. Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. ChairContinue Reading

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024 is Election Day. Complete information from the City of Gardner, CLICK HERE Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson with his First Update of March 2024 Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson updated the City of Gardner on March 1, 2024. Listen to the update on any device, CLICK PLAY. TheContinue Reading

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An Update on the City of Gardner – February 23, 2024 with Publisher Werner Poegel The Gardner Emergency Housing Mission — Presidential Primary —- Various projects and results of meetings. Upcoming meetings for the week of February 26th. Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Actions of theContinue Reading

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Key Dates and Info for Elections 2024 in Greater Gardner MA March 5, 2024: Presidential Primaries Statewide – Polling Hours 7am to 8pm September 3, 2024: State Primaries for U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Governor’s Councillor, State Senator, State Representative, Register of Deeds, Clerk of Courts, County Commissioner (certain counties only)Continue Reading

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Final Recommendations YES on Sports Betting and Marijuana Zoning Articles The Gardner MA Planning Board is sending a final recommendation of YES for both zoning articles: adding Sports Betting to the table of uses, and allowing additional cannabis dispensaries in Gardner. Next step: City Council will approve or reject theContinue Reading

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Listen to the February 16, 2024 Mayor’s Update on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Nicholson Updates the Chair City on February 16, 2024 The Mayor addressed the number of calls his office has received regarding the apartments at 42-52 Parker Street – They are market rate units. They areContinue Reading

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View the Complete 261 page Agenda and Packet, CLICK HERE. Approved: 2024-2025 School Calendar will be option 2 which was the choice of about 3/4 of respondents to a Staff and Family survey. First day of school in Fall 2024 will be the Tuesday after Labor Day weekend. Printable pdfContinue Reading

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A limited number of interview slots are available on Hotline Radio each week. Please contact Host Steve Wendell at (978) 632-1340 or email SteveWendell@wgaw1340.com. Wendell also tells us that the station provides slots for FREE Public Service Announcements to promote community organizations. News from the HIT Hotline Radio Show onContinue Reading

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Keep up on the “So Many Good Things” every week with the Mayor’s Updates, City Council, School Committee, various Committees and Commissions, and our interviews. EDITORIAL: So Many Good Things in the City of Gardner MA So many good things are happening in the City of Gardner. Did you knowContinue Reading

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Mayor Nicholson indicated that if this first stage $3.6 million RAISE grant was approved, then next year the City would apply for the remainder of the $15 million for the full project. Details are on pages 39 to 51 of the City Council Agenda of 2-5-24 Meanwhile, the plan MayorContinue Reading

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Council on Aging members were praised by the Mayor, Senior Center Director, and City Councilors. Gardner Appointments Committee – Council on Aging Members Doing Terrific Job Taking up appointments and re-appointments to the Council on Aging at its meeting of February 9, 2024, the Appointments Committee heard praises from allContinue Reading

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Public Safety Committee Hears from Tom Zuppa Regarding Auto Dealers and Zoning Compliance Building Commissioner Tom Zuppa was heard regarding the Class II Dealer License application of Gardner 5 Star Auto Sales. The Committee voted to recommend to the full City Council that the business be given 120 days toContinue Reading

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Editorial: Again, More Nonsense Allegations by Pauly Potato Meeting Minutes: The Gardner City Council Meeting Agenda and Packet for February 5, 2024 contains an an Open Meeting Law violation complaint made by Paul Demeo, known colloquially as “Pauly Potato.” He alleges that the meeting minutes are not provided in aContinue Reading

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Reminders: MART is Fare-FREE until July 1st — Excise taxes are due March 4th, contact tax collector’s office if you haven’t received a bill — Dog licenses need to be renewed by April 1st In Weekly Update – Remembering and Reflecting on City Councilor Ronald F. Cormier While he didContinue Reading

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Gardner City Hall posted, “On behalf of all of us at Gardner City Hall, we wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family of City Councillor Ronald Cormier who passed away this weekend. Mayor Nicholson has directed that the Flag of the City of Gardner, located Downtown, be loweredContinue Reading

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Operation – Projects 2024 – The City of Gardner Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel asked Mayor Michael Nicholson about various projects contemplated for 2024. Listen to the interview on any device. CLICK PLAY. We spoke to the Mayor about various City-owned properties. We spokeContinue Reading

