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Holiday Season Underway in Gardner and the Mayor has plenty to say in Update to City Gardner Mayor Nicholson provided an uplifting look at Holiday themes and events in Gardner during the update of December 6, 2024. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Invitation to view decorations: As he didContinue Reading

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Wreaths Across America Honoring Veterans at Cemetery in Winchendon On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9am, the laying of Remembrance wreaths will occur at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon. The ceremony includes saying the name of each and every veteran aloud. Parking Changes This Year According to theContinue Reading

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WGAW Plans Excellent Show for Saturday December 7, 2024 Gardner’s WGAW Radio is the home of the HIT interview show, “Hotline Radio” which airs every Saturday beginning at noon. Show runs until 2pm. It is heard on AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and is streamed to anywhere in the world. 24/7Continue Reading

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Publisher’s Note: In this meeting, taxpayers learn about a loan paid off in full 3 years early, a crane which lasted 53 years, lease agreements coming to fruition at Waterford, a Mayor spending the time to update ordinances, a Council President spending the time to update Council rules, and confirmationContinue Reading

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Gardner Fire Department Battles Mobile Home Fire While no injuries were reported, the RV sustained tens of thousands of dollars in damage and is a total loss. Gardner Firefighters responded to a fuel fed fire in a motor home across from 164 Manca Drive on December 1, 2024. Group 4Continue Reading

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Gardner Kicks off Christmas Season with Music, Merriment, and Lights Gardner Magazine’s Collage of Photos is due to the picture and video taking efforts of Gardner’s Queen of Fun Patti Bergstrom and Merry Mayor Michael Nicholson who were both on hand with scores of people on Sunday, December, 2024. MayorContinue Reading

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CIT also supports police departments in Central Massachusetts in establishing their own CIT teams, comprising trained officers who collaborate with local providers. This week-long program is an innovative training model designed to equip first responders with crisis intervention skills. Gardner PD in another Proactive Effort to Assist Individuals with MentalContinue Reading

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Gardner Fire Department Reveals Engine 2 – Sutphen Heavy Duty Custom Pumper There’s nothing like a beautiful new fire truck! This machine has a wheelbase of 180 inches, a travel height of just under 10 feet, and a travel length of more than 30 feet. It has a Heavy-Duty CustomContinue Reading

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Explanation: Lyrics are original. Music and Vocals generated by very sophisticated AI. Enjoy whatever version is to your liking. EDITIORIAL SPECIAL: Gardner Magazine with a “Rock Opera” on Mike the Champion Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has paid his dues and taken some abuse along the way. He’s made a fewContinue Reading

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WGAW Hotline Show with Split Themes Hour 1: Holidays, and Hour 2: Various Reports WGAW Hotline Host Steve Wendell runs down some Holiday Events. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson speaks about Holiday events in Gardner including the Holiday Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 1st which starts with lining up at GardnerContinue Reading

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GFD Lifts Outdoor Open Fire Ban, Reminds of GFD Cooking-Camp Fire Policy and Outdoor Brush and Yard Debris Prohibition Gardner Fire Chief Gregory Lagoy’s Press Release states “Due to the recent transition to a more normal, seasonal weather pattern, the open fire ban is lifted” Lifting of ban applies ONLYContinue Reading

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Conservation Commission Discusses Gardner Landfill Topics DPW Director Dane Arnold came to the meeting and addressed some concerns relating to erosion and contamination. DPW took action after receiving a complaint of erosion issues at the landfill. A small amount of sediment was noticed to have been deposited in the WetlandContinue Reading

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Gardner DPW Director Dane Arnold gave a complete update to the Public Service Committee. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. DPW Director Dane Arnold Updates City on Paving, Projects, Equipment, and Staffing Director Arnold stated “2024 Paving is Done” and spoke about various streets. The spring list is being compiled.Continue Reading

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Gardner Golf Commission Meets Before Thanksgiving The Gardner Golf Commission Met on November 25, 2024. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Discussion revolved around the success of this year and some plans for next season. Current surplus at this time is about $227,000 with approximately 50 new members this yearContinue Reading

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We also have AUDIO of the entire meeting available here. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Public Service Committee Balances Consistency with Compassion with distraught Property Owner The Gardner Public Service Committee has the responsibility of ruling on water and sewer abatement requests. Out- of- town Property Owner Terri ownsContinue Reading

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Gardner Artist Opens Gallery to All for Special Event Renowned Local Artist and Photographer Carolyn Kamuda is having a 6 hour event at her Kamuda Gallery on Pleasant Street in Gardner on Black Friday November 29th from noon to 6pm. Area residents looking for a unique Christmas gift will findContinue Reading

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Editorial – The Tale of Pinocchio Paul – He knows it’s false, he has actual malice. Perhaps you know an individual like this: A man who accuses almost anyone of anything knowing it is false. A man who makes statements with actual malice towards many in the community. A manContinue Reading

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Upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday Brings Shoppers to Gardner MA Stores Hannaford, Price Chopper, Walmart, and Aldi were busy in Gardner this week as households prepared for Thanksgiving. Thursday, November 28, 2024 is Thanksgiving. Friday, November 29th is Black Friday. Saturday November 30th is Small Business Saturday.Continue Reading

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News was Flowing out of the Radio on the WGAW Hotline Show just before Thanksgiving WGAW Host Steve Wendell had a jam-packed program on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Mayor Michael Nicholson with an Update, Civil Defense Director Paul Topolski on the continued Fire Danger,Continue Reading

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Despite Brief Rain – Fire Risk Remains in Greater Gardner MA Area Fire Departments have been busy in the month of November with various brush fires in Greater Gardner MA area towns. Pictured is a collage of several of those incidents. Recent rain will not prevent dangerous conditions to returnContinue Reading