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World News – Week of June 21, 2026 The week of June 21, 2026, is characterized by a precarious balance between historic diplomatic efforts and escalating regional conflicts. Centered in Switzerland, high-level negotiations between the United States and Iran aim to solidify a preliminary 60-day peace deal, though these talksContinue Reading

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Top U.S. National News – Week of June 21, 2026 The week of June 21, 2026, is characterized by a high-stakes transition in American foreign policy, significant domestic legal challenges to executive authority, and a series of severe environmental emergencies. Central to the national discourse is the “Islamabad Memorandum ofContinue Reading

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Massachusetts News Roundup – Week of June 21, 2026 The week of June 21, 2026, represents a pivotal moment for Massachusetts, marked by a landmark judicial ruling, significant legislative momentum, and the logistical challenges of hosting the FIFA World Cup. The most critical development is the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’sContinue Reading

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North Central MA News – Week of June 21, 2026 The week of June 21, 2026, in North Central Massachusetts was characterized by significant developments in municipal governance, high-profile legal resolutions, and critical infrastructure management. Regional headlines are dominated by a massive $1 million federal SNAP fraud case involving localContinue Reading

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Update 6-22-26 11:48am – No response to email has been received. Update 6-22-26. Council President George Tyros contacted us before the City Council meeting. From Council President George Tyros: “This is an obvious question and as it turned out, Atty. Pelavin had already contacted the state ethics commission before applyingContinue Reading

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Updates – Commentaries – Bears – Town Events – Father’s Day – Universities on WGAW Hotline Radio Listen to the entire show of June 20, 2026 on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke of the Monument Park Concert series kicking off tonight (June 20th). Greenwood Pool needsContinue Reading

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Greater Gardner Relay for Life Close to Goal The Greater Gardner Relay for Life is close to its goal of $170,000 for 2026 with total raised as of June 19th of $145,103.90. For more information and to donate visit RelayForLifeGG.org, CLICK HERE. Upcoming Event: “Mark your calendars for Saturday, JuneContinue Reading

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Municipal Infrastructure, Frozen Pipes, Burst Water Meters, and Undetected Leaks Discussed by Public Service Committee The Gardner Public Service Committee met on June 18, 2026.to address municipal infrastructure and resident requests. Local property owners presented petitions for water and sewer bill abatements caused by issues like frozen pipes, burst waterContinue Reading

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ZBA Meeting Focused on Cell Tower for Walmart Site Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The June 16th Zoning Board of Appeals meeting focused on a proposal by SBA Communications to install a cell tower designed as a concealed “monopine” tree at a local Walmart. AContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Senior Center – July 2026 View the July 2026 Newsletter on PDF, CLICK HERE. Listen to the Chair Man and the Chair Lady discuss the upcoming July programs. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Programs and Initiatives: Gardner Senior Center July 2026 1. Community Engagement and Social EnrichmentContinue Reading

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Building Commissioner Out – Position Posted Gardner Building Commissioner Melissa McDonald has resigned effective June 26, 2026. McDonald was criticized at the June 15th Gardner City Council meeting for a breakdown in process flow, but it is unknown whether this revelation by City Council President George Tyros or the discussionContinue Reading

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Unpredictable Weather in the Forecast – Be Vigilant Today: Showers likely before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high asContinue Reading

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From Publisher Werner Poegel: If there is a lesson for our kids it is this – To Almighty God every Soul looks the same and outward appearances mean absolutely nothing. It is in respecting the differences which exist among us that we demonstrate in a very real and daily senseContinue Reading

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Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Provides Update on City Hall Auditorium Window Replacement Project From the Mayor: “The project began this week with the removal of the windows on the south side of the building (Knowlton Street Parking Lot). Crews will be done with the removal of the former windows onContinue Reading

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Shaping Gardner MA: Mayor Nicholson’s Fiscal and Development Strategies On June 15, 2026, we had the honor of speaking to Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. Listen to the entire interview on any device, CLICK PLAY. This interview with Gardner Mayor Mike Nicholson highlights the fiscal management and community development strategies currentlyContinue Reading

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Here’s Another Chance to Work for the City of Gardner MA Gardner Magazine is highlighting 2 job openings with the City of Gardner MA. Different skill sets. Different positions. Both excellent jobs. Details below. Facilities Maintenance Manager- Coucil on Aging The City of Gardner is seeking a skilled and experiencedContinue Reading

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A Weekly Briefing from Gardner Magazine June 14, 2026 This Week’s Weekly Briefing is somewhat unusual. The Chair Man and the Chair Lady discuss Greater Gardner and North Central MA, do a roundup on the State of Massachusetts News, speak about the U.S. National News stories which are affecting usContinue Reading

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World News – Week of June 14, 2026 The week of June 14, 2026, is characterized by significant diplomatic maneuvers, heightened regional tensions, and landmark economic shifts. The primary global focus is the potential finalization of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, aimed at pausing a long-standingContinue Reading

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Top U.S. National News – Week of June 14, 2026 The week of June 14, 2026, represents a transformative period in United States history, marked by high-stakes diplomacy, unprecedented financial milestones, and significant cultural shifts. Domestically, the nation is balancing the celebration of its 250th anniversary and President Trump’s 80thContinue Reading

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Massachusetts News Roundup – Week of June 14, 2026 The week of June 14, 2026, represents a significant cultural and regulatory pivot for Massachusetts, primarily driven by the commencement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and major shifts in housing and public health policy. The kickoff of the tournament inContinue Reading

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North Central MA News – Week of June 14, 2026 The region this week is defined by sharp fiscal contrasts, significant infrastructure modernization, and emerging public health challenges. While the City of Gardner has maintained a stable budgetary footing without requiring a tax override, neighboring Templeton and Phillipston are grapplingContinue Reading

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Flag Day is June 14, 2026 Flag Day 2026 was observed on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The day commemorates the adoption of the United States flag by the Continental Congress in 1777. While it is not a federal holiday, it is an official flag-flying holiday where Americans are encouraged toContinue Reading

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WGAW Attacked by Domestic Terrorists Radio Station WGAW has faced another attack of domestic terrorism. While the AM remained on the air, the FM signal was off the air for the past couple of weeks due to an act of Domestic Urban Terrorists who used wire cutters to cut AUDIOContinue Reading