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Gardner MA Sludge Landfill and the National Problem of Sewage Sludge Jump to a particular section, CLICK LINK: The Escalating Crisis of PFAS Contamination in Agricultural Sewage Sludge —– From Toilet to Table: The Lifecycle of Waste and Gardner’s Path Forward —– Navigating the Sludge Dilemma: An Environmental Trade-off SummaryContinue Reading

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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

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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

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Upcoming Meeting to Give Citizens Input on the Proposed Sludge Landfill Expansion On February 10, 2025, there will be a meeting at Gardner City Hall’s Perry Auditorium from 6 to 8pm. In the notice for the public meeting, the City of Gardner outlines its purpose to provide an overview ofContinue Reading

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Update September 3, 2024 Mayor Michael Nicholson explained: “MEPA stated they got enough complaints from individuals stating the 8 day notice was too short of a time, even though the minimum legal requirement is 7 days, so they have ordered the meeting be reposted with a 14 day notice.” MeetingContinue Reading

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Gardner Mayor Nicholson covers the Sludge Landfill issue – What’s Going Interview. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. As City of Gardner Works with Consultants, Opponent to Sludge Landfill Expansion Speaks Up Gardner Magazine received a Press Release from Ivan Ussach of the Millers River Watershed Council in which heContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Landfill Expansion Update Ivan Ussach, the MRWC Director stated in a Press Release that “alternatives to Gardner’s proposed sludge landfill expansion are looking better than ever.” Complete Press Release, CLICK HERE. One of the alternatives suggested is the construction by the City of a Hydrothermal Carbonization facility whichContinue Reading

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Other meetings this week include the Gardner Bandstand Committee which is slated to elect a Chairman, The Gardner Board of Health which will go over upgrades at 2 addresses and go over Covid Updates, and the Public Safety Committee. Gardner MA Conservation Commission to Take Up Sludge The Gardner ConservationContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Conservation Commission Discusses Landfill Expansion Again Conservation Commission met on August 23, 2022.  During the meeting, the subject of the Gardner Landfill Expansion came up with various questions from the public.   The chair reiterated the desire of the Commission to have a Third Party provide recommendations prior toContinue Reading

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Sewage Sludge Decisions in Gardner MA A byproduct of the Gardner Wastewater Treatment Plant is Sewage Sludge, a solid material which has been disposed of at the Gardner landfill.    Gardner has proposed to increase the size of the landfill to allow for more sludge.  Environmental groups oppose the move dueContinue Reading

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Tyler Chase Ellison was announced as the city’s new conservation agent with a start date of August 17th. Agent Ellison can be reached via email at tellison@gardner-ma.gov or via phone at (978) 991-5844 New Conservation Agent Announced at August Conservation Commission Meeting The Gardner Conservation Commission met on August 10,Continue Reading

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Listen to the April 27th meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Listen to the May 11th meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Two Meetings: Conservation Commission Gardner MA April 27th: At the April 27th meeting, the Conservation Commission updated hearing dates for several local projects, including the sludge landfill andContinue Reading

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Lengthy Meeting of Conservation Commission Addresses Environmental Violations and Ongoing Projects The Gardner Conservation Commission met on April 13, 2026. Listen to the 1 hour+ meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. A significant portion of the discussion centered on the Sludge Landfill enforcement order, with members deciding to keep theContinue Reading

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Future of Sludge Landfill Discussed at Conservation Commission Meeting. The Gardner Conservation Commission met on March 9, 2026 where members and the public discuss the management of a local sludge landfill. A concerned resident urges the board to maintain an enforcement order, citing missed safety details in recent reports andContinue Reading

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This Week’s Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” covering Gardner: released Saturday February 21, 2026 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s edition: Sludge Landfill Expansion Halted – Rockwell Committee has at least 40 applicationsContinue Reading

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WGAW Hotline Radio Show – Updates – Safety – Scams- Upcoming Season Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. Hour# 1: First up on Hotline Radio: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. The Sludge Landfill was discussed. “What do we do when the Sludge Landfill reaches capacity. We needContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine has more! – The complete interview page includes 5 separate related reports and infographics and a VIDEO. Here is the page, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Infrastructure: Interview with Gardner Mayor Nicholson On February 18, 2026, Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about InfrastructureContinue Reading

