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Massachusetts News Roundup Week of July 26, 2026 The final week of July 2026 marks a transformative period for Massachusetts, characterized by aggressive legislative reforms and significant shifts in public health policy. The state’s political landscape is defined by the Senate’s move to dismantle traditional single-family zoning as part ofContinue Reading

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North Central MA News – Week of July 26, 2026 The final week of July 2026 in North Central Massachusetts was defined by significant shifts in healthcare labor markets, critical infrastructure challenges in municipal centers, and major statewide legislative progress. Healthcare remains a focal point of regional volatility. While newContinue Reading

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This Gardner Magazine Article is intended to help Greater Gardner residents avoid getting scammed. Remember: No legit employer ever asks you to send money. Listen to the podcast, watch the video, and view the infographics. Listen to this podcast explaining it all on any device. CLICK PLAY. This Gardner MagazineContinue Reading

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The WGAW Hotline Radio Show is aired LIVE every Saturday from noon to 2pm on AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and streamed worldwide. Host Steve Wendell invites non-profit organizations and political candidates to get on the show by calling( (978) 632-1340 WGAW Hotline Radio – Gardner Issues, Updates, Upcoming Events, theContinue Reading

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Gardner’s vendor, Veolia confirmed in a Press Release, CLICK HERE, that “the water in the Gardner system has met and continues to meet all regulatory standards.” Update 7-24-26 11:36am: The City of Gardner anticipates that the Snake Pond Facility will be online by Monday. As Dane Arnold informed us “WeContinue Reading

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National Play Outside Day and Craft Fair in Templeton The town of Templeton is hosting a National Play Outside Day Craft Fair at Gilman Waite Field on Saturday, August 1. This free community event runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and features a variety of outdoor activities such asContinue Reading

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Editiorial: Gardner Mayor Nicholson and Revere Mayor Keefe on Student Transportation Costs This piece originally appeared on the CommonWealth Beacon on July 22nd and is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivatives 4.0 International License. STUDENT TRANSPORTATION IS one of the biggest expenses in municipal budgets, and it’s growingContinue Reading

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Winchendon K-9 Officer Blitz Successfully Tracks Suspect From the Winchendon Police Department; “K-9 Blitz Locates Domestic Violence Suspect. At approximately 10:38 p.m. on Tuesday July 21, 2026, Winchendon Dispatch received a 911 call requesting police response for a domestic disturbance. While officers were en route, dispatch advised officers that theContinue Reading

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Homeowner Discovery Leads to Haz-Mat Investigation in Winchendon MA Winchendon Fire Department – Haz-Mat Investigation – Press Release 7-22-26 WINCHENDON, MA — At approximately 9:00 a.m. on July 21, the Winchendon Fire Department responded to 25 Northern Heights Drive at the request of the homeowner to investigate a propane cylinderContinue Reading

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FREE Greenwood Pool Admission with donation for Gardner CAC on Thursday July 23, 2026 This charitable initiative, held in collaboration with the Gardner Community Action Committee, offers guests free admission in exchange for donating specific essential goods. Requested contributions include canned food items, hygiene products, new blankets, and winter apparelContinue Reading

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Westminster Community Events and Details on Upcoming Special Town Meeting Listen to the Town Crier Podcast Episode 30 with Westminster Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Special Town Meeting of August 4, 2026 (6:30pm at the Westminster Elementary School) was triggered by a citizens petition. TheContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Weekly Briefing – July 19, 2026 The Chair Man and the Chair Lady have a complete weekly briefing in this podcast. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The week of July 19, 2026, has served as a grueling “stress test” for North Central Massachusetts. A convergence of environmentalContinue Reading

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World News – Week of July 19, 2026 The week of July 19, 2026, is characterized by a significant intensification of military conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, alongside pivotal political transitions in the United Kingdom. The United States and Iran have entered a cycle of direct retaliatoryContinue Reading

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Top U.S. National News – Week of July 19, 2026 The national landscape for the week of July 19, 2026, is characterized by significant volatility across military, public health, and political sectors. The United States is currently navigating an escalating military engagement with Iran following a lethal missile strike inContinue Reading

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Massachusetts News Roundup – Week of July 19, 2026 The week of July 19, 2026, in Massachusetts was defined by high-profile legal proceedings, significant legislative activity, and a historic performance by the Boston Red Sox. In state government, Governor Maura Healey and the State Legislature moved to address municipal budgetContinue Reading

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North Central MA News – Week of July 19, 2026 The North Central and North Quabbin regions of Massachusetts navigated a multifaceted crisis defined by a Level 2 Significant Drought and extreme heatwaves reaching 100°F. These environmental conditions have necessitated mandatory water restrictions across several municipalities and led to publicContinue Reading

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Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson commented: “Congratulations to all of the graduate’s of this year’s newly renamed Rock Barrieau Junior Police Academy at the Gardner Police Department. With its largest class yet at 27 cadets, these students had a great week and learned a lot about how our local police departmentContinue Reading

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Updates, Scams, Citizens’ Petitions, and Election Integrity Topics on WGAW Hotline Radio Listen to the July 18, 2026 complete broadcast of the WGAW Hotline Radio show on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke about the Junior Police Academy, the Farmer’s Market, updates regarding the Waterford Community Center,Continue Reading