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Finance Committee May 26, 2026 Reviews Budget and Addresses Other Issues Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Garder City Council Finance Committee meeting primarily focused on reviewing the FY2027 proposed budget* Key discussions involved Mayor Nicholson’s proposal to consolidate professional development and travel funds into aContinue Reading

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Exciting Public Bid Opening for Roadway Striping and Pavement Markers. The public bid opening lasted only 2 minutes with Gardner Purchasing Agent Joshua Cormier.. Listen on any device. The Public Bidding Session was held on May 27th by the City of Gardner, , regarding roadway striping and pavement markers. ThreeContinue Reading

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Here’s a 60 second RADIO Help Wanted Ad. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. City of Gardner Announces Openings for Public Safety Dispatchers The City of Gardner is looking for Public Safety Dispatchers and we have an original song called: “Be a Dispatcher” Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. FromContinue Reading

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WGAW Hotline Radio Memorial Day Weekend Show The WGAW Memorial Day Weekend Show of Saturday May 23, 2026 had its share of updates and Memorial day themed segments. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson appeared on the program and spoke about the progress in the StateContinue Reading

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View our complete page with infographics, several reports, “DEEP DIVE”, “DEBATE”, and short video, CLICK HERE. AM-FM and WGAW – Why one of the City’s Oldest Media Choices is Still So Dominant. Gardner Magazine compiled facts from many sources and the results were very clear: 96% of car owners viewContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Dry But Not Expected to Develop Drought Now Through August Gardner May be Dry, but drought will not be a problem at least through August, 2026 according to Drought.Gov. The Map shows drought persisting in Western MA and in Eastern MA including Boston. Right now, only 7% ofContinue Reading

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Further meeting coverage is provided through the infographics below. CLICK IMAGE for larger view. Who Pays the Bill? – Abatements – Budget Reviews Focus of Public Service Committee The Gardner Public Service Committee met on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. TheContinue Reading

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Cell Tower and Multi-Family Focus of ZBA The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) meeting held on May 19, 2026, focused on two primary cases: a continuance for a cellular tower installation and a special permit application for a residential property conversion. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICKContinue Reading

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61st Commencement Exercises at Mount Wachusett Community College – 850 Graduates Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) celebrated the academic achievements of its 61st graduating class on May 20, 2026 at the college’s Gardner campus. A total of 850 students graduated, with 430 associate degrees and 553 certificates conferred. Many graduatesContinue Reading

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Councilors wished Councilor Karen Hardern well who has been absent due to a back problem. Get well soon, Councilor Hardern. City Council Holds Meeting with 7 of 11 Councilors Present Alek Dernalowicz was elected City Council President Pro-Tem to lead the meeting in the absence of City Council President GeorgeContinue Reading

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Feds Nab 18 in Multi-State Gardner MA Drug Bust An unusual Federal Bust has nabbed18 Defendants on various charges in conjunction with an alleged drug trafficking and money laundering scheme including 9 from North Central MA. According to the Press Release, the scheme was coordinated by a man in Gardner.Continue Reading

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Update 5-20-26: This is the link to the Gardner Safety Action Plan page. It is loaded with information and Gardner Magazine highly recommends viewing it, CLICK HERE. Also, here is the form to sign up for the Mailing List, CLICK HERE. Committee Transitions from Data Analysis to Identification of SafetyContinue Reading

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A Weekly Briefing from Gardner Magazine – May 17, 2026 The Chair Man and the Chair Lady discuss the news of the week including Greater Gardner MA, North Central MA, the State of Massachusetts, National News, and World News. They tie it all together in a great podcast. Listen onContinue Reading

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Fire, Police, Building, and Health Department Budgets and Initiatives Discussed at Public Safety Meeting The Gardner Public Safety Committee met on May 15, 2026. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Fire Chief highlighted the need for a new “floater” position to mitigate rising overtime costs and discussed critical facilityContinue Reading

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The WGAW Hotline Show of May 16, 2026 featured a commentary by Werner Poegel on the Gardner Landfill. It is provided separately for your convenience. WGAW Hotline Radio May 16, 2026 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson’s FULL May UpdateContinue Reading

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Once again, another accolade contributing to Gardner’s distinction as the “Model City for America” as Heywood Healthcare is featured as a great model for patient safety by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine. Congratulations, Heywood Healthcare! Copy of above graphic in printable letter size, CLICK HERE. Heywood Healthcare FeaturedContinue Reading

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The Department of Community Development and Planning directed by Jason Stevens received considerable praise at this meeting. Department Praised for Efficiency and Success Listen to the entire meeting on any device. (Note AUDIO drops out at about the 3 minute marked due to a technical glitz) CLICK PLAY. The GardnerContinue Reading

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Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Finance Committee Meets on Budget Matters The Gardner Finance Committee meeting held on May 12, 2026 primarily focused on reviewing departmental budget proposals for fiscal year 2027. City leadership, including the Mayor and various Department Heads including Director of PurchasingContinue Reading