Credit Scores – Myths vs. Reality – A Gardner Magazine Report Listen to the Chair Man and the Chair Lady in this podcast. CLICK PLAY. Listen to this DEBATE with Max and Maxine Rogers on any device, CLICK PLAY. Many consumers approach credit management with the diligence of a high-achievingContinue Reading

Special District-Wide Meeting August 3rd in Templeton The Narragansett Regional School District is holding a special district-wide meeting on Monday August 3rd at 6pm to be held at the Narragansett Middle School Safka Auditorium at 460 Baldwinville Road in Baldwinville. The doors will open 1 hour earlier at 5pm forContinue Reading

Gardner MA is undergoing a positive transformation with many projects in the works. This meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee documents the long list. Our infographics illustrate much of the information. Gardner’s Huge List of Ongoing Projects Reviewed at July Development Meeting Listen to the meeting on anyContinue Reading

Westminster MA Releases South Street Sentinel for August 2026 The month of August 2026 in Westminster is defined by significant community-led initiatives, municipal legislative challenges, and high-profile public events. The primary focus is the 39th Annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN) Town Benefit Day on August 9, which serves as the town’s largestContinue Reading

Topics at the Gardner Board of Health Meeting of July 27, 2026 included many of the core responsibilities of the Board of Health such as hazardous materials in buildings which need to be addressed, upholding the Tobacco control laws, handling landlord-tenant conflicts when issues under its jurisdiction arise, and more.Continue Reading

From the City of Gardner: “Monday July 27, 2026. Pool Closed. Greenwood Memorial Pool is closed today due to a filtration failture. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while repairs are completed. Updates regarding reopening will be shared as they become available.”Continue Reading

Chestnut Street United Methodist Church Welcomes the Community The August 2026 newsletter for Chestnut Street United Methodist Church, CLICK HERE. serves as a comprehensive guide to upcoming parish activities and spiritual teachings. It begins with a theological devotion focused on the concept of divine multiplication, encouraging members to trust thatContinue Reading

JUMP TO SECTION: North Central MA News — State News of the Week —- National News of the Week — World News of the Week Gardner Magazine Weekly Briefing for July 26, 2026 The Chair Man and the Chair Lady go over the week in this podcast. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The final week ofContinue Reading

World News – Week of July 26, 2026 The final week of July 2026 was characterized by a dramatic convergence of geopolitical escalation, economic protectionism, and environmental crises. In the Middle East, a tentative pause in direct U.S.-Iran airstrikes was overshadowed by a Houthi-led naval blockade that propelled Brent crudeContinue Reading

Top U.S. National News – Week of July 26, 2026 The week of July 20–26, 2026, was characterized by a significant escalation in Middle Eastern hostilities, a fundamental shift in U.S. trade policy, and a series of domestic health and environmental crises. Militarily, the United States engaged in thirteen consecutiveContinue Reading

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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