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JUMP TO WEEKLY BRIEFINGS: North Central — State News —- National News — World News Full Weekly Briefing including Regional, State, National, and World Briefing on PDF, CLICK HERE. —- And for a long read, here is our 108 page ebook Gardner Magazine Weekly Briefing for November 1, 2026 WeeklyContinue Reading

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The WGAW Hotline Radio Halloween Show Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. Steve Wendell reminded everyone to get their pumpkins at the Mason’s sale – it’s the last day, and to watch out for the kids who will be trick or treating. Gardner Mayor Michael NicholsonContinue Reading

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Beyond Turkey and Pumpkin Pie: Insights on Thanksgiving, Generosity, and Community From CSUMC The Chestnut Street United Methodist Church of Gardner MA publishes a Connection Newsletter, November edition, CLICK HERE for PDF. This newsletter offers some incredible and valuable insights into Thanksgiving, Generosity, Community, and God. The Chair Man andContinue Reading

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5 Ways the New Gardner Police Department Website Is Modernizing Community Safety Navigating outdated municipal websites or finding time during standard business hours to access essential public services can be a source of friction for community members. Recognizing these digital barriers, the Gardner MA Police Department has launched a newlyContinue Reading

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Gardner Community Development Block Grant Committee Project Updates The CDBG Committee met on October 27, 2026. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. CDBG Steering Committee evaluated current project timelines, reviewed closeouts, and addressed proposed funding amendments across multiple Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fiscal year programs. The primary action itemContinue Reading

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Conservation Commission Meets for Over an Hour on Various Matters Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The meeting addressed critical municipal financial constraints, ongoing environmental enforcement actions, multiple public hearings for land development and utility infrastructure, and broader conservation administration initiatives. City Deficit and Fiscal Pressures: CityContinue Reading

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5 Essential Takeaways from the Upcoming Heywood Healthcare Diabetes Health Fair Taking proactive steps toward diabetes prevention and management is one of the most effective ways to protect your long-term health and well-being. To help community members navigate their care with confidence, Heywood Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition—a member of HeywoodContinue Reading

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Another Exciting Gardner Board of Assessors Meeting In just 3 minutes, Assessor Christine Kumar and member Paulette Burns once again brought excitement to the Gardner Board of Assessors meeting on October 26, 2026. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The primary objective of the session was to formalize a recommendationContinue Reading

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Pick your Pumpkin at the Big Chair on National Pumpkin Day National Pumpkin Day 2026 is celebrated on Monday, October 26, 2026, which is five days before Halloween. Greater Gardner MA Fact: The Hope Masonic Lodge Annual Pumpkin Sale is taking place next to the Big Chair at 130 ElmContinue Reading

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An A-Maze-Ing Hotline Radio Show of October 24, 2026 Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on the show: Gardner Mayor Mike Nicholson who spoke about the Heywood Hospital Healthy Harvest 5K held today: There were over 200 runners. Reminds people about being active whileContinue Reading

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Mother Nature Providing Great Weather for Heywood Healthcare 5K on Saturday The Heywood Healthcare Healthy Harvest 5K is Saturday October 24th. Registration opens at 8am (you can register same day if you want) Race start time is 9am. It’s a fundraiser for local healthcare programs. The 2026 Heywood Healthcare HealthyContinue Reading

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Bookmark the official municipal website, subscribe to CodeRED emergency alerts, and save the dedicated (978) 991-1515 hotline number, so you can easily navigate Gardner’s winter season. It’s really that easy…it really is! Essential Ways to Stay Ahead of Winter Parking Bans in the City of Gardner Waking up to aContinue Reading

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Only 7 members of the 11 member Gardner City Council attended the meeting on October 19, 2026. City Council Meets – Sends “Tyros Ordinance” to Second Printing Listen to the Gardner City Council meeting of October 19,2026 on any device, CLICK PLAY. The meeting addressed capital project oversight, municipal appointments,Continue Reading

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Halloween Morning Tours of the Old Burying Ground on Green Street in Gardner From the Levi Heywood Memorial Library: “Levi Heywood Memorial Library and Gardner Historical Commission Partner for Halloween Morning Walking Tours of the Old Burying Ground 28 Green St. Gardner, MA. Guided tours celebrate Gardner’s founders and RevolutionaryContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine has prepared a complete report and policy analysis on PDF, CLICK HERE. We also have the 3 infographics below. CLICK Image for larger view. The Tyros Ordinance – Complete Report – Analysis and Debate On Monday, October 19,2026 the Gardner City Council will take up the “Tyros Ordinance”.Continue Reading

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Want even more detail? We have individual comprehensive Weekly News Briefings on North Central MA, Massachusetts, National News and World News. Each has a separate podcast, narrative, and infographics for your perusal. Gardner Magazine News Briefing for the Week of October 18, 2026 It was a busy news week andContinue Reading

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A Mid-October WGAW Hotline Radio Program Listen to the entire show from October 17, 2026 on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on the show was an uplifting song: Yankee Doodle Dandy. First guest was Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. Host Steve Wendell asked the Mayor about the upcoming winter: Gardner’sContinue Reading

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For more information about Mount Wachusett Community College, please visit their website, CLICK HERE. MWCC Childcare Support Gets Boost with CCAMPIS award From Mount Wachusett Community College: “Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) has been awarded $1.188 million over four years through the federal Child Care Access Means Parents in SchoolContinue Reading

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Printable version of above, CLICK HERE. Festival of Trees Begins November 11th at the Gardner Museum in Gardner MA The Gardner Museum Festival of Trees is November 11, 2026 through December 5, 2026. Museum Hours during the festival: Wednesdays and Thursdays 1 to 4pm, Fridays 1-7pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10amContinue Reading

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Inside the Board of Assessors: Lessons from this 3-Minute Meeting On Thursday, October 15, 2026, at precisely 9:01 AM, Assessor Christine Kumar and Member Paulette Burns convened in an empty room. There were no packed public benches, no grand speeches, and no heated debates. , the Board of Assessors meetingContinue Reading

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Incident in Ashburnham 10-14-26 – FULL REPORT The Ashburnham Police Department issued 2 Press Releases, one from the Department, CLICK HERE, and a thank you from Chief Conrad, CLICK HERE. Ashburnham Police Operation and Suspect Apprehension: On the morning of October 14, 2026, the Ashburnham Police Department, in coordination withContinue Reading