Future Path – The Next Term The initial work has begun, and in the next couple of years, substantial progress will likely occur in the following areas: Additional progress will be made on the Mayor’s priority to help address the issues of the economically disadvantaged in Gardner. He will likelyContinue Reading
Chair City Generosity on Full Display at Parker House of Pizza The Gardner Elementary School PTO had a fundraiser with the Parker House of Pizza on Wednesday, October 29th. The restaurant went above and beyond as stated by the PTO: “Thank you again to Parker House of Pizza for theirContinue Reading
Summer 2020 to Fall 2023 An Interview with Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Regarding Before and After… Gardner Mayor Nicholson agreed to talk to us about the Before and After from Spring 2020 to Fall 2023 in great detail. Listen to the interview on any device. CLICK PLAY. We spokeContinue Reading
Choose 6 out of 9. Make sure to vote on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 If you’d like to research past Gardner City Council meetings, Gardner Magazine has 10 pages of search results taking you to articles and AUDIO of the City Council meetings, CLICK HERE. Editorial: Picking Councilors at LargeContinue Reading
Last Year’s Awards Awards in fiscal year 2023 included for Gardner – Business Incubator Network $17,500, six parklets in downtown parking spaces $30,000, Downtown Wayfinding $25,000,, Real Estate Services Technical Assistance $40,000, Site Readiness for planning etc. regarding new 106 acre business park $150,500. Ashburnham had received 2 grants totalingContinue Reading
Answer to what happened in August, September, October 2023 – the largest table of data we’ve ever posted on Gardner Magazine. Objective Data: More achieved in last 3 months since our interview than some Mayors achieve in a year. We took the information straight from our news articles, so ifContinue Reading
Candidate Self-Profile – Carolyn Kamuda for Councilor at Large – Gardner MA Carolyn Kamuda is a candidate for the upcoming Gardner election on November 7th. She is running for Councilor at Large. She wrote the following self-profile. We will run submissions from any candidate. Simply email to News@GardnerMagazine.com. from CarolynContinue Reading
Templeton MA Fall Town Meeting 2023 Information The Fall Town Meeting is being held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 6 p.m. at the Narragansett Middle School Auditorium. View the Complete Town Meeting Warrant, click here. Some of the items: Money Items —$50,000 – financing the design and oversight ofContinue Reading
Candidate Self-Profile – Paul Tassone for Ward 3 Councilor – Gardner MA Paul Tassone is a candidate for the upcoming Gardner election on November 7th. He is running for Ward 3 Councilor. He wrote the following self-profile. We will run submissions from any candidate. Simply email to News@GardnerMagazine.com. from PaulContinue Reading
Just Who has Endorsed Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson? – We Got Access to the Big List Mayor Nicholson posted, “I’m honored to receive the endorsement of so many of our local and state officials and partners in the work we are doing in Gardner. We have accomplished a lotContinue Reading
Candidate Self-Profile – Alek Dernalowicz for Ward 5 Councilor – Gardner MA Alek Dernalowicz is a candidate for the upcoming Gardner election on November 7th. He furnished us with the following self-profile. We will run submissions from any candidate. Simply email to News@GardnerMagazine.com. Alek Dernalowicz Submission “My name is AlekContinue Reading
Candidates Night held in Gardner MA Candidates Night was 6-8pm on October 26, 2023 in Perry Auditorium at Gardner City Hall and was sponsored by the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce. Mayoral Candidate Michael Nicholson was there on time. Candidate Kimberly Blake arrived at around 6:41pm. When we were thereContinue Reading
Gardner MA Elementary School a Picture Postcard in the Chair City Landscaping is shaping up, kids are enjoying the playground, and parents – teachers – staff – administrators are getting compliments every week about Gardner’s investment in its future. As far as learning? Reading scores are up as was broughtContinue Reading
Hotline Radio is an interview program aired by Gardner Radio Station WGAW on AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and streaming to anywhere in the world 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. LISTEN LIVE NOW. – Hotline Radio airs Saturdays from 12:10 to 2:00pm Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson is usuallyContinue Reading
From Opening a Kitchen, to Open Dialog, to the Budget, Varied Topics in Mayor’s Update Listen to the Update on any device. CLICK PLAY Growing Places was approved by the Zoning Board and entered into a licensing agreement with the City of Gardner to utilize the kitchen at Waterford StreetContinue Reading
Two Gardner MA Businesses Partner with Gardner Elementary PTO The Gardner Elementary School PTO will be receiving $5 from every car washed Saturday October 28th and Sunday October 29th at Alltown Carwash located at 17 Pearson Boulevard in Gardner. PTO gets another $10 for Unlimited Club signups. Then, on NovemberContinue Reading