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Infrastructure – Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson and Additional Related Reports Gardner MA Infrastructure: Interview with Gardner Mayor Nicholson and Additional Reports On February 18, 2026, Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about Infrastructure in Gardner. We covered all the bases. Listen on anyContinue Reading

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At the Gardner City Council meeting, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke about discontinuing the Sludge Landfill Expansion. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Council President George Tyros commented on the visit by 2 members of the U.S. Congress to Gardner and congratulated Councilor Elizabeth Kazinskas on her recent engagement. ListenContinue Reading

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Walmart Project Dominates Discussion at Conservation Commission as Members Ask Many Questions Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The February 2, 2026, meeting of the Gardner Conservation Commission focused on critical environmental oversight regarding the Gardner Sludge Landfill and the proposed redevelopment of 677 Timpany BoulevardContinue Reading

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Public Service Committee Handles Abatement Requests and Hears Updates The Public Service Committee met on January 30, 2026. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Committee heard from a homeowner and a non-profit requesting abatements, deciding to forgive 30 percent of the bill for each based on what the committeeContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Reports Gardner Magazine releases various reports periodically which cover a wide range of issues such as Government, People, Health, Money & Finance, Technology, Travel, Business, and History. There’s also the Gardner Magazine History Project with an individual series of historical reports from each community. Reports are in-depth andContinue Reading

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First Hotline Radio Show of 2026 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on the WGAW Hotline Radio Show of January 3, 2026 is Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson who highlights 2025 with a review of successful projects and grants, advancements in education, the movie inContinue Reading

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Holidays – Gardner Projects – Resolutions – Energy, and a bit of comedic relief on Hotline Radio for December 13, 2025 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. The WGAW Hotline Radio Show of December 13th kicked off with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson who spoke about codeREDContinue Reading

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Environmental Challenges and Modernization Topics at Conservation Commission Listen to the entire meeting of November 24, 2025 on any device, CLICK PLAY. Discussions revolved around several environmental and administrative issues. Key points include a citizen’s request to keep an enforcement order open and continue monitoring the Gardner Sludge Landfill, citingContinue Reading

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A very positive interview about Gardner’s Future. We cover many areas. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Focus on Gardner’s Future – Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson On November 17, 2025, Gardner Magazine spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson in a very positive interview “Focus on Gardner’s Future” ListenContinue Reading

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Sludge, Sewer, Drainage and Excavation Subject of Conservation Commission Meeting. The Gardner Conservation Commission met on October 27, 2025. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Members discuss various municipal and development issues, including ongoing enforcement orders related to the Gardner Sludge Landfill and properties at NicoleContinue Reading

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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

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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 answers on any device, CLICK PLAY. We spoke ofContinue Reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Deep Dive with the Chair Man and Chair Lady – Incineration of Biosolids In this episode of our “Deep Dive” series, Gardner Magazine covers an EPA report on Incineration of Biosolids, featuring the Pros and Cons as laid out by the EPA. With all of the discussion and public commentContinue Reading

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Deep Dive with the Chair Man and Chair Lady – Land Application of Biosolids In this episode of our “Deep Dive” series, Gardner Magazine covers an EPA report on Land Application of Biosolids, featuring the Pros and Cons as laid out by the EPA. With all of the discussion andContinue Reading

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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

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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

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Conservation Commission Meets Regarding Various Properties and Various Concerns The Sludge Landfill issue was discussed very briefly with Chair Greg Dumas allowing only “new” material from the public. Considerable time was spent on 36 Nicole Terrace. The Homeowner allegedly cut down trees on an adjacent property which he did notContinue Reading

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Musical Editorial – “Throne of Shame” Released by Gardner Magazine With so much talk about the proposed Sludge Landfill Expansion, we’re releasing a musical editorial. The subject is the “Throne of Shame”. We all sit there and do our business with little thought of the consequences. As the song says,Continue Reading

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The WGAW Hotline Radio show hosted by Steve Wendell airs every Saturday from noon to 2pm. The station live stream is available 24/7. This extended show features the entire Sludge Landfill Expansion session with public comments. WGAW Extended Hotline “Washington’s Birthday Weekend” show topics include Gardner Government, Templeton Recreation, PresidentsContinue Reading

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Gardner DPW Director Dane Arnold gave a complete update to the Public Service Committee. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. DPW Director Dane Arnold Updates City on Paving, Projects, Equipment, and Staffing Director Arnold stated “2024 Paving is Done” and spoke about various streets. The spring list is being compiled.Continue Reading