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Update – Waterford at Senior Center - City officials have been truthful. Social Media claims have been false. An Update – The Senior Center at Waterford with Mike Ellis During the Council on Aging meeting of October 6, 2025, Senior Center Director Mike Ellis went over the various potential concerns about the new location at Waterford, completelyContinue Reading
Master Plan Open House - Director Stevens Inviting Public to Master Plan Open House The Gardner Master Plan Open House will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 6-7pm in Perry Auditorium. Gardner Community Development and Planning Director Jason Stevens stated this about the event: “Help set Gardner’s direction for the next 10–20 years.Continue Reading
Council 10-6-25 - Gardner City Council has nearly 1 Hour Meeting The Gardner City Council met on October 6, 2025. Complete Agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. 4 new Gardner firefighters were sworn in and there were numerous appointments approved to various municipal commissions.Continue Reading
Waterford Report - Councilor Brad Heglin Provides Report on Waterford Community Center During the City Council meeting of October 6, 2025, Gardner City Councilor Brad Heglin provided a report on the Waterford Community Center. Listen to the report and further comments by Councilors Kazinskas, Mack, and Heath on any device, CLICK PLAY. CouncilorContinue Reading
Update – Youth Center - Gardner Youth Center Successful – Assistant Director to be Hired During the Gardner City Council meeting of October 6, 2025, the City Council approved hiring an Assistant Director. The $20 per hour position will be covered by the State Grant which had already been approved. Councilor Dernalowicz explained that theContinue Reading
Ad Hoc 10-6-25 - Gardner Ad Hoc Compensation Proposal Committee has First Meeting The Gardner Ad Hoc Compensation Proposal Committee Meeting was held on October 6, 2025. This first organizational meeting focused on the creation of a compensation ordinance for non-union city employees in Gardner, Massachusetts. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICKContinue Reading
Cannabis and Driving - Marijuana – Cannabis Users in Greater Gardner MA Risk High Chance of Death If They Drive A study of a county in Ohio showed 40% of deceased drivers tested positive for active THC with average blood levels far exceeding typical impairment limits. If you live in Greater Gardner MA andContinue Reading
Got My Smile in Gardner – Original Song - Inspired by the good people of Gardner, Gardner Magazine Releases “Got My Smile in Gardner” When some people come to Gardner, Massachusetts, they are so impressed with the warm welcome from the community that they end up staying in the City. Listen on any device to the original song “IContinue Reading
Tiny Houses - Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson’s Initiatives to Help Homeless Proposes Additional Step At the Gardner City Council meeting on Monday, October 6th, the councilors will discuss a proposal signed by Mayor Michael Nicholson and Councilor Karen Hardern to modify zoning to promote housing growth and production in Gardner. The proposal wouldContinue Reading
El Coqui Open Again - El Coqui Latin Food Store Open Again El Coqui Latin Food Store is open at 13 Pleasant Street in Downtown Gardner. They were originally located at the corner of Main and Parker Streets when they got all 5 star Google reviews. “Great market!! The cashier was super sweet, and theyContinue Reading
Encampment Cleanup - Gardner Police Department Informs Community about Encampment Site Cleanup The Gardner Police Department Community Policing Team along with individuals from GAMMHA, Inc., Alyssa’s Place Peer Recovery and Resource Center, Gardner Walmart, and Keep Gardner Beautiful came together on October 4, 2025 to clean up a former encampment site. The GardnerContinue Reading
Development – October - Development Committee Gets Updates Listen to the entire meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Economic and Community Development Committee meeting was held on October 3, 2025, with Director Jason Stevens detailing updates on several key municipal projects and initiatives. Discussions centered on the Rear Main project, which is facingContinue Reading
Hotline 10-4-25 - WGAW Hotline Radio Show Highlights Progress in the Chair City- and Heartwarming Dennis Praeger Interview Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. Kicking off the WGAW Hotline Radio Show on Saturday, October 4, 2025 was Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. Topics included: MWCC Auto Program Ribbon Cutting atContinue Reading
Hope Masonic Pumpkins - Gardner Mayor Nicholson Promoting Pumpkins in the Chair City on Friday, October 3, 2025 This time, the non-profit Gardner Mayor Nicholson is promoting has lots of pumpkins just in time for the season. The Mayor posted, “It’s pumpkin season again in the City! Stop by the Big Chair at HelenContinue Reading