THE SPECIAL STATE ELECTION WARRANT IS NOW POSTED in Westminster MA From town of Westminster, “The Special State Election takes place on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Westminster Senior/Community Center, 69 West Main Street. Ballots have just arrived, and only vote by mailContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine has served Gardner Massachusetts and 18 surrounding communities since 2000 GARDNER WEATHER News and Interesting Information from Around Greater Gardner and Beyond News Around Greater Gardner MA Jump to first News Story – Looking for specific Greater Gardner MA News content? Then, Search this site for any articleContinue Reading
Greater Gardner MA News October 2023 Around the Towns – News In the CommunityContinue Reading
Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY Worth the Wait… Mayor’s Update is INFOPACKED on Monday October 16, 2023 The Update of Friday October 13th was released on Monday, October 16, 2023. (The weekend event at Annunciation Parish mentioned in the update occurred successfully last weekend.) The UpdateContinue Reading
Interview with Two Great Leaders of Heywood Healthcare in Gardner MA A very important event happened in Gardner on June 27, 1907. Heywood Hospital opened its doors. Over the years it has grown from a staff of 100 to more than 1000. Heywood has sought to expand facilities and servicesContinue Reading
Where to Find Information on Candidates Gardner Magazine has a list of Gardner MA Candidates at the top of the home page with a link to information on that candidate if available. Email submissions to News@GardnerMagazine.com Other Information: Mayor’s Update Page – 2022 and 2023 Updates — Gardner City CouncilContinue Reading
Candidate Self-Profile – Craig Cormier for Councilor at Large – Gardner MA Craig Cormier Submission Craig Cormier is a candidate for the upcoming Gardner election on November 7th. He furnished us with the following self-profile. We will run submissions from any candidate. Simply email to News@GardnerMagazine.com My name is CraigContinue Reading
Candidate Self-Profile – Jim Hunt for Councilor at Large – Gardner MA Jim Hunt is a candidate for the upcoming Gardner election on November 7th. He furnished us with the following self-profile. We will run submissions from any candidate. Simply email to News@GardnerMagazine.com. Jim Hunt Submission “My name is JimContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine has the entire election results available on our Election Results page. Every result from every precinct in Gardner. Incumbent Mayor Michael Nicholson and Kimberly Blake will face off in the November Election. Here is the pdf received at 8:49pm from the Gardner City Clerk’s office. CLICK HERE. TheContinue Reading
Preliminary and Primary Election is Tuesday October 10, 2023 in Gardner MA 3 Candidates for Mayor will be narrowed to 2 and 7 candidates for School Committee will be narrowed to 6. A primary will be held in the State Senate race being held to replace Anne Gobi who tookContinue Reading
Ticket Booth at Watkins Field Benefits from Talented Students in Gardner MA Gardner High School posted, “Thank you to Mr. Jacobson and some of his woodworking students for building and adding some new shelving units to the ticket booth at Watkins Field. Great project for the kids and the shelvesContinue Reading
Happy Columbus Day in Greater Gardner MA Columbus Day is Monday, October 9, 2023 in Greater Gardner MA. Gardner City Hall and area town halls are closed. State offices are closed. Schools are closed. The Post office is celebrating the Federal Holiday and is not delivering mail. Post offices areContinue Reading
HOT off the Radio Press – WGAW Hotline Radio in Gardner MA In bad weather and in good and generally from wherever he is, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson is the first guest on WGAW’s Hit Saturday (12:10 – 2pm) program, Hotline Radio. On Saturday, October 7, 2023, the Mayor spokeContinue Reading
Primary and Preliminary Election is Tuesday, October 10, 2023 in Gardner MA Preliminary for Mayor: Kimberly Blake, Martin Gray, and Michael Nicholson. Mayor Nicholson has been endorsed by both political parties: current Democrat Governor Maura Healey and Democrat Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and former Republican Governor Charlie Baker and formerContinue Reading
Gardner MA Election Results 2023 Municipal Election Tuesday, November 7, 2023 UPDATE: 11-17-23 Official Results Vary from Unofficial Results – It appears results from Ward 4a were not included in the unofficial numbers. Here are the official certified results on pdf, CLICK HERE. Voters Decide Mayor for 2 years 6Continue Reading
Listen to the Press Conference on any device. CLICK PLAY. Complete details on each item are in the Press Release from Governor’s Office, CLICK HERE. MA Governor Maura Healey visits Gardner MA to Highlight Tax Cuts Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey was at Gardner Elementary School on October 5, 2023 toContinue Reading
Like Legos? Every Monday 4-5pm is Lego Club in Gardner MA The Levi -Heywood Memorial Library in Gardner is noted for its child-friendly programs including Lego Club every Monday from 4 to 5pm for ages 6-12. On the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 4-5pm it’s Gamers ClubContinue Reading
