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Full Staffing Achieved: The Economic Development department has achieved full staffing with the appointment of a new Assistant Director and Conservation Agent, ending a period of vacancies. Critical infrastructure milestones and Administrative Updates Focus of the Gardner Economic and Community Development Committee. Listen to the entire meeting on any device.Continue Reading

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Environmental Compliance and Restoration Issues Focus of Gardner Conservation Commission’s 2nd August meeting The Gardner Conservation Commission met on August 24th and addressed several critical environmental compliance and restoration issues within the city. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Key outcomes included the approval of amended conditionsContinue Reading

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View the complete Press Release on PDF, CLICK HERE. Safekeep Program Helps State and Local Police by Housing Prisoners – Has Saved a Million Bucks The Chair Man and the Chair Lady discuss the program in this podcast. CLICK PLAY. Since its inception in 2021, the Worcester County Sheriff’s OfficeContinue Reading

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The infographics below provide additional information on this meeting. CLICK any image for a larger view. Dates of upcoming Flu Clinics are listed below. Gardner Board of Health Addresses Hazardous Trees and Discusses Updates on Infrastructure Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Board ofContinue Reading

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Renewal and Community Connection at the Chestnut Street United Methodist Church. As Chestnut Street United Methodist Church (CSUMC) enters September 2026, the primary focus is on the theme of spiritual renewal and the invitation for community members to reconnect. September is framed as a “fresh start” for spiritual disciplines, movingContinue Reading

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Petersham PD Mourns K-9 Lucy and Honors Her Service From the Petersham MA Police Department: “The member’s of the Petersham Police Department extend our deepest condolences to Ret. Corporal Bob Legare as his partner K-9 Lucy was laid to rest earlier today. K-9 Lucy served with Cpl. Legare for manyContinue Reading

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This article is an overview Weekly Briefing. Gardner Magazine has 4 other sections which cover the subject matter in more depth with additional text, infographics, and podcasts. North Central MA News of the Week, Massachusetts Weekly News Roundup, National News Briefing, and World News Briefing Gardner Magazine Weekly Briefing –Continue Reading

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World News – Week of August 30, 2026 Global Developments and Geopolitical Analysis: Briefing for August 30, 2026. Listen to this briefing on any device, CLICK PLAY. As of late August 2026, the global landscape is characterized by intensifying regional conflicts, unprecedented diplomatic realignments, and severe environmental crises. The conflictContinue Reading

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Top U.S. National News – Week of August 30, 2026 National Briefing: Developments in Policy, Geopolitics, and Domestic Affairs (August 30, 2026) Listen to this briefing on any device, CLICK PLAY. As of late August 2026, the United States is navigating a period of intense geopolitical friction, significant domestic policyContinue Reading

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Massachusetts News Roundup – August 30, 2026 Massachusetts Commonwealth Briefing: August 30, 2026. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY As of late August 2026, Massachusetts is navigating a period of significant legal, political, and economic transition. The judicial system is currently processing high-stakes cases, most notably the Lindsay Clancy murderContinue Reading

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North Central MA Weekly Briefing – August 30, 2026 North Central Massachusetts Regional Briefing: August 30, 2026. Listen to this podcast on any device, CLICK PLAY. The North Central Massachusetts region is characterized by a complex intersection of long-term infrastructure modernization and immediate public safety challenges. Significant municipal developments includeContinue Reading

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From Michael Nicholson: ““Respecting each other and respecting people of different ideas is how you get the better product in the end. You can’t live in a bubble. You can’t live in a silo. You have to get this different perspective out there. Even if it’s someone who I’ve runContinue Reading

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WGAW Hotline Radio – August 29, 2026 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on WGAW Hotline Radio: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. Emails were sent out pretending to be a teacher and some individuals lost money through a scam. Vulnerability was found and has beenContinue Reading

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Gardner Public Schools Emails Compromised – Residents Suffer Financial Losses In a letter to the Gardner Public Schools Community, (click here), Superintendent Mark Pellegrino alerts the community to a recent phishing scam involving compromised staff email accounts. The letter acknowledges that some individuals suffered financial losses due to these fraudulentContinue Reading

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Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson with an end-of-August Update Listen to the entire update on any device, CLICK PLAY. This local update provides a comprehensive overview of seasonal transitions and community events in Gardner as summer concludes. The Mayor highlights the closure of the Greenwood Outdoor Pool and the final concertContinue Reading

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Got $2 – MART “North Central Mass Rides” to be a Game Changer For only $2 per ride, people can travel between communities from 7am to 7pm. The on-demand service area covers a wide expanse from Gardner to Fitchburg-Leominster. See Map for details. Any questions, call MART at (978) 345-7711Continue Reading

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What’s In a School Calendar? More Thought and Planning Than You Think.. The Chair Man and the Chair Lady discuss the calendar, “A master class in resource management“. CLICK PLAY. For parents and caregivers, the release of a school calendar often triggers a complex logistical dance. It is more thanContinue Reading

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For more information about the Town of Westminster MA, please visit their website, CLICK HERE. Infographics below provide more detail, CLICK any image for larger view. Westminster MA Town Crier – Episode 32 Approximately every 2 weeks, Westminster Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen produces a podcast called the Town Crier. ThisContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine has prepared this short video covering this subject. Watch right out of the page or full screen through YouTube. Gardner Magazine has provided 3 separate infographics below: The $38 million Shield, Analyzing the Evolution of Marketplace Risk, and a Behavioral Analysis Guide. CLICK any Image for larger view.Continue Reading