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Efforts of Historical Commission highlights Public Welfare Meeting The Gardner Public Welfare Committee met on March 12, 2026 and primarily focused on updates from Chris Pera, chair of the Historical Commission. Highlighted were recent efforts to restore a local cemetery and the necessity to secure additional funding for long-term preservation.Continue Reading

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Disability Commission Discusses Improving Citywide Accessibility in Gardner MA. Listen to the March 11, 2026 meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. DPW Director Dane Arnold addressed the challenges of snow removal and the ongoing efforts to install compliant sidewalk ramps. The commission also examined a state notice regarding accessibility issuesContinue Reading

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Economic Community Development Committee Reviews Progress on Infrastructure and Social Service Initiatives. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Director Jason Stevens explained a significant 300% cost overrun for the Rear Main project, attributed to a three-year delay in receiving electrical back-charge estimates from National Grid. ToContinue Reading

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Finance Committee Hears Extensive Operational Updates at March Meeting Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Assessor’s Office reported on tax rates, property abatements, and a troubling increase in aggressive public behavior toward staff, prompting a committee discussion on implementing new safety protocols. Human Resources detailedContinue Reading

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Gardner School Committee March Meeting Focused on Local Educational Progress and Fiscal Challenges Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. A central highlight is the presentation on College and Career Readiness, detailing the success of early college initiatives and vocational partnerships like the MVP program. Officials shareContinue Reading

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Future of Sludge Landfill Discussed at Conservation Commission Meeting. The Gardner Conservation Commission met on March 9, 2026 where members and the public discuss the management of a local sludge landfill. A concerned resident urges the board to maintain an enforcement order, citing missed safety details in recent reports andContinue Reading

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Greenwood Pool to Be Run by Youth Center Director This Summer – Gardner Appointments Committee The Gardner Appointments Committee meeting held on March 9,2026 focused on a significant wave of personnel transitions, departmental restructurings, and procedural refinements. A central theme of the proceedings was the positive impact of Gardner’s departureContinue Reading

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Infrastructure Updates Focus of Gardner Airport Commission at March Meeting. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Airport Commission convened to discuss critical infrastructure updates, specifically focusing on archaeological assessments required for a new perimeter fence and federal NEPA review compliance. A representative from GailContinue Reading

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Top Photo: MWCC President James Vander Hooven, Coordinator of Student Parent Supports Ann Reynolds, and Monty the Mountain Lion. Bottom Photo: Ann Reynolds stands with the “Birthday Hut” at the newly reopened Monty’s Cubs Child Watch on the MWCC Gardner Campus, first floor. Monty’s Cubs Child Watch is Open AgainContinue Reading

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Board of Health Meeting: Staffing Changes, Landfill Repairs, and House Condemnation Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. At the Gardner Board of Health meeting of March 4, 2026, the board covered various municipal updates and administrative actions. Acting Health Director Angela DiPrima details significant staffing changes,Continue Reading

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Weekly News Magazine – This Week in the Chair City – March 8, 2026 This Week in the Chair City has a new musical theme and a new style. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The past week in Gardner was a masterclass in civic resilience and administrative navigation. WhileContinue Reading

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In the last show with Standard Time this year, WGAW Hotline Radio features Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik, Werner Poegel, Mike Urban, and a report on Daylight Savings Time. Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on the show: Gardner Mayor MichaelContinue Reading

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Focus on NON-PROFIT – Community Health Connections Listen to a “Deep Dive” on any device, CLICK PLAY. Community Health Connections (CHC) is a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving North Central Massachusetts. Established in 2001, CHC operates a multi-site “one-stop shop” model designed to eliminate barriers to care forContinue Reading

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It’s Creepy and It’s Kooky, all Together Ooky, but we’re running the story anyway! The Gardner High School Drama Club has been rehearsing fervently for a very fun musical, the Addams Family. Listen to our promo featuring the iconic theme on any device, CLICK PLAY. The performance of the GardnerContinue Reading

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Update: Closings today, March 6, 2026 include: Ashburnham-Westminster, Athol-Royalston, Fitchburg, Fitchburg State, Gardner, Leominster, Lunenburg, Monty-Tech, Narragansett Regional (Facebook post just after 6am with change) Quabbin Regional, Wachusett Regional, Winchendon. 2 Hour Delays Friday March 6th: , Mount Wachusett Community College opening at 10am (still showing this at 7am onContinue Reading

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From the City of Gardner: “After consultation with the Department of Public Works and Police Department, the Mayor has called an on-street parking ban for the following dates and times: Begins: Thursday, March 5 at 9:00PM – Ends: Friday, March 6 at 6:00AM – Per the City Ordinance, there willContinue Reading

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Conservation Commission Addresses Walmart Project, Environmental Issues, and Land Protections Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. During the March 2, 2026 meeting, the Gardner Conservation Commission reviewed several environmental and local development matters, primarily focusing on a proposed Walmart fuel station. The applicant addressed concerns regardingContinue Reading

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From the City of Gardner: “After consultation with the Department of Public Works and Police Department, the Mayor has called an on-street parking ban for the following dates and times: Begins: Tuesday, March 3 at 10:00PM Ends: Wednesday, March 4 at 6:00AM Per the City Ordinance, there will be aContinue Reading