This Week 10-3-25 - Our Weekly News Magazine – This Week in the Chair City for Friday, October 3, 2025 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device, CLICK PLAY. Included this week: Levi Heywood Memorial Library – Comfort Dog – MWCC – Fiscal 2026 Budget – Veterans Services Agreements –Continue Reading
Library – October - For more information, please visit the Levi Heywood Memorial Library website, CLICK HERE. Levi Heywood Memorial Library October 2025 The library is having a teen open house on Saturday October 4th from 11am to 3pm. A Meet and greet with the new teen librarian is included. Teens can share ideasContinue Reading
Woody 10-3-25 - GES Comfort Dog Gets Official Vest GES posted, “Woody passed all of his tests to swap his training vest for an official GES Facility Dog vest! We are so proud of him!“ Before Woody was able to serve Gardner Elementary School, the chocolate lab trained for 1000 hours with ColdSpringsContinue Reading
MWCC Auto - MWCC Facility on Linus Allain Avenue Holds Ribbon Cutting On October 2, 2025, MWCC posted, “We had an amazing ribbon cutting today at our Automotive Education Facility! This beautiful new space and the equipment filling it are here for, and because of, our students! Thank you all for choosing theContinue Reading
Aleksander Dernalowicz - Gardner Magazine has received permission to post Angela’s statement and the photos shown here. Angela Dernalowicz, wife of Ward 5 Councilor, Aleksander Dernalowicz Releases Statement Angela Dernalowicz posted: “I was recently made aware by a social media post that people don’t really know my husband, Dern, and the fact hesContinue Reading
Finance 10-1-25 - Gardner Finance Committee Discusses Various Municipal Matters The Gardner MA Finance Committee met on October 1, 2025 and heard a detailed update from the City Auditor John Richard regarding the Fiscal 2026 Budget, the free cash certification process, and the status of the health insurance trust fund. Listen to theContinue Reading
Public Welfare 9-29-25 - Public Welfare Committee Makes Recommendations and Hears Department Updates Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The committee first considers and approves a measure allowing the Mayor to enter an intermunicipal agreement with the town of Hubbardston for veteran services, expanding the regional district through mid-2028. FollowingContinue Reading
Hubb Connect Intro - HubbConnect Officially Launched at Taste of Hubbardston on October 2, 2025. The Town of Hubbardston was recently honored with the Excellence in Municipal Service award at the Massachusetts Digital Government Summit for its creation of HubbCONNECT — According to the Town of Hubbardston “This recognition places Hubbardston alongside other communities acknowledged forContinue Reading
Electric Plan – Gardner – 2025 - City of Gardner Announces 36 month Electric Plan The City of Gardner has announced that the new electricity supplier for the Community Choice Power Supply Program from November 2025 to November 2028 will be First Point Power. According to the First Point Power website, CLICK HERE, the supplier serves channelContinue Reading
Breast Cancer Awareness - Staff at Gardner City Hall Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month In an effort to save lives, the staff at Gardner City Hall went pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, breast cancer death rates in the United States have dropped by 44% sinceContinue Reading
Templeton Update 10-1-25 - Periodic Town Report Provides View of Templeton Happenings. Activities of various municipal departments are detailed including Administration and Finance, Public Services, Building and Grounds, Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, and Development Services. Listen to a “Deep Dive” with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady discussing the report and TempletonContinue Reading
Ashburnham Oct ’25 - Ashburnham to hold Special Town Meeting on October 27, 2025 A special town meeting originally scheduled in September will be held Monday, October 27, 2025 at 7pm. Location: Oakmont Regional High School Auditorium, 9 Oakmont Drive, Ashburnham. As of now, the expected Special Town Meeting articles may include: Article 1:Continue Reading
Ambulance – Phillipston - Town of Phillipston Auctioning off Old Ambulance Available for sale is a 2007 Ford/Horton Ambulance that was recently taken out of service as it was replaced by a new ambulance. The Town of Phillipston has declared this vehicle as surplus property as they do not have a current need forContinue Reading
Winchendon PD - Winchendon Police Chief Gives Presentation to Board At the Winchendon Select Board meeting of September 22, 2025, Winchendon Police Chief Daniel Wolski made a presentation about the Winchendon Police Department. Listen to the presentation and the questions asked by the Select Board on any device, CLICK PLAY. Winchendon has 16Continue Reading