Ronald Cormier – Candidate for Councilor at Large in Upcoming Gardner MA Election Ronald F. Cormier, of 55 Wickman Drive, announced that he is a candidate for re-election as a City Councilor at Large in the upcoming City of Gardner election. Mr. Cormier has had the honor of serving tenContinue Reading
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City on Various Topics and Events Mayor Nicholson went over many items in his weekly update. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY Topics Waterford Street School is an active construction site. The Mayor explained what type of work is going on. —-Continue Reading
Gardner Mayor Nicholson has been called one of America’s most effective Small City Mayors, even being invited to the White House to speak about Gardner’s success. We asked him about everything in detail. We came away from the interview realizing that it was hard to document all that has beenContinue Reading
Just for Fun – Explore the Gardner Magazine Fantasy Car Gallery From the first motorized vehicles in the 1800s to the most advanced automobiles of today, people have fantasized about the perfect car. Our gallery has practical styles and vehicles which are really just for fun. Vehicles span all decades.Continue Reading
The Mayor of Gardner Massachusetts, Michael Nicholson is 29 on September 24, 2023. He has helped the City of Gardner become well-known across Massachusetts and the nation. Gardner has become a Model City for America. Editorial – Happy Birthday from Gardner MA to Mayor Mike To the Mayor of Twenty-NineWho’sContinue Reading
Hotline Radio is heard Saturdays from noon to 2pm on WGAW AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and on the internet from anywhere in the world. Listen Live. Waterford Street School Explained on WGAW – Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson The Mayor stated, “I’d rather get the information out there correctly thanContinue Reading
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In a unique section, the Mayor gave us brief answers relating to what’s “more” in Gardner during the last 3 years – what’s been improved. And then, we talked about what there is less of, also about improvements. Jump to Section The Conductor – The Serious Business of Government andContinue Reading
Hispanic Heritage Month to be Celebrated at City Hall From Gardner City Hall – Join us and celebrate! Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 5:30pm, Gardner City Hall front steps. For the 3rd year in a row, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson will welcome all who wish to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.Continue Reading
For the Council meeting agenda and packet, CLICK HERE Progress Towards Community Center as $550,000 loan approved by Gardner MA City Council The Gardner City Council on September 18, 2023 approved Mayor Michael Nicholson’s request to borrow $550,000 for work at the Waterford Street School on a vote of 10Continue Reading
Thank you to Claude Vautour for taking pictures of the parade. Gardner MA Holds Centennial Parade – September 17, 2023 The Gardner Centennial Parade with 72 participants kicked off at 1pm on Sunday, September 17, 2023. The event was broadcast live on radio station WGAW which is heard on AMContinue Reading
Candidates are invited to submit Press Releases to News@GardnerMagazine.com. Voters Take Note: To vote in the primary by mail, you must apply for a mail in ballot by October 2, 2023 at or before 5 p.m. To vote in the election by mail, you must apply for a mail in ballotContinue Reading
Gardner MA City Council Meeting of September 18, 2023 The Gardner City Council – various items including Telephone Poles, appointments, another Open Meeting Law complaint by Pauly Potato, a suggested amendment to the City Charter by Councilor Jim Boone, an item on Gardner’s Disaster Response, Wage Protection, and various actionsContinue Reading
Editorial – Cosmic Significance of 20th Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson and his very clear 20/20 Vision for the Chair City Crisis Vision: As a Mayor in his 20’s, Michael Nicholson was at the top of the decision chain regarding many of the tough issues of 2020 including protecting citizensContinue Reading
Listen to this information-filled meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner Public Safety Committee stars the Councilors and the Department Heads – Complete Details! The Gardner Public Safety Committee heard from Police Chief Eric McAvene, Building Commissioner Tom Zuppa, and Health Director Micah Bondeau. Listen to the meeting on anyContinue Reading
Logistics: Centennial Parade for Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 1pm. Parade Coverage: WGAW Radio has announced plans to broadcast the entire parade live featuring MC’s Patti Bergstrom and Mike Richard. (AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and Live Stream OFFICIAL PARADE PROGRAM, CLICK HERE – pdf —- OFFICIAL PARADE PROGRAM, JPEG IMAGE,Continue Reading
Gardner MA Cultural Council is Seeking Funding Proposals This year, the Gardner Cultural Council will distribute about $28,000 in grants. It is accepting proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs until the deadline of October 17, 2023. Organizations, schools, and individuals are eligible to apply for grants that supportContinue Reading
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