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Volunteer - Gardner Magazine Releases the hit duet “Volunteer” original song This is the tale of the volunteer who has a big heart of care. It is a unique Male-Female Duet about the positive impact of being a volunteer in the community. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. A volunteer strengthens theContinue Reading
This Week 2-21-25 - This Week in the Chair City – an Update by Gardner Magazine Gardner Magazine reports on some of what is going on in Gardner. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Snow Removal Timing — Local Club Activities — Upcoming Spring and Summer Events — $8 Million Project — Horse RacingContinue Reading
Snow Bankings 2-24-25 - Gardner Plans Parking Ban on Certain Streets to Clear Snow Bankings From the City of Gardner: “There will be a Downtown Parking Ban on Monday, February 24th from 7:00am to 3:30pm to allow DPW Crews to clear the snow bankings from the edges of the sidewalk. The City Code requiresContinue Reading
Assessors 2-20-25 - Futuristic Gardner Assessor Gets new 3 year Battery? What? A 3 year battery? Actually, Gardner Assessor Christine Kumar publicly spoke about being thrilled to be reappointed for another 3 year term. The positive vibes are contagious. Listen yourself to the recent 5 minute, exciting, Board of Assessors meeting with KumarContinue Reading
Development 2-18-25 - Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson announced at this meeting that he is insisting that future meetings of the Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee and meetings of the Gardner Redevelopment Authority be recorded to provide transparency to the public. Publisher’s Note: Highly recommend you listen to this meeting as Director StevensContinue Reading
ZBA 2-18-25 - Lengthy ZBA Meeting Held on February 18, 2025 The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals met on February 18, 2025 for a lengthy 3+hour meeting. 9 Cases in meeting packet, CLICK HERE. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Appointments 2-18-25 - Candidates for Reappointment Face Appreciative Group at Gardner Appointments Committee The Gardner City Council Appointments Committee met on February 18, 2025 and heard from and about the following candidates for reappointment: Assessor Christine Kumar, Police Chief Eric McAvene, Deputy Chief Nicholas Maroni, and Animal Control Officers Autumn Brown, Alana Meserve,Continue Reading
Throne of Shame - Musical Editorial – “Throne of Shame” Released by Gardner Magazine With so much talk about the proposed Sludge Landfill Expansion, we’re releasing a musical editorial. The subject is the “Throne of Shame”. We all sit there and do our business with little thought of the consequences. As the song says,Continue Reading
Council 2-18-25 - Listen to the entire City Council meeting of February 18, 2025 on any device. CLICK PLAY. Complete agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. City Council Meeting of Tuesday, February 18th to Have Impact for Years and Decades The City Council waited about 10 minutes and then voted Councilor Elizabeth Kazinskas toContinue Reading
Leominster Racing - Horse Racing Proposal Back – This Time in Leominster Baystate Racing LLC is proposing a Horse Racing Track at the former landfill on Mechanic Street in Leominster. According to Leominster Mayor Dean Mazzarella, entry to the facility would be made via the interstate highway and not via Mechanic Street. AContinue Reading
Plow Guy - A Salute to DPW Men and Women who work as “Plow Guy” The Plow Guy clears paths one flake at a time and we all rely on our local DPW men and women to keep our roads clear from snow so we can get around. The Jazzy Song is calledContinue Reading
Council 2-18-25 - View complete agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. Publisher’s Note: It’s all about the MONEY FLOW – Keeping the Health Insurance Account in the black – Sensibly Funding Badly Needed Projects – Going after millions in available grant funding. – Gardner is doing it. Money Flow of Progress – City CouncilContinue Reading
Waiting in Line - Gardner Magazine Releases “Waiting in Line” about what none of us likes to do, wait… Anyone who has ever waited in a never-ending line will identify with the song. But sometimes, you meet someone in that line who can change your life forever. Listen to the BLUES version on anyContinue Reading
Freezing Rain - Gardner Magazine Releases Complaint Song “Freezing Rain” Ever wish you could write a letter to Mother Nature complaining about that pesky freezing rain? Well, this original song is a quirky complaint song about Freezing Rain. First song is a unique Male-Female Pop Duet and the second is a Pop versionContinue Reading
