Top 100 News Headlines

Top 100 Gardner MA News Headlines

• Mother’s Day 2025 - Happy Mother’s Day May 11, 2025 Gardner Magazine Releases original “Mother’s Day” for May 11, 2025 – Mother’s Day 2025 “What a joy to be loved so much, be embraced with my mother’s touch, entering the world with so much love, I was the miracle from God above.” Listen toContinue Reading
• Editorial – Blake - Editorial: Blake on an Island of Few – Up to Old Tricks? This week Kimberly Blake announced she was running for Mayor instead of Gardner City Council. Weeks before, Blake arranged this Publisher’s re-admittance into the DeMeo Facebook Group. I’ve been posting a few things including a very positive postContinue Reading
• Solutions 5-2-25 - Trained in history, political science, and with a Doctorate in the Law, Gardner Mayor Nicholson has approached the job with a “to do list.” With the experience of actual daily employment with politicians of both parties, and the ability to juggle multiple roles to give visibility to Gardner (President ofContinue Reading
• Audit 4 - Details of Federal and 3rd party AUDITS in the packet for the May 5th City Council meeting, CLICK HERE. They did it again! – 4 years running! In a communication to the Gardner City Council for the May 5th meeting, Mayor Michael Nicholson thanked his financial team of Auditor JohnContinue Reading
• Projects 5-2-25 - Projects May 2, 2025 Rear Main Street (LEFT) – Rear Main Street – View shows construction has begun. Willow and Main (RIGHT) Willow and Main – With measures in place to protect the nearby property, the building was razed, debris was loaded in to a semi, and hauled away. ItContinue Reading
• 25 Main 5-2-25 - Awaited Transformer to “Jumpstart” stalled 25 Main Street Project The wait for a transformer had put certain aspects of the 25 Main Street project on hold. A relieved Jon Bombaci posted about the recent development in the long process “The transformer is finally here! Our 25 Main Street in GardnerContinue Reading
• This Week 5-2-25 - A Jam-Packed with Gardner MA News – This Week in the Chair City for May 2, 2025 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device, CLICK PLAY. News Items: Graduation – Gateway Fiber – Women’s Circle of Giving – Central Mass Dental – Anthony’s Liquor – MontyContinue Reading
• Circulation 5-1-25 - Gardner Magazine Surpasses 25K in time for 25 years As of May 1, 2025 you will see the unique circulation posted on our home page has changed to 25,000+ due to 14 consistent months surpassing that figure. Daily circulation ranges from 3000 to 4800. Monthly pageviews are 300,000+. Monthly DownloadsContinue Reading
• BOH April ’25 - The first 50 minutes of the meeting was a discussion regarding Private Well regulations. To listen to only the Board of Health Updates, listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Board of Health Welcomes Member, Meets for an Hour New member Emma Chaitin (pictured far left) stated she has livedContinue Reading
• Winchendon 4-30-25 - Complete information about the Winchendon budget and the proposed override is available on the Town of Winchendon website, CLICK HERE. Interview with Town Manager Bill McKinney on the Winchendon Budget challenges and the override. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Open Letter from Winchendon Library Director, CLICK for article PublisherContinue Reading
• Power 4-29-25 - Power Out Briefly in Several Towns in Greater Gardner MA – Cause a Mystery For some it was 5 minutes, others a few seconds, but the power went out in the Greater Gardner area including the City of Gardner, Templeton, and Westminster just after 8pm on April 29, 2025. AsContinue Reading
• Library May ’25 - Complete Press Release on pdf, CLICK HERE. For more information about the many programs and services offered at the Levi Heywood Memorial Library, please visit the website, CLICK HERE. Levi Heywood Memorial Library Announces May Events Meet Local Author Rev. Timothy Crellin – Book Signing and Community Conversation : JoinContinue Reading
• Next Demo - “X” Marks the Spot – You‘re Next in Line for Demo Bids for the demolition of the old Greenwood indoor pool building closed within the last week. Soon we can expect an announcement of which company will be doing the demo work. A separate bid process is being used forContinue Reading
