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Focus on Gardner’s Future - A very positive interview about Gardner’s Future. We cover many areas. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Focus on Gardner’s Future – Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson On November 17, 2025, Gardner Magazine spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson in a very positive interview “Focus on Gardner’s Future” ListenContinue Reading
WGAW Weekdays - Massachusetts Native Headlines Noon Hour on WGAW Radio The Grace Curley Show airs from noon to 2pm on Gardner MA WGAW, heard on AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and streamed worldwide. Shown in the graphic is the complete weekday program schedule. For more information including the Saturday, Sunday, and special programContinue Reading
Pearl Street Paving Update - Weather Delays Completion of Pearl Street Paving Here is the alert issued by the City of Gardner: “Pearl Street Paving Work To Be Completed on Mon. Nov. 17th. Please be advised that due to the unexpected weather, crews got a late start and were unable to finish Pearl St. paving.Continue Reading
Lost My Elbow – original song - Gardner Magazine Releases an original song, the very goofy and silly “Lost My Elbow” Listen to the original fun song “Lost My Elbow” in Country, Pop, and Barbershop versions. From the song: “I lost, I lost, I lost my elbow,Can’t find it, where did it go? – I lost, IContinue Reading
Inside Council 11-17-25 - The Gardner Tax Rate has been set at $13.77. Image shows the math approved by the State of MA. CLICK Image for larger view. DEEP DIVE – Upcoming City Council Meeting of November 17, 2025 Gardner Magazine has prepared a “Deep Dive” with hosts the Chair Man and the ChairContinue Reading
Hotline 11-15-25 - THANKSGIVING Turkey Trot with Candy Graves and Winter Preparation with Gardner Civil Defense Director Paul Topolski on WGAW Hotline Radio of November 15, 2025 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. The WGAW Hotline Radio Show of November 15th featured an ABC Report on the Government ShutdownContinue Reading
This Week 11-14-25 - This Week’s Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday, November 14, 2025 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s edition: AUDIO Snafu – Festival of Trees Opens – Pearl Street Paving – Heywood HealthcareContinue Reading
AUDIO Snafu - Publisher’s Note: Gardner Magazine utilizes the City of Gardner YouTube videos to generate the AUDIO we provide in articles. Usually our editing only involves cutting out blank AUDIO at the beginning of meetings or when there’s a recess. The meetings recorded by Gardner Educational TV do have consistently better AUDIO.Continue Reading
Festival of Trees Opens - Festival of Trees Opens Gardner Museum 2025 Festival of Trees runs through December 6th. The Festival of Trees features beautiful displays of Christmas Trees, fabulous holiday displays, and such items as gift baskets. Admission to the Festival of Trees is $3 or FREE for members or FREE if you buyContinue Reading
Pearl Street Paving - It’s Pearl Street Paving Time! – Saturday November 15, 2025 in Gardner MA Preparations have been made. And now the long awaited paving date is here. Pearl Street in Gardner will be paved on Saturday November 15th. It has been a difficult project due to the road’s proximity to theContinue Reading
Behavioral Health Success - Heywood Healthcare Demonstrates Success in School-Based Telebehavioral Health We have the complete Fiscal Year 2025 School- Based Telebehavioral Report for your review, see pdf, CLICK HERE, Gardner Magazine also prepared a “Deep Dive” podcast with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady explaining it all. Listen on any device, CLICKContinue Reading
Public Housing Upgrades - Weatherization and Heating Efficiency Upgrades made at public housing authorities – What it means for Gardner and the region. Massachusetts oversees about 43,000 units of state-funded public housing. The finalized contracts, executed with local housing authorities across the state, will help make those homes warmer, healthier and more energy-efficient forContinue Reading
Conservation 11-10-25 - Conservation Commission Reviews Wetlands Protection Act Compliance for Various Local Projects The Gardner Conservation Commission met on November 10, 2025. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Commission held several public hearings and administrative updates. The primary focus of the meeting is the review of WetlandsContinue Reading
Greater Gardner Asphalt - The Science of Asphalt and its Greater Gardner Impact – a Gardner Magazine Report Road paving in Greater Gardner is often a source of considerable discussion because the citizenry would like roads paved in a more timely manner. However, at $1 million per mile, road paving is expensive. In theContinue Reading
