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Ashburnham MA – May 2026 The top news stories in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, this month focus heavily on municipal governance, seasonal regulations, and community events: Annual Town Meeting and Budget Approval The town held its Annual Town Meeting at the Oakmont Regional High School Auditorium. Residents voted on the proposed townContinue Reading

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Ashby MA – May 2026 The top news stories in Ashby, MA this month center around town administration updates, local events, community honors, and regional school celebrations. Town Government & Administrative Notices Annual Town Meeting & Voter Engagement: Following the late April local elections, municipal administrative adjustments are underway. TheContinue Reading

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Athol MA – May 2026 The top news stories in Athol, MA, this month are dominated by local governance updates, downtown renewal efforts, and sudden weather adjustments to major town traditions. FY2027 Deficit-Reducing Budget Approved The Athol Selectboard officially approved a deficit-reducing fiscal year 2027 budget. Despite facing public pushbackContinue Reading

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News Sections 5-24-26:  North Central MA  — State News —- National News  — World News A Weekly Briefing from Gardner Magazine – May 24, 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 WorldContinue Reading

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World News – Week of 5-24-26 The third week of May 2026 is characterized by a sharp escalation in global kinetic conflicts, significant diplomatic maneuvers between world powers, and the emergence of a new international health crisis. Central to the current geopolitical landscape is the increasingly fragile state of theContinue Reading

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Top U.S. National News Stories Week of 5-24-26 The week of May 24, 2026, is characterized by a high-stakes intersection of breakthrough international diplomacy and intensifying domestic political friction. President Donald Trump has announced a “largely negotiated” peace deal to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, a development that hasContinue Reading

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Massachusetts News Roundup – Week of May 24, 2026 The final week of May 2026 represents a pivotal moment for Massachusetts, marked by significant legislative milestones, tragic losses in the public safety sector, and a major legal challenge to the state’s educational infrastructure. The Massachusetts Senate has successfully passed a $63.4Continue Reading

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North Central MA News – Week of May 24, 2026 The final weeks of May 2026 have been marked by significant law enforcement actions, fiscal instability in specific municipalities, and major shifts in the regional economic landscape. The most critical developments include a massive federal narcotics takedown centered in GardnerContinue Reading

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WGAW Hotline Radio Memorial Day Weekend Show The WGAW Memorial Day Weekend Show of Saturday May 23, 2026 had its share of updates and Memorial day themed segments. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson appeared on the program and spoke about the progress in the StateContinue Reading

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View our complete page with infographics, several reports, “DEEP DIVE”, “DEBATE”, and short video, CLICK HERE. AM-FM and WGAW – Why one of the City’s Oldest Media Choices is Still So Dominant. Gardner Magazine compiled facts from many sources and the results were very clear: 96% of car owners viewContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Dry But Not Expected to Develop Drought Now Through August Gardner May be Dry, but drought will not be a problem at least through August, 2026 according to Drought.Gov. The Map shows drought persisting in Western MA and in Eastern MA including Boston. Right now, only 7% ofContinue Reading

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Additional information is in the infographics below. CLICK IMAGE for larger view. Westminster Town Crier Episode 26 – Summer Safety and PFAS Updates The latest Town Crier Podcast Episode with Westminster Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen provides a comprehensive update on municipal affairs and local events heading into the summer season.Continue Reading

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Further meeting coverage is provided through the infographics below. CLICK IMAGE for larger view. Who Pays the Bill? – Abatements – Budget Reviews Focus of Public Service Committee The Gardner Public Service Committee met on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. TheContinue Reading

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Cell Tower and Multi-Family Focus of ZBA The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) meeting held on May 19, 2026, focused on two primary cases: a continuance for a cellular tower installation and a special permit application for a residential property conversion. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICKContinue Reading

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61st Commencement Exercises at Mount Wachusett Community College – 850 Graduates Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) celebrated the academic achievements of its 61st graduating class on May 20, 2026 at the college’s Gardner campus. A total of 850 students graduated, with 430 associate degrees and 553 certificates conferred. Many graduatesContinue Reading

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From the City of Gardner: “The City of Gardner will commemorate Memorial Day with a parade and ceremony featuring the Gardner High School Band. Beginning at the American Legion 22 Elm Street 9:30 a.m. Ceremonies at Monument Park. In case of rain, proceed to City Hall Auditorium.” On this MemorialContinue Reading

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Councilors wished Councilor Karen Hardern well who has been absent due to a back problem. Get well soon, Councilor Hardern. City Council Holds Meeting with 7 of 11 Councilors Present Alek Dernalowicz was elected City Council President Pro-Tem to lead the meeting in the absence of City Council President GeorgeContinue Reading

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Feds Nab 18 in Multi-State Gardner MA Drug Bust An unusual Federal Bust has nabbed18 Defendants on various charges in conjunction with an alleged drug trafficking and money laundering scheme including 9 from North Central MA. According to the Press Release, the scheme was coordinated by a man in Gardner.Continue Reading

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Update 5-20-26: This is the link to the Gardner Safety Action Plan page. It is loaded with information and Gardner Magazine highly recommends viewing it, CLICK HERE. Also, here is the form to sign up for the Mailing List, CLICK HERE. Committee Transitions from Data Analysis to Identification of SafetyContinue Reading