Original Song – Positivity - Gardner Magazine Releases the original song “Positivity” Take the moments of life in stride. Focus only on the positive side. Try to leave the big worries behind. Make your thoughts only the positive kind. We have 4 versions of the song, 3 varieties of ROCK and 1 is JAZZ. ListenContinue Reading
Emergency Preparedness - A Gardner Magazine “Deep Dive” – Family Emergency Preparedness September is National Preparedness Month. The Chair Man and the Chair Lady speak about the ideal Emergency Kit, a Family Action Plan, and Prepping Your Home. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The City of Gardner participates in CODE RED, aContinue Reading
Original Song – Integrity - Gardner Magazine Releases the original song about truth: “Integrity” Listen to the original song “Integrity” on any device, CLICK PLAY. From the song: “Integrity is a life of truth, of honor, a protective inside moral banner, A righteous asset worth more than gold, Never, ever should honesty be sold. “Continue Reading
Oktoberfest Held - Oktoberfest and Chair Luge Held in Gardner On Saturday, September 27, 2025, the 20th Annual Oktoberfest and 15th Annual Chair Luge were held in Downtown Gardner. Weather was good and hundreds came for the food, the beer, the vendors, the fun, the music and the Chair Luge. Winner of theContinue Reading
Hotline 9-27-25 - The Winner of the 15th Annual Gardner Chair Luge is: “Green Machine” – which is their 4th win in a row. Prize is $200 in 1 dollar bills. Hotline Radio “on the road” with a LIVE Broadcast from the Chair Luge in Downtown Gardner The WGAW Hotline Radio Show onContinue Reading
National Museum Day - Highlighting the Gardner Museum of Gardner MA on National Museum Day Listen to our commentary and report on any device, CLICK PLAY. National Museum Day is Saturday, September 27, 2025 and is a perfect opportunity to highlight one of the true gems of Gardner, the Gardner Museum. Located at 28Continue Reading
Update 9-26-25 - Gardner Mayor Nicholson Updates the Chair City In this first update of Fall 2025, Gardner Mayor Nicholson has a wide array of municipal announcements and covers numerous community events. From the 20th Annual Oktoberfest and 15th Annual Chair Luge taking place on September 27th to dates for Halloween to culturalContinue Reading
This Week 9-26-25 - Gardner Magazine with “This Week in the Chair City” for September 26, 2025 Listen to the weekly news magazine on any device, CLICK PLAY. New Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson — Kimberly Blake’s trouble with the state —CDBG Committee — 20th Annual Oktoberfest and 15th Annual Chair Luge —Continue Reading
Tough Questions 9-25-25 - “Tough Questions” Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson on September 25, 2025. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. We asked tough questions because it is almost impossible to get Mayor Nicholson to say anything bad about anyone, let aloneContinue Reading
CDBG 9-23-25 - Community Development Block Grant Committee Discusses CDBG Funding and Projects Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Steering Committee Meeting was held on September 23, 2025. The committee discussed several topics related to CDBG funding and projects. There was anContinue Reading
Oktoberfest Reminder - Gardner MA 20th Annual Oktoberfest is Saturday, September 27th Rick Walton of the Gardner Ale House started a small Oktoberfest celebration at his restaurant back in 2006. Now, 20 years later, it is a City-wide event attended by visitors from many towns around. Schedule of Events: 10am: Run for a Beer, 11:00am: HofbrauhausContinue Reading
Original Song – Gobbledygook - Gardner Magazine releases original song about nonsense “Gobbledygook” Ever hear a nonsense chant in the form of a political rant? Been victim of a one-sided conversation made up of meaningless techo jargon? Had a discussion in which you didn’t even know what the other person was talking about? Then you’llContinue Reading
Health 9-22-25 - Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. 1 member was absent at the meeting and the Board of Health is looking for an additional member. The Board of Health is now a 5 member board. Gardner Board of Health Meets with 3 members The Gardner Board ofContinue Reading
Sandy Beach - The hidden “Laptop Man” is Commission Chair Gregory Dumas. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Conservation Commission Discusses a “Sandy Beach” at First Meeting of Fall On September 22, 2025, the Gardner Conservation Commission held a hearing relative to a property on Kendall Pond. The CommissionContinue Reading
IT Honors - Two Local Communities Honored by Executive Office of Technology Services and Security On September 18, 2025, the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security held the 31st annual Digital Government Summit in Boston. City of Gardner IT Chief Bob O’Keefe got the Cybersecurity and Risk Management Award. O’Keefe is knownContinue Reading
