Top 100 Gardner MA News Headlines

  • This Week 6-28-25 - Gardner Magazine’s “This Week in the Chair City” Listen to the weekly News magazine on any device, CLICK PLAY. 4th of July – Updates – Kindness in Gardner – Job Opportunities with City of Gardner – Song Released – Upcoming Events – Airport Commission SWPPP – Gardner CAC Expansion –Continue Reading
  • Hotline 6-28-25 - Wide Variety of Topics on WGAW Hotline Radio Show – Saturday June 28, 2025 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY In hour 1: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson was the first guest on the show and updated residents about the Greenwood Pool and Splash Park and demoContinue Reading
  • Nicholson 6-27-25 - Gardner Mayor Nicholson Updates the City Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson updated the City of Gardner on June 27, 2025. Listen to the update on any device, CLICK PLAY. Topics Covered: Heat and cooling centers – Greenwood Pool – Movie filming in Gardner – Yard Waste Pickup – July 4th HoursContinue Reading
  • Hubbardston HubbConnect - Town of Hubbardston MA Creates Groundbreaking Website platform for Residents The Town of Hubbardston officially launched its completely redesigned website and introduced HubbConnect “a groundbreaking, locally-built platform that modernizes how residents access town services while streamlining internal operations.” A Gardner Magazine “Deep Dive” podcast explains it all. Listen on anyContinue Reading
  • Phillipston Common - Town of Phillipston Reviews Town Common Study The first draft of the Phillipston Town Common Study was released on June 25, 2025. Here’s a copy on pdf. The Town of Phillipston is asking residents for feedback through the month of July. The study itself was funded by the Community PreservationContinue Reading
  • Top of the Hill - Gardner Magazine Releases “Top of the Hill” Sometimes avoiding adversity can be planned. Most often it can’t. This original song is about a geographic advantage, being at the top of the hill. Pop and Jazz versions. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. From the song: “When the rest are floodedContinue Reading
  • Kindness 6-26-25 - Kindness Rampant in Gardner Gardner was recently deemed the kindest City in Massachusetts and #96 in the nation for everyday kindness. Survey page, CLICK HERE: Two local businesses are representative of the kindness norm in Gardner. Tractor Supply made a generous donation of dog food to the Gardner Animal Shelter.Continue Reading
  • Pool 6-25-25 - A Gardner mother posted on Facebook about the incident, “I brought my daughter swimming at the Gardner Pool this afternoon. The water was amazingly clear and perfect temperature. We were there for about 30 minutes before the pool started back washing with green/brown.. the lifeguards were yelling to get out…Continue Reading
  • Conservation 6-23-25 - Landfill Topic and Others Come Up Again at Conservation Commission Meeting Listen to the June 23, 2025 meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
  • Winchendon 6-28-25 - Winchendon Food Truck Festival and Battle of the Bands The Winchendon Food Truck Festival and Battle of the Bands is Saturday, June 28, 2025 from noon to 7pm at GAR Park, 52 Murdock Avenue, Winchendon MA Food Truck Favorites Include: The Taco Dude • Mac Daddy • Berrysweets • BirdsContinue Reading
  • Sweeney Injured - Here’s what happened: At the intersection of Temple and Elm Street in Gardner, a Gardner City employee was up in the air in the bucket of a bucket truck repairing a flashing light. Then, an 18 wheel tractor- trailer truck clipped the bucket of the truck. This apparently caused theContinue Reading
  • Gardner Jobs 6-23-25 - For a current list of jobs available in Gardner Massachusetts, CLICK HERE. Chair City of Gardner MA has Job Opportunities Gardner Massachusetts is a growing City being recognized by others in the State and the Country. Working for a municipality like Gardner has its benefits well beyond the wage theContinue Reading
  • Cooling 6-23-25 - Cooling Centers Activated Due to High Temps Residents of Area Communities should check with their local town hall regarding the availability of a local cooling center to help deal with the high temperatures expected Monday June 23rd and Tuesday June 24th. In the City of Gardner for example, the CommunityContinue Reading
  • Trump Address 6-21-25 - President Donald Trump’s Address to the Nation President Donald Trump addressed the nation on Saturday, June 21, 2025 after the United States struck 3 sites in Iran. Listen to the 4 minute address on any device. CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
  • This Week 6-21-25 - Gardner Magazine with “This Week in the Chair City on Saturday June 21, 2025 Listen to the weekly news magazine on any device, CLICK PLAY. Summer Reading Kickoff – the view from Willow Street – Greenwood Pool opening details – Board of Health meeting – Power Outage – Fireworks, music,Continue Reading
