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Note to readers: Gardner Magazine has put up its 2026 Events Calendar at the right side of the home page. Get your event on this 2026 Events calendar. Email News@GardnerMagazine.com or leave a voicemail at (978) 632-6324. We will provide a link to your details such as a website, image,Continue Reading

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Get your event on this 2026 Events calendar. Email News@GardnerMagazine.com or leave a voicemail at (978) 632-6324. We will provide a link to your details such as a website, image, PDF etc. (Whatever helps promote your event.) Government, Non-Profits, and businesses welcome. FREE exposure to 30,000+ unique households monthly. MonthContinue Reading

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Poedm.net provides AUDIO commentary, podcasts, DEEP DIVES, and DEBATES which cuts through partisanship, presents solutions with simple common sense, and preserves the dignity of all people. Our National Podcast Site, Poedm.net Gets an Upgrade Poedm.net was launched in 2024. Recently, the site was upgraded to include podcasts, Deep Dives, andContinue Reading

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A Deep Dive – The Global Journey of Santa Claus Learn about this mythical journey. Listen to the “Deep Dive” with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady on any device. From Norad: Santa’s route from the North Pole starts at the International Date Line, traveling west across the PacificContinue Reading

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Editorial and Deep Dive – Lazy Losers Affecting Proper Pooper Scoopers at the Gardner Dog Park. Most dog owners are conscientious and pick up after their pets. But the few who don’t have created a problem big enough to anger some people who come to the Gardner Dog Park inContinue Reading

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Commentary – The Joy of Christmas This commentary speaks to the Joy of Christmas, the meaning of Christmas, profiles original Christmas songs, has excerpts from our “Deep Dive” on the History of Christmas, and covers some of the history of the Christmas holiday. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading

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In last show before Christmas WGAW Hotline Radio features some Holiday Themes and Reflections Along with Gardner Updates Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on Hotline Radio December 20, 2025: In last show before Christmas WGAW Hotline Radio features some Holiday Themes and ReflectionsContinue Reading

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This Week’s Expanded Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday, December 19, 2025 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s Edition: Upcoming Christmas Holiday, Flowerpot Sponsorships, Fish Contamination, Busy Senior Center, MWCC Child Watch,Continue Reading

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City of Gardner Announces Flowerpot Sponsorships are Now Open It’s not even the New Year yet, but the City of Gardner is noted for planning ahead. In this case, plans are already underway to get ready for the Spring flowerpots which have added so much color to both Downtown GardnerContinue Reading

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Hubbardston Town Administrator on Administrative Leave Gardner Magazine has learned that Hubbardston Town Administrator Nathan Boudreau is on Administrative Leave. Gardner Magazine has reached out to Boudreau and offered to publish his statement on the matter. We will update this article should we get further information. A total of 6Continue Reading

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For more information about supporting students at Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) visit this web address, CLICK HERE. MWCC Gets Additional Support for Child Watch Program The Mount Wachusett Community College Foundation has received a gift from the Bemis Foundation for $5,000 and a gift from the Crocker Foundation forContinue Reading

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Publisher’s note: The first case is an example of a difficulty faced by a multi-unit property owner losing grandfather status which the Hardern-Nicholson proposal for zoning change was designed to alleviate. Two Cases, Two Different Situations at ZBA Meeting The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals meeting of December 16, 2025Continue Reading

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Town of Westminster Update for January 2026 The Town of Westminster MA has released the Sentinel edition for January 2026. CLICK HERE for pdf. Included are a range of important municipal updates and information, including tax and water bill due dates, reminders for dog license renewals and various yearly permits,Continue Reading

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This article focuses on the common license renewal hurdles and how to overcome them with advance planning. The infographic below can serve as a helpful guide. Late and Incomplete Renewal Applications Focus of License Commission Meeting The Gardner License Commission met on December 16, 2025 with the proceedings focused primarilyContinue Reading

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The Gardner Economic and Community Development Committee met on December 12th and focused on updates for numerous municipal projects. Those projects are seen in the infographic below. Many Project Updates at Development Committee Rounds out Busy 2025 Listen to the lengthy meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Gardner EconomicContinue Reading

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Greater Gardner Community Choir Performs Handel’s Messiah The Greater Gardner Community Choir delighted the audience at Perry Auditorium on December 14, 2025 with selections from Handel’s Messiah. (UPDATE: 12-21-25 AUDIO now includes complete performance) Listen to the AUDIO on any device in full STEREO, CLICK PLAY. From the Greater GardnerContinue Reading

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Winter Maintenance and Planning for New Facility on Agenda at Golf Commission Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. In the Meeting: An update on a building feasibility study for a new restaurant with architects. The commission addresses golf course maintenance efforts, specifically focusing on winterizing equipmentContinue Reading

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Stay on Track – Gardner Magazine Guide to Overcoming Financial Distractions The Chair Man and the Chair Lady discuss how to overcome financial distractions in this “Deep Dive” podcast on Financial Wellness. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Some key takeaway suggestions: Consistently check in on finances to make theContinue Reading