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Operational Updates – Future Plans – Liability – Repairs – Projects: Focus of Golf Commission Meeting Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Golf Commission met on August 3, 2026 and members discussed several operational updates and future plans. Key topics included a feasibility studyContinue Reading

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Publisher’s Note: The big topic at the beginning of this City Council meeting revolved around meeting minutes and how difficult it was to keep up with them. Gardner Magazine used one of its subscription tools and rendered official meeting minutes within about an hour of the meeting. We have sentContinue Reading

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Flash Flooding Causes Problems in North Central MA Rain on the morning of August 3, 2026 has caused flash flooding in the Fitchburg – Leominster – Lunenburg area. Notable areas included some sections of Route 2, the John Fitch Highway in Fitchburg, and Route 13 in Lunenburg. Please exercise cautionContinue Reading

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DeMeo, Brunelle, and Blake Mislead the Public Again A Facebook post on that Rogue Facebook Group falsely claimed that the City of Gardner had confiscated through legal action the WGAW property for non-payment of taxes (property records card documents Steve Wendell owns the property) . Gardner Magazine has confirmed thatContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Weekly Briefing for August 2, 2026 The Chair Man and the Chair Lady go over the week in this podcast. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The week of July 27 to August 1, 2026, was characterized by a complex intersection of environmental emergencies, legislative activity, and escalatingContinue Reading

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The WGAW Hotline Radio Show of August 1, 2026 included Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, a commentary by Mike Urban on housing issues in the Commonwealth, a commentary by Werner Poegel on Massachusetts issues including 9 ballot questions, Steve Wendell’s campaign for “Benevolent Dictator of the Commonwealth”, an interview with VeronicaContinue Reading

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Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Responds to City Council Request for Information on Building Permit Process Flow At a June Gardner City Council meeting, the Council voted to ask the Mayor for more information on a Building Permit workflow issue which temporarily took the Assessors Office out of the loop. GardnerContinue Reading

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Greenwood Pool to Re-Open after Filtration System Repairs From the City of Gardner: ““NOTICE Sunday August 2nd, 2026 Pool Re-Opening Work on our filtration system concluded, so you can expect Greenwood Memorial Pool to re-open on Sunday after we have finished preparing the pool for swimmers. We want to thankContinue Reading

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Gardner MA is undergoing a positive transformation with many projects in the works. This meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee documents the long list. Our infographics illustrate much of the information. Gardner’s Huge List of Ongoing Projects Reviewed at July Development Meeting Listen to the meeting on anyContinue Reading

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Topics at the Gardner Board of Health Meeting of July 27, 2026 included many of the core responsibilities of the Board of Health such as hazardous materials in buildings which need to be addressed, upholding the Tobacco control laws, handling landlord-tenant conflicts when issues under its jurisdiction arise, and more.Continue Reading

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From the City of Gardner: “Monday July 27, 2026. Pool Closed. Greenwood Memorial Pool is closed today due to a filtration failture. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while repairs are completed. Updates regarding reopening will be shared as they become available.”Continue Reading

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Chestnut Street United Methodist Church Welcomes the Community The August 2026 newsletter for Chestnut Street United Methodist Church, CLICK HERE. serves as a comprehensive guide to upcoming parish activities and spiritual teachings. It begins with a theological devotion focused on the concept of divine multiplication, encouraging members to trust thatContinue Reading

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The WGAW Hotline Radio Show is aired LIVE every Saturday from noon to 2pm on AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and streamed worldwide. Host Steve Wendell invites non-profit organizations and political candidates to get on the show by calling( (978) 632-1340 WGAW Hotline Radio – Gardner Issues, Updates, Upcoming Events, theContinue Reading

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Gardner’s vendor, Veolia confirmed in a Press Release, CLICK HERE, that “the water in the Gardner system has met and continues to meet all regulatory standards.” Update 7-24-26 11:36am: The City of Gardner anticipates that the Snake Pond Facility will be online by Monday. As Dane Arnold informed us “WeContinue Reading

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Editiorial: Gardner Mayor Nicholson and Revere Mayor Keefe on Student Transportation Costs This piece originally appeared on the CommonWealth Beacon on July 22nd and is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivatives 4.0 International License. STUDENT TRANSPORTATION IS one of the biggest expenses in municipal budgets, and it’s growingContinue Reading

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FREE Greenwood Pool Admission with donation for Gardner CAC on Thursday July 23, 2026 This charitable initiative, held in collaboration with the Gardner Community Action Committee, offers guests free admission in exchange for donating specific essential goods. Requested contributions include canned food items, hygiene products, new blankets, and winter apparelContinue Reading