  • Hotline 6-21-25 - A Busy Hotline Radio Show on WGAW Listen to the entire show on any device. CLICK PLAY. The WGAW Hotline Radio Show of June 21, 2025 featured an ABC Report on the Karen Read trial and not guilty verdict. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke about the June 21st Gardner Festival,Continue Reading
  • View of PD - Construction Fence is Down and Landscaping Fence is Up with Great view of PD The Gardner Police Department with its beautiful Big Chair entrance was easily visible on Friday June 2025 as workers were putting up landscaping fence around the former Rome building lot. The building was recently torn downContinue Reading
  • Greenwood Open - Gardner Mayor Nicholson explained cause of the short delay in opening on WGAW Hotline Radio. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Greenwood Pool Open for Season Greenwood Pool opened for the season on Friday June 20, 2025. Hours are Monday through Saturday noon to 5pm and lap swim on FridaysContinue Reading
  • Health June ’25 - June Board of Health Meeting Reveals Daily Challenges of Department The June 16, 2025 Gardner Board of Health meeting lasted almost an hour. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Board of Health meeting covered a wide range of topics. A citizen was there to provide comments on the landfillContinue Reading
  • Outages 6-20-25 - Update 2:30pm on 6-20-25 Almost 1500 still out, says reassessing condition? Power Out in South Gardner MA – Cause and Status Unknown Shortly after noon on Friday, June 20, 2025, the power went out to more than 2500 electric customers in the South Gardner area. As of 1:30pm, power wasContinue Reading
  • Fireworks 2025 - Fireworks and Music Details for Saturday, June 21st Fireworks will fill the sky over Kendall Pond after dusk on Saturday June 21, 2025. (Approximately 9pm) The Gardner Polish American Citizens Club advises that once their parking lot is full, parking will be at the Gardner Airport with shuttles running everyContinue Reading
  • Firefighters – Razzmatazz - We thank our firefighters for putting out fires wherever they may be, saving people and animals, providing first aid, responding to incidents, doing the rescues, disaster relief, and fire prevention work including inspections, education, community outreach, and so much more… THANK YOU! Something Really Special for our Firefighters – FirefightersContinue Reading
  • ZBA 6-17-25 - Last Spring Meeting of ZBA for 2025 The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals held a 2 hour meeting on June 17, 2025 to go over more than a half dozen different cases. Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Changing a two family to a three family, constructingContinue Reading
  • Stephanie Drive - First Day of Summer to Bring Milling and Grinding to Stephanie Drive Gardner Paving Plan in Motion: As more paving gets underway in the City of Gardner, Stephanie Drive (off West Broadway) is scheduled for milling and grinding on Friday, June 20, 2025, the first day of summer. As aContinue Reading
  • Paving Man - The “Paving Man” is saluted by Gardner Magazine in original song Everyone wants to see the paving man. Everyone wants their street to be first. Arguably, the paving man is one of the most popular characters in the City or Town. Listen to the fun tune on any device. CLICKContinue Reading
  • Juneteenth 2025 - Juneteenth Celebrated on Thursday, June 19, 2025 – Federal, State, Local Offices Closed Juneteenth is a Federal Holiday celebrated annually on June 19th to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. This is the 5th year the holiday has been celebrated. Federal, State, and local offices will beContinue Reading
  • Bergstrom 6-17-25 - Small Business Saturday – Happy Birthday Gardner Interview with Patti Bergstrom Patti Bergstrom is one of Gardner’s Super Heroes who loves Gardner and loves her Downtown. Bergstrom was chosen to help coordinate Downtown Gardner events for June 21, 2025 and we had the honor of conducting an interview. Listen onContinue Reading
  • City Council 6-16-25 - Gardner City Council Approves Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 The Gardner City Council met on June 16, 2025 and approved the various zoning ordinances and financial ordinances. The overall budget was reduced by the salary item which the Council restricted to the original increase. Agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. ListenContinue Reading
  • Card Man - Gardner Magazine Releases “Card Man” – an original Soul song Those who struggle with answers and the decisions of life will identify with this original Soul song, “Card Man” Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. From the song” Oh, oh, oh, oh, I struggle so, took myself where I couldContinue Reading