• Rome 4-29-25 - No Loud Explosions as “quiet demo” takes place at Willow and Main The old Rome Building at Willow and Main is on its way down. Much to the chagrin of thrill seekers, there were no loud explosions as the building was carefully demolished. Some traffic is being rerouted for safetyContinue Reading
• Pavilion - Surgical Pavilion Deadline Extended for Heywood Healthcare – Resolution Awaited In a recent court filing, Heywood Healthcare received approval to extend the Surgical Pavilion Deadline to June 30, 2025. The court mandated that a meeting take place on April 25, 2025 “in an effort to reach a resolution of theContinue Reading
• McKinney 4-28-25 - Bill McKinney on Running Winchendon Lean – Prop 2/12 Not Keeping Up with Inflation Winchendon’s Town Manager has taken a sharp pencil to Winchendon’s budget and informed the community last year that the upcoming budget would need an override. Coming up in Winchendon this year is a vote at theContinue Reading
• Garbose Site - After almost 3 Decades, Former Garbose Site to be Sold The Garbose Metal Company operated a metal salvage yard at 155 Mill Street in Gardner for about 40 years from 1958 to 1998. Contamination was found on much of the property to include PCBs, heavy metals, and petroleum compounds. AfterContinue Reading
• Success of a City - Gardner Magazine Releases “Success of a City (The Chair City is Back)” With Gardner’s popular Mayor Michael Nicholson officially running for the office once again, Gardner Magazine has released “Success of a City” which chronicles just a small part of the positive transformation which has occurred in Gardner during theContinue Reading
• Sheriff K-9 - Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Introduces Puppy K-9 to the Office The English Labrador Retriever Pup is named Milo and he goes home with Officer Lindsay McNamara every night. The 10 year veteran of the force will serve as Milo’s handler, daily trainer, and supervisor. Goal is for Milo to helpContinue Reading
• Running for Office - Thinking of Runnin’ for Office? – You CAN do it! – Gardner Magazine Releases Original Song Gardner will decide its next Mayor, 6 Councilors at Large, 5 Ward Councilors, and 3 School Committee members this year. This song is about Runnin’ for Office, Listen on any device. Nomination papers areContinue Reading
• This Week 4-25-25 - Gardner Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” for April 25, 2025 Listen to our weekly update on any device, CLICK PLAY. Graduation – Cleanups – Greenwood Pool – Parking Meters – Security issue – Budgets – City-WideYard Sale, – MART – Election – Maki Park – Fire Dept. RoofContinue Reading
• Nicholson Update 4-25-25 - Gardner Mayor Nicholson Delivers Monthly Address and Update to the Chair City Listen to the entire update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Covered in the Update: A run down of Weekend Events for the last weekend in April —Future Events taking place in May and June — Yard Waste PickupContinue Reading
• Winchendon Library - Winchendon Library Director Documents Efficiency in Operation of Beal’s in Open Letter The Beal’s Memorial Library Board of Trustees released an “Open Letter to Winchendon voters from the Town Librarian”. Gardner Magazine is publishing the entire text. There is an override vote coming up in the town of Winchendon, andContinue Reading
• Meters On - Parking 50 cents per half hour at meters in Downtown via quarters or ParkMobile app. FREE PARKING at West Street Lot, George Sweeney Park, Pleasant Street, Nichols Street Parking Lot, West Lynde Street Parking Lot North and West Lynde Street Parking Lot South Meters “ON” in Downtown Gardner MA –Continue Reading
• Nicholson Interview 4-24-25 - Page with complete text of interview, CLICK HERE. Challenges and Solutions – Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson on April 24, 2025. The conversation revolved around various challenges and the corresponding solutions. Listen to the numerous questions and answersContinue Reading
• Pretzel Day - Gardner Magazine Releases Original Song for “National Pretzel Day” National Pretzel Day is Saturday, April 26, 2025. Listen to the song on any device. CLICK PLAY. “Originally made from leftover dough, to resemble the cross that we know, the monks of the middle ages created, a sensation which hasn’t faded.Continue Reading
