For more information on the Town of Hubbardston visit the official website, CLICK HERE. Hubbardston MA Happenings with Nathan Boudreau – July 19, 2023 We spoke with Hubbardston Town Administrator Nathan Boudreau who will be speaking with the town’s selectmen on August 7th about a Proposition 2 1/2 override,, somethingContinue Reading
And the positive transformation continues…. The Transformation of Gardner MA in 3 Years of Mayor Nicholson – July 14, 2020 to July 13, 2023 Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel had the distinct honor of speaking with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson in his office on the occasion of completing his 3rdContinue Reading
Park Street Park in Gardner MA Looking Great From Every Angle Completion is expected next month, but the transformation is evident right now. What just months ago was an unsightly lot welcoming Gardner visitors with barbed wire is now an attractive spot with a gorgeous waterfront view. The Park tiesContinue Reading
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
Coming Up: Chair City Summer Kickoff Thursday June 29, 2023 —- Food Truck Festival Saturday July 8, 2023 —- Summer Centennial Celebration Saturday July 22, 2023. Our Reflections on a Sizzling Summer Saturday in Gardner MA The weather was far from perfect on Saturday, June 24, 2023, but the peopleContinue Reading
A City-Wide Event – Complete Event page, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Celebrating Birthday on Saturday, June 24, 2023 238th Birthday and Centennial as a City Small Business Saturday in Downtown and City – Detailed Flyer Music: Downtown 21 piece brass band at 2pm, Monument Park Viva Las Elvis at 6pm,Continue Reading
Park Street Park includes bike path extension, parking, and a very nice view of Crystal Lake. Park Street Park Progresses including Bike Path Extension and More in Gardner MA Shown is work on the Park Street Park a couple of weeks ago and on June 15, 2023. Monument Park isContinue Reading
Gardner MA Parker House of Pizza is Featured on New England Perspective TV The Television Show segment aired on June 11, 2023 and profiles great places to eat throughout New England. Parker House Owners Chris and Reno showcased their various pizzas to host Lika. Watch the entire segment. Click PLAY.Continue Reading
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
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
For the exciting renderings of the other Downtown Projects including Monument Park upgrades, read our April article, CLICK HERE. Barbed Wire Gone – Development of Park Street Park has Begun in Gardner MA Eventually there will be dozens of parking spaces and part of the bike path, all facing beautifulContinue Reading
Hubbardston MA Happenings with Nathan Boudreau – May 9, 2023 Listen to the Interview on any device. CLICK PLAY. We spoke about various Municipal Challenges and about the Town Center Project underway soon which will positively transform the Hubbardston Downtown area. Hubbardston has opportunities for economic development and tourism. NateContinue Reading
On-The-Scene Update with Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Covers Much in 6 Minute Report Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Having just left the National Day of Prayer Celebration at Higher Ground Ministries, Gardner Mayor Nicholson did his update on the grounds of Monument Park where workContinue Reading
Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY Councilor James Walsh Emerges as Council Advisor During Gardner MA City Council Meeting of 5-1-23 Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY Complete Agenda and Packet (600 pages) CLICK HERE Councilor Walsh pays attention to the details and oftenContinue Reading
Exciting Renderings of Approved Gardner MA Projects Released CLICK on any Image for larger view. For further information on Projects in the City of Gardner, review our interviews with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson and our various Projects pages: You can also use the site search at top of home pageContinue Reading
Gardner Food Truck Festival to be held Saturday, July 8, 2023 The Gardner Food Truck Festival is back for 2023 and plans are for it to be bigger and better than last year. Colin Smith, the Mayor’s Executive Aide is working right now on finalizing the list of trucks whoContinue Reading
Gardner MA Centennial Committee Announces More Events Many events are happening in Gardner this year, Visit our Centennial page, and 5 of them are presented by the Centennial Committee. Event 1 was an introductory event in January. Event 2 is the Flashback Dance taking place Saturday April 22, 2023 atContinue Reading
