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WGAW Hotline Show with Split Themes Hour 1: Holidays, and Hour 2: Various Reports WGAW Hotline Host Steve Wendell runs down some Holiday Events. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson speaks about Holiday events in Gardner including the Holiday Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 1st which starts with lining up at GardnerContinue Reading

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GFD Lifts Outdoor Open Fire Ban, Reminds of GFD Cooking-Camp Fire Policy and Outdoor Brush and Yard Debris Prohibition Gardner Fire Chief Gregory Lagoy’s Press Release states “Due to the recent transition to a more normal, seasonal weather pattern, the open fire ban is lifted” Lifting of ban applies ONLYContinue Reading

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Conservation Commission Discusses Gardner Landfill Topics DPW Director Dane Arnold came to the meeting and addressed some concerns relating to erosion and contamination. DPW took action after receiving a complaint of erosion issues at the landfill. A small amount of sediment was noticed to have been deposited in the WetlandContinue Reading

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Gardner DPW Director Dane Arnold gave a complete update to the Public Service Committee. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. DPW Director Dane Arnold Updates City on Paving, Projects, Equipment, and Staffing Director Arnold stated “2024 Paving is Done” and spoke about various streets. The spring list is being compiled.Continue Reading

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Gardner Golf Commission Meets Before Thanksgiving The Gardner Golf Commission Met on November 25, 2024. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Discussion revolved around the success of this year and some plans for next season. Current surplus at this time is about $227,000 with approximately 50 new members this yearContinue Reading

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We also have AUDIO of the entire meeting available here. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Public Service Committee Balances Consistency with Compassion with distraught Property Owner The Gardner Public Service Committee has the responsibility of ruling on water and sewer abatement requests. Out- of- town Property Owner Terri ownsContinue Reading

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Gardner Artist Opens Gallery to All for Special Event Renowned Local Artist and Photographer Carolyn Kamuda is having a 6 hour event at her Kamuda Gallery on Pleasant Street in Gardner on Black Friday November 29th from noon to 6pm. Area residents looking for a unique Christmas gift will findContinue Reading

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News Around the Greater Gardner MA area Winchendon: 3 finalists for Winchendon Superintendent position include: current interim Superintendent Dr. Marc Gosselin, Dr. Greg Rosenthal of Douglas Public Schools, and Mark McLaughlin of South Hadley Public Schools. Next step: School Committee will make its selection. Westminster: Recent Town Meeting Results –Continue Reading

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Holiday Happenings abound in the Greater Gardner MA area. Holiday Tree Lighting in Gardner is Sunday December 1st. Holiday Happenings in the Greater Gardner MA area Thanksgiving Week Events Date Event Details Thurs. Nov. 28th Macy’s Parade – Gardnerites- Em Shouse, Olivia Charette, Alexia Minkin, Ellen Brooks, and Jonathan HastingsContinue Reading

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Editorial – The Tale of Pinocchio Paul – He knows it’s false, he has actual malice. Perhaps you know an individual like this: A man who accuses almost anyone of anything knowing it is false. A man who makes statements with actual malice towards many in the community. A manContinue Reading

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Upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday Brings Shoppers to Gardner MA Stores Hannaford, Price Chopper, Walmart, and Aldi were busy in Gardner this week as households prepared for Thanksgiving. Thursday, November 28, 2024 is Thanksgiving. Friday, November 29th is Black Friday. Saturday November 30th is Small Business Saturday.Continue Reading

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News was Flowing out of the Radio on the WGAW Hotline Show just before Thanksgiving WGAW Host Steve Wendell had a jam-packed program on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Mayor Michael Nicholson with an Update, Civil Defense Director Paul Topolski on the continued Fire Danger,Continue Reading

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Despite Brief Rain – Fire Risk Remains in Greater Gardner MA Area Fire Departments have been busy in the month of November with various brush fires in Greater Gardner MA area towns. Pictured is a collage of several of those incidents. Recent rain will not prevent dangerous conditions to returnContinue Reading

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ZBA hears both a Special Permit request and a Variance for a single family The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals met on November 19, 2024 to hear two matters. Listen to the meeting on any device. 75 Oak Street: Change a 2 family to a 3 family dwelling – AttorneyContinue Reading

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Rain was welcomed in Greater Gardner as the area has suffered from drought. It is unclear whether the current predicted rainy weather will be sufficient to change the Drought designation after the 2nd driest October since the late 1800’s. Greater Gardner MA in Severe Drought – Winter May Be MoreContinue Reading

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Gardner City Council Meets in Both Informal and Formal Sessions on November 18, 2024 Informal Meeting: Regarding Administrative Legislation and Rules of the City Council . Agenda and Packet, CLICK HERE Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Formal Meeting: Regarding Various Matters. Agenda and Packet, CLICK HERE. Listen on anyContinue Reading

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City Clerk staff actually waited until 5:15pm on deadline day to give Bruce Chester every possible opportunity. City Clerk Titi Siriphan Unjustly Attacked – Actual Email Shows Effort to Be Fair Candidate Bruce Chester came in to the City Clerk’s office for recount forms and was given the usual District-wideContinue Reading

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Graphic shows screenshot of Go Fund Me which was launched by Olivia Coleman. Gardner Facebook Admin Starts Go Fund Me for Alleged Victims of DeMeo and Others A Gardner Facebook Admin has launched a go fund me releasing the following statement “A number of people have suggested a gofundme forContinue Reading

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Cost of Metered Parking to Double in Downtown Gardner The parking meters are being installed one at a time and enforcement won’t begin until early 2025. Cost has been 25 cents per half hour for 20 years, but will go up to 50 cents per half hour if the GardnerContinue Reading

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Special Town Meeting Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30pm at the Westminster Elementary School at 9 Academy Hill Road, Westminster Westminster: Special Town Meeting November 19th Registered Voters in the town of Westminster will be attending a Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30pm at the WestminsterContinue Reading