• Meetings 4-22-25 - Powerful Councilor Comments Elizabeth Kazinskas on the Library Book Sale taking place this Thursday (preview 4-7pm), Friday, and Saturday at the Levi Heywood Memorial Library. George Tyros on Boards & Commissions Calvin Brooks on having family in the Revolutionary War and the upcoming 250th: City Council Follows Economic Development CommitteeContinue Reading
• Assessors 4-22-25 - I second that motion – theme of Board of Assessors Meeting Another “Exciting” Gardner Board of Assessors Meeting was held on April 22, 2025. Assessor Christine Kumar and Chair Chuck Leblanc held down the fort on their own with member Paulette Burns absent. Humorous exchanges between the two ensued whenContinue Reading
• Winchendon 4-22-25 - This Editorial in Commentary form. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Listen to the full song “Winchendon Common Sense Override” on any device, CLICK PLAY. An Editorial Letter to the People of Winchendon on the Proposed $2.9 million Override With so many barbs being thrown about with regard to aContinue Reading
• Cultural 4-22-25 - Gardner Cultural Council Holds Meeting to Crunch Numbers and Approve Requests The Gardner Cultural Council was allocated $29,200 by the Massachusetts Cultural Council for fiscal year 2025 and held a meeting on April 22, 2025 in which funding was finalized. A total of $1400 had to be cut from amountsContinue Reading
• Council 4-22-25 - City Council Meets on Tuesday Because of the Monday Patriot’s Day Holiday, the Gardner MA City Council meets on Tuesday, April 22nd. Complete Agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. Gardner Magazine will publish AUDIO of the meeting after it occurs.Continue Reading
• Patriot’s Day 2025 - Gardner Magazine Releases “Flag of Patriot’s Day” to Celebrate 250th Anniversary of original Patriot’s Day What better way to celebrate Patriot’s Day than with this original celebratory song. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. In April 1775, soldiers fought the inaugural battles of Lexington and Concord in the American RevolutionaryContinue Reading
• Easter song - Happy Easter! – Gardner Magazine Releases “The Easter Song – Life from Death” About 2 thousand years ago at a single tomb, the life of Jesus was about to resume because of a miracle conceived by God as a gift to the human race. Easter is celebrated because Jesus roseContinue Reading
• Hotline 4-19-25 - Preview of Next Week’s Events Highlight of WGAW Hotline Radio Show of April 19th Host Steve Wendell opened the show with an interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson in which the Mayor reviewed parks in the City and the 3 events coming up in Gardner on Saturday, April 26th: 1.Continue Reading
• Discounted Condos - 143 Ridgewood Condos Sold in one fell SWOOP… Uncas LLC and 127 No. Main St. LLC have purchased almost half of the condos at the Ridgewood Condominium Complex. Purchase price was just over $121,000 each for a total purchase price of just over $17 million. The deal closed a coupleContinue Reading
• This Week 4-18-25 - Gardner Magazine Weekly Update April 18, 2025 The Gardner Magazine Update can be heard on any device. CLICK PLAY. Drought Update – The Storm – Capital Improvements – MWCC Auto Grant – Sludge Landfill again – Phone Smishing Scams – School Budget – City-Wide Yard Sale – MART – ElectionContinue Reading
• Drought 4-17-25 - MEMA Finally Updates Greater Gardner MA Drought Status to “MILD DROUGHT” Weeks ago, Gardner Magazine alerted MEMA that its website was circulating misinformation about a “Critical Drought” when that simply was not accurate – a fact we confirmed with other sources including those actually used by MEMA. MEMA finally updatedContinue Reading
• Capital 4-16-25 - Gardner Capital Improvement Committee Looks to Future While some major items are being covered by the $8 million from the GES Surplus going towards projects with lives of 30+ years, there’s still plenty of capital need for the years 2026-2030. See the $8 million list The Capital Improvement Committee metContinue Reading