Hotline 2-15-25 - The WGAW Hotline Radio show hosted by Steve Wendell airs every Saturday from noon to 2pm. The station live stream is available 24/7. This extended show features the entire Sludge Landfill Expansion session with public comments. WGAW Extended Hotline “Washington’s Birthday Weekend” show topics include Gardner Government, Templeton Recreation, PresidentsContinue Reading
Storm 2-15-25 - PARKING BAN: Due to the weather forecast, the City of Gardner will have a parking ban from 5pm on Saturday February 15, 2025 until 8pm on Sunday February 16, 2025. Here’s Gardner Mayor Nicholson speaking on the parking ban with additional details. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAYContinue Reading
Historical 2-18-25 - Gardner Historical Commission Working Towards Proposed Historic Preservation Zoning Amendment The Gardner Historical Commission will be meeting 6pm February 18, 2025 at the Gardner Museum at 28 Pearl Street. The commission has been taking a much more active role in the City recently. The packed agenda includes a review ofContinue Reading
Flu 2-14-25 - MA Respiratory Dashboard Shows Spike in Influenza According to the State of Massachusetts Respiratory Dashboard, CLICK HERE, the current estimated severity of influenza is VERY HIGH as reported for the week of 2/2/25 to 2/8/25. Data is updated weekly for the prior week. MA reports 139 influenza deaths so farContinue Reading
Finance 2-12-25 - $8 Million Project Gets Closer to Approval with Finance Committee Recommendation The City of Gardner took out a 30 year loan to pay for its portion of the Gardner Elementary School which opened in the Fall of 2022. Recently, the project was deemed completed and went through an audit confirmingContinue Reading
Week 2-14-25 - This Week in the Chair City – an Update by Gardner Magazine Gardner Magazine on some of what is going on in Gardner. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Some activities for School Vacation Week – Employment opportunities – Chamber of Commerce Super Raffle – Recognizing Signs of a StrokeContinue Reading
City Hall - Gardner Magazine Releases “City Hall (I’ve Got a Lucky Job)“ If you’ve been to Gardner City Hall, you can describe it as the “Problem Solver” Mall with many offices and departments there to assist with various needs. This is a salute to the service providers at Gardner City Hall. AContinue Reading
Planning 2-11-25 - Gardner Planning Board Approves Compass Lane Subdivision While other state agencies might still weigh in regarding traffic concerns the public has expressed, the Gardner Planning Board approved the Compass Lane Subdivision project at its meeting of February 11, 2025. The subdivision would be located at the Gardner-Templeton line. Robert SwartzContinue Reading
Freezing 2-13-25 - Freezing Rain Shutters Schools, Businesses, and Makes Travel Dangerous Snow turned to freezing rain on February 13, 2025. Many area schools and businesses have chosen to close. Travel on the morning of February 13th was deemed dangerous. Complete list of closings from WCVB, CLICK HERE. In the local area, closingsContinue Reading
Song – Presidents - The Long song versions took many, many hours of work to research the historical fact and edit about a dozen or so individual parts into the final songs. HAPPY PRESIDENTS DAY! An Ambitious Release in Honor of Presidents Day Presidents Day is Monday February 17, 2025. Most City Halls andContinue Reading
$8 Million Project - Gardner Mayor Proposes School Surplus Fund $8 Million Dollar Project Construction of the new Gardner Elementary School came in $8 Million under budget. The result is an $8 million surplus sitting in Gardner’s bank account. Gardner has 3 choices: (1) Put the amount towards principal which wouldn’t reduce current monthlyContinue Reading
Sludge 2-10-25 - Sludge Landfill Presentation and Public Input in Gardner MA On February 10, 2025, a presentation was made to the public by a representative from the firm working for the City of Gardner. Links to various documents are below for your reference. Following the presentation, there was about an hour ofContinue Reading
School 2-10-25 - “Kids who need more get more” – Elementary School Principal Earl Martin. Just one of the memorable statements from this informative School Committee meeting. Gardner School Committee Holds Informative Meeting At the Gardner MA School Committee Meeting of February 10, 2025, Behavioral and Academic presentations from various individuals took upContinue Reading
Ride-Along 2025 - Gardner Mayor Works Late Shift in Annual Snow Storm Ride-along Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has created a tradition of riding with the DPW during a plowing event each year. In the last snow storm, the Mayor did the late shift. Gardner Mayor Nicholson posted the photos used in our collageContinue Reading
Dynamic Duo - Penney and Bujak Honored as Successful Dynamic CEO-CFO Duo Heywood Healthcare stated, “Heywood Healthcare is excited to announce that Rozanna Penney, CEO, and John Bujak, CFO, have been named to Becker’s Top 30 Highly Successful CEO-CFO Duos!” From Becker’s Hospital Review: Rozanna Penney, CEO & John Bujak, CFO of HeywoodContinue Reading