  • Relay Ends - Greater Gardner Relay for Life Ends Close to Goal With about $35k to go, the Relay for Life is close to its goal. To donate, visit the Greater Gardner Relay for Life page, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading
  • Hotline 6-14-25 - Greater Gardner Relay for Life Highlight of WGAW Hotline Radio The WGAW Hotline Radio Show of June 14, 2025 featured the Relay for Life opening ceremonies. Listen to the complete program on any device, CLICK PLAY. Segments of the show: Mayor Nicholson Update –Mayor Michael Nicholson Update —- Greater GardnerContinue Reading
  • Burger and Fries - “I’ve got my eyes, got my eyes, on a big burger and fries, I don’t want a fast food surprise, just a big burger and fries.” Gardner Magazine Releases a very fun and funky original song “Burger and Fries” Listen to the song on any device, CLICK PLAY. A realContinue Reading
  • Relay Update - Greater Gardner Relay for Life on now through Saturday June 14th at 2pm They are like heroes out of a comic book. They are the fundraisers for the Greater Gardner Relay for Life which began Friday June 13th. As of early Friday evening, the relay was at more than 75%Continue Reading
  • This Week 6-13-25 - Gardner Magazine with “This Week in the Chair City” – an update on what’s going on in Gardner Massachusetts This program is a weekly news magazine strictly about Gardner. Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Budget Scrutiny — Explanation of 3 DeepContinue Reading
  • Finance 6-12-25 - More Budget Scrutiny by Finance Committee Leading to Monday Council Meeting The Finance Committee of the Gardner City Council met on June 12, 2025 to further review budget matters and ask additional questions of Department Heads. The committee recommended the Council approve the Capital Improvement Plan. Upon various reviews, variousContinue Reading
  • Town Crier 9 - Stephanie Lahtinen with Me, Myself, and Your Questions The Town Crier is a podcast produced by the Town of Westminster and hosted by Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen. In this episode released June 12, 2025, various constituent questions are answered. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Topics covered included the annualContinue Reading
  • Hotline Hero - Hotline Radio is a Saturday interview program on Gardner’s WGAW Radio heard Saturdays noon to 2pm on AM 1340, 98.1FM, and streaming worldwide. To be a Hotline Hero and get your non-profit featured on the show, call host Steve Wendell at (978) 632-1340 Gardner Magazine Honors Long-Running “Hotline Radio” withContinue Reading
  • Relay Friday - The Greater Gardner Relay for Life is Friday June 13th and Saturday June 14th. Theme of 2025 is “Journey of Hope”. Greater Gardner Relay for Life is Friday June 13th Weather Outlook: Friday June 13th looks like a very nice day with clouds and sunshine and a high of 76.Continue Reading
  • GPS 6-11-25 - Exploring Gardner MA Public Schools Improvement Plan, Student Handbook, and Bullying Policy. Gardner Magazine explored in detail the Gardner Public Schools 3 year Improvement Plan, the Gardner Student Handbook, and the Gardner Public Schools Bullying Policy. Each is featured in a “Deep Dive” podcast. We also feature the actual documentsContinue Reading
  • Beach Boys - A Tribute to Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys Brian Wilson, founding member of the iconic group “The Beach Boys” passed away at the age of 82. In this Gardner Magazine review, we feature 12 of the best songs. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. More on the Beach boys,Continue Reading
  • Reading 2025 - Levi-Heywood Memorial Library to Kick Off Summer Reading Events The Levi-Heywood Memorial Library is kicking off its Summer Reading Program at Wednesday, June 25th. To view any of the images in this article in a larger view, just click on the image. Gardner Magazine also has a “Deep Dive” podcastContinue Reading
  • Flag Day - Gardner Magazine releases the song “Flag Day” in honor of Flag Day, June 14, 2025 By resolution of the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777, a flag of the United States was established. The resolution stated, “That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red andContinue Reading
  • School Committee 6-9-25 - School Committee Meets, Terri Hillman Retires after 30 Years The Gardner MA School Committee met on June 9,2025. Following a positive Superintendent evaluation, the Gardner Superintendent was granted a 5% raise. However, Dr. Pellegrino said he would only accept a 2% raise, same as the teachers. Superintendent Pellegrino reviewed theContinue Reading