• MWCC Auto 4-16-25 - Gardner Magazine has a “Deep Dive” AUDIO program about this grant and the MWCC Automotive Technology Program. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. For more information about MWCC’s automotive program visit the following pages: Certificate Auto Techology, CLICK HERE – Gardner Automotive Technology Center, CLICK HERE. — National Science FoundationContinue Reading
• George Alden Trust - A “Deep Dive” in to the George I Alden Trust – MWCC Granted $100,000 The George I Alden Trust was established in 1912 in Worcester, MA for the purpose of the “maintenance of some charitable or philanthropic enterprises’ with specific interest in ‘the promotion of education in schools, colleges, orContinue Reading
• ZBA Parking - Parking – Parking – Parking Focus of Majority of ZBA Meeting The 5 member Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals discussed the plans for parking at a 163-165 Pine Street property during the meeting of April 14, 2025. Attorney Christine Tree represented Jonathan Bombaci whose entities have 2 properties on PineContinue Reading
• Conservation 4-14-25 - Gardner Conservation Commission Conducts Lengthy Meeting – Sludge Landfill Topic Up First The Gardner Conservation Commission Meeting was over an hour and a half on April 14, 2025. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. For a complete list of the various matters up for discussion, please reviewContinue Reading
• Smishing Scams - Worcester Sheriff Warns Greater Gardner MA – “Smishing” Scams surging on cell phones [West Boylston]—Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis is warning residents about a recent wave of “smishing” scams targeting cell phones across Massachusetts. Smishing, a combination of “SMS” (short message service) and “phishing,” involves scammers sending fraudulent text messagesContinue Reading
• No Political Fool - Gardner Magazine Releases “No Political Fool” – a powerful original tune with 12 different versions Listen to the Rock Blues version on any device, CLICK PLAY. Listen to the Country-Americana version on any device, CLICK PLAY. View the lyrics and listen to all 12 versions including a very unique LiveContinue Reading
• School 4-14-25 - Budget Presented at Gardner School Committee Meeting The School Budget of over $37 million was presented by School Superintendent Mark Pellegrino and Finance Manager Mark Hawke. Members of the School Committee asked questions. The hearing was open to members of the public and 1 resident asked questions. Listen to theContinue Reading
• Snow Sequel - Gardner Magazine Releases – “Sneaky Snow – the Sequel” original song When Winter Comes Alive, you can expect the unexpected. Listen to Pop or Jazz versions of the song on any device, CLICK PLAY From the song: “It’s Sneaky Snow, the sequel, the pesky snowball returned, Sneaky snow has noContinue Reading
• Sneaky Snow - Persistent Sneaky Snow – A Gardner Magazine Tongue-in-Check Investigation Gardner Magazine scoured the City of Gardner around 11am on April 14, 2025. Temperature was nearly 60 degrees and much of the snow had melted. However, some stubborn pesky sneaky snow remained hidden in plain sight. From the edges of parkingContinue Reading
• MART Riders - EDITORIAL – Full, Half Empty, a few riders, or empty – which is it? Gardner City Councilor Karen Hardern got approval to have an informal meeting with the City Council and MART to discuss safety concerns and the amount of ridership. MART has been FREE and Hardern suggests the modelContinue Reading
• Hotline 4-12-25 - Maki Park has been embroiled in controversy since its opening. An investigation approved by the Gardner City Council and conducted by Councilor George Tyros found various missteps including lack of ADA compliance and the fact that final plans were not those approved by the City Council when it funded theContinue Reading
• This Week 4-11-25 - Gardner Magazine Weekly Update 4-11-25 The Gardner Magazine Update can be heard on any device. CLICK PLAY. Various Events in the City of Gardner. — Concerns about MART — Ire re some proposed fees — Rebuilding after fire — Election 2025 — April Events – Future Events – Upcoming meetingsContinue Reading