Veterans Day 2025 - Gardner Veterans Day Ceremony A Veterans Day Ceremony was held on November 11, 2025 at 11am in Perry Auditorium at Gardner City Hall. Listen to the ceremony on any device, CLICK PLAY. Steve Wendell served as MC and Keynote Speaker as State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik and MVOC Director Stephanie MarchettiContinue Reading
Hurst – Swartz on Election - Just under 25% of registered voters cast ballots in the recent Gardner Municipal Election. Here is a pdf of the unofficial results from the City Clerk’s office, CLICK HERE. Anne Hurst and Robert Swartz Speak Out About Election Listen to their comments on any device, CLICK PLAY. School Committee MemberContinue Reading
School Committee 11-10-25 - Gardner School Committee Honors High School Nurses, Votes to Dispose of Surplus Kitchen Equipment, and Discusses MCAS Scores At the meeting of November 10, 2025, Gardner Superintendent of Schools Mark Pellegrino recognized two high school nurses for their life-saving response during an emergency. In October, Bethany Harunkiewicz, RN and BenContinue Reading
Ecumenical Thanksgiving - Events: Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service: Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 2pm. and Alphabet Christmas: Sunday, November 30th at 10am. Also listen to our “Deep Dive” podcast reflecting on the wisdom explored in the newsletter and outlining the various events at the church. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. “Just as IContinue Reading
Hazard Mitigation 2025 - Complete a short online survey, CLICK HERE for link. City of Gardner Seeking Public Input on Hazard Mitigation The City of Gardner is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan, a key document that helps the City prepare for and reduce the impacts of natural disasters like flooding, severe storms, and winterContinue Reading
Handel’s Messiah - The Greater Gardner Community Choir will be performing Handel’s Messiah on December 14, 2025 at 3pm in Perry Auditorium at Gardner City Hall. Featured will be the 14 piece orchestra and a special guest, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. As signed by composer George Frideric Handel almost 300 years ago: “ToContinue Reading
Focus on the Future – original song - From the song: “Focus on the future, not ancient history, Focus on the future, be present with reality….Focus on the future and what needs to be done, Focus on the future and the time in the sun ,Focus on what you can do to make things better, Focus on theContinue Reading
Library Interest - Library Calendar: Find Out what’s happening at the Levi Heywood Memorial Library anytime with the calendar, CLICK HERE. Levi Heywood Memorial Library – For Every Age and Interest The Levi Heywood Memorial Library in Gardner offers something for everyone from the youngest toddlers to the oldest seniors. Craft Supply Swap:Continue Reading
Festival Trees 2025 - Gardner Museum 20th Annual Festival of Trees Set to Begin November 12th Gardner Museum 2025 Festival of Trees runs from November 12th through December 6th. The Festival of Trees features beautiful displays of Christmas Trees, fabulous holiday displays, and such items as gift baskets. Whatever is donated is raffled offContinue Reading
Hotline 11-8-25 - An Extended Interview with the Mayor – Veterans – Projects – Taxes – WGAW Hotline Radio of November 8, 2025 First up is Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson who was reelected this week to another term. Host Steve Wendell interviewed the Mayor a little longer than usual and the conversation wasContinue Reading
Update 11-7-25 - Events, Operations, and a Holiday Preview Focus of Mayor’s Update of November 7, 2025 Listen to the update on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson goes over a variety of upcoming community events and city operations for November and December. Key announcements include the annual Veterans Day ceremonyContinue Reading
Razed and Raised - One building is razed – Another building is raised – Another Nears Completion Razed: The indoor Greenwood Memorial Pool building has been razed, demolished, and torn down awaiting a new Pavilion to be built in 2026. The building had been given to the City of Gardner in 1915 and hadContinue Reading
This Week 11-7-25 - This Week’s Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday, November 7, 2025 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s edition: Municipal Election – National Election Historical Stats – Community Food Drive – Gardner AirportContinue Reading
Community Food Drive - PRESS RELEASE on PDF, CLICK HERE. GARDNER COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE: Saturday November 15th from 9am to 11:30am at Price Chopper, Walmart, and Hannaford. In addition, Hannaford on Sunday November 16th from 9am to 11:30am. Gardner City Council and The Senior Center/AARP Join Forces for Community Food Drive Gardner City CouncilorsContinue Reading