  • Council 6-9-25 - Zoning Matters and Budget subject of 2 City Council meetings Gardner City Council Held Public Hearings on 3 Zoning Matters on June 9, 2025 in conjunction with the Planning Board. The meeting began with a presentation by Attorney Christine Tree followed by the 3 public hearings. Listen on any device,Continue Reading
  • Kurt Krakane - Kurt Krakane of Westminster MA Among Academy Graduates For the 63rd time, the correctional officers oath was administered to graduates of the Worcester Country Sheriff’s Basic Recruit Academy located at the department’s Training and Command Center in West Boylston. On Friday, June 6, 2025, Worcester Country Sheriff Lew Evangelidis sworeContinue Reading
  • Gardner Educators - To the Gardner School Committee and Gardner Educators, Administrators, and Staff: When you think about these things this summer in the middle of having the summer fun you deserve, I hope you say to yourselves, let’s do more of this next year. Let’s positively affect the lives of more students.Continue Reading
  • Construction 6-9-25 - Construction Season in Full Swing in City of Gardner – Mayor Shares Photos and Details Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson issued a statement to inform residents about various construction projects in the City as of June 9, 2025. Mayor Nicholson stated, “Construction season is in full swing in the City ofContinue Reading
  • Editorial $2.24 - Editorial: Where did the $2.24 go on July 24, 2014 in Gardner MA? Gardner MA Open checkbook offers an incredible level of detail and there was indeed a check written by the City of Gardner for just over 2 dollars on July 24, 2014. It was check number 183329 andContinue Reading
  • Ready for the Music - Gardner Magazine Releases a music-lovers compilation “Ready for the Music” “Ready for the Music” is a feel-good song about a music hound who loves music from classic rock, Pop Rock, the Beatles, the Oldies, Country, and Folk. Listen to “Ready for the Music” on any device. CLICK PLAY. The CityContinue Reading
  • Hotline 6-7-25 - Gardner – Templeton – Hubbardston Featured on WGAW Hotline Radio Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. The WGAW Hotline Radio Show of June 7, 2025 features a Huge Update with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson including the regular weekly update in the first hour and a moreContinue Reading
  • Devel 6-6-25 - Proposed 180 Unit Development Discussed The Gardner Development Review Committee met on June 6, 2025 and discussed the Harbor Classic Homes LLC proposal for 90 duplexes at Clark Street & Century Way. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
  • This Week 6-6-25 - Gardner Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” for June 6, 2025 Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. News: Graduations Held and Honors Bestowed – Summer Concert Announcements – Gardner City Council on Non-union salaries – Junior Police Academy – Relay for Life – Flood Maps – Election Songs ReleasedContinue Reading
  • Friendly Reminder – D Day - Gardner Magazine releases original Ballad “Friendly Reminder – D Day” about June 6,1944 This publisher’s father, Werner H. Poegel, was among the more than 300,000 troops which advanced on the beaches of Normany, France on June 6, 1944. It was a crucial battle which saw 4000 Allied lives lost butContinue Reading
  • Early College 2025 - Almost Half of MWCC Early College Students Earn Associates Degrees Press Release with list of graduates, CLICK HERE. The May 30, 2025 celebration at Mount Wachusett Community College focused on the achievements of its Early College Program graduates. 24 of the 51 students earned an associates degree as well asContinue Reading
  • Donut Hole - Completely Fun “Donut Hole” released by Gardner Magazine People talk about them. Donut Holes. Now we have an original song about them. Listen to any or all of the 3 hilarious styles on any device. CLICK PLAY. From the song: “People think I’m crazy, think my mind is hazy, ’causeContinue Reading
  • Summer Music 2025 - There are at least 3 separate Summer Concert Series in Gardner: The PACC Friday Night Bands, the Saturday Concerts at the Lithuanian Club, and the Summer Concert Series at Monument Park – (see previous article) Small Business Saturday – Happy Birthday – Fireworks Coming up on June 21st is theContinue Reading
  • In It Together - Gardner Magazine Releases “In It Together” about overcoming adversity This original Pop Duet is an inspirational song about overcoming just about anything by doing it together. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY From the song: “We’re in it for the long run, we’re in it together, we’re in it tilContinue Reading