Clear Hydrants - An Easy Life and Property Saving Measure in Greater Gardner MA When time counts, a clear path to a fire hydrant may make the difference. The Gardner Fire Department posted, “Shoveling snow away from fire hydrants is crucial to ensure emergency responders can access them quickly in case of aContinue Reading
Romantic Restaurant - Full Transparency: All poll results and the number of votes. Conclusion: Question not really answered. Real Poll on Romantic Restaurant Gives Mixed Results Gardner Magazine noticed that another publication had published a poll regarding what is the most Romantic Restaurant in the area. Only problem: The names of restaurants wereContinue Reading
Committee 2-10-25 - Gardner School Committee Holds Meeting on Monday February 10, 2025 The Gardner School Committee is expected to accept grant funds in the amount of $100,000 and accept a donation in the amount of $75,000 to establish a scholarship. The committee is also expected to vote on various expenditures. During theContinue Reading
Shelter Reform - Representative Jonathan Zlotnik Comments on House Passage of Right-to-Shelter Reform Bill Representative Jonathan Zlotnik joined colleagues in the Massachusetts House in voting to pass a bill reforming the state run homeless shelter system. Right-to-Shelter was put in place more than 4 decades ago and many, including Zlotnik, have described theContinue Reading
Red Songs - “Tell Your Valentine ( I Love You)” and “The Red Charger” 2 Songs Released for Valentine’s Day A Valentine’s Day Song called “Tell Your Valentine (I Love You) For the song page with complete lyrics and another version, CLICK HERE. Another Red song called “The Red Charger” – a classicContinue Reading
Job Title 2-8-25 - Gardner Magazine Releases “Job Title” – original song about Job Titles Job Titles have somehow become more creative in recent years and this song makes fun of the more interesting titles. Listen to the FUNK song on any device, CLICK PLAY. Are you a Chief Sanitation Engineer or Hollywood CleaningContinue Reading
18 HR. Commentary - Commentary – 18 Hour Trade War – Not a Conflict at All The recent 18 Hour Trade War was not a war at all. Listen to the commentary on any device. CLICK PLAY. Listen to the song featured in the commentary by itself, the 18 Hour Trade War song. ListenContinue Reading
Hotline 2-8-25 - Planning – Resources – Funding – Legislation – Policy Focus of WGAW Hotline Radio Program Hotline Radio Program on WGAW aired Saturday February 8, 2025 from noon to 2pm. Here are some of the highlights: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke with host Steve Wendell on various topics including Project PlanningContinue Reading
Storm 2-8-25 - An AUDIO message from Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson regarding the storm and parking ban. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Winter Storm Warning 7pm February 8th to 1pm February 9th in area and state The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning from 7pm on Saturday February 8,Continue Reading
This Week 2-7-25 - This Week in the Chair City – an Update by Gardner Magazine Gardner Magazine on some of what is going on in Gardner. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Business Openings —- Fundraisers — Budget News —- Gardner Super 8 —- Black History Month —- Events —- Registrations — SponsorshipsContinue Reading
No Parking – Yes Trash - No On-Street Parking Thursday, Yes There will be Trash Collection Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has informed us that there will be an on-street parking ban on Thursday, February 6th from 7am to 7pm. Here is what the Mayor wrote on Wednesday “On the advice of the DPW and Police Dept,Continue Reading
City Council 2-3-25 - In a statement during Council Comments and Remarks, Council President Tyros emphasizes why oversight is so important in the context of a July 31, 2024 meeting. We have details below and AUDIO from that meeting. Gardner City Council Meets on February 3, 2025 The Council added a Committee on EconomicContinue Reading
Black History Month 2025 - Resources to learn more about Black History Month: The Library of Congress hosts a complete website devoted to Black History month. Covers events, exhibits, collections, AUDIO, video, and has a great guide for teachers. CLICK HERE. The Smithsonian has a Black History Month page, CLICK HERE. The U.S. Census websiteContinue Reading
Super 8 - State says: Gardner Super 8 use as Migrant Shelter ends June 30th Tyler Newhall, the Legislative Director for Emergency Assistance & Director of Municipal Relations for the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities has informed the City of Gardner that this is part of the State’s efforts to phaseContinue Reading
