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Commentary for August 2025 Includes the following editorials – commentaries for August 2025. Radio Play, the Evil Lab, Crime Down in Gardner, Learning in the City, Lab of Lies, Report on Gardner Oktoberfest, Downtown Gardner, 25 and 80 Years, State Parks. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading

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Editorial: Where did the $2.24 go on July 24, 2014 in Gardner MA? Gardner MA Open checkbook offers an incredible level of detail and there was indeed a check written by the City of Gardner for just over 2 dollars on July 24, 2014. It was check number 183329 andContinue Reading

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Editorial: Blake on an Island of Few – Up to Old Tricks? This week Kimberly Blake announced she was running for Mayor instead of Gardner City Council. Weeks before, Blake arranged this Publisher’s re-admittance into the DeMeo Facebook Group. I’ve been posting a few things including a very positive postContinue Reading

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This Editorial in Commentary form. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Listen to the full song “Winchendon Common Sense Override” on any device, CLICK PLAY. An Editorial Letter to the People of Winchendon on the Proposed $2.9 million Override With so many barbs being thrown about with regard to aContinue Reading

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EDITORIAL – Full, Half Empty, a few riders, or empty – which is it? Gardner City Councilor Karen Hardern got approval to have an informal meeting with the City Council and MART to discuss safety concerns and the amount of ridership. MART has been FREE and Hardern suggests the modelContinue Reading

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Editorial: Gardner Magazine Publisher to be Publicly Flogged for Election Story Screwup (no flogging please) Gardner Magazine published an incorrect date in an Election story. The correct date to obtain nomination papers in Gardner is beginning April 1st. We regret the error so much we have released an official apologyContinue Reading

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Renting a storefront, putting up a sign, and doing Social Media posts is not a recipe for success. We’ve seen too many local businesses fail because they don’t understand the need for REAL ADVERTISING whether it’s here, WGAW Radio, TV, Direct Mail, flyers, or shouting from the rooftops. Investopedia hasContinue Reading

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Musical Editorial – “Throne of Shame” Released by Gardner Magazine With so much talk about the proposed Sludge Landfill Expansion, we’re releasing a musical editorial. The subject is the “Throne of Shame”. We all sit there and do our business with little thought of the consequences. As the song says,Continue Reading

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Commentary – 18 Hour Trade War – Not a Conflict at All The recent 18 Hour Trade War was not a war at all. Listen to the commentary on any device. CLICK PLAY. Listen to the song featured in the commentary by itself, the 18 Hour Trade War song. ListenContinue Reading

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Editorial: Being Critical Part of Media Role Gardner Magazine is often criticized for being overly positive about the Chair City. We agree. This publication has a “cup is half full” approach. It’s often easy to be positive as current Mayor Nicholson has been instrumental in turning things around. But inContinue Reading

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Editorial Christmas Message – Gardner is a City of Grace And let me say one more thing especially to those rare individuals who criticize the Mayor and the City Council. Have you seen the Caroling with the Mayor 2024 video? Mayor Michael Nicholson opens with a beautiful Christmas song andContinue Reading

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Editorial: Shedding A Light on Greater Gardner Homeless Resources The homeless are not forgotten in Gardner. In fact, there are a number of excellent, highly vetted resources in the Chair City and the region who provide help to those who need it. This commentary sheds some light on these organizations.Continue Reading

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Editorial – The Tale of Pinocchio Paul – He knows it’s false, he has actual malice. Perhaps you know an individual like this: A man who accuses almost anyone of anything knowing it is false. A man who makes statements with actual malice towards many in the community. A manContinue Reading

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Actual guidance on recounts from the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s office, CLICK HERE for the 16 page guide. As the margin was about 4 percent. it appears this election would not be eligible for a recount as difference must be not more than 1/2 percent. Editorial: Election Results Should beContinue Reading

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Fake and False News Pervasive on Social Media Perhaps you’ve seen them – the myriad of false allegations usually made against some very good public officials and sometimes made against this Publisher or other media outlets. Our goal is to not only publish accurate news, but also provide backup documentationContinue Reading

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How do we know bill had no opposition? 1. From the vote itself 2. Bills get posted daily and a legislator could object in advance of a vote. If 10% of House members, or 16 for example would agree to the objection then a roll call vote would be required.Continue Reading

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Editorial: No Teleprompter – A Commentary by Werner Poegel on What’s Great in Gardner Listen to this commentary also aired on WGAW on October 12, 2024, on any device, CLICK PLAY Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel comments on what’s great about Gardner at this point in time, focusing on aestheticContinue Reading

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Editorial: Heywood Healthcare on its way towards Positive 200th anniversary In just 83 years, Heywood Hospital will have been in Gardner 200 years. It is likely the future will include building modifications to reflect the advances of the time. An exterior with rounded corners utilizing fusion energy for lighting. OperatingContinue Reading

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A Commentary – Short Documentary on GAAMHA – Service to the Community Commentary and information on this beloved non-profit. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Community Based Day Services…. Employment Services…. Substance Use Disorder Residential Services… Transitional Supporting Housing…. Permanent Housing…. Community Support Services …. Recovering Coaching… Transportation Services GAAMHAContinue Reading

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The Truth Through Compliments – Commentary by Werner Poegel Listen to the commentary on any device, CLICK PLAY. Very often, Social Media posts attack others. This commentary is the opposite. A slew of compliments to the people in the corner office at Gardner City Hall, other officials including the CityContinue Reading

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In my opinion, we would be all best served by discussing policy differences rather than disparaging those with whom we disagree. While I took the time to follow this through for about two days, it was consuming. Today the group has less ridiculous posts and I hope that continues. EditorialContinue Reading