Our News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday, October 17, 2025 Listen to our weekly news magazine on any device, CLICK PLAY. In this week’s edition: Road work – Grants – Housing Ordinance – Public Safety meeting – Cybersecurity incident at Heywood Hospital – Firefighters endorse NicholsonContinue Reading

School Committee Hears from New Student Representative at October Meeting Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. View the complete agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. The Committee heard from new Student Representative Aiden Lospennato, formally accepted a $16,000 donation to the GHS Music Program, and her from AnneContinue Reading

4 October Meetings 10-14-25 Planning Board 10-14-25 Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Finance Committee 10-14-25 Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. License Commission 10-14-25 Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Appointments Committee 10-14-25 Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading

Original Email Received on 10-13-25 Screenshot. Very clear Kimberly Blake had changed her mind. Click Image for larger view. The Press Release which was to go out. Very clear Blake had confirmed participation. Click Image for larger view. Blake Bows out of Debate After Saying Yes There was to beContinue Reading

An Interview with Gardner City Councilor Dana Heath Listen to the entire interview on any device, CLICK PLAY. In the interview, Councilor Heath details what Kimberly Blake attempted to do to his family, calling her actions “insane.” Councilor Heath spoke of details regarding what he says Kimberly Blake attempted toContinue Reading

Ad Hoc Compensation Committee Met On October 6th Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Ad Hoc Compensation Proposal Committee Meeting was held on October 6, 2025, This first organizational meeting focuses on the creation of a compensation ordinance for non-union city employees in Gardner. CommitteeContinue Reading

Gardner City Council Meeting Features a Report by Councilor Brad Heglin on Waterford According to City Councilor Brad Heglin, the Waterford Improvements are being done correctly. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Key actions included the swearing-in of four newContinue Reading

Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis Results in Death Listen to the “Deep Dive” on any device. CLICK PLAY. This “Deep Dive” concentrates on the issue of cannabis use and impaired driving, highlighting the public health and safety concerns associated with driving under the influence of marijuana. The Centers forContinue Reading

Senior Center Mike Ellis Provides an Update on the Waterford Community Center In this segment from the Council on Aging meeting of October 6, 2025, Mike Ellis confirms the truth of statements City officials have made about Waterford. There was no pumping out of thousands and thousands of water. ListenContinue Reading

A Report: Town of Templeton MA Listen to the “Deep Dive” on any device. CLICK PLAY. Reports from Administration & Finance indicate reconciled accounts, payroll completion, and property research concerning exemptions and abatements. The Public Services sections summarize extensive work by the Highway department, including road repairs, sweeping, and culvertContinue Reading

Family Emergency Preparedness Listen to the “Deep Dive” on any device. CLICK PLAY. This podcast outlines critical steps for family emergency preparedness, focusing on creating a robust plan and assembling essential supplies. It details the necessary components of an emergency supply kit, recommending items like water, non-perishable food, tools, andContinue Reading

“DEEP DIVE”: Harrison Cady Exhibit at the Gardner Museum in Gardner MA Listen to the “Deep Dive” on any device, CLICK PLAY. This is an extensive overview of the Gardner Museum in Gardner, Massachusetts, highlighting its role as a local cultural center. It announces the opening of a significant HarrisonContinue Reading