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Gardner School Budget Review – Timetable for the Week Ahead The Gardner School Committee will meet on Monday May 11, 2026 at 6pm in the City Council Chambers. There is open time for the General Public to speak and a Public Hearing on the FY2027 School Budget. Public Comments areContinue Reading

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Budget Discussions Dominate Public Service Committee Meeting The Gardner Public Service Committee met on May 7, 2026 and spent a considerable amount of time discussing DPW and infrastructure. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The focus was on preliminary FY2027 department budgets and infrastructure updates. Committee membersContinue Reading

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Next Meeting is Tuesday, May 12th at 8am to finalize the City Clerk and Assistant City Clerk job descriptions. Recruitment to Replace Outgoing Gardner City Clerk Underway The Gardner City Clerk Recruitment Committee met on May 7, 2026. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. On May 7,Continue Reading

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Administrative Disputes, Projects, Agreements, Finances, and Maintenance Topics of Airport Commission The Gardner Airport Commission met on May 6, 2026. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Magazine Wildlife Cartoon is presented here due to some very real wildlife sightings on or near the airfield. TheContinue Reading

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Gardner Police Department Adds Team Member – Mayor and Other Officers Show Support. The newest member of the Gardner Police Department is Officer Derek Wright. Both Gardner Police Chief Eric McAvene, Deputy Chief Nicholaus Maroni, and other officers were on hand for the swearing in which took place at GardnerContinue Reading

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Fire Crews Spent Just Under 5 Hours at Graham Street Fire A fire shortly after noontime on May 5, 2026 caused considerable damage to a building at 45 Graham Street in Gardner. According to the Gardner Fire Department, “Crews arrived to find heavy fire on the second floor, extending toContinue Reading

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MWCC Hosts 40th Annual Exhibition of High School Art at the East Wing Gallery According to Joyce Miller, Chair of the Art Department and Gallery Director at MWCC, “This exhibition is one of our most popular and meaningful community events. For 40 years, it has provided an opportunity to celebrateContinue Reading

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Transitions, Planning, and Oversight Focus of Gardner City Council The Gardner City Council met on May 4, 2026. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner City Council meeting held on May 4, 2026, focused on critical administrative transitions, budgetary planning for Fiscal Year 2027, andContinue Reading

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Senior Center Budget and Preparation for the Summer Move to Waterford The Gardner Council on Aging met on May 4, 2026. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The budget was discussed during this lengthy Council on Aging meeting on May 4th and our infographic below provides someContinue Reading

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Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Explains the 1.2 cent Electric Increase to Residents We have a Press Release from the Mayor and a spreadsheet which explains and illustrates the issue even further. We thank the Mayor for his usual transparency. CLICK FOR SPREADSHEET. This is a follow up to a relatedContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine is publishing a very complete set of information here in this article regarding the reasons for the electric rate increase in Gardner despite a plan which runs through 2028. Electric Rates Up in Gardner MA Despite 3 Year Plan – Here’s Why… First Point Power Rate Adjustment –Continue Reading

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World News – Week of May 3, 2026 World News: Global Conflict Stalemate and Technological Frontiers The global narrative is currently defined by a strategic stalemate in the Middle East and a fundamental re-architecting of European security. As the Iran-U.S. conflict remains unresolved, the international community is witnessing a hardeningContinue Reading

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Top U.S. National News Stories Week of May 3, 2026 U.S. National News: War Powers, Policy Ethics, and Cultural Milestones The national landscape is dominated by a constitutional crisis centered on the Executive branch’s unilateral declaration that hostilities with Iran have “terminated.” By declaring victory just as the 60-day War PowersContinue Reading

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State of Massachusetts News Roundup – Week of May 3, 2026 Massachusetts State News Roundup: Legislative Rivalries and Economic Shifts The current “Budget Showdown” on Beacon Hill is the pivotal political event of the season, as the strategic priorities of the House and Senate diverge sharply over the $63.4 billionContinue Reading

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North Central MA News – Week of May 3, 2026 As of May 3 2026, North Central Massachusetts serves as a stark laboratory for the era’s defining economic friction: the struggle to maintain essential municipal services against a backdrop of “operational cliffs” and soaring fixed costs. While the region celebratesContinue Reading

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Both Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson and Council President George Tyros appear on WGAW Hotline Radio Listen to the WGAW Hotline Radio Show of 5-2-26 on any device, CLICK PLAY. Mayor Michael Nicholson: A discussion of the Gardner City budget and how the school portion is funded primarily by Chapter 70Continue Reading

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The Tale of Two Overrides – The Challenges of Templeton MA and Winchendon MA – Complete Analysis Residents in Templeton and Winchendon are currently navigating critical financial decisions to sustain municipal operations and infrastructure. Max and Maxine Rogers debate the options. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Templeton voters areContinue Reading

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The infographic below illustrates some data, includes a comprehensive safety analysis, the project framework, and various factors. Gardner’s Safety Action Plan Discussed at April 29th Meeting Listen to the entire meeting on any device. There’s a presentation along with citizen comments. This public meeting was both a presentation of theContinue Reading