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Halloween Morning Tours of the Old Burying Ground on Green Street in Gardner From the Levi Heywood Memorial Library: “Levi Heywood Memorial Library and Gardner Historical Commission Partner for Halloween Morning Walking Tours of the Old Burying Ground 28 Green St. Gardner, MA. Guided tours celebrate Gardner’s founders and RevolutionaryContinue Reading

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Templeton Advisory Committee Releases Recommendations in Advance of October 21st Special Town Meeting Listen to this debate podcast on the various issues (including use of Stabilization Funds) on any device, CLICK PLAY. Town of Templeton Advisory Committee evaluated eleven warrant articles scheduled for the Fall Special Town Meeting on OctoberContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine has prepared a complete report and policy analysis on PDF, CLICK HERE. We also have the 3 infographics below. CLICK Image for larger view. The Tyros Ordinance – Complete Report – Analysis and Debate On Monday, October 19,2026 the Gardner City Council will take up the “Tyros Ordinance”.Continue Reading

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Want even more detail? We have individual comprehensive Weekly News Briefings on North Central MA, Massachusetts, National News and World News. Each has a separate podcast, narrative, and infographics for your perusal. Gardner Magazine News Briefing for the Week of October 18, 2026 It was a busy news week andContinue Reading

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North Central MA Weekly Briefing for the Week of October 18, 2026 Listen to the North Central MA Briefing for the week of 10-18-26. CLICK PLAY. As of mid-October 2026, the regions of North Central Massachusetts, Greater Gardner, and the North Quabbin are experiencing a convergence of environmental conflicts, strictContinue Reading

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Massachusetts Weekly News Briefing for the Week of October 18, 2026 Listen to the Massachusetts Weekly News Briefing on any device, CLICK PLAY. As of mid-October 2026, Massachusetts is navigating a dense and volatile news cycle defined by the final stretch of the gubernatorial election, major legal proceedings, high-profile criminalContinue Reading

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U.S. National Weekly News Briefing for the Week of October 18, 2026 Listen to the National News Briefing on any device, CLICK PLAY. As of October 18, 2026, the United States is facing a complex landscape defined by an escalating multi-front foreign conflict in the Middle East, substantial domestic politicalContinue Reading

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World News Briefing for the week of October 18, 2026 Listen to this World News Briefing on any device, CLICK PLAY. As of October 18, 2026, the international landscape is defined by profound geopolitical realignments, intensifying economic volatility, widespread civil unrest, and significant electoral developments. Key global takeaways include: GlobalContinue Reading

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A Mid-October WGAW Hotline Radio Program Listen to the entire show from October 17, 2026 on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on the show was an uplifting song: Yankee Doodle Dandy. First guest was Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. Host Steve Wendell asked the Mayor about the upcoming winter: Gardner’sContinue Reading

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Westminster Town Crier Episode 35 with Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen Listen to the podcast on any device, CLICK PLAY. Episode 35 of the Westminster Town Crier, hosted by Town Administrator Stephanie Latin on October 6 (broadcast October 8). The primary operational focus for the Town of Westminster enters a busyContinue Reading

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For more information about Mount Wachusett Community College, please visit their website, CLICK HERE. MWCC Childcare Support Gets Boost with CCAMPIS award From Mount Wachusett Community College: “Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) has been awarded $1.188 million over four years through the federal Child Care Access Means Parents in SchoolContinue Reading

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Printable version of above, CLICK HERE. Festival of Trees Begins November 11th at the Gardner Museum in Gardner MA The Gardner Museum Festival of Trees is November 11, 2026 through December 5, 2026. Museum Hours during the festival: Wednesdays and Thursdays 1 to 4pm, Fridays 1-7pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10amContinue Reading

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NOAA – Winter Outlook – 2026-2027 Listen to this podcast on any device, CLICK PLAY. On October 15, 2026, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its U.S. Winter Outlook for the period spanning December 2026 through February 2027. The primary atmospheric driver for the upcoming season is aContinue Reading

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Last Debate for MA Governor – October 15, 2026 – FULL COVERAGE Listen to the debate on any device, CLICK PLAY. The final Massachusetts gubernatorial debate between incumbent Democratic Governor Maura Healey and Republican challenger Mike Manogue. The debate centered on acute economic pressures facing Massachusetts residents—including high housing, energy,Continue Reading

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Inside the Board of Assessors: Lessons from this 3-Minute Meeting On Thursday, October 15, 2026, at precisely 9:01 AM, Assessor Christine Kumar and Member Paulette Burns convened in an empty room. There were no packed public benches, no grand speeches, and no heated debates. , the Board of Assessors meetingContinue Reading

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Incident in Ashburnham 10-14-26 – FULL REPORT The Ashburnham Police Department issued 2 Press Releases, one from the Department, CLICK HERE, and a thank you from Chief Conrad, CLICK HERE. Ashburnham Police Operation and Suspect Apprehension: On the morning of October 14, 2026, the Ashburnham Police Department, in coordination withContinue Reading

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Consequential School Committee Meeting Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The October 15, 2026, regular meeting of the Gardner School Committee addressed major municipal governance disputes, capital facility updates, district administrative policy changes, and student achievements. The central governance issue involved a proposed City Council ordinanceContinue Reading

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Popular Annunciation Parish Fall Bazaar is October 16 to October 18, 2026 in Gardner MA – FULL COVERAGE Listen to this podcast about the event on any device, CLICK PLAY. Crafting the Perfect Fall Tradition: Highlights from the 2026 Annunciation Parish & Holy Family Academy Bazaar Is there anything quiteContinue Reading

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If you need assistance with the app, Beacon Connect support email is support@gobeacon.com or you can call GPS at (978) 632-1000, ext. 4570. Gardner Public Schools Launches “Beacon Connect” on Tuesday, October 13th Parents of Gardner Public School students will be able to stay connected to their child’s Gardner PublicContinue Reading

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Gardner Police Department Announces Columbus Day Drug Bust The following is the Press Release from the Gardner Police Department: “This morning, 10/12/2026, members of Gardner PD and the North Worcester County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 242 Pine St #2 in Gardner. As a result of theContinue Reading

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Winchendon Fall Festival 2026 a Big Success – Date Planned for Next Year The Winchendon Fall Festival was held on October 10, 2026 was a huge success. Hundreds of people attended the event which had many vendors. Organizer Nicole Roberts has already posted next year’s date as October 9, 2027.Continue Reading