Development Sept 25 - Maki Park Construction to be Completed by November At the September 19, 2025 meeting of the Gardner Economic Development and Planning Committee, Director Jason Stevens provided a complete update on funding and construction timelines for the completion of Maki Park. The construction is being done to address some ADA complianceContinue Reading
Streamflow 9-25 - Gardner MA Streamflow is Still Low The City of Gardner MA bases water restrictions on the streamflow at Otter River. Live Data, CLICK HERE. Measurements on September 21, 2025 show the streamflow at 3.87 cubic feet per second. Our graphic shows values for the past year, 30 days, and 7Continue Reading
Original Song – Fall - Gardner Magazine releases the original song: “Fall” The first day of Fall, 2025 is Monday, September 22, 2025. Listen to this original pop ballad with great piano and saxophone on any device, CLICK PLAY. From the song: “The days get shorter, The air gets cooler, The leaves change color, AnimalsContinue Reading
Nicholson out with People - What Mayor Nicholson says about Gardner. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Mayoral Candidate Michael Nicholson out with the People…Again Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson was at the Gardner Farmers Market on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The Mayor noted: “Great way to kick off the fall season here in the ChairContinue Reading
Kimberly Blake in Trouble - Letter sent to Kimberly Blake by the MA Office of Campaign Finance. CLICK IMAGE for larger view. A response by Blake within the 14 day period will avoid any fines. Other previous violations are marked as resolved. (as shown in by the image at right.) Mayoral Candidate Kimberly Blake GotContinue Reading
Hotline 9-20-25 - WGAW Hotline Radio for Saturday, September 20, 2025 Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson was the first guest. The Mayor was over at the Gardner Farmers Market where he noticed alpacas were visiting from Plainview Farm. The Mayor discussed the fixes whichContinue Reading
Westminster 9-19-25 - A Comprehensive Town of Westminster Update The Town of Westminster has released its South Street Sentinel for October 2025, CLICK HERE for pdf. Highlighted are the 10th Annual Westminster Cracker Festival, the appointment of new Police Chief Matt LeMay, and a memorial for fallen firefighters. Listen to our “Deep Dive”Continue Reading
This Week 9-19-25 - Our Weekly News Magazine: “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday September 19, 2025 Listen to our Weekly News Magazine: “This Week in the Chair City”, September 19, 2025 edition on any device, CLICK PLAY. In this edition: Election Results – Chapter 90 Signing – New Clubhouse and RestaurantContinue Reading
Got the Zing - To Inspire your “Zing” Gardner Magazine releases the original POP song “Got the Zing” Listen to the original song about energy and getting involved in your community in a positive way. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. From the song: “Enthusiasm is contagious, energy can be outrageous, you can beContinue Reading
ZBA 9-16-25 - ZBA Acts on Walnut Street Property The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on September 16, 2025 concerned a possible 7 unit project on Walnut Street. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals had two special permit applications before it concerning the property at 63Continue Reading
Chapter 90 Signing - Governor Healey in Gardner for Chapter 90 Signing Ceremony Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, and various State and local officials were on hand for a ceremonial Chapter 90 Bill Signing. Listen to the speakers on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Chapter 90 bill is a significant $1.2 billionContinue Reading
Golf 9-15-25 - Golf Commission Considering New Clubhouse and Restaurant The Gardner Golf Commission met on September 15, 2025. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson was there to explain the suggested legal process should the Commission wish to pursue a new clubhouse and restaurant including a feasibility study to assess costs, funding mechanisms, and theContinue Reading
Prelim Results 2025 - Gardner Preliminary Election Results 2025 Preliminary Election for Gardner Mayor. Candidates are Kimberly Blake, Ann DeBarros, and Michael Nicholson. The 2 candidates with the highest number of votes will advance to the regular election in November. Unofficial Results from City Clerk on pdf, CLICK HERE Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson wasContinue Reading
Council 9-15-25 - Last Council Meeting of Summer 2025 The Gardner City Council met on September 15, 2025. At the beginning of the meeting, Mayor Nicholson informed the Council that the last vote on non-union compensation did not have the requisite 6 votes to count. And, as 8 votes would be required forContinue Reading
Phillipston Crash - Multi-vehicle Collision with Lumber Truck Closes Route 2 On September 15, 2025, a late morning collision involving at least 6 vehicles and a lumber truck closed Route 2 near Exit 79 at the Phillipston – Templeton line. As of 1pm, the westbound lanes were closed and drivers were advised toContinue Reading