Happy Veterans Day – original Song - To each and every veteran: Thank you for your service. This original song is for you. Veterans Day Services take place at 11am on November 11th in Perry Auditorium at Gardner City Hall. Gardner Magazine releases the original song “Happy Veterans Day” It is a tribute to all veterans. TheContinue Reading
Airport 11-5-25 - Environmental Review, Capital Improvements, and Finances – a Gardner Airport Update The members of the Gardner Airport Commission met on November 5, 2025 and discussed several ongoing and upcoming projects at the airport. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Key topics included the status of theContinue Reading
Planning 11-4-25 - Planning Board Meets on Private Gardner Projects The Gardner Planning Board met on November 4, 2025 to address several key development projects and proposed ordinance amendments. The board first discusses the continuation of a public hearing for a Mount Wachusett Community College building addition due to recently submitted definitive siteContinue Reading
DPW Check - Make a monetary donation to the Gardner CAC through this secure link, CLICK HERE. Gardner DPW Presents Check to Gardner CAC Scrap metal from around the City from various projects was turned into 10 grand and presented in the form of a check to the Gardner CAC. Photo shows overContinue Reading
Wind Advisory 11-5-25 - Greater Gardner MA Preparing for High Wind Gusts Late Wednesday into Thursday Time to secure objects so they don’t get blown around. Time to prepare for a possible power outage. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory in effect from 10pm Wednesday, November 5, 2025 through Thursday NovemberContinue Reading
Nicholson Wins - Gardner Magazine has complete results of the November 4, 2025 Gardner MA Municipal Election. The complete election page is at this link, CLICK HERE. Gardner Mayor Nicholson Achieves Landslide Win in Gardner Election The results are unofficial but definitive: Gardner Mayor Nicholson 2407 votes, Challenger Kimberly Blake with 1379 votes.Continue Reading
Another Term in the City – Original Song - Editorial: Gardner Magazine has produced an Election Victory Song called “Another Term in the City” Given all the nonsense the Mayor has had to put up with during the campaign from his opponent, we thought it was fitting for this occasion and to celebrate when “Good” wins. Listen on anyContinue Reading
Election Results 11-4-25 - For Mayor: Michael Nicholson: 2407, Kimberly Blake 1379. Nicholson Wins with 63.5% of the vote. Gardner Municipal Election 11-4-25 Complete Results Gardner Magazine will have complete results of the November 4, 2025 Gardner MA Municipal Election. The complete election page is at this link, CLICK HERE. Results often come inContinue Reading
Grant Maze - The City of Gardner is moving forward due to some very smart decisions and actions over the last 5 years. Turning $50,000 in to $50 million is a story to be told for the ages. Editorial: The Grant Maze So how exactly did Gardner Mayor Nicholson turn a $50,000 CityContinue Reading
Election Day Statement - A Statement from Mayor Michael Nicholson on Election Day Mayor Nicholson released this election day statement: “It’s Election Day in Gardner! Polls are open today from 7am to 8pm at the 5 different polling locations around the City. If you’re unsure where to vote, contact the Gardner City Clerk’s OfficeContinue Reading
City Council 11-3-25 - Councilor Judy Mack spoke of the food crisis in the community and announced that the Gardner City Council would be having a food drive. Gardner Magazine will provide more details when available, but this is what the Councilor said: Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Two Meetings of Gardner MAContinue Reading
Gratitude Tree – Original Song - Levi Heywood Memorial Library Inspires an Original Song – “The Gratitude Tree” The Levi Heywood Memorial Library has set up a uniquely wonderful display in the Children’s Room. It’s a Gratitude Tree encouraging children to put up messages of what they are thankful for. Listen to our original song onContinue Reading
Hotline 11-1-25 - City Projects, Politics, Voting, Programming, and SNAP focus of Hotline Radio Show of November 1, 2025 Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on Hotline was Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson who spoke of being positive during the campaign rather than resorting to the tactics ofContinue Reading
Standard Time 2025 - Clocks Fall Back on Sunday It will get dark one hour earlier on Sunday as clocks are set back 1 hour this weekend. Standard Time will be in effect until Spring. Sunrise will be one hour earlier. Check on Fire Detectors When the clocks change in the Spring and Fall,Continue Reading