• Planning April ’25 - Gardner Planning Board Hears Various Matters on April 8, 2025 The Gardner Planning Board met on April 8, 2025. Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. View complete agenda, CLICK HERE. On the agenda were 3 items described as a public hearing: 1. a site plan related toContinue Reading
• Yard Sale 2025 - Date of Gardner Spring City-Wide Yard Sale Announced The Gardner City-Wide Yard Sale will be Saturday May 31st with hours of 8am to 1pm. Residents can of course be open longer and even Sunday if they choose. Email address to submit addresses to organizer Stacy Eady is shopportunity5@yahoo.com Gardner MagazineContinue Reading
• Council 4-7-25 - View the complete agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. Meeting has extensive discussion on the proposed Building Department Fee increases. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. MART – Building Department Fees – Council Webpage – Some Topics of City Council Meeting The Gardner City Council met on April 7, 2025. ListenContinue Reading
• Estate Sale - If you have any questions about this sale, please leave a voicemail at (978) 632-6324. Thank you. Gardner Magazine Publisher Announces Estate Sale at Home of Late Mother Our Mom passed in December at the age of 88 and this weekend we are having an estate sale. We are openingContinue Reading
• Hotline 4-5-25 - Hotline Radio is heard Saturdays from noon to 2pm on WGAW. Steve Wendell also hosts the Morning News weekdays from 6-9am with additional short reports throughout the day. Nicholson and Zlotnik Headline Hotline – Later, “DOGE” and “Raising Chickens” An extremely interesting Hotline Radio Show was to be had forContinue Reading
• This Week 4-4-25 - Gardner Magazine Weekly Update 4-4-25 The Gardner Magazine Update can be heard on any device. CLICK PLAY. Maki Park – Fires in Gardner – Drought Forecast – Grand Opening – Election – Events – Meetings – MART concerns – Building Fee Concerns Email any events or news tips to News@GardnerMagazine.comContinue Reading
• Deep – Parks etc. - Deep Dive with the Chair Man and Chair Lady – Parks, Trails, and Recreation Spring is here and people will be heading for the outdoors. This program examines and details the parks, trails, and recreation opportunities in Gardner. There are more than you think. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
• Lamontagne – Phillipston - Adam Lamontagne lands a few miles down the road Lamontagne posted, “It is official! The Phillipston Select Board voted 3-0 to appoint me as the Chief Administrative Officer. I look forward to representing Phillipston’s best interests. My first day will be Tuesday.” Adam Lamontagne was most recently the Town AdministratorContinue Reading
• Calendar Geek - Gardner Magazine Releases Original Song “Calendar Geek” A song so fun there’s more than 10 versions. We present 4 of them right here. Go to the complete song page with all the lyrics, CLICK HERE. From the song “Trust me, trust me, I need my dates and days of theContinue Reading
• Fires 3-30-25 - No Injuries Reported in 2 Gardner Fires On March 30, 2025, Gardner Fire and other Departments were called to respond to 2 fires. In the early morning, Individuals were displaced as fire struck a home on High Street. Other area departments assisted. No injuries reported but the nearly 200 yearContinue Reading
• April Tools - Gardner Magazine Releases “April Tools Day” just in time for April Fools Day Spring is here and Spring projects abound. Why waste a day when you can have April Tools Day. Listen to the original song on any device. CLICK PLAY. From the song: “Give me a wrench or aContinue Reading
• This Week 3-30-25 - Extensive Gardner Magazine Weekly Update 3-30-25 AUDIO from various individuals included. Lots of News. Events. Meetings. The Gardner Magazine Update can be heard on any device. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Email any events or news tips to News@GardnerMagazine.comContinue Reading
• Drought Info - The MEMA map is dated 2-1-25. Press Releases re Drought date back to 2023, 2 years ago. Gardner Magazine has concerns as to data accuracy especially since our other sources reflect a different outlook. Update 3-29-25 10:50pm – Further investigation confirms that the MEMA map appears to be the onlyContinue Reading
