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Massachusetts News Roundup – August 30, 2026 Massachusetts Commonwealth Briefing: August 30, 2026. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY As of late August 2026, Massachusetts is navigating a period of significant legal, political, and economic transition. The judicial system is currently processing high-stakes cases, most notably the Lindsay Clancy murderContinue Reading

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North Central MA Weekly Briefing – August 30, 2026 North Central Massachusetts Regional Briefing: August 30, 2026. Listen to this podcast on any device, CLICK PLAY. The North Central Massachusetts region is characterized by a complex intersection of long-term infrastructure modernization and immediate public safety challenges. Significant municipal developments includeContinue Reading

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From Michael Nicholson: ““Respecting each other and respecting people of different ideas is how you get the better product in the end. You can’t live in a bubble. You can’t live in a silo. You have to get this different perspective out there. Even if it’s someone who I’ve runContinue Reading

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WGAW Hotline Radio – August 29, 2026 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on WGAW Hotline Radio: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. Emails were sent out pretending to be a teacher and some individuals lost money through a scam. Vulnerability was found and has beenContinue Reading

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Gardner Public Schools Emails Compromised – Residents Suffer Financial Losses In a letter to the Gardner Public Schools Community, (click here), Superintendent Mark Pellegrino alerts the community to a recent phishing scam involving compromised staff email accounts. The letter acknowledges that some individuals suffered financial losses due to these fraudulentContinue Reading

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Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson with an end-of-August Update Listen to the entire update on any device, CLICK PLAY. This local update provides a comprehensive overview of seasonal transitions and community events in Gardner as summer concludes. The Mayor highlights the closure of the Greenwood Outdoor Pool and the final concertContinue Reading

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Got $2 – MART “North Central Mass Rides” to be a Game Changer For only $2 per ride, people can travel between communities from 7am to 7pm. The on-demand service area covers a wide expanse from Gardner to Fitchburg-Leominster. See Map for details. Any questions, call MART at (978) 345-7711Continue Reading

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What’s In a School Calendar? More Thought and Planning Than You Think.. The Chair Man and the Chair Lady discuss the calendar, “A master class in resource management“. CLICK PLAY. For parents and caregivers, the release of a school calendar often triggers a complex logistical dance. It is more thanContinue Reading

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For more information about the Town of Westminster MA, please visit their website, CLICK HERE. Infographics below provide more detail, CLICK any image for larger view. Westminster MA Town Crier – Episode 32 Approximately every 2 weeks, Westminster Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen produces a podcast called the Town Crier. ThisContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine has prepared this short video covering this subject. Watch right out of the page or full screen through YouTube. Gardner Magazine has provided 3 separate infographics below: The $38 million Shield, Analyzing the Evolution of Marketplace Risk, and a Behavioral Analysis Guide. CLICK any Image for larger view.Continue Reading

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Town of Winchendon Residents Facing Violation Fees for Water Meter Non-compliance The Town of Winchendon posted this on its website on August 20th: “Water & Sewer Billing Notice – Malfunctioning Water Meters. Over the past three years, the DPW has contacted affected customers by mail, phone, and other outreach toContinue Reading

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The Big Gardner MA Yard Cleanup is a Buffet of Sorts The Big Gardner MA Yard Cleanup is going on now in the Chair City. Hundreds of residents are cleaning up their yards awaiting yard waste pickup during the week of September 1st through September 4th. Here’s the buffet part:Continue Reading

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A Huge Update on Westminster MA for September 2026 Listen to this Deep Dive podcast covering it all on any device, CLICK PLAY. As of September 2026, the town of Westminster is navigating a seasonal transition characterized by the commencement of the 2026-2027 academic year and a robust schedule ofContinue Reading

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Front Entry Way Construction at Gardner City Hall – Part 2 From the City of Gardner: “Crews are back to complete work on the front entry way to City Hall, working on the front pillars and facade. During construction, the front door to City Hall will be closed, but theContinue Reading

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Another Exciting Board of Assessors Meeting Listen to the suspense of this 4 minute meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. On August 24, 2026, the Gardner Board of Assessors convened to address administrative updates, record retention protocols, and the status of tax certifications. The meeting highlights include the processing ofContinue Reading

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There’s Lush Turf at the Gardner Municipal Golf Course Listen to the August 24, 2026 meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Members discussed operational updates and the facility’s financial health. Maintenance reports indicate that improved irrigation has led to lush turf conditions, necessitating adjustments to mowing heights and fertilizer use.Continue Reading

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Templeton 2 Hour Select Board Meeting – Challenges and Transitions Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Templeton Select Board meeting of August 24, 2026 addressed critical municipal transitions and fiscal challenges. The session begins with a memorial for Irene Murray before moving into a publicContinue Reading

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Please watch this short video prepared by Gardner Magazine which illustrates the importance of this override and avoiding catastrophic Public Safety cuts. The Chair Man and the Chair Lady explain and discuss the issue in this podcast. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Templeton Town Administrator James Ryan Explains UpcomingContinue Reading

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This article is an overview Weekly Briefing. Gardner Magazine has 4 other sections which cover the subject matter in more depth with additional text, infographics, and podcasts. North Central MA News of the Week, Massachusetts Weekly News Roundup, National News Briefing, and World News Briefing Gardner Magazine Weekly Briefing AugustContinue Reading

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World News – Week of August 23, 2026 Listen to this World Briefing on any device, CLICK PLAY. As of August 23, 2026, the international landscape is characterized by a high-stakes military and economic confrontation in the Middle East, an intensifying war in Ukraine with direct implications for NATO territory,Continue Reading

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Top U.S. National News – Week of August 23, 2026 Listen to the National News Briefing on any device, CLICK PLAY. As of late August 2026, the United States is navigating a period defined by significant economic strain, escalating international trade conflicts, and high-stakes legal proceedings. Most notably, the nationalContinue Reading

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Massachusetts News Roundup – Week of August 23, 2026 Listen to the Massachusetts Weekly Briefing on any device, CLICK PLAY. The news landscape in Massachusetts as of August 23, 2026, is dominated by high-stakes criminal proceedings, significant shifts in state policy, and the commencement of the primary election cycle. AContinue Reading