Grants in Gardner - Publisher’s Note: This has been the biggest return on investment in Gardner’s History. 50 grand has returned 50 million. That is a 100X (100 times) return on investment. When first proposed by the Mayor, there were some naysayers, but City Council approval was given. Even our optimistic editorial at theContinue Reading
Update: Heywood 10-31 - An Update from Heywood Healthcare – Most Services Resumed Statement from Heywood Healthcare release 6pm 10-31-25 “We want to express our sincere gratitude to our patients, staff, and community for their patience, understanding, and support over the past few weeks. Your trust and cooperation have been instrumental as we’ve workedContinue Reading
Blake Voting Scam - Blake Voting Scam Revealed – It’s Still 1 Vote Per Person – No strategy provides more than one vote Gardner Magazine reached out to renowned election attorney Gerry McDonough to confirm a very simple concept, that it’s 1 person, 1 vote and that the nonsense being stated by Kimberly BlakeContinue Reading
This Week 10-31 - This Week’s Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday, October 31, 2025 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this Week’s Edition: Upcoming Election – GMS Roof Replacement – Original: Get Out and Vote – BoardContinue Reading
Loss of SNAP - Would you like to help? Here is the secure link to donate to the Gardner CAC As loss of Snap looms, Gardner CAC is Getting Ready The Gardner Community Action Committee (Gardner CAC) operates a Food Pantry which is expected to be busier should the expected loss of SNAP programsContinue Reading
Gardner Middle School Roof - Gardner Middle School Roof Project – Details on PDF and “Deep Dive” podcast Gardner Magazine has prepared a “Deep Dive” with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady which explains the Gardner Middle School Roof Replacement Project. The item will be taken up at the City Council meeting of NovemberContinue Reading
Get Out and Vote -original song - Gardner Magazine Releases the original song “Get Out and Vote” Listen to this really fun song “Get Out and Vote” on any device, available in a few versions. From the song: “If you like what you see, the current path’s trajectory, want to keep it really going, then you’ve gotContinue Reading
BOH 10-27-25 - Board of Health Deals with Bed Bug Infestation at Local Complex During the Board of Health Meeting of October 27, 2025, a severe bed bug infestation at a local apartment complex was discussed among the Board members, Acting Board of Health Director Angella DiPrima, and a tenant. Listen to theContinue Reading
CDBG 10-28 - CDBG Steering Committee Meeting Focuses on Various Project Funding Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The meeting focused on discussions and motions related to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Key actions include transferring $102,447 in unused demolition funds from the 205-213 Main Street projectContinue Reading
Ovila Case Grant - Gardner Gets a Quarter of a Million Bucks for New Playground at Ovila Case The City of Gardner has been awarded $252,000 in a State grant to fund new playground equipment at Ovila Case. For years, kids enjoyed playing in the Fantasy Playground at Ovila Case. However, in 2023 theContinue Reading
Election November 4th - Gardner Election is Tuesday November 4th. Polls open at 7am and are open until 8pm. Mayor: Choose Incumbent Mayor Michael Nicholson or Challenger Kimberly Blake Ward Councilors: Choose a Councilor to represent your individual Ward Councilors at Large: Choose up to 6 Councilors at Large. Note: Each vote only countsContinue Reading
Conservation 10-27-25 - Sludge, Sewer, Drainage and Excavation Subject of Conservation Commission Meeting. The Gardner Conservation Commission met on October 27, 2025. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Members discuss various municipal and development issues, including ongoing enforcement orders related to the Gardner Sludge Landfill and properties at NicoleContinue Reading
Nicholson Statement 10-28 - Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson’s State of the City Address from January 14, 2025 Statement from Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson We are officially one week away from election day! I’m proud of the campaign we have run and look forward to continuing to work with the voters and residents of thisContinue Reading
Alerts - Media Partners with City of Gardner for Even Greater Transparency – Alerts Displayed You’ll notice a change in the upper right hand corner of the WGAW website, CLICK HERE, and the Gardner Magazine website you are on right now. City of Gardner Alerts and City of Gardner news items areContinue Reading
5 Years of Moving Gardner Forward Interview - View a complete transcript of this interview with all of the questions and answers, CLICK HERE. Mayor Nicholson: “It’s been a journey and a half, but it’s been fun. We’ve definitely gotten a lot accomplished here in Gardner, but there’s a lot left that we’ve got to do. I’m lookingContinue Reading