Monument Park 2025 - Have questions? Like to support the Summer Concert Series at Monument Park? Send an email to: bandstand@gardner-ma.gov Gardner’s Unassuming Monument Park is Really a Big Deal For years Gardner’s Bandstand Committee has met prior to the Summer Concert Series season. Its next meeting is Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:30pmContinue Reading
Indecision 2025 - Song page with lyrics and additional graphics, CLICK HERE. A Wacky 80’s Pop Song About Indecision – Think About It Ever asked a question only for someone to say, let me think about it, let me look in to it, or let me check on that…hmm, I’ll have to getContinue Reading
Weather 2-2-25 - National Weather Service Issues Winter Weather Advisory – Local Parking Bans Announced The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Snow expected: Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches including Central and Western Massachusetts. Taking place from 7pm on Sunday February 2nd toContinue Reading
The Cannon - Go to “The Cannon” song page for 15 additional versions and the song lyrics, CLICK HERE. “The Cannon” Continues to be Heard – Source not yet Identified – Song Written and Produced The sound of a cannon is heard periodically in Gardner and surrounding communities. Law enforcement has speculated onContinue Reading
Groundhog Day - Gardner Magazine Releases “Groundhog Day” song and Groundhog Day Special Report. Groundhog Day is February 2nd every year. It has a long history which we chronicle in our lengthy special report below. We also have a fun song entitled “Groundhog Day”. Listen to the fun song on any device. CLICKContinue Reading
Hotline 2-1-25 - Chapter 90 and Chapter 70 Funding Likely to Increase – Mayor Nicholson on Hotline Radio Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson appeared as the first guest on WGAW’s Hotline Radio on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Listen to the entire show on any device. CLICK PLAY. Should the legislature approve, the Chair CityContinue Reading
This Week 1-31-25 - This Week in the Chair City – An Update by Gardner Magazine Gardner Magazine with an Update on some of what is going on in Gardner. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Library Programs — MWCC — Fire Dept. — Earthquake — Nicholson elected President — various fundraisers and eventsContinue Reading
MWCC Audio - MWCC Adds 6th AUDIO Studio to Facilities For decades, Mount Wachusett Community College has trained students in the operation of AUDIO and Video equipment and most recently has maintained 5 AUDIO Studios. On February 7, 2025, the Mount will dedicate its 6th AUDIO studio to retiring Chief Engineer of MediaContinue Reading
Bring Critical - Editorial: Being Critical Part of Media Role Gardner Magazine is often criticized for being overly positive about the Chair City. We agree. This publication has a “cup is half full” approach. It’s often easy to be positive as current Mayor Nicholson has been instrumental in turning things around. But inContinue Reading
Comedy One-Liners - A Touch of Goofiness to Break Up the Week – Comedy One-Liners Gardner Magazine presents various voices with Comedy One-Liners, a little bit of goofiness and silliness sprinkled with a bit of funny. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. A sample of the dozens of one-liners portrayed in the AUDIO.Continue Reading
Health 1-27-25 - UPDATE 1-28-25 8pm: Gardner Magazine reached out regarding this matter to Board of Health Chair Susan Avallone, Director Micah Blondeau, and Mayor Michael Nicholson. We will update this article should any or all provide comments to us. Board of Health Hears Spirited Appeal of Tobacco Suspension The Gardner Board ofContinue Reading
Smoke Alarms 1-27-25 - Gardner Fire Department with example of Smoke Alarm Saving Lives in Gardner MA. The Gardner Fire Department posted, “Smoke alarms are crucial for early fire detection and providing life-saving seconds to escape danger. Yesterday, Gardner Firefighters responded to a home with smoke in the basement. Firefighters found a small fireContinue Reading
Drugs 1-27-25 - Alleged Drug Dealers Nabbed in Gardner MA In a Press Release, (CLICK IMAGE for larger view) Detective Lieutenant Matt Arsenault of the Gardner Police Department announced a joint effort between the Gardner PD and the North Worcester County Drug Task Force which resulted in the arrests of 2 alleged drugContinue Reading
Downtown Work 1-27-25 - Activity in Downtown Gardner on the Last Monday of January 2025 On January 27, 2025, there was activity in Downtown Gardner. Pictured at top is the Levi Heywood Memorial Library with the beautiful American flag shown in front of the building as patrons visited for various services. At 25 MainContinue Reading
