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A “Deep Dive” to Launching a Massachusetts Business in 2026 Listen to the “Deep Dive” on any device, CLICK PLAY. It’s a helpful instructional roadmap for individuals aiming to launch a commercial venture within the state of Massachusetts. Updated for the year 2026, the Deep Dive functions as a strategicContinue Reading

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This Week’s Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday, December 26, 2025 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s edition: Caroling with the Mayor video, Pre-Christmas update, New feature: Debates with Max and MaxineContinue Reading

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Editorial and Deep Dive – Lazy Losers Affecting Proper Pooper Scoopers at the Gardner Dog Park. Most dog owners are conscientious and pick up after their pets. But the few who don’t have created a problem big enough to anger some people who come to the Gardner Dog Park inContinue Reading

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In last show before Christmas WGAW Hotline Radio features some Holiday Themes and Reflections Along with Gardner Updates Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on Hotline Radio December 20, 2025: In last show before Christmas WGAW Hotline Radio features some Holiday Themes and ReflectionsContinue Reading

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This Week’s Expanded Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday, December 19, 2025 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s Edition: Upcoming Christmas Holiday, Flowerpot Sponsorships, Fish Contamination, Busy Senior Center, MWCC Child Watch,Continue Reading

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City of Gardner Announces Flowerpot Sponsorships are Now Open It’s not even the New Year yet, but the City of Gardner is noted for planning ahead. In this case, plans are already underway to get ready for the Spring flowerpots which have added so much color to both Downtown GardnerContinue Reading

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For more information about supporting students at Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) visit this web address, CLICK HERE. MWCC Gets Additional Support for Child Watch Program The Mount Wachusett Community College Foundation has received a gift from the Bemis Foundation for $5,000 and a gift from the Crocker Foundation forContinue Reading

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Publisher’s note: The first case is an example of a difficulty faced by a multi-unit property owner losing grandfather status which the Hardern-Nicholson proposal for zoning change was designed to alleviate. Two Cases, Two Different Situations at ZBA Meeting The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals meeting of December 16, 2025Continue Reading

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This article focuses on the common license renewal hurdles and how to overcome them with advance planning. The infographic below can serve as a helpful guide. Late and Incomplete Renewal Applications Focus of License Commission Meeting The Gardner License Commission met on December 16, 2025 with the proceedings focused primarilyContinue Reading

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The Gardner Economic and Community Development Committee met on December 12th and focused on updates for numerous municipal projects. Those projects are seen in the infographic below. Many Project Updates at Development Committee Rounds out Busy 2025 Listen to the lengthy meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Gardner EconomicContinue Reading

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Greater Gardner Community Choir Performs Handel’s Messiah The Greater Gardner Community Choir delighted the audience at Perry Auditorium on December 14, 2025 with selections from Handel’s Messiah. (UPDATE: 12-21-25 AUDIO now includes complete performance) Listen to the AUDIO on any device in full STEREO, CLICK PLAY. From the Greater GardnerContinue Reading

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Winter Maintenance and Planning for New Facility on Agenda at Golf Commission Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. In the Meeting: An update on a building feasibility study for a new restaurant with architects. The commission addresses golf course maintenance efforts, specifically focusing on winterizing equipmentContinue Reading

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Another Super Exciting Board of Assessors Meeting in Gardner MA Always exciting, the Gardner Board of Assessors met on Thursday, December 11th. The business-like 2 minute meeting focused on procedural matters including the acceptance of meeting minutes, the denial of a motor vehicle excise abatement due to timing issues relatingContinue Reading

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Huge Undiscovered Leak, Cost of Irrigation During Drought and Project Updates Subject of Public Service Committee Meeting Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Representatives from a childcare program came in to appeal a significantly high water bill despite plumbers finding no leak, leading to a discussionContinue Reading

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Holidays – Gardner Projects – Resolutions – Energy, and a bit of comedic relief on Hotline Radio for December 13, 2025 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. The WGAW Hotline Radio Show of December 13th kicked off with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson who spoke about codeREDContinue Reading

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Anne Hurst re Maki Park :” ..it might meet requirements, but it’s still not right.” as Disability Commission Meets The Gardner Disability Commission met on December 10, 2025 and Chair Anne Hurst and other members expressed multiple frustrations with the status of the project, while also acknowledging and expressing appreciationContinue Reading

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This Week’s Expanded Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday, December 12, 2025 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s Edition: Gardner PD recognition, Christmas singing, Holiday Craft Fair, performance of Handel’s Messiah, FreeContinue Reading