  • City Council 6-2-25 - 4 AUDIO files in this article. The Informal and Regular City Council meetings of 6-2-25, the Public Service Committee of 5-30-25 and the 2 Hour Finance Committee of 5-29-25. As of 6-4-25 at 3pm, the Economic Development Committee meeting was not yet available – we will present it to youContinue Reading
  • Monument Park 2025 - Gardner Announces 2025 Monument Park Summer Concert Series This year music fans will enjoy the music of: Dave Malouin, The Remedy, Gold Dust Refugee, Mr. Strickland, The Green Sisters, The Long Run, 4EverFab, and Jay & Bill. No concert is listed for July 12, the date of the Gardner FoodContinue Reading
  • Assessors 6-3-25 - Parliamentary Humor Begins Another Exciting Board of Assessors Meeting Chair Charles “Chuck” Leblanc and City Assessor Christine Kumar were on hand for the Gardner Board of Assessors meeting of June 3, 2025. The meeting began on a humorous note as the two voted unanimously to commence the meeting. Kumar presentedContinue Reading
  • Welfare 5-30-25 - More than a 3 Hour Tour – Public Welfare Committee Holds Lengthy Budget Meeting The Public Welfare Committee held budget hearings on Friday May 30, 2025 with regard to the following departments: golf, library, airport, cable tv, zoning board of appeals, greenwood pool, disability commission, veterans services, planning board, recreation,Continue Reading
  • Good Habits - Ready to Switch to Good Habits? – This original song “Good Habits” may help you do it Gardner Magazine is releasing this original song about changing bad ways and trading up to better days by realigning your inner planets (changing your way of thinking) and switching to Good Habits. ListenContinue Reading
  • Graduation 2025 - Gardner Graduation 2025 – Gardner High – Gardner Academy – Baccalaureate Ceremony – Music, Speeches, Celebration! Listen to the Gardner High School Graduation Ceremony (held May 31, 2025) on any device, CLICK PLAY. Listen to the Gardner Academy Graduation (held May 30, 2025) on any device. CLICK PLAY. Listen toContinue Reading
  • Coffee in the Morning - Gardner Magazine Releases original “Coffee in the Morning” Feel Good song An original Pop duet “Coffee in the Morning” Coffee. Coffee. Coffee in the morning. Listen to the song on any device. CLICK PLAY. “Love the feeling coffee sends, when I drink it with friends, coffee is always better, whenContinue Reading
  • Happy Birthday Gardner - Gardner was founded in 1764, incorporated as a town in 1785, became a City in 1923, celebrated its 100th year as a City in 2023, and celebrates its 240th Birthday in 2025. More information on the event from Gardner Square Two, CLICK HERE. Gardner to Celebrate 240th Birthday The GardnerContinue Reading
  • This Week 5-30-25 - Gardner Magazine with “This Week in the Chair City” for May 30, 2025 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device, CLICK PLAY. In the news: Graduations, Memorial Day, 5 Years Ago, Junior Police Academy, Relay for Life, K-9 Rocky, Flood Maps, Election. Meetings Coming Up includeContinue Reading
  • Workforce Report - Inaugural Workforce Data Report Released – Explained in full-length podcast The Healey-Driscoll Administration has released its Inaugural Workforce Data Report. The report aggregates data from employers with 100 or more workers across both public and private sectors. The analysis is on workplace equity. View the complete report on pdf, CLICKContinue Reading
  • History 2020 – 2025 - 5 Years Ago Til Now – A Look Back, Then to Now It was a different time, over 5 years ago when the Gardner City Council met on May 4, 2020. Councilor Elizabeth Kazinskas was serving as the Acting Mayor as well as the Council President. Current Council President GeorgeContinue Reading
  • Town Crier 5-29-25 - Catching Up on Westminster Town Crier Podcasts 3-8 The Town of Westminster MA releases podcasts with Stephanie Lahtinen every couple of weeks. A previous article featured Episodes 1 and 2. Here are Episodes 3 through 8. Visit the official podcast page, CLICK HERE. Submit questions to podcast@westminster-ma.govContinue Reading
  • The Flake – Evil Dr. Mayo - An Editorial – Gardner Magazine Releases an original song “The Flake and Evil Dr. Mayo” Sometimes the best points are made in song. This song is about 2 fictitious villains in the northeast who tell bold lies and expect others to believe them. As the song goes “Driven by vengeanceContinue Reading
  • Hubbardston ATM 2025 - Hubbardston to Hold Town Meeting – Town Administrator and Town Clerk Review Articles Hubbardston Town Administrator Nathan Boudreau and Town Clerk Melody Green presented a video on the warrant articles for the upcoming Town Meeting to be held Monday June 2, 2025 at 7pm (Doors open at 6:30pm). Listen toContinue Reading
  • School Report - Gardner Magazine Reports on Schools – Student Attendance, Teacher Retention, and Dropout Rates Gardner Magazine utilized data from the Massachusetts Department of Education for this report and the associated “Deep Dive” podcasts. View the data yourself right here, CLICK for WEBSITE. Gardner Magazine looked in to what percentage of studentsContinue Reading