Cool Councilors - Gardner Magazine Releases “Cool Councilors” about 11 Public Servants “Cool Councilors” is an original song about the 11 members of the Gardner City Council. Each member brings their own skills and the song celebrates these 11 cool people. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. From the song: “Cool Councilors, coolContinue Reading
Public Safety 9-12-25 - Public Safety Committee Hears from Building, Police, Fire, and Health Departments Gardner City Councilors Brooks, Cormier, and Hardern listened to updates from the various departments on September 12, 2025. Listen to the entire meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Building: The new Building Commissioner Melissa MacDonald stated that she justContinue Reading
Hotline 9-13-25 - The Election Commentary from today’s Hotline Radio Show can be found separately on our Editorials and Commentary page, CLICK HERE. Hotline Radio with Various Updates, Commentary, Segments, and Interviews heard on September 13, 2025 Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson speaks aboutContinue Reading
Erika Kirk Speaks - Erika Kirk Speaks to the Nation Just before 8:30pm Eastern Time on September 12, 2025, Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk who was murdered this week, spoke to the nation. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Erika brought a message of love of Jesus Christ, of family, and of theContinue Reading
This Week 9-12-25 - Our Weekly News Magazine: “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday September 12, 2025 Listen to our Weekly News Magazine: “This Week in the Chair City”, September 12, 2025 edition on any device, CLICK PLAY. In this edition: City Finances, agreements and proposals — Public Service updates — SchoolContinue Reading
Finance 9-10-25 - Complete Agenda and Packet, CLICK HERE. Gardner Finance Committee Hears from City Treasurer on Various Matters Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Finance Committee heard from City Treasurer – Collector Jennifer Dymek who provided an update on tax collections, including real estate, personal property,Continue Reading
Planning Board 9-9-25 - Planning Board Discusses MWCC Addition to Building at Linus Allain Avenue Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Planning Board Meeting on September 9, 2025, primarily focused on a proposed development for Mount Wachusett Community College at 42 Linus Lane Avenue, which includes a 2,000Continue Reading
Cady Permanent Exhibit - The Seal of the City of Gardner designed by local artist Harrison Cady in 1922 features Colonel Thomas Gardner in the center, with a view of Crystal Lake and Mount Monadnock in the background, and five smaller circles with a chair (representing the furniture industry) and the letters W, W,Continue Reading
Public Service 9-9-25 - Ongoing Projects Discussed at Public Service Meeting Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Public Service Committee met on September 9, 2025 regarding various municipal updates and ongoing projects. Key topics included road paving initiatives which received a significant increase in state funding despite aContinue Reading
Conservation 9-8-25 - Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Commission Addresses Range of Conservation-related Issues The Gardner Conservation Commission took up an emergency certification for a Beaver Dam breach at the Otter River Conservation Area, and held discussions on enforcement orders and notices of intent. Other key topics included:Continue Reading
Prelim 9-16-25 - Gardner Preliminary Election Has 3 Candidates On the ballot for the Preliminary Election on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 are the choices for Mayor. Candidates are incumbent Mayor Michael Nicholson, and challengers Ann Debarros and Kimberly Blake. Top 2 vote getters will face off in November. Polling Places are: Ward 1AContinue Reading
School Committee 9-8-25 - Gardner MA School Committee Holds First Meeting of New School Year. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The meeting opened with a short statement by Zack Marquis on the After School Program which started with 20-30 kids and now has 100. It serves all 3 schools.Continue Reading
City Hall Portico - Front of City Hall to be Fixed – Mayor Describes Length & Scope of Work In order to prevent the loss of integrity to the tall pillars at the front of Gardner City Hall, the front entrance to the building will be closed for approximately 8 weeks beginning in October.Continue Reading
Swartz on Waterford - School Committee Member Swartz Positive on Waterford Meeting School Committee member Robert Swartz went to an information session at Waterford Community Center on September 8, 2025. Listen to his short comment on any device, CLICK PLAY. Here’s what Swartz said, “I had the fortune of attending a meeting this afternoonContinue Reading
