Ashburnham Woman Seriously Injured in Dog Attack Ashburnham officers observed a dog attack in progress on August 23, 2025 when responding to a report of a previous dog bite and forced entry into a residence with the assistance of the Ashburnham Fire Department. After entry was made to the residence,Continue Reading

Gardner Downtown Event to be More Fabulous than Ever The focus of the September 27, 2025 event is shifting completely to the 20th Annual Gardner Oktoberfest and 15th annual Gardner Chair Luge. This year’s theme is Beetlejuice. We have a complete schedule of events in our complete article on thisContinue Reading

Steve Wendell has offered to provide a 15 minute recorded segment for each of the candidates in the upcoming election even if they don’t have opposition. Wendell states that the segment will be presented exactly as received and will not be edited. WGAW Hotline Radio Packed with Information on AugustContinue Reading

Templeton Municipal Light GM Refutes Bennett Claims The General Manager of Templeton Municipal Light, John Driscoll, took the unusual step of responding publicly to claims made on Social media by Jeff Bennett. According to Driscoll, Bennett inaccurately stated “every water customer pays $353.64 per year just to receive a waterContinue Reading

Increased Funding Means More Paving in Gardner – A Paving List from Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Gardner Mayor Nicholson released the following statement on August 22, 2025: “The City of Gardner is pleased to announce that the following streets are set to be re-paved in 2025. (see provided graphic below)Continue Reading

Our Weekly News Magazine: “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday August 22, 2025 Listen to our Weekly News Magazine: “This Week in the Chair City”, August 22, 2025 edition on any device, CLICK PLAY. Drought and Fires — ZBA Goof up — Helping the Homeless — Hazard MitigationContinue Reading

For more information from Drought.gov on Fire and Drought, see various maps, CLICK HERE. For up to date drought conditions in Gardner MA at any time, please visit this page, CLICK HERE. Greater Gardner Drought Outlook: No Drought – But: Wildfires in Western United States The Greater Gardner MA weatherContinue Reading

Gardner and Westminster Fire Departments Respond to Route 2 Accident On August 19, 2025, Gardner and Westminster Fire Departments responded to a motor vehicle accident which resulted in Route 2 being closed for about a half hour while the accident was cleared. Gardner Fire Department posted, “Earlier today, Group 1Continue Reading

Supporting Non-Profits in Gardner – Interview with the Mayor Gardner Magazine recently spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about how the City and the Mayor have supported non-profits in Gardner. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY Mayor Nicholson spoke about the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center, the Gardner CAC, Growing Places,Continue Reading

Gardner Magazine releases a short, but fun original song “Back to School” Back to School is just around the corner. Listen to the song on any device, CLICK PLAY. From the song: “Eat a good breakfast so the brain’s in gear, nutrition sets you up for a great year,Get plentyContinue Reading

On the web, visit the Gardner Museum website, CLICK HERE. Gardner Museum – Fall Lecture Series with a “Deep Dive” The Gardner Museum located at 28 Pearl Street in Gardner MA has announced an impressive Fall Lecture Series. CLICK FOR PRINTABLE PDF. Gardner Magazine’s Chair Man and Chair Lady coverContinue Reading

Access the Greater Gardner Weather Center, CLICK HERE. Gardner Magazine Upgrades Greater Gardner Weather Center Gardner Magazine is pleased to announce that the Greater Gardner Weather Center has been upgraded. Here’s what you’ll find: The Greater Gardner Weather Center can be found right here.Continue Reading

Gardner Brain Drain – City Council to Discuss – and our DEEP DIVE The Gardner City Council has a meeting of the whole on Monday, August 18, 2025 to discuss what’s in the 774 page agenda concerning non-union compensation. Here is that huge agenda, CLICK HERE. Gardner is trying toContinue Reading

WGAW Hotline Radio of Saturday, August 16, 2025 Listen to the entire show on any device. CLICK PLAY. 1st Hour: First guest was Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. Topics: The election process. A question about a call re rodents. — Greenwood Pool update — Chapter 90 Road Repair — Green StreetContinue Reading

Lies are still being cooked up on a Rogue Gardner Facebook Group. But, the public is tired of the antics. Gardner Magazine is releasing an original song “Lab of Lies.” Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. EDITORIAL: Rogue Gardner Facebook Group Steps up Lab of Lies The “Lab of Lies”Continue Reading