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Templeton 2 Hour Select Board Meeting – Challenges and Transitions Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Templeton Select Board meeting of August 24, 2026 addressed critical municipal transitions and fiscal challenges. The session begins with a memorial for Irene Murray before moving into a publicContinue Reading

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Please watch this short video prepared by Gardner Magazine which illustrates the importance of this override and avoiding catastrophic Public Safety cuts. The Chair Man and the Chair Lady explain and discuss the issue in this podcast. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Templeton Town Administrator James Ryan Explains UpcomingContinue Reading

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Information from the Beehive – GeorgeTyros Gardner City Council President George Tyros is making it convenient for anyone to sign up for his monthly newsletter and other updates. To sign up for the newsletter go to:https://from-the-presidents-desk-newsletter.beehiiv.com/ The August 20, 2026 report from the Gardner City Council President outlines a strategicContinue Reading

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Failure of the Override would lead to a disaster of Public Safety cuts as outlined above. CLICK IMAGE for larger view. Gardner Magazine will follow up to this article with the exact date and time once it is posted along with the exact language of the warrant. Templeton Gets aContinue Reading

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Just What Are the Immigrant Rights in Massachusetts? Gardner Magazine Reports Public Benefits Eligibility Varies Considerably Depending on Immigration Status. Listen to this Deep Dive podcast explaining it all, CLICK PLAY. The infographic immediately below details Public Benefits for Massachusetts Residents. The 3 at the bottom focus specifically on non-citizens.Continue Reading

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Gardner City Councilor Elizabeth Kazinskas to start administrative role in Phillipston Beginning Monday August 24, 2026, Elizabeth Kazinskas will begin her job as Administrative Assistant to the Phillipston Select Board. For the past 6 years, Kazinskas has been working for State Representative Kimberly Ferguson, most recently as District Director. FergusonContinue Reading

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Various infographics are provided to further illustrate and expand upon the themes discussed during this August 14, 2026 interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. Gardner’s “Success Architect” is running for State Representative of the 2nd Worcester District. Municipal Leadership and Regional Strategy Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Gardner MagazineContinue Reading

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Publisher’s Note: The big topic at the beginning of this City Council meeting revolved around meeting minutes and how difficult it was to keep up with them. Gardner Magazine used one of its subscription tools and rendered official meeting minutes within about an hour of the meeting. We have sentContinue Reading

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Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Responds to City Council Request for Information on Building Permit Process Flow At a June Gardner City Council meeting, the Council voted to ask the Mayor for more information on a Building Permit workflow issue which temporarily took the Assessors Office out of the loop. GardnerContinue Reading

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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

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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

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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

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Westminster Community Events and Details on Upcoming Special Town Meeting Listen to the Town Crier Podcast Episode 30 with Westminster Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Special Town Meeting of August 4, 2026 (6:30pm at the Westminster Elementary School) was triggered by a citizens petition. TheContinue Reading

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Updates, Scams, Citizens’ Petitions, and Election Integrity Topics on WGAW Hotline Radio Listen to the July 18, 2026 complete broadcast of the WGAW Hotline Radio show on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke about the Junior Police Academy, the Farmer’s Market, updates regarding the Waterford Community Center,Continue Reading

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Analysis: Gardner’s Architect of Community Spirit – Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Gardner’s Architect of Community Spirit: A Synthesis of Civic Engagement and Economic Growth Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson This is an analysis of the current state of community spirit and civic leadership in Gardner, Massachusetts, primarily through the lens ofContinue Reading

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Article and Commentary: Lessons in Precision from a Three Minute Board Meeting Listen to the exciting Board of Assessors Meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. While public attention is often captured by the high-drama debates of city councils or state legislatures, the foundational work of a municipality happens in muchContinue Reading