How you can support Gardner Magazine – Gardner Herald. Gardner Magazine could use your support of whatever amount to support our Journalism. I thank you, our readers for any support you choose to make. We have a secure page for this purpose, CLICK HERE. For businesses, advertising is available onContinue Reading
Fiscal Year 2024 – What’s Coming for Investments in the Chair City? The City’s Master Plan for the next 5 years makes it very clear: Gardner is going to continue to improve in a big way. Note that some items are funded directly by local taxpayers, some by state andContinue Reading
Gardner MA Magazine with an After Storm Photo Gallery Gardner Magazine explored the Chair City with a camera on March 15, 2023 after the Storm of 2023. More than 100 photos are in this Gallery, click here. The men in the center at left were my heroes as they helpedContinue Reading
For complete details, red the town meeting warrant provided here in pdf format. Winchendon MA with Special Town Meeting March 13, 2023 Here is the town meeting warrant in pdf format, ClICK HERE. The Town Meeting will consider $40,000 in broadcasting equipment upgrades for Town Hall and about $1400 inContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine Interviews Artificial Intelligence So just how real is Artificial Intelligence? Well, we had an opportunity to interview an Artificial Intelligence from DeepAI, the same company which created this Gardner Bread Chair for us. It was a most interesting experience. Listen on any device. Click Play. The AI thoughtContinue Reading
Loan Order Rescission Requests – Mayor is asking to clean up the books on loan orders which could have been rescinded a while ago in some cases. Elm Street School Repairs, Pall Filter at Crystal Lake Water Treatment Facility, Watkins Field Renovations, DPW Storage Building Construction, Waterford Street School FeasibilityContinue Reading
View the Mayor’s Update on our Mayor’s Update page of listen here on any device. Click Play. Looking Forward, Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Updates the Chair City in Optimistic Message In a forward-looking update, Gardner Mayor Nicholson updated the Chair City on February 10, 2023. Listen on any device. ClickContinue Reading
UPDATE 1/23/23 8:21pm: The City of Gardner has announced through CODE RED .” Additionally in response to over 2200 residences being without power until tomorrow night the Gardner Senior Center will be open as a warming Center from 7:30 AM through 7:00 PM tomorrow January 24.” Schools: Gardner Public SchoolsContinue Reading
Gardner MA Welcomes Back the Crown of Chicken Open Again! Crown Fried Chicken is open again at 68 Main Street. They are offering Chicken, burgers, gyros, seafood, wings, kabobs, and salads among items on their menu which is shown below. Their phone number is (978) 410-7858. CLICK IMAGE for largerContinue Reading
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson: “Gardner is a very special place and we’re very blessed to be here.” Watch the Mayor’s Updates on our Mayor’s Update page, all AUDIO and prior Update articles on our AUDIO page, or listen here on any device. CLICK PLAY. Listen to this week’s Mayor’s UpdateContinue Reading
UPDATE: 11/26/22: Sunday 11/27 Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting is postponed – A new date will be announced early to mid week. From Mayor Michael Nicholson: “The event is postponed. We will have a new date announce either on Monday or Tuesday. We need to first check with everyone whoContinue Reading
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There was HOT news on WGAW’s Hotline Radio Saturday October 29, 2022 in Gardner MA Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson stated that the design of the Rear Main Street Project is nearly complete with groundbreaking to be this coming April 2023. Plans include almost 200 Downtown parking spots, a waterContinue Reading
View the Mayor’s Update on our Mayor’s Update page or listen here on any device. CLICK Play. Smiling from Ear to Ear, Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Treats Chair City to Great News in Weekly Update The Mayor spoke about some local events, but the Big News in this updateContinue Reading
Worth the Wait – Winchendon Fall Festival 2022 a Huge Success! The 6th Annual Fall Festival in Winchendon Massachusetts on Saturday October 22, 2022 from 10am to 4pm drew lots of people. With over 200 vendors, there was something for everyone. It was held at later date than usual toContinue Reading
Listen to the Meeting on Any Device. CLICK Play. Gardner MA Proactive Planning, Rink, Sludge, and Labor Issues Before Committee In a Public Service Committee meeting of October 13, 2022 the City Engineer announced that the City of Gardner has been awarded a $50,000 Community Compact Grant from the StateContinue Reading