• Update 3-29-25 - Gardner Mayor Nicholson Gives Monthly Address and Update Gardner Mayor Nicholson Gave an update to the City of Gardner at the end of March 2025. A Nice recap. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Flower Pot Sponsorships — Gardner Monthly Farmer’s Market — Dog Licenses — Purple Paws Event —-Continue Reading
• Hotline 3-29-25 - A Variety of Topics on WGAW Hotline Radio Show –3-29-25 Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke on several topics concerning veterans, the fiscal 2026 budget, the Gardner Sludge Landfill, plus projects and paving. Host “Twinkletoes” Wendell danced to the “Hustle” from his seat on the radio. — The Vietnam Veterans CeremonyContinue Reading
• Safety 3-28-25 - Police, Building, and Fire Departments Report: The Gardner Public Safety Committee met on March 28, 2025 and heard from Police Chief Eric McAvene, Building Commissioner Thomas Zuppa, and Fire Chief Greg Lagoy. — Health Director Micah Blondeau was on the agenda but was not able to appear. Listen to theContinue Reading
• GALA Lawsuit - GALA Wins Lawsuit – WCHC Responsible for Damages The graphic is a screenshot of a Facebook post made by the Gardner Area League of Artists after a jury verdict in their favor. Jury found that the Winchendon Cultural History Center had breached a contract under which GALA was leasing spaceContinue Reading
• Information Game - Gardner Magazine Releases “Information Game” Original Song We do it every day. We play the information game. Some of it’s accurate. Some of its not. Some of it’s biased. Some of it’s not. It’s the “Information Game” Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. From the song, “Facts are facts butContinue Reading
• Conservation 3-24-25 - Conservation Commission Speaks About the Sludge Discussion at the Conservation Commission meeting of March 24, 2025 revolved around the problems at the Gardner Sludge Landfill. Chairman Greg Dumas asked questions of DPW Director Dane Arnold and City Engineer Rob Oliva regarding options at the site. Dumas stated that he wouldContinue Reading
• Health 3-24-25 - At the end of the meeting, 2 citizens spoke to the Board of the Health regarding the Sludge Landfill. At the beginning of the segment, Chair Avallone was seen looking at her phone rather than at the residents. Alan Rousseau and Paul DeMeo made extensive comments. The Gardner Board ofContinue Reading
• Bridge Hit - Quick Action by Gardner Fire Department Averts Contamination The railroad bridge on Lower Parker Street in Gardner with a clearance of 12 feet 6 inches was hit on March 24, 2025 by a flat bed truck which was carrying a fork lift. Hydraulic oil spilled but was handled before itContinue Reading
• Fire Risk 3-23-25 - Special Weather Advisory for Sunday, March 23, 2025 The National Weather Service has issued a Weather Advisory due to Elevated Fire Concerns in effect until 7pm on Sunday March 23rd. “The combination of low relative humidity values near 20 percent and northwest winds gusting 20 to 30 mph in theContinue Reading
• Deep – Biosolids - Deep Dive with the Chair Man and Chair Lady – Landfilling Biosolids In this episode of our “Deep Dive” series, Gardner Magazine covers an EPA report on Landfilling Biosolids, featuring the Pros and Cons as laid out by the EPA. With all of the discussion and public comment on theContinue Reading
• Hotline 3-22-25 - Projects – Events – Veterans – Budgets – Pets Focus of WGAW Hotline Radio Show The WGAW Hotline Radio Show of March 22, 2025 was filled with great interviews. Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. 1st Hour: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson on projects in Gardner includingContinue Reading
• Deep Charter - Deep Dive with the Chair Man and Chair Lady – Gardner City Charter In this episode of our “Deep Dive” series, Gardner Magazine covers the Gardner City Charter as updated as of January 2, 2025. The discussion lays out the Chair City’s operating system and explains how things work underContinue Reading
• CDBG 3-21-25 - Members of the CDBG Committee include Chair Evan Cudmore who is the Assistant Director of Community Development, Council President George Tyros, Jason Stevens who is Director of Community Development, Micah Blondeau who is Director of Public Health, Thomas Zuppa who is Building Commissioner, Shawn Hayden who is CEO of GAAMHA,Continue Reading
