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This article focuses on the common license renewal hurdles and how to overcome them with advance planning. The infographic below can serve as a helpful guide. Late and Incomplete Renewal Applications Focus of License Commission Meeting The Gardner License Commission met on December 16, 2025 with the proceedings focused primarilyContinue Reading

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The Gardner Economic and Community Development Committee met on December 12th and focused on updates for numerous municipal projects. Those projects are seen in the infographic below. Many Project Updates at Development Committee Rounds out Busy 2025 Listen to the lengthy meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Gardner EconomicContinue Reading

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Greater Gardner Community Choir Performs Handel’s Messiah The Greater Gardner Community Choir delighted the audience at Perry Auditorium on December 14, 2025 with selections from Handel’s Messiah. (UPDATE: 12-21-25 AUDIO now includes complete performance) Listen to the AUDIO on any device in full STEREO, CLICK PLAY. From the Greater GardnerContinue Reading

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Winter Maintenance and Planning for New Facility on Agenda at Golf Commission Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. In the Meeting: An update on a building feasibility study for a new restaurant with architects. The commission addresses golf course maintenance efforts, specifically focusing on winterizing equipmentContinue Reading

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Another Super Exciting Board of Assessors Meeting in Gardner MA Always exciting, the Gardner Board of Assessors met on Thursday, December 11th. The business-like 2 minute meeting focused on procedural matters including the acceptance of meeting minutes, the denial of a motor vehicle excise abatement due to timing issues relatingContinue Reading

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Huge Undiscovered Leak, Cost of Irrigation During Drought and Project Updates Subject of Public Service Committee Meeting Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Representatives from a childcare program came in to appeal a significantly high water bill despite plumbers finding no leak, leading to a discussionContinue Reading

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Holidays – Gardner Projects – Resolutions – Energy, and a bit of comedic relief on Hotline Radio for December 13, 2025 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. The WGAW Hotline Radio Show of December 13th kicked off with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson who spoke about codeREDContinue Reading

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Anne Hurst re Maki Park :” ..it might meet requirements, but it’s still not right.” as Disability Commission Meets The Gardner Disability Commission met on December 10, 2025 and Chair Anne Hurst and other members expressed multiple frustrations with the status of the project, while also acknowledging and expressing appreciationContinue Reading

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This Week’s Expanded Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday, December 12, 2025 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s Edition: Gardner PD recognition, Christmas singing, Holiday Craft Fair, performance of Handel’s Messiah, FreeContinue Reading

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A Community Christmas Holiday Spotlight The Gardner PD recognized two young men (shown in photo collage) who once again raised money to help others: “…A huge shout-out to two incredible young men who, for the third year in a row, raised money and purchased essential items for the homeless andContinue Reading

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Advisory Regarding Access to Gardner City Hall During Step Construction The City of Gardner advised: “The front entrance to City Hall will be closed for the next few weeks while construction occurs to refurbish the steps. During this time, all other entrances to City Hall will be open to theContinue Reading

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The sound you hear during the Public Safety meeting is the ongoing work being done at the front Portico of City Hall. We have an extensive infographic below. Department Updates: Fire, Police, and Health During Public Safety Committee Meeting. The Gardner Public Safety Committee met on December 11, 2025. ChiefContinue Reading

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The extensive infographic below illustrates the key decisions from the Finance Committee meeting of December 10th. Municipal Finance Actions Focus of December Finance Committee Meeting. The Gardner City Council Finance Committee meeting held on December 10, 2025 concerned a vote to approve a transfer of funds to contract with anContinue Reading

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Planning Board Focuses on Various Sites During Meeting City of Gardner Planning Board meeting on December 9, 2025, detailed several important municipal topics. Key agenda items included addressing a withdrawn site plan application for a Mount Wachusett Community College project, which was withdrawn after modifications lowered the required number ofContinue Reading

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Conservation Commission Meets on Several Development Projects and Ongoing Issues Our infographic focuses on projects at 677 Timpany Bouelvard involving the proposal by Walmart to construct a Walmart fuel station and convenience store and 827 Green Street regarding a new building and parking. Listen to the entire meeting on anyContinue Reading

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Director Jason Stevens Holds Virtual Meeting with Planners from Weston and Sampson regarding Hazard Mitigation. The QR code in our graphic can be accessed if you wish to participate in a survey to provide input before a final Hazard Mitigation Plan is presented to the Gardner City Council. The infographicContinue Reading

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Think you would be great at this job? Here’s your chance. The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for its 65th Basic Recruit Training Academy, beginning in Spring 2026. More information is available at this link, CLICK HERE Winchendon Man Sworn in as Correctional Officer for Worcester County.Continue Reading

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Some Gardner Residents Will Need to Re-register for the codeRed Alert system The new codeRed system is up and running with most telephone numbers migrated over to the new system now utilizing the onsolve platform. However, the City of Gardner informs residents that: “The New codeRED system is up andContinue Reading

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Anne Hurst Reflects on the Necessity of Common Courtesy and Kindness During comments at the December 8th School Committee meeting, member Anne Hurst focused on the importance of kindness and appreciation in everyday interactions. Hurst recounted a personal anecdote where a store employee was rudely dismissed by a customer afterContinue Reading

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Got the Gifts but not the Wrap? – Here’s How to Wrap for FREE! The Levi Heywood Memorial Library has opened its FREE Wrapping Station which is available during regular library hours. The library posted: “The Library’s Wrapping Station is OPEN! Now through December 23, stop by during regular libraryContinue Reading