  • Memorial Parade 2025 - Listen to AUDIO of Memorial Day Ceremonies, CLICK PLAY Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies Held in Gardner Gardner Mayor Nicholson posted these photos on Memorial Day and stated, “Thank you to everyone who came out to today’s Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. I’m proud to be the mayor of aContinue Reading
  • The Idiom Song - Gardner Magazine Releases an original novelty HIT “The Idiom Song” Listen to “The Idiom Song” on any device, CLICK PLAY. From the song: “This song should be a piece of cake unless I beat around the bush. Really the ball is in your court ’cause it might cost an armContinue Reading
  • Memorial 2025 - Honoring Memorial Day Memorial Day is Monday, May 26, 2025. We honor all who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We mourn our military who have died in the line of duty protecting us. Memorial Day has been celebrated nationally since 1868. Thank you to allContinue Reading
  • Trump Effect - Like Him or Not – the United States of America is under “The Trump Effect” President Donald Trump is the 47th President of the United States. His approach to the job is either loved or criticized depending on your point of view. Gardner Magazine is releasing this original Rock-Blues song,Continue Reading
  • The Future - Gardner Magazine Releases an original Barbershop Quartet song, “The Future” Listen to the song on any device. There are 2 versions. CLICK PLAY. Meant to be inspirational, this song is about the concept that the future is built from history – from what the great minds of today do today.Continue Reading
  • Summertime, Summertime - Gardner Magazine Releases: Summertime, Summertime original song The song is written to capture the joy of summer in 3 different styles. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. “Loving the Summertime, I love the summertime..”Continue Reading
  • Krista Sturgeon 5-23-25 - Krista Sturgeon to Kimberly Blake: “Please Just Stop, Just Stop, I Thought you Were Running on a Fair and Nice Campaign” Claims Blake Lied to FBI Gardner Magazine interviewed Krista Sturgeon who states she at one point was a friend and supporter of Kimberly Blake. Sturgeon feels differently now. AfterContinue Reading
  • This Week 5-23-25 - Gardner Magazine with “This Week in the Chair City” May 23, 2025 Listen to the short program on any device, CLICK PLAY. Recap of Various News items including Memorial Day Weekend: Memorial Day weekend is upon us with the Vietnam Veterans of America 21st Annual Memorial Day Motorcycle Ride. ItContinue Reading
  • Public Safety 5-22-25 - Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Public Safety Committee Holds Budget Hearings The Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Meetings under the purview of the Public Safety Committee include Building, Health, Fire, Police, Animal Control, Dispatch, Civil Defense, Ambulance, Animal Shelter, Landfill Closure, and Solid Waste Expense. Mayor NicholsonContinue Reading
  • Zuppa Leaving - Here’s a link to all jobs currently posted for the City of Gardner, CLICK HERE. Tom Zuppa Leaving – Gardner MA Looking for Building Commissioner The Building Commissioner position is posted on the City of Gardner website and Tom Zuppa is leaving the City of Gardner within the next weekContinue Reading
  • Green Thumbs - City of Gardner Looking for Green Thumbs of All Types Green Thumb Volunteers of all types are wanted to help plant flowers throughout the City of Gardner on Friday, May 30th (and possibly Saturday May 31st if not done). The City of Gardner stated, “If interested in a day ofContinue Reading
  • Flood Plan - FEMA has an interactive Flood Map website. As of the date of this article, the online maps still show a date of July 2, 1981, but there are some notations of modifications since then. Simply put in your location and you can easily find your home’s status, CLICK HERE. —-Continue Reading
  • Drought Gone - Gardner Magazine has previously reported on the improving Drought Conditions in an April article, CLICK HERE. — – Our article in March, CLICK HERE Normal Conditions in Greater Gardner MA – NO DROUGHT. According to a statement from MEMA on May 20, 2025: “Today, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) SecretaryContinue Reading
  • BOH 5-19-25 - Portion of meeting on transfer fees: Gardner Board of Health Meets – Raises Transfer Station Fees The Gardner Board of Health met on May 19, 2025. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Discussion continued on private well regulations for more than the first half of the meeting.Continue Reading