• Blake 2025 - The City of Gardner has 6 Councilors at Large. To be elected, a person needs to be in the top 6 of vote getters for the position. Nomination papers are available starting April 1st. Gardner Political Machine to Face Kimberly Blake Once Again Gardner resident Kimberly Blake has announced thatContinue Reading
• This Week 3-21-25 - This Week in the Chair City – March 21, 2025 The Gardner Magazine update can be heard on any device. CLICK PLAY. This Week: Various Local issues including Sewage Sludge, Budget Process, Drought, Election Dates, Projects and Progress, Various Events, Various Meetings, and a list of Songs. Email any eventsContinue Reading
• ZBA 3-18-25 - Zoning Board of Appeals Hears Options at Interactive Meeting Attorney Christine Tree represented Jonathan Bombaci regarding 163-165 Pine Street and the effort to resolve parking issues. Several options were presented including a potential plan to designate dedicated parking spaces at another property down the street with an easement. The BoardContinue Reading
• Election Apology - Editorial: Gardner Magazine Publisher to be Publicly Flogged for Election Story Screwup (no flogging please) Gardner Magazine published an incorrect date in an Election story. The correct date to obtain nomination papers in Gardner is beginning April 1st. We regret the error so much we have released an official apologyContinue Reading
• Drought 3-19-25 - Find out factual DROUGHT CONDITIONS anytime by visiting Drought.gov, CLICK HERE. Drought Conditions Improving – NOT CRITICAL – as reported elsewhere. Gardner Magazine has alerted another local publication that its article re the Drought is incorrect. Actual conditions in this area are predicted to improve with areas just East ofContinue Reading
• Rockin’ Springtime - Gardner Magazine Releases 50’s Rockabilly song “Rockin’ in the Springtime” This original song is designed to capture the joy of Spring in a classic 50’s Rock style. It’s a fun, feel-good number. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. From the song: “Animals wake from hibernation, creatures increase their population. BloomsContinue Reading
• Council 3-17-25 - Top: City Council 3-17-25 2nd row: Economic Development Director Stevens, Assistant Clerk Kumar and City Council President Tyros. 3rd row: Tyros, Kazinskas, and Nicholson 4th row: Swearing in of Rob Oliva and Cory Hasselmann Council President George Tyros commented on the Budget Process, Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. GardnerContinue Reading
• Templeton 3-15-25 - View the proposed Templeton Budget, CLICK HERE. Templeton Holds Budget Hearings – a Select Board member steps down. The Town of Templeton held its budget hearings on March 15, 2025. While the entire budget hearing is available on You Tube, Part 1 view here, – Part 2 view here, GardnerContinue Reading
• Elections 2025 - Official Election Dates in the City of Gardner MA Up for election this year are several offices including Mayor, ward councilors, councilors at large and 3 of the 6 School Committee members. Subject to the approval of the City Solicitor the dates are as follows: Obtain nomination papers beginning AprilContinue Reading
• Dogs 3-17-25 - Fido Says “Please” Renew My Dog License Before March 31, 2025 Gardner City Hall on March 17, 2025 reports that about 1/3 of Dog Owners still have not renewed or obtained Dog Licensees for the new year. The Deadline is March 31st. A group of dogs got together and hadContinue Reading
• Drought 3-17-25 - Graphic shows drought conditions in the United States (top) and the 3 month outlook showing improving drought conditions in Northern Worcester County. Greater Gardner MA Still in Moderate Drought – Fires Discouraged The U.S. Drought Monitor shows Gardner in a moderate drought as of 3-11-25. While the seasonal forecast isContinue Reading
• Luck of the Irish - Gardner Magazine Releases “Luck of the Irish” for St. Patrick’s Day. Our original Irish Folk Song for St. Patrick’s Day is “Luck of the Irish”. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. From the song’s chorus, “The Luck of the Irish, will grant your wish, the Luck of the Irish, onContinue Reading