South Gardner Grant - South Gardner to be REVITALIZED with nearly $1.5 Million Grant The graphic shows the NOW photo, the CONCEPT photo, and Utility Improvements. The exciting transformation will be undertaken because the City of Gardner has received nearly $1.5 million for the South Gardner Revitalization Project. Mayor Nicholson has focused on allContinue Reading
Growing Places Ribbon Cutting - Press Release 10-27-25, CLICK HERE. The City of Gardner and Growing Places Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Waterford Street Regional Food Center Listen to the speakers and the ribbon cutting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The ribbon cutting ceremony featured remarks from officials Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson and StateContinue Reading
Templeton 10-26-25 - An Update with NEW Templeton Town Administrator James Ryan Here is a PDF of the most recent weekly report, CLICK HERE. James Ryan is in his first month as the new Town Administrator of Templeton, MA having started officially on Monday, September 29th (contract was approved at the Select BoardContinue Reading
No Words – Original Song - Gardner Magazine Releases original song “No Words” Have you ever tried to write a song and were at a loss for words and thought that something might be wrong? That’s what this original song is about. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. From the song: “I decided to write aContinue Reading
Hotline 10-25-25 - During the WGAW Hotline Radio Show of October 25, 2025, Steve Wendell announced that WGAW has become an affiliate of CBS. The station will be featuring CBS News at the top of every hour and some of the popular CBS programs such as 60 minutes. Here is the WGAW website,Continue Reading
Westminster – November ’25 - Article contains both a “Deep Dive” on Westminster for November 2025 and Episode 15 of the Town Crier. For more information on the Town of Westminster, visit the website, CLICK HERE. Happenings in the Town of Westminster The South Street Sentinel – November 2025 edition covers happenings in the TownContinue Reading
Serial Killer Haunted House - Here is a pdf of the Social Media post you can view for yourself, CLICK HERE. Both WGAW Owner- General Manager Steve Wendell and Gardner Magazine Owner – Publisher Werner Poegel Call for Resignations The Winchendon History and Cultural Center put on an event called: “Serial: A ‘Killer’ Immersive HauntedContinue Reading
Cannabis – Maine to Massachusetts - The Problem of Illegal Cannabis Making it to Massachusetts This summer, Federal authorities charged 7 Chinese nationals in conjunction with an alleged multi-million dollar illegal marijuana trafficking operation. The group allegedly conspired to grow and distribute cannabis across New England using interconnected “grow houses” concealed inside single-family properties in bothContinue Reading
This Week 10-24-25 - This Week’s Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” for October 24, 2025 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s edition: Falloween Stroll in Downtown Gardner October 31st from 10am to noon – Levi Heywood PuzzleContinue Reading
Changing Commercial Landscape - Some Changes in the Commercial Landscape of Gardner MA A sign went up recently in the Gardner Plaza for a new NAPA Auto Parts which is going in to the former Walgreen’s location to the right of Ocean State Job Lot and to the left of Patriot Pizza. The expectedContinue Reading
Golf Feasibility Study - Golf Commission Takes First Step Towards $7 Million Project At the Golf Commission Meeting of October 20, 2025, the commission approved a $33,000 feasibility study which is needed before seeking City Council approval for the overall $7 Million project. Gardner Mayor Nicholson and Councilor Judy Mack were also at theContinue Reading
Pennington Poster - 2 Years After Murder in Gardner, Fugitive Aaron Pennington Still Being Sought On October 22, 2023, the body of Breanne Pennington was discovered at 42 Cherry Street in Gardner. Breanne had been killed by a gunshot wound. Aaron Pennington, the husband of Breanne Pennington is a 35 year old manContinue Reading
ZBA 10-21-25 - Is it a Sign or Architectural Feature? – Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals met on October 21, 2025. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Meeting focused on a variance request on behalf of Nouria, a convenience store brand. NouriaContinue Reading
GRA 10-22-25 - Gardner Redevelopment Authority Meets with Added New Members Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Executive Director is Jason Stevens, Gardner’s Director of Community Development and Planning. The Chairman is City Councilor Paul Tassone. Other members include State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik, City Councilor Judy Mack, and PaulContinue Reading
