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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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In the overnight period of Monday, September 11, 2023 and Tuesday, September 12, 2023 the various departments in Gardner are all actively assessing the situation in the community and prioritizing tasks. It is part of the coordinated Rapid Response of Gardner MA. Listen to this short statement from Mayor NicholsonContinue Reading

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With New Airport Master Plan in the Works, Gardner Airport Runway Renovations Begin For the first time in more than 50 years, the Gardner Airport is getting a major makeover. Runway is getting a complete reconstruction. The main building will get substantial renovations. For the future, an Airport Master PlanContinue Reading

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Editorial – Clarity Needed for Future With the recent debate over Route 140 Zoning on 2 parcels, there is some ambiguity left as to other parcels. We suggest a careful inspection of every parcel as to “Open Space” protection . For example, we just pulled up this map from theContinue Reading

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For the article on the entire Gardner City Council meeting of 9-5-23 scroll down the page, or CLICK HERE. Gardner MA City Councilor Dana Heath withdraws proposal to change zoning on the 2 Route 140 parcels Dana Heath withdrew his proposal to change the zoning classification to commercial following anContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Explains Charter Changes The City Council recently approved changes to the City Charter and is putting the issue before the citizens of Gardner as a non-binding ballot question on November 7, 2023. Mayor Nicholson prepared a video in which he explains what the changes wouldContinue Reading

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The Gardner City Council has before it a measure which would increase the number of allowed marijuana establishments in Gardner. Benefits to Gardner would include increased tax revenue from the added establishments. However, approval would almost certainly result in harm to the public health, considering the studies profiled by respectedContinue Reading

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Informal City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 Covers District Increment Financing The districts involved include the Downtown Development District of 142.07 acres and the Mill Street Development district of 56.88 acres. The entire City of Gardner has 14,145 acres of land. Listen to the meeting on any device.Continue Reading

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John Flick wrote, “If the Council desires to seek a change in use of these Parcels, then the Law Department recommends that the Council reconsider its referral of the zoning petition to the Planning Board and commence with a PLPA change in use analysis. This will allow the Council toContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City on September 1, 2023 The Mayor covered various events, explained the happenings of the Centennial Parade Day, went over City Charter on the ballot, and explained Route 140 Zoning issues. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY Events: A welcome to FacultyContinue Reading

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Potential West Street Parking Garage at Earliest Stages of Thought Process in Gardner MA In order to have an eventual successful project, there must be an initial idea conceived sometimes years before. Such is the story with the potential West Street Parking Garage. There are 3 types of layouts inContinue Reading

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How important is this issue? Kamuda Candidate for City Council AUDIO Interview: 10,887 listens as of 8/29/23 Mayor Nicholson 8-11-23 AUDIO Update: 8,548 listens as of 8/29/23 3 Years Mayor Nicholson AUDIO interview: 4,101 listens as of 8/29/23 Bay State Racing AUDIO Interview: 3,888 listens as of 8/29/23 These numbersContinue Reading

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The Wonder of Potholes in the City of Gardner MA What if there was a certain wonder to your friendly neighborhood pothole? Maybe it could be a portal to some “open space” everyone could agree on. Or, maybe it’s just a pesky pothole causing grief to you and other motorists.Continue Reading

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To get everything in context, listening to the interview in full is best. We asked about proposal specifics. John Stefanini gave us details. We asked about specific concerns and about the opposition to the facility and he responded respectfully. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Bay State Racing LLC –Continue Reading

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Who is Actually Running in Gardner MA City Election? There will be a preliminary election on October 10th (to coincide with Senate primary) and a regular election on November 7, 2023. There are 3 candidates for 1 Mayoral position, 10 candidates for Councilors at Large, Ward 1 has 2 currentContinue Reading

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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