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News from WGAW Hotline Radio Show on December 14, 2024 Hotline featured: The weekly update of Mayor Nicholson – an ABC Report on Biden Pardons – Various speakers at the One-Stop Grant Announcements – City Council President Kazinskas about the upcoming Monday December 16th meeting – Wreaths Across America speakersContinue Reading

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Gardner City Council to Hear Results of Maki Park Investigation Gardner City Councilor George Tyros was tasked by the City Council with investigating the Maki Park Project. Once built, it was immediately apparent that Maki Park was not ADA compliant. The City Council will hear a presentation by Tyros atContinue Reading

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Publisher’s Note: It gives me great joy to report on the good people of Gardner whether it’s elected officials, business owners, non-profit leaders, or individuals. The 3 councilors mentioned here are part of a group of 11 really good people. Send any article ideas to News@GardnerMagazine.com. The local hero mayContinue Reading

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State Chooses City of Gardner as Location to Announce Grants State and local officials including Secretary Yvonne Hao of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development were on hand for an awards ceremony held at Gardner’s Perry Auditorium on December 13, 2024. According to Mayor Michael Nicholson, “Gardner did notContinue Reading

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A Holiday Season Update with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Listen to the December 13, 2024 update on any device. CLICK PLAY. EVENTS – Saturday December 14th: Good Earth Farm and Garden Center on West Broadway hosts Santa Claus from 10am to 2pm. —- Sun. December 15th: Winter Carnival with ElsaContinue Reading

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Lots of information here. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Gardner Public Welfare Committee Hears Update from Various Departments in a lengthy meeting on December 12, 2024 Veterans: Veterans Agent and Director Cory Hasselmann provided an update. Nolan Buck is the assistant veterans agent. To reach the office call (978)Continue Reading

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Finance Committee Hears About Gardner Fire Department Budget and DPW Improvements Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. A report and discussion regarding the Fire Department budget took up most of the meeting. Fire Chief Gregory Lagoy informed the members about staffing levels, overtime expenses, and the possibleContinue Reading

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Gardner High Winter Concert Having Several Performing Groups The gym at Gardner High School will be the venue for the Winter Concert on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7:00pm. Concert goers are asked to please use the doors near the cafeteria entrance. (Auditorium is under renovation.) For the admission chargeContinue Reading

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PRESS RELEASE re Water Lawsuit SETTLEMENT from Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson on December 10, 2024: Mayor Nicholson wrote “Please be advised that the class action lawsuit filed by Janice Magliacane in 2017 alleging various claims against the City of Gardner and Suez Water Environmental Services, Inc., the City’s previous waterContinue Reading

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Board of Health to Coordinate Joint Meeting Regarding Landfill Director Micah Blondeau stated he will be scheduling a meeting between Health, DPW, and Conservation departments to compare notes on the landfill. He also stated that mitigating the landfill erosion is projected to cost over $173k with the work to beContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Releases “The Trump Dance” for a little bit of fun… Whether you’re a Trump fan or not, Donald Trump’s goofy dance moves to the Village People’s YMCA are being replicated by young or old. This is a new song called “The Trump Dance” and asks you to “AngleContinue Reading

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This article provides links to State of MA Guidance to Municipalities regarding Homeless Shelters and a list of some local resources and website links. Homeless Crisis Forefront of Local Concerns in Gardner MA A group of local residents in Gardner got together in the past week and managed to getContinue Reading

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In Gardner, Heroes are Everywhere – Gardner PD Honors 2 of them Gardner PD posted, “Detective Starzynski, Officer Webb, and Officer Neufell had the pleasure to meet Chase and Ryder. These two worked hard, raised money, and decided to put their money together to make bags for the homeless andContinue Reading

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Templeton Citizens Act on 3 articles – Waste Plastics – Senior Center Project – Solid Waste The Town of Templeton held a Special Town Meeting on December 5, 2024 that was attended by hundreds of residents. Concerns over possible Waste Plastics Incineration were discussed during the first part of theContinue Reading

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Holiday Season Underway in Gardner and the Mayor has plenty to say in Update to City Gardner Mayor Nicholson provided an uplifting look at Holiday themes and events in Gardner during the update of December 6, 2024. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Invitation to view decorations: As he didContinue Reading

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Wreaths Across America Honoring Veterans at Cemetery in Winchendon On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9am, the laying of Remembrance wreaths will occur at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon. The ceremony includes saying the name of each and every veteran aloud. Parking Changes This Year According to theContinue Reading

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WGAW Plans Excellent Show for Saturday December 7, 2024 Gardner’s WGAW Radio is the home of the HIT interview show, “Hotline Radio” which airs every Saturday beginning at noon. Show runs until 2pm. It is heard on AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and is streamed to anywhere in the world. 24/7Continue Reading

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Christmas Wish for Peace Song Released 18 versions available at our original songs page. We hope one version moves you, captures your heart, and inspires you to share the quest for peace with others. Visit this song, CLICK HERE. May you find Peace this Christmas season and throughout the year…Continue Reading

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Publisher’s Note: In this meeting, taxpayers learn about a loan paid off in full 3 years early, a crane which lasted 53 years, lease agreements coming to fruition at Waterford, a Mayor spending the time to update ordinances, a Council President spending the time to update Council rules, and confirmationContinue Reading

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Gardner Fire Department Battles Mobile Home Fire While no injuries were reported, the RV sustained tens of thousands of dollars in damage and is a total loss. Gardner Firefighters responded to a fuel fed fire in a motor home across from 164 Manca Drive on December 1, 2024. Group 4Continue Reading

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Gardner Kicks off Christmas Season with Music, Merriment, and Lights Gardner Magazine’s Collage of Photos is due to the picture and video taking efforts of Gardner’s Queen of Fun Patti Bergstrom and Merry Mayor Michael Nicholson who were both on hand with scores of people on Sunday, December, 2024. MayorContinue Reading

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CIT also supports police departments in Central Massachusetts in establishing their own CIT teams, comprising trained officers who collaborate with local providers. This week-long program is an innovative training model designed to equip first responders with crisis intervention skills. Gardner PD in another Proactive Effort to Assist Individuals with MentalContinue Reading