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At the City Council meeting of September 21st, 9 Councilors participated in person with Councilor Tassone calling in remotely and Councilor Hardern was absent, still recovering from back issues. Gardner City Council meets on the Last Day of Summer 2026 Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY,Continue Reading

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Economic Performance and Domestic Stability The address posits that the United States economy is currently the strongest in its history, characterized by high investment levels and record-breaking stock market performance. Macroeconomic Indicators Chart Below: Metric Reported Status/Value Private Sector Jobs 1 million+ new jobs created since the start of theContinue Reading

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An interview with Templeton Town Administrator James Ryan and Police Chief Michael Bennett Listen to this interview on any device, CLICK PLAY In this interview, Templeton Town Administrator James Ryan and Police Chief Michael Bennett discuss a looming budget deficit and a critical tax override vote scheduled for September 28th.Continue Reading

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A Gardner Magazine Comedic Investigation Into Miscommunication – When a Duck and Chicken Talk You’ll hear a comedic parody jingle and a crazy conversation with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady which in the end actually makes sense. CLICK PLAY. What actually happens when a duck has a conversationContinue Reading

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This subject will come up at the Gardner City Council meeting of Monday September 21, 2026. Gardner Magazine is publishing this analysis to once again showcase the strong fiscal focus of the “Model City for America.” In this article we cover the impact on municipal liquidity, land court proceedings andContinue Reading

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Publisher’s Note: Gardner Magazine research has found that in communities which have substantially cut public safety funding the following consequences have occurred: 1. Property values have decreased 10 to 15% which in Templeton is $40,000 to $60,000 on the average home (compared to average annual cost of $439 of YESContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Weekly Briefing – September 20, 2026 The Gardner Magazine Weekly Briefing combines the news of North Central MA, North Quabbin, the State of Massachusetts, National News, and World News. Listen to this short podcast on any device, CLICK PLAY. Want even more detail? We have individual news sectionsContinue Reading

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World News – Week of September 20, 2026 Listen to this World News Briefing on any device, CLICK PLAY. The global landscape as of late September 2026 is characterized by a precarious expansion of military conflicts, a tightening of American geopolitical control in the Arctic, and a burgeoning global energyContinue Reading

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Top U.S. National News – Week of September 20, 2026 Listen to this national news briefing on any device, CLICK PLAY. As of late September 2026, the United States is navigating a period of significant political upheaval, rapid technological militarization, and evolving national security challenges. The executive branch has intensifiedContinue Reading

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Massachusetts News Roundup – Complete State Briefing for September 20, 2026 Listen to the Massachusetts Weekly Briefing on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is currently navigating a period of significant judicial, political, and economic transition. The legal landscape is dominated by high-profile criminal cases and trials involvingContinue Reading

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North Central MA Weekly Briefing 9-20-26 Listen to this comprehensive briefing podcast on any device, CLICK PLAY. The North Central Massachusetts and North Quabbin regions are currently navigating a complex landscape of infrastructure modernization, fiscal realignment, and a historic push for resource equity. Central to the regional discourse is theContinue Reading

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Council on Aging Zeroes Out Fiscal Year 2026 But Discusses Budget Issues for Fiscal Year 2027 Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Council on Aging (COA) meeting held on September 15, 2026, focused on the closeout of Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) and the initialContinue Reading

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An Update from Gardner Mayor Nicholson on City Hall Projects and Construction Updates From Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson: ” Beginning on Monday, September 21, 2026, crews will be returning to City Hall to complete the painting work on the front portico of the building. The timeline needed to complete thisContinue Reading

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Scheduled Workshops and Events: Pins for Possibilities Event – Great Example of Community Cooperation The Gardner Area League of Artists (GALA) and the Winchendon Community Action Committee (CAC) have partnered to launch “Pins For POSSIBILITIES,” a major community fundraiser and arts engagement initiative scheduled for October 8, 2026. Held atContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Temporary Tap Water Changes – COMPLETE COVERAGE Beginning September 21, 2026, the City of Gardner Water Department will implement a temporary change in its water disinfection process, transitioning from chloramines to free chlorine. This shift is a proactive measures designed to address low chloramine residuals caused by nitrificationContinue Reading

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Downtown Sleuth None Other Than Mayor Michael Nicholson Using his keen eyes of observation, the Mayor noticed the signs and then Mayor Nicholson posted: “Three new signs showed up in Downtown Today! Getting closer to fully welcoming Brilla Coffee Roasters to the Chair City.” Brilla Coffee has been eagerly anticipatedContinue Reading

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Motorcyclist Sustains Serious Injuries in Collision with Bear A 71-year old male Orange MA resident sustained serious injuries in a collision with a 160 pound bear while traveling on Route 122 in Petersham. The man was flown via Life Flight to U-Mass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. The bear wasContinue Reading

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CVS Back open after Facade Collapse The Gardner MA CVS is back open after contractors took needed action. From the Gardner Fire Department: “Yesterday, Group 2 responded to CVS on Main Street for a reported building collapse. Firefighters arrived to find a large portion of the façade that had brokenContinue Reading

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Printable copy of above, CLICK HERE. Ashburnham to Hold Street Fair on September 20th Listen to this podcast covering the upcoming Ashburnham Street Fair on September 20th. CLICK PLAY. The Celebrate Ashburnham Street Fair is a premier community event scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2026. Presented by Cushing Academy andContinue Reading

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Our infographics below illustrate the issue very thoroughly. Topic of Historic Preservation Dominates Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting The Gardner ZBA met on September 15, 2026. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. On September 15, 2026, the Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) convened toContinue Reading

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Publisher’s Note: City Council meetings are often dismissed as dry, procedural affairs, but the decisions reached during the Public Safety Committee meeting on September 15th represent a significant “hardware update” for Gardner’s infrastructure. To the casual observer, parking ordinances and speed limit adjustments might seem like minor clerical shifts. However,Continue Reading

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Printable version of above, CLICK HERE. 21st Annual Gardner Oktoberfest and Chair Luge is Saturday, September 26th Listen to the Chair Man and the Chair Lady discuss this exciting Gardner event. CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Oktoberfest and Chair Luge, scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, represents a significant community celebrationContinue Reading