City Clerk staff actually waited until 5:15pm on deadline day to give Bruce Chester every possible opportunity. City Clerk Titi Siriphan Unjustly Attacked – Actual Email Shows Effort to Be Fair Candidate Bruce Chester came in to the City Clerk’s office for recount forms and was given the usual District-wideContinue Reading

UPDATE 11-16-24: Bruce Chester did not turn in papers by 5pm deadline yesterday. Therefore according to Mayor Michael Nicholson who appeared on WGAW’s Hotline Radio on Saturday November 16th, there will be no recount. Again, papers not turned in. There will be no recount. Note: According to Gardner Mayor MichaelContinue Reading

Note from Publisher: With most stories we like to publish original source material whenever we can such as Press Releases, Agendas/Packets, and AUDIO. With a sensitive subject such as this, we included a considerable amount of material in an effort to demonstrate thoroughness and to provide our readers with first-handContinue Reading

WGAW Hotline Pre-Election Show ELECTION COVERAGE: Host Steve Wendell reminded the audience that WGAW Election Night Coverage with ABC News and correspondents throughout the country begins at 7pm on November 5th. On AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and streaming LIVE HERE. Listen to the 11-2-24 Hotline Show on any device, CLICKContinue Reading

Bruce Chester in his own words – voters concerns become apparent The Graphic shows a communication regarding payments Bruce Chester is/was making regarding having to reimburse his campaign committee from his own paycheck. We prepared a report detailing various Voter concerns relating to various subjects and the details are inContinue Reading

WGAW Hotline Radio 10-19-24 Hour 1: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson with Updates about the Chair City: Rear Main Street Project will add 125 or more parking spaces, the Bike Path, Business News, Holiday Festivities, the Mayor said the Facebook posting regarding 2000 additional migrants is FALSE. —- Host Steve WendellContinue Reading

Time for Early Voting – Here’s the Schedule In Gardner, early voting takes place at Perry Auditorium along the side of Gardner City Hall. Park in front of City Hall or in the designated lot adjacent to the auditorium. Entrances to the parking lot are from Knowlton Street and fromContinue Reading

See the guide from the Secretary of State’s office regarding all ballot questions. It is comprehensive, comprising 164 pages with both supporting and opposing views on each question. CLICK HERE. To get a sample ballot for anywhere in Massachusetts from ballotpedia, CLICK HERE. Ballot Questions Create Debate in Fall ElectionContinue Reading

Running on His Record – Interview with Jonathan Zlotnik Gardner Magazine spoke with State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik about his record. Listen to the entire interview on any device, CLICK PLAY. Zlotnik describes how he has put working families first. He speaks about fighting for the wallets of his constituents. ZlotnikContinue Reading

WGAW Hotline Radio Show a “Potpourri of Topics” on Saturday, September 21, 2024 In the last show of Summer 2024, host Steve Wendell didn’t disappoint in the 2 hour program heard on AM 1340, 98.1FM, and streaming worldwide. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this program: Gardner Mayor NicholsonContinue Reading

State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik Gets Glowing Endorsement from Mayor Nicholson of Gardner When we asked Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about the upcoming reelection bid of Jon Zlotnik, we ended up with more than we expected – an appreciation for efforts made and results achieved. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading

Examination of Electoral Maps Reveals Just How Close Recent Elections Have Been Gardner Magazine is showing you the actual electoral maps of 2016 and 2020 for those who don’t think of the election in terms of the electoral college, which is what we actually use. It illustrates why the candidatesContinue Reading

This editorial on pdf, CLICK HERE. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Social Media Hits new Low in Gardner MA This week I published an accurate report on the disruptive conduct of Kimberly Blake and others which occurred the night of the Gardner City Council meeting. Earlier in May, IContinue Reading

Brad Heglin Sworn in as member of Gardner City Council Brad Heglin was sworn in as a City Councilor-at-Large at the Meeting on Monday, March 4, 2024. He works as an English teacher at Gardner High School. Heglin was Chair of the Gardner Centennial Committee last year. Prior to gettingContinue Reading

Key Dates and Info for Elections 2024 in Greater Gardner MA March 5, 2024: Presidential Primaries Statewide – Polling Hours 7am to 8pm September 3, 2024: State Primaries for U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Governor’s Councillor, State Senator, State Representative, Register of Deeds, Clerk of Courts, County Commissioner (certain counties only)Continue Reading

With the video of these meetings uploaded, the City of Gardner achieved a milestone of 1000 video uploads on February 21, 2024. City of Transparency Article, CLICK HERE. Gardner City Council meets in Meeting Double Feature The Gardner City Council met on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 for both an informalContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel launches POEDM.net. Visit the website, CLICK HERE. Gardner Magazine Publisher Launches POEDM.net, Online AUDIO Commentary and Cool Art This is a website in which I’ll feature AUDIO commentary which cuts through partisanship, presents solutions with simple common sense, and preserves the dignity of all people.Continue Reading