  • Council Meetings 5-19-25 - Gardner City Council Holds 2 meetings – Budget Major Topic The informal meeting of May 19, 2025 was convened to hear a School Budget presentation. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. At the regular meeting of May 19, 2025, the budget items were referred to appropriate sub-committees for further review.Continue Reading
  • Winchendon 5-19-25 - Winchendon Town Meeting Held – Voters Approve Budget The Fiscal 2026 Town Budget was approved at the Winchendon Town Meeting held on May 19, 2025. Included in the nearly $19.3 million approved is the $1.9 million override previously approved at the May 5th town election. At that time, the overrideContinue Reading
  • Take It Down Act - Local Facebook Admins Take Note: Social Media Groups are subject to this law. A “Deep Dive” Explaining newly signed Take It Down Act signed by President Trump First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump has led the bipartisan initiative to get the bill passed in Congress. The intention isContinue Reading
  • Budget Served - Gardner MA Budget is Served – City Council to Review The Gardner City Council will meet Monday, May 19, 2025 to review the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. The year begins on July 1, 2025. Prior to the regular meeting, the City Council will meet informally (see agenda and packet, CLICKContinue Reading
  • The Budget - Gardner Magazine Releases original song “The Budget” No matter how much money you make or take in, it’s easy to run out of money before you run out of month. Solution: “Changing your mindset, don’t spend it. save it.” Listen to the song on any device in a few versions,Continue Reading
  • Case of Water - Gardner Magazine Releases Totally Ridiculous original song: “Case of Water” The song is about the ridiculous premise of a case of water being watered down. The song features a lengthy opening instrumental riff and is a combination of Pop, Funk, and Classic Rock. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. FromContinue Reading
  • Hotline 5-17-25 - This is the Commentary on the City of Everyday Kindness contained within the show: WGAW Hotline Radio has one of the best shows of the year! On Saturday, May 17, 2025, all in one show, WGAW Radio featured the Mayor, the City Council President, the State Representative, the President ofContinue Reading
  • Finance May ’25 - Gardner Finance Committee Has Discussions on Impactful Matters Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Finance Committee met on May 14, 2025 to consider various requests and financial matters. The Committee is recommending that the Gardner Community Action Committee be allowed to proceed with a modificationContinue Reading
  • Winchendon ATM 5-19-25 - Winchendon Holding Town Meeting on May 19, 2025 The Town of Winchendon voters narrowly approved an override of $1.9 million at the annual town election. Article 11 funds the Town operating budget with just under $19.3 million for fiscal year 2026 and includes the previously approved override. View complete MeetingContinue Reading
  • Biden – Hur - Biden – Hurr Interview AUDIO – portions released While still in office, President Biden was interviewed by Special Counsel Robert Hur. Hur had released a report on the interview stating that Biden was ” a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory.” Hur was criticized for suggesting in the reportContinue Reading
  • This Week 5-16-25 - Gardner Magazine with “This Week in the Chair City” May 16, 2025 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device, CLICK PLAY Events: Farmers Market, Alyssa’s Place – Small Business Saturday – Food Truck Festival Recognitions: City of Gardner – Heywood Healthcare – 4th Grade Student CouncilContinue Reading
  • MWCC Grad ’25 - MWCC Graduation 2025 Mount Wachusett Community College celebrated the academic achievements of its graduates during the college’s 60th Commencement on May 14, 2025. A total of 662 students graduated, with 424 associate degrees and 310 certificates being conferred. MWCC President James Vander Hooven welcomed graduates and guests, “To Commence meansContinue Reading
  • Pharmacy Closing - Chair City and Athol Pharmacies Closing – Management Decision Both Chair City Pharmacy in Gardner and Athol Pharmacy in Athol are closing. Chair City Pharmacy located on Connors Street in Gardner will be closing May 27, 2025. The company website shows “Notice of Closure” and instructs current customers to doContinue Reading
  • Farmers Market 5-17-25 - Vendors are Preparing for First Monthly Gardner Farmers Market of 2025 Date: Saturday May 17, 2025 Time: 9:30am-1pm Location: Waterford Community Center, 62 Waterford Street Gardner The Gardner Farmers Market says “Get ready for an amazing day at the market on May 17! Stop by for fresh, local produce –Continue Reading