Water Coil Settlement - Gardner Magazine has a “Deep Dive” podcast with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady explaining it all, Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Time to Submit a Claim as Coils Class Action Settlement is Approved in Heating Coils Case If you are a resident of Gardner, Massachusetts who wasContinue Reading
Loss Awareness - A “DEEP DIVE” podcast on the Hidden Crisis of Infant Loss. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month Proclaimed in City of Gardner Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson and City Council President George Tyros have signed a proclamation officially recognizing Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.Continue Reading
Heywood Cybersecurity - 3rd Party security experts have been working with Heywood Healthcare to restore full functionality. Gardner Magazine will publish an update from Heywood as soon as it is available. No Update Yet Regarding Cybersecurity Incident at Heywood There is no update yet from Heywood Healthcare on the Cybersecurity Incident which hasContinue Reading
GHS Band 10-21-25 - School Committee Chair Nicholson and Vice Chair Cormier Observe GHS Marching Band Practice The Gardner High School Marching Band held an evening rehearsal on October 21, 2025 and Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson and Vice Chair of the School Committee Rachael Cormier were on hand to view the progress the bandContinue Reading
Mysterious Massachusetts - Mysterious Massachusetts with Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe Explores Famous and Bizarre Massachusetts Moments On Wednesday, October 29th at 6pm, the Levi Heywood Memorial Library is presenting “Mysterious Massachusetts” exploring famous and bizarre Massachusetts moments. The Library posted: “Every state has its ghost stories… but only Massachusetts has the Dover Demon, The Victorian,Continue Reading
Wednesday Road Work - Wednesday Road Work on Pearl Street in Gardner From the City of Gardner: “There will be paving work done on Pearl Street tomorrow, Wednesday, October 22, beginning at 6:30am, from Blanchard Street to the Uptown Rotary at the intersection of Elm and Green Street. Traffic detours and delays are expectedContinue Reading
Haunted House GHS - Gardner High School to Feature Haunted House The Gardner High School Haunted House is Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 5 to 8pm. Admission is $5. There will also be a bake sale and basket raffle. City Councilor Elizabeth Kazinskas spoke of the event during the Gardner City Council Meeting. ListenContinue Reading
Council 10-20-25 - The Gardner City Council unanimously approved a Single Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026. Gardner to have Single Tax Rate Once Again The Gardner City Council met on October 20, 2025. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. A major focus of the meeting was the FY2026Continue Reading
WGAW Lands Curley - View the WGAW home page for a complete schedule of talk show hosts, CLICK HERE. WGAW Radio Lands the Grace Curley Show The Grace Curley Show will be airing from noon to 2pm on WGAW AM 1340 and 98.1FM. WGAW Owner, Newsman, and Hotline Radio Host Steve Wendell selected theContinue Reading
Ad Hoc October - Ad Hoc Compensation Proposal Committee Holds Half Hour Meeting Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The meeting begins by addressing a new legal opinion that restricts the discussion of salaries for certain department heads because a collective bargaining process is underway for some positions, though specificContinue Reading
Fire Dept. Grant - City of Gardner Receives $365,000 Federal Grant for New Firefighter Radios Gardner City Hall Press Release: Gardner, MA — The City of Gardner has been awarded $365,000 through the Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program to purchase new fire-rated radio systems for all 42 members of the Gardner FireContinue Reading
Original Song – Halloween Candy - Original Song – Halloween Candy (10/20/2025) Just in Time for Halloween, Gardner Magazine Releases the original song, “Halloween Candy” Listen to the original POP Party Song on any device, CLICK PLAY. POP PARTY SONG – Halloween Candy From the song: “I want my candy for Halloween ,Got the biggest bagContinue Reading
Farmers Market Wraps - Gardner Farmers Market Wraps Outdoor Season After the Farmers Market on October 18, 2025, the Gardner Farmers Market released this statement: “Thank You for a Fantastic October Market! What a beautiful day to wrap up our outdoor season — sunshine, smiles, pumpkins, alpacas, and so many familiar faces. A heartfeltContinue Reading
