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Traffic Commission Addresses Signs, Speed Cushions, Accessibility, Visibility, and Funding Needs Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Traffic Commission met on September 8, 2026, to address various public safety and infrastructure concerns throughout the city. The members discussed the need for a pedestrian crosswalkContinue Reading

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Gardner’s upcoming festival season represents a strategic opportunity for local economic stimulation and community engagement. The Gardner License Commission reviewed a diverse slate of applications, prioritizing logistical feasibility and public safety. Gardner License Commission Decisions Affecting Community Events The Gardner License Commission met on September 8, 2026, to review and authorize several specialContinue Reading

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The text of Councilor Brad Heglin’s investigation into the financial security incident is contained in the City Council Agenda and Packet CLICK HERE. Joint Meeting and Regular Meeting of Gardner City Council In a Joint Convention of the Gardner City Council and School Committee, Veronica Guay was elected to theContinue Reading

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Heywood Healthcare Recognized Again for Investing in the Future of Healthcare… Heywood Healthcare announced the ability to expand learning opportunities for healthcare students on September 8, 2026. This is what Heywood Healthcare posted: “Exciting news from Athol Hospital! We’re proud to announce that Athol Hospital has officially been approved byContinue Reading

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East Wing Gallery at Mount Wachusett Community College Kicks off 2026-2027 Exhibition Season with Alumni Doug Caves The following is the Press Release from MWCC: Mount Wachusett Community College’s East Wing Gallery will present Circumstantial Light: An Exhibition of Recent Paintings by MWCC alumnus and Central Massachusetts artist Doug Caves, Sr., fromContinue Reading

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A Powerful and Memorable WGAW Hotline Radio Show – Labor Day Weekend Edition Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on Hotline Radio: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson – A discussion with the Mayor about Willow Street with construction beginning within the week and lasting aboutContinue Reading

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The infographics below provide additional information on this meeting. CLICK IMAGE for larger view. Environment, Vegetation, and Land Focus of Meeting Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Airport Commission meeting held on September 2, 2026 concerned various infrastructure projects and updates. The commission reviewed theContinue Reading

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Full Staffing Achieved: The Economic Development department has achieved full staffing with the appointment of a new Assistant Director and Conservation Agent, ending a period of vacancies. Critical infrastructure milestones and Administrative Updates Focus of the Gardner Economic and Community Development Committee. Listen to the entire meeting on any device.Continue Reading

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Environmental Compliance and Restoration Issues Focus of Gardner Conservation Commission’s 2nd August meeting The Gardner Conservation Commission met on August 24th and addressed several critical environmental compliance and restoration issues within the city. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Key outcomes included the approval of amended conditionsContinue Reading

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The infographics below provide additional information on this meeting. CLICK any image for a larger view. Dates of upcoming Flu Clinics are listed below. Gardner Board of Health Addresses Hazardous Trees and Discusses Updates on Infrastructure Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Board ofContinue Reading

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Renewal and Community Connection at the Chestnut Street United Methodist Church. As Chestnut Street United Methodist Church (CSUMC) enters September 2026, the primary focus is on the theme of spiritual renewal and the invitation for community members to reconnect. September is framed as a “fresh start” for spiritual disciplines, movingContinue Reading

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This article is an overview Weekly Briefing. Gardner Magazine has 4 other sections which cover the subject matter in more depth with additional text, infographics, and podcasts. North Central MA News of the Week, Massachusetts Weekly News Roundup, National News Briefing, and World News Briefing Gardner Magazine Weekly Briefing –Continue Reading

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From Michael Nicholson: ““Respecting each other and respecting people of different ideas is how you get the better product in the end. You can’t live in a bubble. You can’t live in a silo. You have to get this different perspective out there. Even if it’s someone who I’ve runContinue Reading

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WGAW Hotline Radio – August 29, 2026 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on WGAW Hotline Radio: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. Emails were sent out pretending to be a teacher and some individuals lost money through a scam. Vulnerability was found and has beenContinue Reading

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Gardner Public Schools Emails Compromised – Residents Suffer Financial Losses In a letter to the Gardner Public Schools Community, (click here), Superintendent Mark Pellegrino alerts the community to a recent phishing scam involving compromised staff email accounts. The letter acknowledges that some individuals suffered financial losses due to these fraudulentContinue Reading

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Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson with an end-of-August Update Listen to the entire update on any device, CLICK PLAY. This local update provides a comprehensive overview of seasonal transitions and community events in Gardner as summer concludes. The Mayor highlights the closure of the Greenwood Outdoor Pool and the final concertContinue Reading

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What’s In a School Calendar? More Thought and Planning Than You Think.. The Chair Man and the Chair Lady discuss the calendar, “A master class in resource management“. CLICK PLAY. For parents and caregivers, the release of a school calendar often triggers a complex logistical dance. It is more thanContinue Reading