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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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Westminster Town Crier Episode 35 with Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen Listen to the podcast on any device, CLICK PLAY. Episode 35 of the Westminster Town Crier, hosted by Town Administrator Stephanie Latin on October 6 (broadcast October 8). The primary operational focus for the Town of Westminster enters a busyContinue 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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NOAA – Winter Outlook – 2026-2027 Listen to this podcast on any device, CLICK PLAY. On October 15, 2026, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its U.S. Winter Outlook for the period spanning December 2026 through February 2027. The primary atmospheric driver for the upcoming season is aContinue Reading

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Last Debate for MA Governor – October 15, 2026 – FULL COVERAGE Listen to the debate on any device, CLICK PLAY. The final Massachusetts gubernatorial debate between incumbent Democratic Governor Maura Healey and Republican challenger Mike Manogue. The debate centered on acute economic pressures facing Massachusetts residents—including high housing, energy,Continue 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

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Consequential School Committee Meeting Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The October 15, 2026, regular meeting of the Gardner School Committee addressed major municipal governance disputes, capital facility updates, district administrative policy changes, and student achievements. The central governance issue involved a proposed City Council ordinanceContinue Reading

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Popular Annunciation Parish Fall Bazaar is October 16 to October 18, 2026 in Gardner MA – FULL COVERAGE Listen to this podcast about the event on any device, CLICK PLAY. Crafting the Perfect Fall Tradition: Highlights from the 2026 Annunciation Parish & Holy Family Academy Bazaar Is there anything quiteContinue Reading

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If you need assistance with the app, Beacon Connect support email is support@gobeacon.com or you can call GPS at (978) 632-1000, ext. 4570. Gardner Public Schools Launches “Beacon Connect” on Tuesday, October 13th Parents of Gardner Public School students will be able to stay connected to their child’s Gardner PublicContinue Reading

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Gardner Police Department Announces Columbus Day Drug Bust The following is the Press Release from the Gardner Police Department: “This morning, 10/12/2026, members of Gardner PD and the North Worcester County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 242 Pine St #2 in Gardner. As a result of theContinue Reading

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Winchendon Fall Festival 2026 a Big Success – Date Planned for Next Year The Winchendon Fall Festival was held on October 10, 2026 was a huge success. Hundreds of people attended the event which had many vendors. Organizer Nicole Roberts has already posted next year’s date as October 9, 2027.Continue Reading

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WGAW Radio Columbus Day Weekend Hotline Radio Show On the Columbus Day Weekend Hotline Radio Show on WGAW which aired on October 10, 2026, Gardner Mayor Nicholson provided an extensive update, Werner Poegel provided a commentary and report on Columbus Day, and the audience heard the entire Healey-Minogue Debate. ListenContinue Reading

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Hubbardston Fall 2026 Special Town Meeting Town of Hubbardston’s Special Fall Town Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Hubbardston Center School. The warrant addresses eleven primary articles, covering municipal financial adjustments, historic preservation grants, regulatory general bylaws, comprehensive zoning updates to match Massachusetts GeneralContinue Reading

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Enforcement action was a collaborative effort with extensive interagency involvement: Led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, DEA, FBI, IRS-CI, and Massachusetts State Police, supported the Massachusetts National Guard, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, and by nine local police departments including Leominster, Fitchburg, Clinton, Worcester, Gardner, Lunenburg, Webster, Holden, and Millbury.Continue Reading

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2 additional infographics are featured below. Borrowing – Savings – Hiring Freeze – Strategies – Topics of Gardner Finance Committee The Gardner Finance Committee met on October 9, 2026. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Finance Committee convened on October 9, 2026, to address keyContinue Reading

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Following a failed override vote in September, Templeton voters will make critical decisions at this Town Meeting which will impact Public Safety and other positions in the town. A printable version of the article graphic is available (CLICK HERE) A printable version of the Citizen Guide is available (CLICK HERE)Continue Reading

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One of the infographics below shows the eligibility table by household size and income. Massachusetts Announces the Middle Income Heating Oil Relief Program Listen to this podcast on any device, CLICK PLAY. To address the rising cost of home heating oil, Governor Healey has made additional Massachusetts state funds availableContinue Reading