Earthquake 1-27-25 - Earth shakes with 3.8 Magnitude earthquake near York Harbor Maine On January 27, 2025 at 10:22am, a magnitude 3.8 earthquake with a depth of 13.2km had an epicenter 10km southeast of York Harbor, Maine. It was felt many miles away as far away as Rhode Island and Boston MA. LocalContinue Reading
Chair Alive - Gardner Magazine Releases “Big Chair Comes Alive” This fictional song tells the story of the day the Big Chair Comes Alive. Listen to any or all of the versions on any device. CLICK PLAY. Big Chair Comes Alive Lyrics by Werner Poegel Gardner’s Big Chair sat there quietly, Watching theContinue Reading
Nicholson 1-25-25 - The Massachusetts Mayors Association was established in 1945. Mayor Nicholson was elected President of the MMA on January 25, 2025. Michael Nicholson elected President – of MMA Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson was unanimously elected President of the Massachusetts Mayors’ Association on January 25, 2025. Official Press Release, CLICK HERE. —Continue Reading
This Week 1-24-25 - This Week in the Chair City – An Update by Gardner Magazine Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel with an Update on some of what is going on in Gardner. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Business News including closings, openings, and progress. —- City Demolition projects — Events at theContinue Reading
Sludge Update - Upcoming Meeting to Give Citizens Input on the Proposed Sludge Landfill Expansion On February 10, 2025, there will be a meeting at Gardner City Hall’s Perry Auditorium from 6 to 8pm. In the notice for the public meeting, the City of Gardner outlines its purpose to provide an overview ofContinue Reading
Dogs 2025 - Orchestra of Dogs Say Get License Now in Greater Gardner MA If your dogs could get together and play one tune this time of year it would be a reminder that 2025 Dog Licenses are now available. In many communities, the process is very easy to do online. You mayContinue Reading
Assessors 1-21-25 - Chair Leblanc created an amusing moment when speaking about printer frustrations, “When it comes out of the printer, you know, page after page, I’m like this. Exactly. And then I’ll go, son of a bitch. And then my wife says, are you doing the papers again? How’d you guess?“ BoardContinue Reading
Council 1-21-25 - Gardner City Council Debates Oversight of Economic Development Department At the Gardner City Council meeting of January 21, 2025, councilors debated oversight of the Economic Development Department, likely creating a new sub-committee at a future meeting. Gardner Mayor Nicholson introduced Jason Stevens who was given a temporary 60 day appointmentContinue Reading
Strummers - Westminster Strummers to Perform at Gardner Senior Center The Gardner Senior Center posted, “Westminster Strummers Concert at the Gardner Senior Center! Come join us for an afternoon filled with fantastic ukulele music from the Westminster Strummers! This talented group is ready to bring smiles, fun, and lively tunes to theContinue Reading
Council 1-21-25 - Firm Selected to Handle Gardner’s 3rd Party Grants Gardner Mayor Nicholson utilized a review committee to come up with a recommendation for the up to $100,000 expenditure approved in October by the City Council. The result: Keller Partners Company was chosen out of 7 firms competing for Gardner’s business. WhileContinue Reading
Golden America - Gardner Magazine Releases “Golden Age of America” President Trump stated in his Inaugural Speech that America is entering another Golden Age. This is an original song about the “Golden Age of America” in various versions. Listen on any device.Continue Reading
Inauguration 2025 - Donald J. Trump is President Again after taking Oath of Office Donald Trump is now President of the United States once again. Trump is only the 2nd man to serve a non-consecutive term in the Oval Office. President Trump juggles a number of Inaugural activities along with the business ofContinue Reading
Storm Begins - Snow Falls in Greater Gardner MA – Parking Bans Begin Snow fell in Greater Gardner MA beginning the afternoon of January 19, 2025. The City of Gardner has an on-street parking ban in effect from 6pm on January 19th through 9am on January 20th. Parking in public parking lots isContinue Reading
Hotline 1-18-25 - Update with the Mayor and State of City and State of State Featured on WGAW Hotline Radio Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. The show began with an informative update with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. The Mayor spoke about oversight of City Departments, the hiring ofContinue Reading
Finance 1-15-25 - Gardner Finance Committee Discusses Various Matters for the New Year Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Complete Agenda, CLICK HERE. The Finance Committee spoke about an Ordinance proposed by Councilor George Tyros which would require the Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee to meet monthly. Other itemsContinue Reading