Greg’s Cuts - “Greg” will be Cutting Hair in Gardner James Kraskouskas posted: “Opening Tuesday September 9th, Greg’s Cuts 10 Pearson Blvd. Gardner next to Anthony’s Liquor Mart and KFC/Taco Bell. Join us on day one as a new era in hair styling and cuts comes to Gardner. Let’s all welcome Greg!” GardnerContinue Reading
Hulette 9-6-25 - Publisher’s Note: The Gardner Fire Department often posts about severe weather, difficult calls, fire concerns, fire safety, and so much more to help keep you and your family safe. Lieutenant Eric Hulette is just one of the many men and women on the Gardner Fire Department who think outside ofContinue Reading
Hotline Radio 9-6-25 - The Hotline Show included an extended version of the original Radio Play Lab of Lies. There’s an update on the status of the 2 nefarious characters in Antarctica and then a political commentary with Werner Poegel following. The AUDIO below includes the entire package. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Original Song – Great News - Gardner Magazine Releases Original Song: “Great News – (America’s Success Cruise) A fun, upbeat, positive song about America’s upward trajectory. Great News – (America’s Success Cruise) Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. From the song: “Factories back to making it here, investors bringing the latest gear, energy sourced from withinContinue Reading
Supportive Community - Gardner Mayor Nicholson is Proud of Community Coming Together This is what Mayor Nicholson stated, “This Wednesday, Gardner held its 11th Annual Overdose Awareness Day and Night of Hope Vigil. 11 years ago, the first time this event was held at Monument Park, the crowd wasn’t nearly the size itContinue Reading
This Week 9-5-25 - Our Weekly News Magazine: “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday September 5, 2025 Listen to our Weekly News Magazine: “This Week in the Chair City”, September 5, 2025 edition on any device, CLICK PLAY. On this week’s edition: Labor Day, First Day of School, Transfer Station Swap Shop,Continue Reading
Library More Hours - Library Hours Starting September 29th:Monday: 9 a.m-6 p.m.Tuesday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Wednesday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.Thursday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.Friday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Saturday: 9am-3pm Note that until the 29th, the Saturday Hours will be 9am to 1pm. Library Announces More Evening and Weekend Hours Director Marita Klements of the Levi Heywood Memorial LibraryContinue Reading
Levi Heywood September 2025 - Levi Heywood to Offer Unique Ayurveda Workshop – A FREE Event The Levi Heywood Memorial Library has a unique program exploring Ayurveda, the 5000 year old alternative medicine practice from India. The meaning of the word is “science of life”. Gardner Magazine has a “Deep Dive” on the Fall AyurvedaContinue Reading
City Council 9-2-25 - Listen to the entire City Council meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY Gardner City Council Holds September 2nd Meeting The Gardner City Council meeting on September 2nd, 2025, primarily focused on approving various city appointments and advancing an important ordinance regarding non-union employee compensation. Key decisions included confirming appointments toContinue Reading
Purple at City Hall - Group from Alyssa’s Place plants ribbons at Gardner City Hall Alyssa’s Place made this post on September 1st: “ Today at City Hall, Alyssa’s Place planted ribbons in solemn remembrance of the lives lost to overdose. In 2024 alone, 1,598 individuals in our community and beyond lost their lives dueContinue Reading
Gardner Songbook - All original songs written by Werner Poegel over the past year. The songs are rendered by Sophisticated AI. Have a suggestion for a song about Gardner? Email News@GardnerMagazine.com Gardner Magazine Releases “The Gardner Songbook” featuring Songs About Gardner This 2 hour program features one song after the other about GardnerContinue Reading
Endorsements – Awards – Recognition - Endorsements and Recognition Received by the City of Gardner and Mayor Michael Nicholson Gardner Magazine recently spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about Endorsements, Awards, and Recognition received by the City of Gardner and the Mayor himself. Listen to the 7 1/2 minute interview segment on any device. CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Energy Landscape - For an extensive array of resources about energy in the United States and throughout the world, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration website, CLICK HERE. An Informative Deep Dive: “The U.S. Energy Landscape” This Gardner Magazine “Deep Dive” with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady is a complete primerContinue Reading
Model City for America - Gardner Magazine Releases “Model City for America” a song about why Gardner is America’s Model City Do a few things right and nobody pays attention. But dominate success during the past few years in almost every area, the region, the rest of the state, and the country notices. This isContinue Reading
