Homeowner Discovery Leads to Haz-Mat Investigation in Winchendon MA Winchendon Fire Department – Haz-Mat Investigation – Press Release 7-22-26 WINCHENDON, MA — At approximately 9:00 a.m. on July 21, the Winchendon Fire Department responded to 25 Northern Heights Drive at the request of the homeowner to investigate a propane cylinderContinue Reading

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

Westminster Community Events and Details on Upcoming Special Town Meeting Listen to the Town Crier Podcast Episode 30 with Westminster Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Special Town Meeting of August 4, 2026 (6:30pm at the Westminster Elementary School) was triggered by a citizens petition. TheContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine Weekly Briefing – July 19, 2026 The Chair Man and the Chair Lady have a complete weekly briefing in this podcast. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The week of July 19, 2026, has served as a grueling “stress test” for North Central Massachusetts. A convergence of environmentalContinue Reading

Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson commented: “Congratulations to all of the graduate’s of this year’s newly renamed Rock Barrieau Junior Police Academy at the Gardner Police Department. With its largest class yet at 27 cadets, these students had a great week and learned a lot about how our local police departmentContinue Reading

Updates, Scams, Citizens’ Petitions, and Election Integrity Topics on WGAW Hotline Radio Listen to the July 18, 2026 complete broadcast of the WGAW Hotline Radio show on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke about the Junior Police Academy, the Farmer’s Market, updates regarding the Waterford Community Center,Continue Reading

Firefighters Put Out Quarter Acre Brush Fire on Island in Lake Wampanoag – Twice From the Gardner Fire Department: “Yesterday evening firefighters responded to a reported brush on an island at Lake Wampanoag. Firefighters extinguished an approximate quarter acre brush Fire on one of the islands. Gardner firefighters received mutualContinue Reading

View the Complete Press Release from Heywood Healthcare, CLICK HERE. View the Complete Press Release from the State of Massachusetts, CLICK HERE. North Central MA Childcare Gets a Boost – Groundbreaking Pilot Funding Childcare in North Central MA is getting a boost. We have combined two short “Deep Dives” coveringContinue Reading

Air Quality in Greater Gardner MA Impacted by Northern Wildfires Air quality in Greater Gardner MA today is being significantly impacted by thick smoke plumes originating from Canadian and northern Minnesota wildfires. This wildfire smoke has lofted into the jet stream and mixed down to the surface, causing a milky,Continue Reading

Inside Gardner Magazine; The infographics below provide more information including: Rewriting the Rules of Digital Journalism, a Gardner Magazine Overview, and two on the Future of Reading. “Over the years, Gardner Magazine has evolved from using shared hosting when most of the area still used dialup to the robust DedicatedContinue Reading

The Community Foundation of North Central MA was founded in 2001 and serves 33 communities from Erving to Littleton. Visit the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts website, CLICK HERE. $750,000 Donated Anonymously Aiding 16 Organizations in North Central Massachusetts The Chair Man and the Chair Lady discuss the grantsContinue Reading

City of Gardner Activates Cooling Centers – Even the Pool is FREE! Gardner City Hall put out the following message: Due to the extreme temperatures expected Tuesday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 15, Mayor Nicholson is activating Cooling Centers at Levi Heywood Memorial Library and Greenwood Memorial Pool. The poolContinue Reading

For questions about the Monty Tech Summer Carnival, the operator can be reached via email carnivalinfo@fanelliamusements.com or by phone at (603) 878-3535. Monty Tech Summer Carnival 2026 The Monty Tech Summer Carnival, is Wednesday July 15th through Saturday July 18th at Monty Tech Regional Vocational School in Fitchburg. The Summer CarnivalContinue Reading

Advisory: Greenwood Pool is closed today Monday, July 13th for maintenance mandated by State Law. GOOD NEWS: Greenwood Pool will be open EXTENDED HOURS until 7pm on Tuesday July 14th due to the anticipated heat advisory. For more information call (978) 632-0678 or email BHughey@gardner-ma.govContinue Reading

SPECIAL REPORT – Time Travel, Myths and Legends Gardner Magazine has a special page with 5 reports on various aspects of Time Travel Myths and Legends, CLICK HERE. Listen to a Deep Dive podcast on any device, CLICK PLAY. Listen to a DEBATE. Is Time Travel a physical reality? JumpContinue Reading

Gardner Magazine Weekly Briefing – July 12, 2026 “from the Region to the World“ The Gardner Magazine Weekly Briefing focuses on North Central MA, State of MA, U.S. National, and World News. In addition, we have an extended Deep Dive podcast with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady andContinue Reading