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South Gardner to be REVITALIZED with nearly $1.5 Million Grant The graphic shows the NOW photo, the CONCEPT photo, and Utility Improvements. The exciting transformation will be undertaken because the City of Gardner has received nearly $1.5 million for the South Gardner Revitalization Project. Mayor Nicholson has focused on allContinue Reading

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An Update with NEW Templeton Town Administrator James Ryan Here is a PDF of the most recent weekly report, CLICK HERE. James Ryan is in his first month as the new Town Administrator of Templeton, MA having started officially on Monday, September 29th (contract was approved at the Select BoardContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Releases original song “No Words” Have you ever tried to write a song and were at a loss for words and thought that something might be wrong? That’s what this original song is about. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. From the song: “I decided to write aContinue Reading

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The Problem of Illegal Cannabis Making it to Massachusetts This summer, Federal authorities charged 7 Chinese nationals in conjunction with an alleged multi-million dollar illegal marijuana trafficking operation. The group allegedly conspired to grow and distribute cannabis across New England using interconnected “grow houses” concealed inside single-family properties in bothContinue Reading

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Golf Commission Takes First Step Towards $7 Million Project At the Golf Commission Meeting of October 20, 2025, the commission approved a $33,000 feasibility study which is needed before seeking City Council approval for the overall $7 Million project. Gardner Mayor Nicholson and Councilor Judy Mack were also at theContinue Reading

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2 Years After Murder in Gardner, Fugitive Aaron Pennington Still Being Sought On October 22, 2023, the body of Breanne Pennington was discovered at 42 Cherry Street in Gardner. Breanne had been killed by a gunshot wound. Aaron Pennington, the husband of Breanne Pennington is a 35 year old manContinue Reading

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Is it a Sign or Architectural Feature? – Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals met on October 21, 2025. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Meeting focused on a variance request on behalf of Nouria, a convenience store brand. NouriaContinue Reading

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Gardner Redevelopment Authority Meets with Added New Members Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Executive Director is Jason Stevens, Gardner’s Director of Community Development and Planning. The Chairman is City Councilor Paul Tassone. Other members include State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik, City Councilor Judy Mack, and PaulContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine has a “Deep Dive” podcast with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady explaining it all, Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Time to Submit a Claim as Coils Class Action Settlement is Approved in Heating Coils Case If you are a resident of Gardner, Massachusetts who wasContinue Reading

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A “DEEP DIVE” podcast on the Hidden Crisis of Infant Loss. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month Proclaimed in City of Gardner Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson and City Council President George Tyros have signed a proclamation officially recognizing Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.Continue Reading

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3rd Party security experts have been working with Heywood Healthcare to restore full functionality. Gardner Magazine will publish an update from Heywood as soon as it is available. No Update Yet Regarding Cybersecurity Incident at Heywood There is no update yet from Heywood Healthcare on the Cybersecurity Incident which hasContinue Reading

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Mysterious Massachusetts with Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe Explores Famous and Bizarre Massachusetts Moments On Wednesday, October 29th at 6pm, the Levi Heywood Memorial Library is presenting “Mysterious Massachusetts” exploring famous and bizarre Massachusetts moments. The Library posted: “Every state has its ghost stories… but only Massachusetts has the Dover Demon, The Victorian,Continue Reading

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Wednesday Road Work on Pearl Street in Gardner From the City of Gardner: “There will be paving work done on Pearl Street tomorrow, Wednesday, October 22, beginning at 6:30am, from Blanchard Street to the Uptown Rotary at the intersection of Elm and Green Street. Traffic detours and delays are expectedContinue Reading

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Gardner High School to Feature Haunted House The Gardner High School Haunted House is Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 5 to 8pm. Admission is $5. There will also be a bake sale and basket raffle. City Councilor Elizabeth Kazinskas spoke of the event during the Gardner City Council Meeting. ListenContinue Reading

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The Gardner City Council unanimously approved a Single Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026. Gardner to have Single Tax Rate Once Again The Gardner City Council met on October 20, 2025. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. A major focus of the meeting was the FY2026Continue Reading

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View the WGAW home page for a complete schedule of talk show hosts, CLICK HERE. WGAW Radio Lands the Grace Curley Show The Grace Curley Show will be airing from noon to 2pm on WGAW AM 1340 and 98.1FM. WGAW Owner, Newsman, and Hotline Radio Host Steve Wendell selected theContinue Reading

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Ad Hoc Compensation Proposal Committee Holds Half Hour Meeting Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The meeting begins by addressing a new legal opinion that restricts the discussion of salaries for certain department heads because a collective bargaining process is underway for some positions, though specificContinue Reading