Views of Gardner - Views of Gardner – August 2025 The landscape in Gardner is continually changing. The parking garage on West Lynde Street has beautiful pillars and the green paint job looks really good. Maki Park has sometimes been a bustling center for fun as it has been used this summer as anContinue Reading
Proud of Gardner - Editorial: Have you Noticed the Increased Pride in the City of Gardner? Have you noticed something taking place in the City of Gardner over the past few years? More people are supporting each other in so many different ways. Businesses are joyfully coming in to the City of Gardner toContinue Reading
Hotline 8-30-25 - WGAW Hotline Radio Show of August 30, 2025 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. The show opens up with a discussion with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about community events, Wood’s Ambulance and that all services are continuing, crime is down by almost half in Gardner sinceContinue Reading
Original Song – Workin’ Man - Gardner Magazine Releases an original song for Labor Day “Workin’ Man” We thought the best way to wish you a Happy Labor Day was with a special original song dedicated to the “Workin’ Man”, or really working men and women everywhere. We made sure it had some really cool guitarContinue Reading
Bus Schedules 25-26 - Gardner School Bus Schedules Available Gardner Elementary School Bus Stop List — Gardner Middle School Bus Stop List —- Gardner High School -Gardner Academy School Bus Stop List === Lists are as of August 27, 2025 Gardner Public Schools Transportation page, CLICK HEREContinue Reading
Gardner Youth Center - Gardner Community Youth Center Opens for Teens in the Chair City City Leaders showed up for the ribbon cutting of the Youth Center which has transitioned from the former Boys and Girls Club. You’ll hear from Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik, City Councilor Elizabeth Kazinskas, Director BrandonContinue Reading
Monthly Update 8-29-25 - Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson did his Monthly Update from the site of the new Community Youth Center which will be FREE to Gardner residents due to grant funding for the first year. A Comprehensive Monthly Update with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson A comprehensive update from Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson onContinue Reading
This Week 8-29-25 - Our Weekly News Magazine: “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday August 29, 2025 Listen to our Weekly News Magazine: “This Week in the Chair City”, August 29, 2025 edition on any device, CLICK PLAY. This Week’s Topics Include: Labor Day – First Day of School – School BusContinue Reading
Public Safety 8-28-25 - Winter Parking Procedures Discussed at Public Safety Committee Meeting Gardner Police Chief Eric McAvene, Deputy Chief Nicholas Maroni, and Purchasing Director Joshua Cormier(Chair of Traffic Commission) met with the Public Safety Committee on August 28, 2025. Councilors Karen Harden, Calvin Brooks, and Craig Cormier heard a proposal for a changeContinue Reading
Finance Committee 8-27-25 - Department Updates and Non-Union Compensation Ideas Focus of Finance Committee Meeting Listen to the entire 89 minute meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Committee heard detailed updates from the City Clerk, Human Resources, Assessor, and Purchasing Department Heads. The proposed change to the City ordinance concerning non-union compensation wasContinue Reading
Appointments 8-26-25 - Appointments Committee Reviews Appointments – Resignations – Assignments Various appointments by the Mayor, multiple resignations within various city departments, a new Veterans Director and new Building Commissioner, police officer assignments to polling locations, and election officers for 2025-2026 were discussed and reviewed. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICKContinue Reading
Radio Play – The Evil Lab - Gardner Magazine Releases a Radio Play “The Evil Lab – the Lab of Lies” Listen to the original Radio Play on any device, CLICK PLAY. Our fictional characters “Our Lady the Flake” and the “Evil Dr. Mayo” are at it again cooking up lies on Facebook. With support in anContinue Reading
Library Strategic Plan - Levi Heywood Memorial Library has a Strategic Plan The Levi Heywood Memorial Library has been working diligently over the past few years on expanding services and expanding hours to serve the community even better. The working blueprint has been its Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year 2026 through Fiscal Year 2030.Continue Reading
Stop for Bus - Massachusetts School Bus Law – PAY ATTENTION Gardner starts school on Tuesday, September 2nd which means school buses will be everywhere. The Gardner Police Department posted, “School is here for some and just around the corner for others! Let’s keep our kids safe at the bus stop by following safetyContinue Reading