• Hotline 3-15-25 - Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates City with Hotline Radio Interview First up on the show, Gardner Mayor Nicholson, discussing the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Process already started with Department Heads “I always ask for two numbers. I ask for their wish list, and I ask for a more realistic budget,Continue Reading
• Sludge Facts - Top: Land Application. Middle: Landfill Bottom: Incineration. For additional EPA technical resources, visit the website, CLICK HERE. Some Sludge Facts for Greater Gardner MA It just so happens that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has produced some very interesting Fact Sheets on the basics of sewage sludge and biosolids. 3Continue Reading
• Burger King 3-14-25 - Update 3-14-25: Article in another publication alleges ongoing issues at Gardner Burger King. Our previous article showed food prep areas clean with other issues, CLICK HERE. Gardner Magazine will publish a new inspection report when it is made available to us from the Board of Health so our readers canContinue Reading
• 25 Main 3-14-25 - The building shown 4 years ago before Jon Bombaci embarked on the transformation. Soon to be home to Brilla Coffee. Other plans for the building await a transformer. Recent work done was to prepare for National Grid. 25 Main Street Gardner – Progress and the Wait for Electricity Gardner MagazineContinue Reading
• This Week 3-14-25 - This Week in the Chair City – March 14, 2025 The Gardner Magazine update can be heard on any device. CLICK PLAY. This Week: Various Local issues including the Sludge Landfill — School Committee – Assessors —- Gardner Museum — Events Coming Up – Around the Chair City — UpcomingContinue Reading
• Assessors 3-12-25 - Board of Assessors consists of Assessor Christine Kumar, Chair Charles “Chuck” Leblanc, and member Paulette Burns. Gardner Board of Assessors meets with Charles in Charge The Board met on March 12, 2025. Listen to the exciting 5 minute meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Assessor Christine Kumar stated that “asContinue Reading
• Conservation 3-10-25 - The Gardner Board of Health sent Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson a letter regarding concerns about the Gardner Landfill, CLICK HERE. Conservation Commission Discusses Problems with Sludge Landfill Residents Alan Rousseau and Paul DeMeo spoke about alleged ongoing issues at the Gardner Sludge Landfill. Members discussed the possibility of modifying itsContinue Reading
• Sludge 3-13-25 - Gardner Magazine Releases “We’ve Got the Sludge” – A Funky Environmental Song Debate and comments regarding the proposed Sludge Landfill Expansion in Gardner Massachusetts continue on almost a daily basis at Gardner Committee meetings and even at the Templeton Select Board Meeting of March 12th. Supporters cite economics and theContinue Reading
• Templeton Select 3-12-25 - A number of topics and some resolutions at nearly 4 hour Templeton Select Board Meeting. Summary: During the lengthy (nearly 4 hour) Select Board Meeting, the following occurred: Citizen comment was heard, Selectman Tim Toth criticized the media including Mass Live and Gardner Magazine for our inquires into the AdamContinue Reading
• Health Hiring 3-12-25 - Local Healthcare Providers Are Hiring – What Positions are available… Community Health Connections is located right next to Walmart off Route 68 in Gardner. Here are some of the positions: LICSW/LMHC – $3000 sign on bonus, Family Physician with a $20,000 sign on bonus, RN or LPN for Substance UseContinue Reading
• Templeton 3-12-25 - Update: 3-12-25 8:56pm: During the Templeton Select Board Meeting. a motion to remove Board Chair Michael Currie was discussed and Currie resigned as Chair prior to a vote. Vice Chair Mathew Rivard will serve as Chair until a reorganization of the board at the next meeting March 26th. The resignationContinue Reading
• School 3-10-25 - Gardner School Committee Meets on March 10, 2025 Teacher Joseph Lillie received recognition regarding his efforts in teaching English and life skills to those seeking to learn English. The Committee approved the Consent Agenda. Several members discussed progress on the Auditorium. Finance discussion included mention of the deficit due toContinue Reading