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Editorial: Why Voting for the Templeton Override Makes Sense Why voting for the $1.38 million override in the Templeton Special election on September 28, 2026 makes sense: Why voting for the override is in your best interest – the real reasons: In my opinion, finger-pointing is not the answer. I don’tContinue Reading

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Worcester Country including Greater Gardner MA is now having normal conditions with NO DROUGHT. However, conditions are evaluated on a monthly basis. So, stay tuned…. Please note: Residents and businesses are strongly urged to monitor their local water systems, as many municipalities may implement restrictions more stringent than the state’sContinue Reading

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Traffic Commission Addresses Signs, Speed Cushions, Accessibility, Visibility, and Funding Needs Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Traffic Commission met on September 8, 2026, to address various public safety and infrastructure concerns throughout the city. The members discussed the need for a pedestrian crosswalkContinue Reading

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Gardner’s upcoming festival season represents a strategic opportunity for local economic stimulation and community engagement. The Gardner License Commission reviewed a diverse slate of applications, prioritizing logistical feasibility and public safety. Gardner License Commission Decisions Affecting Community Events The Gardner License Commission met on September 8, 2026, to review and authorize several specialContinue Reading

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The text of Councilor Brad Heglin’s investigation into the financial security incident is contained in the City Council Agenda and Packet CLICK HERE. Joint Meeting and Regular Meeting of Gardner City Council In a Joint Convention of the Gardner City Council and School Committee, Veronica Guay was elected to theContinue Reading

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Heywood Healthcare Recognized Again for Investing in the Future of Healthcare… Heywood Healthcare announced the ability to expand learning opportunities for healthcare students on September 8, 2026. This is what Heywood Healthcare posted: “Exciting news from Athol Hospital! We’re proud to announce that Athol Hospital has officially been approved byContinue Reading

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East Wing Gallery at Mount Wachusett Community College Kicks off 2026-2027 Exhibition Season with Alumni Doug Caves The following is the Press Release from MWCC: Mount Wachusett Community College’s East Wing Gallery will present Circumstantial Light: An Exhibition of Recent Paintings by MWCC alumnus and Central Massachusetts artist Doug Caves, Sr., fromContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Special Report – 9-11: — 25 Years Later Listen to a special Gardner Magazine podcast on 9-11 featuring AUDIO from that day including witnesses to the tragic event. CLICK PLAY. The morning of September 11, 2001, dawned “temperate and nearly cloudless” across the eastern United States. From aContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine has additional podcasts for each of the following complete briefing articles as well as infographics.North Central MA News of the Week, Massachusetts Weekly News Roundup, National News Briefing, and World News Briefing Gardner Magazine Weekly News Briefing – September 6, 2026 Listen to this week’s comprehensive Weekly NewsContinue Reading

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World News – Week of September 6, 2026 Listen to the Weekly World News Briefing on any device, CLICK PLAY. As of September 2026, the global landscape is defined by a volatile mix of military escalation, high-stakes diplomatic maneuvering, and significant structural shifts in international relations. The primary driver ofContinue Reading

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Top U.S. National News – Week of September 6, 2026 Listen to the National News Briefing on any device, CLICK PLAY. As of September 6, 2026, the United States is navigating a period of significant volatility defined by escalating military engagement in the Middle East, high-stakes diplomatic maneuvers in EasternContinue Reading

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Massachusetts News Roundup September 6, 2026 The Massachusetts landscape in early September 2026 is defined by a series of high-stakes legal outcomes, significant shifts in political leadership, and critical public health developments. Most notably, the high-profile Lindsay Clancy murder trial has ended in a mistrial, prompting immediate legal challenges andContinue Reading

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Listen to the North Central MA Weekly Briefing podcast on any device, CLICK PLAY. North Central MA Weekly Briefing – September 6, 2026 As of September 6, 2026, North Central Massachusetts is navigating a period of significant transition characterized by stringent new educational policies, complex infrastructure challenges, and high-profile legalContinue Reading

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A Powerful and Memorable WGAW Hotline Radio Show – Labor Day Weekend Edition Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on Hotline Radio: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson – A discussion with the Mayor about Willow Street with construction beginning within the week and lasting aboutContinue Reading

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Pictured are Police Chief Matthew LeMay, Drone Operator Officer Travis Heath, Detective David LeBlanc, Karen and Davin Fors, and Fire Chief Kyle Butterfield. Westminster PD Launches New Drone Program The Town of Westminster MA Police Department has launched a new drone program through a partnership between the Tom Fors MemorialContinue Reading

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The infographics below provide additional information on this meeting. CLICK IMAGE for larger view. Environment, Vegetation, and Land Focus of Meeting Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Airport Commission meeting held on September 2, 2026 concerned various infrastructure projects and updates. The commission reviewed theContinue Reading

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Full Staffing Achieved: The Economic Development department has achieved full staffing with the appointment of a new Assistant Director and Conservation Agent, ending a period of vacancies. Critical infrastructure milestones and Administrative Updates Focus of the Gardner Economic and Community Development Committee. Listen to the entire meeting on any device.Continue Reading