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WGAW Hotline Radio airs Saturdays from noon to 2pm on AM 1340, 98.1FM, or streaming anywhere. Hotline Radio: Gardner Budget – No Kings Rally and Relay for Life – Police Safety – Westminster Town Hall Listen to the entire WGAW Hotline Radio show from March 28, 2026 on any device,Continue Reading

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March Update with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Listen to the update on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson outlines a variety of upcoming community events and municipal initiatives as the city transitions into spring. Residents are encouraged to participate in local traditions like the Downtown flower pot sponsorship,Continue Reading

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Council President George Tyros with a March 2026 Gardner City Council Update View the update on pdf, CLICK HERE. The March 2026 update from Gardner City Council President George Tyros highlights a significant jurisdictional conflict regarding labor negotiations for the newly formed Department Head union. At the center of thisContinue Reading

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Safety Action Plan Announced in Gardner MA The City of Gardner has announced the creation of a comprehensive Safety Action Plan aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities and severe injuries on local roads. Complete Press Release, CLICK HERE. Supported by a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, this initiativeContinue Reading

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World News – Week of 3-23-26 This week’s top world news is dominated by escalating conflicts, including major drone attacks between Russia and Ukraine, and intensifying US-Iran military tensions driving troop deployments to the Middle East. Key stories also include UN action on slavery reparations and high-stakes elections in Europe. Continue Reading

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Infrastructure and Community Improvements Focus of March 25, 2026 1 hour+ Meeting of Economic and Community Development Committee Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson provided a detailed status report on the Waterford Community Center, noting nearly completed electrical and plumbing upgrades aimedContinue Reading

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The Gardner Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Steering Committee -Fund Reallocations, Project Updates, Social Services, and Application Timeline Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Steering Committee meeting held on March 24, 2026, focused on the reallocation of prior-year funds,Continue Reading

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Exciting 69 second Board of Assessors Meeting There were no drum rolls. There was no orchestra. There was City Assessor Christine Kumar and Member Paulette Burns during the Gardner Board of Assessors meeting of March 24, 2026. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The session began in the early afternoonContinue Reading

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Westminster PD Press Release Explains Large Police Presence Yesterday in the Town View the complete Press Release, CLICK HERE. On Monday, March 23, 2026 at approximately 4:42pm, officers from the Westminster Police Department responded to a residence on South Ashburnham Road to serve an arrest warrant on a 22 yearContinue Reading

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Top U.S. National News for the week of March 23, 2026 The top national U.S. stories for the week of March 23, 2026, are dominated by a major aviation disaster in New York, significant shifts in a conflict with Iran, and intensified federal immigration measures at major airports. Major Aviation AccidentContinue Reading

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Massachusetts State News Week of March 23, 2026 The top news stories in Massachusetts for the week of March 23, 2026, feature major legal proceedings, significant healthcare labor disputes, and state-wide budget developments. Legal & Public Safety: • Trial of Officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons: The criminal trial for the North Andover policeContinue Reading

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Construction Affecting the Entrance to Gardner MA City Hall Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson released the following statement: City Hall Entrance Construction Notice Beginning Monday, March 23, the City will begin the construction at City Hall which will affect the accessibility ramp and front entrance. Phase 1: Accessibility Ramp WorkConstruction onContinue Reading

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View our complete page, CLICK HERE. Jump to a section, CLICK a LINK: Consumption and Trust — Generational News Gap —- Communication Strategy — Surprising Truths — Strategic Assessment — Navigating the Media Ecosystem Gardner Magazine Reports – U.S. News Media We have 6 different reports in the categories shown in our graphic. CLICK HERE for complete page. The ChairContinue Reading

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WGAW Hotline Radio 3-21-26 Listen to the entire broadcast on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson kicked off the broadcast with a cautious “Vision for the Future” because “this is going to be a rough budget year for us in the City.” Mayor Nicholson explained that healthcare costsContinue Reading

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Abandoned Winchendon Factory Burns to the Ground – No Injuries Reported Just before 4am on Friday, March 20, 2026 firefighters from Winchendon, Gardner and 6 other area Fire Departments responded to 283 Lincoln Avenue Extension in Winchendon which was the site of the former White Mountain Freezer Company. The 3Continue Reading

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Weekly News Magazine – This Week in the Chair City – March 20, 2026 This Week in the Chair City is our “News Magazine” recapping the week and has an upbeat musical theme. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. This Week’s Edition: In Gardner, Massachusetts, the City’s identity is forgedContinue Reading

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An Overview of Upcoming Events in Hubbardston MA for March 2026 Listen to a “Deep Dive” going over all the details on any device, CLICK PLAY. Our infographic provides details for Hubbardston Massachusetts with various municipal updates and community services. This year, Hubbardston saw the appointment of an interim TownContinue Reading

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Lengthy Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Has Full Complement of Board Members Listen to the entire ZBA meeting of March 17, 2026 on any device, CLICK PLAY. The board introduced its first full five-member panel and established procedural ground rules. The session primarily focused on three specific property cases involvingContinue Reading

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Grant Bringing Advanced Ultrasound to Heywood Hospital The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts has announced a $150,000 grant to Heywood Hospital to fund the purchase of advanced ultrasound technology. This investment aims to modernize the hospital’s diagnostic capabilities, allowing for faster and more precise medical evaluations for patients inContinue Reading