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The Paper on the Rear Window: Unpacking a Viral Carjacking Scheme Listen to this important podcast on this topic on any device, CLICK PLAY. You walk across a public parking lot after running errands, unlock your car, and settle into the driver’s seat. You start the engine, shift into reverse,Continue Reading

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Update 10-29-26 3:38pm: Official Press Release re Interim Town Manager Carter Terenzini, CLICK HERE. The infographic at the bottom of the article provides more detail on the matters covered during the 90 minute meeting. Publisher’s Note: If Gardner Magazine hears back regarding the official reason for the departure of JamesContinue Reading

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The Mars Reports – A Gardner Magazine Science Special The subject of Mars is fascinating and Gardner Magazine is exploring the discoveries about Mars in great detail on this complete page, CLICK HERE. A Deep Dive podcast with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady, a DEBATE about life onContinue Reading

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“The Town of Petersham seeks thoughtful, self-motivated, community service-oriented applicants for these positions.” The Modern Badge – What Petersham Hiring Call Reveals About the Future of Policing What truly makes an effective police officer in a small community today? While national conversations around law enforcement typically center on major metropolitanContinue Reading

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Another Exciting Gardner Board of Assessors Meeting In just 3 minutes, Assessor Christine Kumar and member Paulette Burns once again brought excitement to the Gardner Board of Assessors meeting on October 26, 2026. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The primary objective of the session was to formalize a recommendationContinue Reading

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Pick your Pumpkin at the Big Chair on National Pumpkin Day National Pumpkin Day 2026 is celebrated on Monday, October 26, 2026, which is five days before Halloween. Greater Gardner MA Fact: The Hope Masonic Lodge Annual Pumpkin Sale is taking place next to the Big Chair at 130 ElmContinue Reading

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Cannabis Truths – A Gardner Magazine Report Voters on November 3rd will decide whether to continue the legal use of cannabis in Massachusetts. Voters should know that studies show people who use cannabis and drive will do so whether it’s legal or not. Here’s a debate on the issue, CLICKContinue Reading

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For more news check out the individual news briefings for: North Central MA News — State News of the Week —- National News of the Week — World News of the Week  Publisher’s spotlight: This week’s WGAW Hotline Radio Show features both episodes of a lengthy podcast on the murderContinue Reading

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An A-Maze-Ing Hotline Radio Show of October 24, 2026 Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on the show: Gardner Mayor Mike Nicholson who spoke about the Heywood Hospital Healthy Harvest 5K held today: There were over 200 runners. Reminds people about being active whileContinue Reading

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Mother Nature Providing Great Weather for Heywood Healthcare 5K on Saturday The Heywood Healthcare Healthy Harvest 5K is Saturday October 24th. Registration opens at 8am (you can register same day if you want) Race start time is 9am. It’s a fundraiser for local healthcare programs. The 2026 Heywood Healthcare HealthyContinue Reading

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Westminster MA: South Street Sentinel November 2026 and Town Crier Episode 36 – FULL COVERAGE and ANALYSIS First, 2 podcasts. A Deep Dive with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady going through all of the information in the November South Street Sentinel (CLICK HERE FOR FULL PDF), and, theContinue Reading

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We are providing two additional infographics below for further information on the meeting. CLICK Image for larger view. Templeton Special Town Meeting – Complete Coverage Listen to the entire meeting of October 21, 2026 on any device, CLICK PLAY. (silence during voting periods has been removed) On October 21, 2026,Continue Reading

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Bookmark the official municipal website, subscribe to CodeRED emergency alerts, and save the dedicated (978) 991-1515 hotline number, so you can easily navigate Gardner’s winter season. It’s really that easy…it really is! Essential Ways to Stay Ahead of Winter Parking Bans in the City of Gardner Waking up to aContinue Reading

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Only 7 members of the 11 member Gardner City Council attended the meeting on October 19, 2026. City Council Meets – Sends “Tyros Ordinance” to Second Printing Listen to the Gardner City Council meeting of October 19,2026 on any device, CLICK PLAY. The meeting addressed capital project oversight, municipal appointments,Continue Reading

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Halloween Morning Tours of the Old Burying Ground on Green Street in Gardner From the Levi Heywood Memorial Library: “Levi Heywood Memorial Library and Gardner Historical Commission Partner for Halloween Morning Walking Tours of the Old Burying Ground 28 Green St. Gardner, MA. Guided tours celebrate Gardner’s founders and RevolutionaryContinue Reading

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Templeton Advisory Committee Releases Recommendations in Advance of October 21st Special Town Meeting Listen to this debate podcast on the various issues (including use of Stabilization Funds) on any device, CLICK PLAY. Town of Templeton Advisory Committee evaluated eleven warrant articles scheduled for the Fall Special Town Meeting on OctoberContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine has prepared a complete report and policy analysis on PDF, CLICK HERE. We also have the 3 infographics below. CLICK Image for larger view. The Tyros Ordinance – Complete Report – Analysis and Debate On Monday, October 19,2026 the Gardner City Council will take up the “Tyros Ordinance”.Continue Reading

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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