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Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Variety of Matters Focus of Gardner City Council Meeting The council approved several licensing applications for local businesses, including a bowling alley and multiple secondhand article dealers. Significant debate occurred regarding personnel ordinances, specifically the creation of a Chief ofContinue Reading

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Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson is Special Guest at Council on Aging Meeting At the Gardner Council on Aging meeting of June 1, 2026, officials addressed the fiscal year-end budget and several infrastructure developments. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The treasury report details various funding sources,Continue Reading

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Correction Officer at NCCI, Gardner Passes Away on the Job According to the Department of Correction, Officer John Edwards passed away during his shift early on Sunday, May 31, 2026. The veteran officer suffered some sort of medical event which resulted in his death. Statement from the Massachusetts Department ofContinue Reading

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Are you a local official, department head, have a group or organization and would like to share some safety tips or what you’re doing about safety? Just email News@GardnerMagazine.com or call our voicemail line at (978) 632-6324 and we’ll gladly and enthusiastically help you get the word out. To ourContinue Reading

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A Weekly Briefing from Gardner Magazine – May 31, 2026 The Chair Man and the Chair Lady discuss the news of the week including Greater Gardner MA, North Central MA, the State of Massachusetts, National News, and World News. They tie it all together in a great podcast. Listen onContinue Reading

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World News – Week of May 31, 2026 The final week of May 2026 is characterized by a paradoxical landscape of aggressive military escalation and high-stakes diplomatic maneuvering. In the Middle East, Israel has launched its most significant ground offensive into Lebanon in over a quarter-century, while the United StatesContinue Reading

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Top U.S. National News Stories – Week of May 31, 2026 The final week of May 2026 was characterized by significant volatility across foreign policy, domestic infrastructure, and the federal legal landscape. Internationally, the United States is navigating a tenuous 60-day ceasefire framework with Iran following direct naval engagements inContinue Reading

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Massachusetts News Roundup – Week of May 31, 2026 The final week of May 2026 in Massachusetts was defined by a rare celestial event, significant legal and corporate confrontations, and profound tragedy. A three-foot-wide meteor caused widespread alarm across Southern New England, generating sonic booms equivalent to 300 tons ofContinue Reading

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North Central MA News – Week of May 31, 2026 The final week of May 2026 in North Central Massachusetts was characterized by significant transitions in education, intensive municipal budget negotiations, and substantial commercial development . The region celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 across several school districts,Continue Reading

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Gardner High School Graduation 2026 – Complete Coverage Listen to the ceremonies on any device, CLICK PLAY. The graduation ceremony for the Gardner High School Class of 2026 celebrates the transition of 150 graduates from their foundational education into diverse future paths, including higher education, the workforce, and the military.Continue Reading

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Gardner Academy Graduation 2026 – Complete Coverage Listen to the ceremonies on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Academy Class of 2026 graduation ceremony served as a formal recognition of student perseverance, growth, and the successful navigation of non-traditional academic paths. The proceedings emphasized that for this cohort, graduation representsContinue Reading

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WGAW Hotline Radio 5-30-26 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. Update with Gardner Michael Nicholson: Kitchen opens in Emergency Operations Center at Gardner Police Station, built by Monty-Tech students — A discussion of admission policies at Monty-Tech — MWCC partnership with Gardner Public Schools offering EarlyContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Editorial: Proposed Chief of Staff Title is Silly. Title should reflect role “Director of Facilities and Communications.” Editorial – Proposed Chief of Staff Title is Silly The Gardner City Council on Monday June 1st is poised to accept the new “Chief of Staff” title and position proposed byContinue Reading

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Monty-Tech Programs Come Together to Construct Emergency Operations Kitchen The Gardner Police Department has a new Emergency Operations Kitchen thanks to the efforts of students and their teachers at Monty Tech. From Gardner PD on 5-29-26: “The Gardner Police Department would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the studentsContinue Reading

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Heywood Healthcare Announces Appointment of Chief Medical Officer Heywood Healthcare has appointed Dr. Kavita Babu to the position of Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs. According to the COMPLETE PRESS RELEASE, CLICK HERE, Dr. Babu brings more than 20 years of clinical and leadership experience and isContinue Reading

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Templeton Police Officer Selected First Responder of the Year Templeton Police Officer Caleb Matson was recently selected as the First Responder of the Year. View official Newsletter for Central Mass EMS on pdf, CLICK HERE. PRESS RELEASE: “Templeton Police would like to formally recognize Officer Caleb Matson, who was recentlyContinue Reading

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For additional details and impacts, view the additional infographics below on the Public Welfare Committee meeting of May 28, 2026 Just CLICK on the IMAGE for a larger view. Golf Course, Senior Center, Library, Greenwood Pool Focus of Public Welfare Committee The Gardner Public Welfare Committee met on May 28,Continue Reading

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Finance Committee May 26, 2026 Reviews Budget and Addresses Other Issues Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Garder City Council Finance Committee meeting primarily focused on reviewing the FY2027 proposed budget* Key discussions involved Mayor Nicholson’s proposal to consolidate professional development and travel funds into aContinue Reading

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Exciting Public Bid Opening for Roadway Striping and Pavement Markers. The public bid opening lasted only 2 minutes with Gardner Purchasing Agent Joshua Cormier.. Listen on any device. The Public Bidding Session was held on May 27th by the City of Gardner, , regarding roadway striping and pavement markers. ThreeContinue Reading