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Possible Large Hangar Rent Increases Center of Gardner Airport Commission Discussion The central conflict of the November 4th Gardner Airport Commission meeting revolved around a proposed 28% retroactive, compounded rent increase for airport tenants to comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) self-sustainability guidelines. Listen to the entire meeting on anyContinue Reading

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Westminster Town Crier Episode 37 with Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen Listen to the podcast on any device, CLICK PLAY. Westminster Town Operations, Cultural Initiatives, and Municipal Governance are the focus of this latest podcast by Stephanie Lahtinen who interviews 2 members of the Cultural Council in this episode.Continue Reading

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A Bridge Moves Forward – Public Service Committee Highlights Listen to the Gardner Public Service Committee meeting of November 5, 2026 on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Public Service Committee convened to address critical municipal infrastructure challenges, administrative water and sewer abatement petitions, and long-term capital engineering projects. KeyContinue Reading

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Delays and Frustration with National Grid at Economic Development Meeting Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY The Gardner Economic and Human Development Committee recently convened (October 30th) to review ongoing municipal projects, notably addressing delays at the Waterford Community Center and the Rear Main Street Project.Continue Reading

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Gardner MAgazine Election Center 2026 Results of the 2026 Election. These are unofficial results. 2nd Worcester District Representative: Winner is Michael Nicholson with 8,453 votes (55.7%) to John Reilly with 6,729 votes (44.3%) In the 2nd Franklin District, Susannah Whipps won (uncontested) State Senate: Peter Durant 33,291 votes (53.8%) toContinue Reading

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Gardner City Council Meeting The Gardner City Council met on November 2, 2026. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The meeting encompassed critical policy votes, municipal appointments, financial oversight reporting, and discussions on administrative efficiency. During discussion on Item 11965, Councilor Brad Heglin delivered a detailed critiqueContinue Reading

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Finances, Maintenance, Medicare, Holiday Programs Focus of Council on Aging The Gardner Council on Aging (COA) held its regular board meeting on November 2, 2026. The meeting addressed critical financial account balances, facility maintenance concerns, significant Medicare insurance plan disruptions in Central Massachusetts, upcoming holiday programs, and operational preparations forContinue Reading

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If we have missed your event, we’ll add it. Just email News@GardnerMagazine.com. A Compendium of Upcoming Community Events in the Greater Gardner MA Region Listen to this podcast about upcoming community events on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Magazine has a Greater Gardner Events Machine which has automated searches forContinue Reading

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Love to Hear WGAW – How a Local Station Became a World-Wide Sensation When Station Owner Steve Wendell took over WGAW more than a decade ago, little did he know that his efforts would create a radio station respected throughout the region and the world, establishing something much larger thanContinue Reading

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An Update from Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson – The Season Ahead Listen to the monthly update on any device, CLICK PLAY. The mayor’s monthly update outlines essential municipal announcements and community events for November, including city hall closures, trash collection delays, and household hazardous waste disposal. Residents are reminded toContinue Reading

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From the President’s Desk – an update from Gardner City Council President George Tyros City Council President George Tyros released an update for October 2026, CLICK FOR PDF. Here is the text of the update below: Good Oversight Doesn’t Have to be Scary Throughout the past few months, the CityContinue Reading

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Harding Replaces Smith as Fire Chief in Winchendon MA This is the announcement from the Winchendon Fire Department: “Please join us in welcoming Andrew Harding as Fire Chief of the Winchendon Fire Department. Chief Harding brings approximately 30 years of public safety experience in emergency medical services, firefighting, emergency communications,Continue Reading

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Editorial: Check Your Alarms After you’ve Turned Back the Clocks That bi-annual tradition of adjusting your clocks for daylight saving time and standard time isn’t just about gaining or losing an hour of sleep—it’s the ultimate lifehack for your home safety routine. Using the time change as a natural anchorContinue Reading

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JUMP TO WEEKLY BRIEFINGS: North Central — State News —- National News — World News Full Weekly Briefing including Regional, State, National, and World Briefing on PDF, CLICK HERE. —- And for a long read, here is our 108 page ebook Gardner Magazine Weekly Briefing for November 1, 2026 WeeklyContinue Reading

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The WGAW Hotline Radio Halloween Show Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. Steve Wendell reminded everyone to get their pumpkins at the Mason’s sale – it’s the last day, and to watch out for the kids who will be trick or treating. Gardner Mayor Michael NicholsonContinue Reading

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Beyond Turkey and Pumpkin Pie: Insights on Thanksgiving, Generosity, and Community From CSUMC The Chestnut Street United Methodist Church of Gardner MA publishes a Connection Newsletter, November edition, CLICK HERE for PDF. This newsletter offers some incredible and valuable insights into Thanksgiving, Generosity, Community, and God. The Chair Man andContinue Reading

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We are republishing this in the public interest. (first published in September) Voters Pay Attention: 5 November Ballot Questions Could Redefine the Commonwealth of MA Listen to this podcast explaining the consequences of YES or NO to all the ballot questions on the November 3, 2026 ballot. CLICK PLAY. TheContinue Reading

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5 Key Takeaways from the Royalston Town Warrant The Town of Royalston’s Special Town Meeting Warrant—scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Royalston Town Hall (13 On the Common)— highlights how small-town democracy balances major long-term safety investments, overdue operational bills, and neighborhood enhancements. A closeContinue Reading

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5 Ways the New Gardner Police Department Website Is Modernizing Community Safety Navigating outdated municipal websites or finding time during standard business hours to access essential public services can be a source of friction for community members. Recognizing these digital barriers, the Gardner MA Police Department has launched a newlyContinue Reading

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Gardner Community Development Block Grant Committee Project Updates The CDBG Committee met on October 27, 2026. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. CDBG Steering Committee evaluated current project timelines, reviewed closeouts, and addressed proposed funding amendments across multiple Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fiscal year programs. The primary action itemContinue Reading

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Conservation Commission Meets for Over an Hour on Various Matters Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The meeting addressed critical municipal financial constraints, ongoing environmental enforcement actions, multiple public hearings for land development and utility infrastructure, and broader conservation administration initiatives. City Deficit and Fiscal Pressures: CityContinue Reading

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5 Essential Takeaways from the Upcoming Heywood Healthcare Diabetes Health Fair Taking proactive steps toward diabetes prevention and management is one of the most effective ways to protect your long-term health and well-being. To help community members navigate their care with confidence, Heywood Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition—a member of HeywoodContinue Reading