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City of Gardner Announces Lengthy Parking Ban Due to forecast inclement weather, parking ban is from Saturday January 27, 2024 at 10pm through Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 6am. Parking ban Saturday starting at 10pm. Parking ban all day Sunday. Parking ban all day Monday. Parking ban through Tuesday atContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Does Update Outside of Dilapidated DPW Salt Shed Mayor Nicholson’s Update on January 26, 2024 included him pointing right at the DPW’s Salt Shed which is almost falling down. The Mayor explained, “We have a lot of issues with this building. Not only can youContinue Reading

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Library Director Stephanie Young Speaks About the Offerings of Levi Heywood Memorial Library We spoke with Levi Heywood Memorial Library Director Stephanie Young about one of Gardner’s favorite spots: the library. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Library Director spoke about local artists who display art at the libraryContinue Reading

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Fundraiser Continues… Benefits son of Gardner City Councilor Battling Cancer: Henry’s Heroes is a fundraiser for Henry, a 3 year old boy who is the son of City Councilor Alek Dernalowicz and his wife Angela. Henry is undergoing chemotherapy after having had surgery in December for a Stage 2 Wilm’sContinue Reading

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How to contact Ward 1 Councilor David Thibault-Munoz: Email: dthibault-munoz@gardner-ma.gov — Phone: (508) 404-4365 Ward 1 Facebook Group, CLICK HERE. Ward One Councilor Thibeault-Munoz Knocks on Doors to Serve Constituents We spoke with Gardner MA Ward 1 Councilor David Thibault-Munoz about his role as a City Councilor and how heContinue Reading

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She Doesn’t Like Parking Meters But Loves Iced Coffee – She’s Karen Hardern Gardner MA City Councilor Karen Hardern spoke with us about parking meters, public safety, and yes, her love for ice coffee. Listen to the interview on any device. CLICK PLAY. Karen Hardern serves as Ward 4 CityContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Official Cartoon of Calvin Brooks – entire City Council and School Committee coming soon. And they met thrice: 3 Meetings of City of Gardner MA City Council January 16, 2024 with School Committee: Agenda/Packet. Meeting was held to determine representative to the Monty Tech Regional School Committee. NominationsContinue Reading

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Gardner MA City Council with Triple Feature of Meetings on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Meeting a day later than usual due to the Monday Martin Luther King Day holiday, the Gardner City Council is having 3 meetings on Tuesday, January 16, 2024: 6:25pm – Joint convention with School Committee toContinue Reading

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Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson with Thanks and Updates Listen to the Update on any device. CLICK PLAY Mayor Nicholson thanked all involved with the recent Inauguration Ceremonies. New Businesses: In coming weeks, Aldi, Chipotle, Five Below, Diamond Heart Studio, and Jersey Mike’s. Events and Dates: Catholic Mass for the City,Continue Reading

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Hotline Radio airs Saturdays from 12:10 to 2pm on WGAW AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and live streamed to anywhere. Carolyn Kamuda Explains Abrupt Resignation from Gardner MA City Council in Hotline Interview Carolyn Kamuda won election to the City Council in November, was sworn in on January 1st, but resignedContinue Reading

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Inauguration Ceremony Held in Gardner MA – Complete Coverage With pomp and circumstance, Gardner held its Inauguration at Perry Auditorium beginning at 6:30pm on January 4, 2024. Listen to the entire event on any device. CLICK PLAY Dr. Stephanie Marchetti, the Executive Director of the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center didContinue Reading

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For complete results of all the races in the 2023 Gardner Municipal Election, CLICK HERE. Calvin Brooks to be Gardner Councilor at Large After All – after Kamuda resigns Following the sudden resignation of Carolyn Kamuda for “personal reasons”, Calvin Brooks will become a Councilor-at-Large because he had the nextContinue Reading

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Kazinskas Keeps the Gavel Elizabeth Kazinskas was selected City Council President on a 9 to 0 vote of the Gardner MA City Council on January 2, 2024. Newly elected Councilor Carolyn Kamuda was absent from the meeting. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY Update: January 3, 2024: Carolyn Kamuda resignedContinue Reading

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Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Ends Year with Update from City Council Chamber Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY School Committee and City Council organizational meetings will take place on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. A School Committee Vice-Chair & financial officers and City Council President will be elected.Continue Reading

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Gardner Mayor Nicholson covers the Sludge Landfill issue – What’s Going Interview. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. As City of Gardner Works with Consultants, Opponent to Sludge Landfill Expansion Speaks Up Gardner Magazine received a Press Release from Ivan Ussach of the Millers River Watershed Council in which heContinue Reading