City 2025 - Gardner Mayor Nicholson Delivers State of the City Address The Mayor’s speech was preceded by remarks by Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll who spoke of Gardner and its penchant for success and spent the afternoon with the Mayor “bringing developers together as part of a roundtable to understand what the opportunitiesContinue Reading
4 Library Programs - Gina Verrelli stated, ” Feel free to come to one or all of these programs.” For more information about all the programs at the Levi Heywood Memorial Library, please visit the website, CLICK HERE. There’s even more good in the library’s future. There’s even a 5 year strategic plan whichContinue Reading
Hotline 1-11-25 - News from WGAW Hotline Radio January 11, 2025 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. A busy informative show heard on WGAW – AM 1340 – 98.1 FM and streaming to anywhere in the world. In the first hour: Extensive separate interviews with Gardner Mayor Michael NicholsonContinue Reading
Update 1-10-25 - Highlights of this Weekly Update: Registration for Summer Recreation begins February 1st – details available on that date. Gardner Fire Department has advice on ways to prevent freezing pipes during the cold winter weather. Christmas Lights can be put in the regular trash. On Sunday, January 19th at 1pm theContinue Reading
4 Generations - Publisher’s Note: While 4 generations of Hulette’s in the Fire Department have made a positive impact on the Chair City, the Hulette’s have started yet another tradition with Sully the Comfort Dog who lives with Lieutenant Eric John Hulette. Sully is loved by people everywhere he goes. 4 Generations ofContinue Reading
School 1-7-25 - Gardner School Committee Holds First Meeting of the Year The Gardner School Committee elected Rachael Cormier as its Vice Chair during the meeting of January 7, 2025. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. View complete agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. The meeting began with Superintendent MarkContinue Reading
Like A Book - Gardner Magazine Releases “Like A Book” in 3 Different Versions The subject is: There’s just nothing like a book. So pick up the pages and give one a look. Listen to any one or all of the versions on any device. CLICK PLAY. Visit the Levi Heywood Memorial Library orContinue Reading
Council 1-6-25 - Listen to the AUDIO of the meeting for complete remarks. Gardner City Council Elects George Tyros as President for remainder of term Former City Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas nominated Councilor George Tyros to be Council President for the remainder of the 2 year term. Tyros was elected unanimously. Listen toContinue Reading
Organization 2025 - AUDIO and more details about each of the meetings will be published as available. Gardner City Council and School Committee hold first Meetings of New Year Gardner City Council The Gardner City Council meets Monday, January 6, 2025. The Council will elect its Council President. See agenda, CLICK HERE. UPDATE:Continue Reading
Heywood – Forward 2025 - Normalcy Fully Arrives – Heywood Healthcare Looking Forward to 2025 After its unprecedented and highly praised independent emergence from Chapter 11 in 2024, Heywood Hospital now has a year of normalcy ahead. Heywood Healthcare will now be able to participate in normal audits, will not have a court looking atContinue Reading
First Baby 2025 - A Photo of the First Baby of 2025 born at Heywood Hospital Alexandra Hunt is the proud mother of baby girl Adyline Hunt born at the Lachance Maternity Center at Heywood Hospital on January 1, 2025 at 7:39am. Adyline weighed 7 lbs. 3 oz. and measured 21 inches long. HeywoodContinue Reading
New Year ’25 - A Happy New Year Wish from Gardner Magazine To our readers: We wish you all the best in 2025. If you’re making New Year’s resolutions, try this on for size: “Gettin’ Ready for the New Year”. Play on any device. CLICK PLAY. Don’t forget: We love to hear about theContinue Reading
Those Condiments - Gardner Magazine Releases “Don’t Like Those Condiments” in advance of New Year’s Eve The song definitely sounds better when you’ve had a beer or two. Listen to the ridiculous goofy song on any device. CLICK PLAY. More silly graphics, Rock, Country-Rock, and Jazz versions, and complete lyrics on the “Don’tContinue Reading
Space Heaters - DANGER of Space Heaters in Greater Gardner MA Space Heaters can be a problem. Mass.gov reported on problems which may have caused a 3 alarm fire in Fitchburg. CLICK HERE. The Gardner Board of Health posted, “Several recent area fires have been attributed to the use of space heaters. PleaseContinue Reading
Hotline 12-28-24 - WGAW Broadcasts End of Year Hotline Radio Show On December 28, 2024, WGAW Host Steve Wendell featured Gardner Mayor Nicholson in an interview recapping 2024 in Gardner. The Mayor spoke about various projects which have been completed and which are ongoing. Nicholson gives some projections for 2025. —-MVOC Director StephanieContinue Reading