6th Annual Winchendon MA Fall Festival is Saturday October 22, 2022 The 6th Annual Fall Festival in the Toytown of Winchendon, Massachusetts is Saturday October 22, 2022 from 10am to 4pm. It’s described as a fun, family event with over 200 vendors, local food, and kids activities. Winchendon has beenContinue Reading
Watch the Mayor’s Updates on the City of Gardner’s YouTube page or on our Mayor’s Update page, CLICK HERE. Or, listen on any device. CLICK Play. Mayor Nicholson reminded the public that the Gardner City Council will meet on Monday, September 19th. Informal Meeting 6:30pm re the Gardner Fire DepartmentContinue Reading
Watch the meeting on YouTube or listen to it right here on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner MA Finance Committee Goes Over a Wide Range of Topics Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson appeared before the Finance Committee regarding various funding requests. He also detailed that Tender Heart Veterinary Care is donatingContinue Reading
Gardner MA Is in The Zone The Green Circle is 25 miles from Gardner MA and somewhat defines “The Zone.” Gardner is uniquely positioned for success because of its center position within The Zone. The Chair City is accessible via major transportation routes including Route 2 – West of Fitchburg/Leominster,Continue Reading
Gardner Magazine Updates City – Mayor Without Update Due to Staffing Note: Last week’s Mayor’s Update has received 73 views on YouTube and as of yesterday 2,354 listens on Gardner Magazine. However, our offer to record an AUDIO update was not accepted. So we’ll provide one instead. Click Play. ChairContinue Reading
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson was interviewed July 6, 2022 about various topics including Greenwood. “It’s Embarrassing to call a Memorial.” Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson calls for action on Greenwood. The Greenwood Pool is popular and the Swim Meets draw people to Gardner. But the old Greenwood Bathhouse looks bad, reallyContinue Reading
In 36 Hrs., Lorden Keeps Promise of Removing Dangerous Plate Glass At a Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing on July 19, 2022, Gary Lorden of Mass. Ave. Realty stated he noticed the dangerous plate glass on the 2nd floor of the building on Parker Street and vowed to get ridContinue 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
State Approves Gardner MA Application for Storefront Revitalization Districts In an announcement dated June 30, 2022 but sent out on the first day of the new fiscal year, Mayor Nicholson announced that the Chair City has been approved for two new Vacant Storefront Revitalization Districts, covering both the Timpany BoulevardContinue 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
Despite Standout Status Among America’s Young Mayors, Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Wants to Stay in Gardner Mayor Nicholson says he is fulfilled, loves the job and will be here as long as the voters are willing to keep him. During the past two years, the Mayor has seen aContinue Reading
Who’s at fault? ASPHALT. Gardner MA Finance Committee Confronts Asphalt at 4-13-22 Meeting The Gardner MA Finance Committee met on Wednesday 4-13-22 and approved various recommendations to the City Council including $10,000 in additional funding for Downtown trash receptables due to price increases, the $75,000 annual amount to maintain theContinue Reading
. The Gardner City Council will meet again on Tuesday April 19, 2022. For our City Council page and to view the most recent meetings, CLICK HERE. Rising Prices Impact Gardner MA Current and Upcoming Budget Where possible, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has attempted to take advantage of lower contractedContinue Reading
Watch the Gardner MA Mayor’s Update on the City’s Youtube channel or on our Mayor’s Update page. CLICK HERE. Paving, Property, and Pedaling Posited in Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson’s Update Paving: Downtown areas will start to be paved during third week of May. State of MA will start paving nearContinue 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
Many Gardner Project Listings have this message. The Map of Gardner MA projects is listed here. Gardner MA Projects With Spring here, Gardner is eagerly awaiting more information on various projects currently showing “Information on Project Coming Soon!” including: Sampled 175 Stormwater Outfalls, Keyes Road Culvert Replacement, 2020-2022 Water MainContinue Reading
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson update on 4 Furry Legs While not bringing up the pending Gardner PD investigation, the Mayor reported that the Gardner Police Department welcomed a new member, police dog “Rocky”, who will be assisting in patrol efforts, drug assignments, and tracking missing people. Office Willis andContinue Reading
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