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If you’d like to read the complete Weekly Briefing for November 15, 2026 across all areas, grab this 140 page eBook from Gardner Magazine, CLICK HERE. For all the details: JUMP TO WEEKLY BRIEFINGS: North Central — State News —- National News — World News Gardner Magazine Weekly News BriefingContinue Reading

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Gardner City Council Food Drive Brings Community Together to Help Local Families and Veterans Listen to this podcast with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady. CLICK PLAY. The spirit of community generosity was on full display in Gardner on Saturday, November 14, 2026, as members of the Gardner CityContinue Reading

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WGAW Hotline Radio Mid-November Broadcast Listen to the entire show of November 14, 2026 on any device, CLICK PLAY. The vintage song: Yankee Doodle Dandy kicked off the broadcast. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson: Host Steve Wendell spoke with the Mayor about how things work when a Mayor resigns during theContinue Reading

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Why the City Council President will become Mayor with Full Mayoral Powers Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson is scheduled to be sworn in as State Representative for the 2nd Worcester District on January 6, 2027. That date falls within the 2nd year of his term. According to the City Charter, SectionContinue Reading

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Like to add an event? Just email News@GardnerMagazine.com and we’ll update. Holiday Magic Comes to North Central Massachusetts Gardner Magazine’s 2026 Guide to Christmas Celebrations, Festivals, Shopping, and Family Fun. Listen to the Chair Man and the Chair Lady go over the events in this podcast. CLICK PLAY. From ChristmasContinue Reading

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Daniel Forte Out as Athletic Director, Administration Following Up on Concerns. This is the statement received from Superintendent Dr. Mark Pellegino: “We can confirm that Daniel Forte resigned as our District Athletic Director to take effect immediately on November 6, 2026, after being placed on leave. This is a personnel matterContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine hopes you enjoy the following cartoon. CLICK IMAGE for larger view. License Commission Issues Approvals at November Meeting Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. On November 10, 2026, the City of Gardner License Commission convened for its regular meeting to review procedural items, consider multipleContinue Reading

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City Finances Extensively Discussed During Finance Committee Session Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The November 10, 2026 meeting of the Garder City Council Finance Committee addressed a heavy agenda focused on resolving structural deficit issues, updating city financial procedures to comply with state regulations, releasingContinue Reading

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Six Layoffs Announced at City of Gardner Appointments Committee Meeting Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. As part of broader budget cuts presented to the Finance Committee to place the city on a more stable financial trajectory, layoff notices were issued during the week prior to NovemberContinue Reading

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Gardner School Committee 1 Hour 21 minute Meeting Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner School Committee convened on November 9, 2026, addressing critical facility budget deficits, academic performance trends, district policy updates, and executive leadership transitions. The meeting’s key takeaways include: Four infographics below includeContinue Reading

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The Gardner MA ceremony is at Perry Auditorium at Gardner City Hall beginning at 11am. Suggestion is to arrive about 10:30am. Veterans Day Commentary with Werner Poegel Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. From the commentary: When we gather in places like Perry Auditorium at City Hall on Veterans Day,Continue Reading

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Gardner Safety Action Plan Nears Completion – Public Meeting on November 17th. The City of Gardner is inviting public input during a Safety Action Plan meeting to be held at the Gardner Police Department on Tuesday, November 17th at 6pm. Here is the statement from Lisa Juan at consulting firmContinue Reading

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Law Enforcement Standoff and De-escalation Incident in Gardner MA On the night of November 6, 2026, through the early morning of November 7, 2026, the City of Gardner Police Department responded to a high-risk barricade situation at 53 Waterford Street. The subject, identified as 42-year-old David Margeson, reportedly threatened violence,Continue Reading

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Possible Large Hangar Rent Increases Center of Gardner Airport Commission Discussion The central conflict of the November 4th Gardner Airport Commission meeting revolved around a proposed 28% retroactive, compounded rent increase for airport tenants to comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) self-sustainability guidelines. Listen to the entire meeting on anyContinue Reading

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A Bridge Moves Forward – Public Service Committee Highlights Listen to the Gardner Public Service Committee meeting of November 5, 2026 on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Public Service Committee convened to address critical municipal infrastructure challenges, administrative water and sewer abatement petitions, and long-term capital engineering projects. KeyContinue Reading

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Delays and Frustration with National Grid at Economic Development Meeting Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY The Gardner Economic and Human Development Committee recently convened (October 30th) to review ongoing municipal projects, notably addressing delays at the Waterford Community Center and the Rear Main Street Project.Continue Reading

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Gardner City Council Meeting The Gardner City Council met on November 2, 2026. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The meeting encompassed critical policy votes, municipal appointments, financial oversight reporting, and discussions on administrative efficiency. During discussion on Item 11965, Councilor Brad Heglin delivered a detailed critiqueContinue Reading

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Finances, Maintenance, Medicare, Holiday Programs Focus of Council on Aging The Gardner Council on Aging (COA) held its regular board meeting on November 2, 2026. The meeting addressed critical financial account balances, facility maintenance concerns, significant Medicare insurance plan disruptions in Central Massachusetts, upcoming holiday programs, and operational preparations forContinue Reading

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Love to Hear WGAW – How a Local Station Became a World-Wide Sensation When Station Owner Steve Wendell took over WGAW more than a decade ago, little did he know that his efforts would create a radio station respected throughout the region and the world, establishing something much larger thanContinue Reading

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An Update from Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson – The Season Ahead Listen to the monthly update on any device, CLICK PLAY. The mayor’s monthly update outlines essential municipal announcements and community events for November, including city hall closures, trash collection delays, and household hazardous waste disposal. Residents are reminded toContinue Reading

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From the President’s Desk – an update from Gardner City Council President George Tyros City Council President George Tyros released an update for October 2026, CLICK FOR PDF. Here is the text of the update below: Good Oversight Doesn’t Have to be Scary Throughout the past few months, the CityContinue Reading