Year Ahead 2025 - Gardner Magazine Previews the Year Ahead in the Chair City Gardner Magazine Looks Ahead to 2025: Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. 2025 in the City of Gardner including City Projects, Waterford Community Center, Personnel, Private Projects, Businesses, Policies and Procedures, Opportunities for Citizens, Recreation, Budget, Water Settlement, Public Safety,Continue Reading
Christmas 2024 - MERRY CHRISTMAS! Merry Christmas in Original Song from Gardner Magazine Gardner Magazine has released a number of Christmas songs this season. “A Christmas Memory” was released on Christmas Day. Merry Christmas to You. Christmas Song Releases Feel Good Songs About Gardner For the New Year Thank you to our FirstContinue Reading
City of Grace - Editorial Christmas Message – Gardner is a City of Grace And let me say one more thing especially to those rare individuals who criticize the Mayor and the City Council. Have you seen the Caroling with the Mayor 2024 video? Mayor Michael Nicholson opens with a beautiful Christmas song andContinue Reading
Caroling 2024 - Gardner Releases Caroling with the Mayor Video Gardner has released the 2024 Caroling with the Mayor Video. You’ll hear Mayor Nicholson singing and various participants from throughout Gardner including Bands and Choirs from the Schools, Churches, and area organizations. Mayor Nicholson even plays the trumpet at the end of theContinue Reading
Nicholson 12-23-24 - Michael Nicholson on “The Year Ahead” We spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about “The Year Ahead.” Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Mayor Nicholson discussed what’s upcoming in 2025. Upcoming projects include Revitalization Projects at the Greenwood Pool area, Rome Square, and work in the Downtown. The Mayor isContinue Reading
Listen to Scrooge - Gardner Magazine Presents “Scrooge” We have two presentations, one is a rather long version of Scrooge from a 1935 movie. The other is a radio play entitled “A Christmas Carol” done in 1939 featuring Lionel Barrymore. Listen to either or both on any device. CLICK PLAY. Scrooge AUDIO of 1935Continue Reading
Hotline 12-21-24 - Hotline Radio with a Show Full of Resources, Happenings, and Opportunities for the New Year Listen to the entire program on any device. CLICK PLAY. WGAW Host Steve Wendell presented a show full of resources. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke about what’s happening in Gardner, the tax workoff program forContinue Reading
Gift of Christmas - Gardner Magazine Releases “The Gift of Christmas” This Christmas song was written by Werner Poegel. Music and Vocals by sophisticated AI. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Christmas is a special time of year with glowing lights and Christmas sights. Celebrations are held around the world. Christmas sounds are allContinue Reading
Zlotnik 12-20-24 - In an interview with Gardner Magazine, State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik once again expressed his desire to lower the sale tax and get rid of the inventory tax. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Jonathan Zlotnik on the Year Ahead We spoke with State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik about “The Year Ahead.”Continue Reading
Update 12-20-24 - Gardner Mayor Nicholson in last weekly update of 2024 Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Thanks: Library Staff and Gardner PD for coordinating Santa at the Library —- Staff at City Hall who participated Spirit Week and decorations —- E.L. Harvey, the trash collection company, for donatingContinue Reading
Veterans Workoff - Veterans Tax Workoff Program Announcement For over 10 years, Senior Citizens have been able to work money off their taxes. Now, veterans of any age are able to participate in the program announced formally at the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center in Gardner. Speakers included Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, State RepresentativeContinue Reading
Chipotle Open - Chipotle Opens in Gardner MA Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson was on hand to welcome Chipotle on their opening day in the Chair City. Chipotle is located in the Timpany Plaza. During the past year, the plaza has seen various openings including Aldi which is a small supermarket, Five Below whichContinue Reading
Homeless Commentary - Editorial: Shedding A Light on Greater Gardner Homeless Resources The homeless are not forgotten in Gardner. In fact, there are a number of excellent, highly vetted resources in the Chair City and the region who provide help to those who need it. This commentary sheds some light on these organizations.Continue Reading