An A-Maze-Ing Hotline Radio Show of October 24, 2026 Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on the show: Gardner Mayor Mike Nicholson who spoke about the Heywood Hospital Healthy Harvest 5K held today: There were over 200 runners. Reminds people about being active whileContinue Reading

Mother Nature Providing Great Weather for Heywood Healthcare 5K on Saturday The Heywood Healthcare Healthy Harvest 5K is Saturday October 24th. Registration opens at 8am (you can register same day if you want) Race start time is 9am. It’s a fundraiser for local healthcare programs. The 2026 Heywood Healthcare HealthyContinue Reading

Westminster MA: South Street Sentinel November 2026 and Town Crier Episode 36 – FULL COVERAGE and ANALYSIS First, 2 podcasts. A Deep Dive with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady going through all of the information in the November South Street Sentinel (CLICK HERE FOR FULL PDF), and, theContinue Reading

We are providing two additional infographics below for further information on the meeting. CLICK Image for larger view. Templeton Special Town Meeting – Complete Coverage Listen to the entire meeting of October 21, 2026 on any device, CLICK PLAY. (silence during voting periods has been removed) On October 21, 2026,Continue Reading

Bookmark the official municipal website, subscribe to CodeRED emergency alerts, and save the dedicated (978) 991-1515 hotline number, so you can easily navigate Gardner’s winter season. It’s really that easy…it really is! Essential Ways to Stay Ahead of Winter Parking Bans in the City of Gardner Waking up to aContinue Reading

Only 7 members of the 11 member Gardner City Council attended the meeting on October 19, 2026. City Council Meets – Sends “Tyros Ordinance” to Second Printing Listen to the Gardner City Council meeting of October 19,2026 on any device, CLICK PLAY. The meeting addressed capital project oversight, municipal appointments,Continue Reading

Halloween Morning Tours of the Old Burying Ground on Green Street in Gardner From the Levi Heywood Memorial Library: “Levi Heywood Memorial Library and Gardner Historical Commission Partner for Halloween Morning Walking Tours of the Old Burying Ground 28 Green St. Gardner, MA. Guided tours celebrate Gardner’s founders and RevolutionaryContinue Reading

Templeton Advisory Committee Releases Recommendations in Advance of October 21st Special Town Meeting Listen to this debate podcast on the various issues (including use of Stabilization Funds) on any device, CLICK PLAY. Town of Templeton Advisory Committee evaluated eleven warrant articles scheduled for the Fall Special Town Meeting on OctoberContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine has prepared a complete report and policy analysis on PDF, CLICK HERE. We also have the 3 infographics below. CLICK Image for larger view. The Tyros Ordinance – Complete Report – Analysis and Debate On Monday, October 19,2026 the Gardner City Council will take up the “Tyros Ordinance”.Continue Reading

Want even more detail? We have individual comprehensive Weekly News Briefings on North Central MA, Massachusetts, National News and World News. Each has a separate podcast, narrative, and infographics for your perusal. Gardner Magazine News Briefing for the Week of October 18, 2026 It was a busy news week andContinue Reading

North Central MA Weekly Briefing for the Week of October 18, 2026 Listen to the North Central MA Briefing for the week of 10-18-26. CLICK PLAY. As of mid-October 2026, the regions of North Central Massachusetts, Greater Gardner, and the North Quabbin are experiencing a convergence of environmental conflicts, strictContinue Reading

Massachusetts Weekly News Briefing for the Week of October 18, 2026 Listen to the Massachusetts Weekly News Briefing on any device, CLICK PLAY. As of mid-October 2026, Massachusetts is navigating a dense and volatile news cycle defined by the final stretch of the gubernatorial election, major legal proceedings, high-profile criminalContinue Reading

U.S. National Weekly News Briefing for the Week of October 18, 2026 Listen to the National News Briefing on any device, CLICK PLAY. As of October 18, 2026, the United States is facing a complex landscape defined by an escalating multi-front foreign conflict in the Middle East, substantial domestic politicalContinue Reading

World News Briefing for the week of October 18, 2026 Listen to this World News Briefing on any device, CLICK PLAY. As of October 18, 2026, the international landscape is defined by profound geopolitical realignments, intensifying economic volatility, widespread civil unrest, and significant electoral developments. Key global takeaways include: GlobalContinue Reading

A Mid-October WGAW Hotline Radio Program Listen to the entire show from October 17, 2026 on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on the show was an uplifting song: Yankee Doodle Dandy. First guest was Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. Host Steve Wendell asked the Mayor about the upcoming winter: Gardner’sContinue Reading

Westminster Town Crier Episode 35 with Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen Listen to the podcast on any device, CLICK PLAY. Episode 35 of the Westminster Town Crier, hosted by Town Administrator Stephanie Latin on October 6 (broadcast October 8). The primary operational focus for the Town of Westminster enters a busyContinue Reading

For more information about Mount Wachusett Community College, please visit their website, CLICK HERE. MWCC Childcare Support Gets Boost with CCAMPIS award From Mount Wachusett Community College: “Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) has been awarded $1.188 million over four years through the federal Child Care Access Means Parents in SchoolContinue Reading

Printable version of above, CLICK HERE. Festival of Trees Begins November 11th at the Gardner Museum in Gardner MA The Gardner Museum Festival of Trees is November 11, 2026 through December 5, 2026. Museum Hours during the festival: Wednesdays and Thursdays 1 to 4pm, Fridays 1-7pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10amContinue Reading

NOAA – Winter Outlook – 2026-2027 Listen to this podcast on any device, CLICK PLAY. On October 15, 2026, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its U.S. Winter Outlook for the period spanning December 2026 through February 2027. The primary atmospheric driver for the upcoming season is aContinue Reading

Last Debate for MA Governor – October 15, 2026 – FULL COVERAGE Listen to the debate on any device, CLICK PLAY. The final Massachusetts gubernatorial debate between incumbent Democratic Governor Maura Healey and Republican challenger Mike Manogue. The debate centered on acute economic pressures facing Massachusetts residents—including high housing, energy,Continue Reading

Inside the Board of Assessors: Lessons from this 3-Minute Meeting On Thursday, October 15, 2026, at precisely 9:01 AM, Assessor Christine Kumar and Member Paulette Burns convened in an empty room. There were no packed public benches, no grand speeches, and no heated debates. , the Board of Assessors meetingContinue Reading