Public Safety 10-17-25 - Public Safety Committee 10-17-25 Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Public Safety Committee Meeting on October 17, 2025, featured updates from several municipal departments. Commissioner Melissa McDonald of the the Building Department highlighted staffing shortages, long permit review and inspection lead times, and the potentialContinue Reading
Hardern Interview - Gardner’s Interactive Lady -An Interview with Karen Hardern – 14 Year City Councilor Gardner Magazine had the honor of speaking with City Councilor Karen Hardern. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Hotline 10-18-25 - Updates, City and Town Finances, Paul Topolski, and Dana Heath – Hotline Radio for Saturday, October 18, 2025 Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY First up: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. Farmers Market being held today – Annunciation Parish Bazaar going on today and tomorrow – DomesticContinue Reading
Public Welfare 10-16-25 - Public Welfare Committee 10-16-25 Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Grant Announcement – Advocate - Gardner Domestic Violence Advocate will be “Full-Time” Due to Grant Listen to the announcement on any device, CLICK PLAY. Speaking at the announcement were Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik, and Gardner Police Chief Eric McAvene. Councilor Dana Heath represented the Gardner City Council Here is the completeContinue Reading
This Week 10-17-25 - Our News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday, October 17, 2025 Listen to our weekly news magazine on any device, CLICK PLAY. In this week’s edition: Road work – Grants – Housing Ordinance – Public Safety meeting – Cybersecurity incident at Heywood Hospital – Firefighters endorse NicholsonContinue Reading
School Committee 10-14-25 - School Committee Hears from New Student Representative at October Meeting Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. View the complete agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. The Committee heard from new Student Representative Aiden Lospennato, formally accepted a $16,000 donation to the GHS Music Program, and her from AnneContinue Reading
4 October Meetings - 4 October Meetings 10-14-25 Planning Board 10-14-25 Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Finance Committee 10-14-25 Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. License Commission 10-14-25 Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Appointments Committee 10-14-25 Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Debate 10-13-25 - Original Email Received on 10-13-25 Screenshot. Very clear Kimberly Blake had changed her mind. Click Image for larger view. The Press Release which was to go out. Very clear Blake had confirmed participation. Click Image for larger view. Blake Bows out of Debate After Saying Yes There was to beContinue Reading
Deep Dive – Columbus Day - A “Deep Dive” on the Columbus Day Holiday in the U.S. and other Countries Listen to the “Deep Dive” with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Original Song – National Dictionary Day - Gardner Magazine Releases an Original Song – National Dictionary Day Listen to the original song on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Dana Heath Interview 10-11-25 - An Interview with Gardner City Councilor Dana Heath Listen to the entire interview on any device, CLICK PLAY. In the interview, Councilor Heath details what Kimberly Blake attempted to do to his family, calling her actions “insane.” Councilor Heath spoke of details regarding what he says Kimberly Blake attempted toContinue Reading
Development 10-10-25 - Development Review Committee Met on October 10th – Reviewed 2 Site Plans Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Development Review Committee meeting held on October 10, 2025, primarily focused on two separate conceptual site plan reviews. The first review concerns a proposal by GAAMHA andContinue Reading
Ad Hoc 10-6-25 - Ad Hoc Compensation Committee Met On October 6th Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Ad Hoc Compensation Proposal Committee Meeting was held on October 6, 2025, This first organizational meeting focuses on the creation of a compensation ordinance for non-union city employees in Gardner. CommitteeContinue Reading
City Council 10-6-25 - Gardner City Council Meeting Features a Report by Councilor Brad Heglin on Waterford According to City Councilor Brad Heglin, the Waterford Improvements are being done correctly. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Key actions included the swearing-in of four newContinue Reading
Cannabis and Driving - Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis Results in Death Listen to the “Deep Dive” on any device. CLICK PLAY. This “Deep Dive” concentrates on the issue of cannabis use and impaired driving, highlighting the public health and safety concerns associated with driving under the influence of marijuana. The Centers forContinue Reading