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State Representative Zlotnik Urging Restoration of Prison Mitigation Funds. Press Release February 13, 2026 GARDNER, MA – Representative Jonathan Zlotnik (D-Gardner) joined colleagues in the House of Representatives and State Senate to urge the Department of Public Health to use state funding for a competitive grant for communities impacted byContinue Reading

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PODCAST and AUDIO pages Links. CLICK Button AUDIO from Gardner Magazine – Quick Reference Guide The buttons at left are direct links to various pages of AUDIO. Gardner Magazine carries AUDIO of City Council and School Committee meetings. We feature updates from Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. This Week is aContinue Reading

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This Week’s Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” covering Gardner for Friday, February 13, 2026 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s edition: Gardner PD Hires, Wachusett Business Incubator, Magnus Carlberg Interview, Apprenticeships in PublicContinue Reading

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Infrastructure, Regulatory Updates, Grant-Funded Projects Among Topics at Lengthy Economic Development Committee Meeting. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Economic and Community Development Committee met on Friday, February 13, 2026 and focused on municipal infrastructure and regulatory updates. Officials discussed several state and federally fundedContinue Reading

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Gardner PD Highlights Recent Hires New officers hired last year and this year at the Gardner Police Department have helped replenish the ranks as vacancies occured by departures and retirements. The Gardner PD released this information: “Over the past several months the Gardner PD has had multiple officers join theContinue Reading

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The Wachusett Incubator serves 40 cities and towns and has a physical office at 82 Main Street in Downtown Gardner MA. VIsit the website, CLICK HERE. or call (978) 707-9900 We have even more information on this complete page with reports, infographics, and more, CLICK HERE. Wachusett Business Incubator –Continue Reading

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Billls pass Massachusetts House regarding the Apprenticeships in Public Construction and Heart Health at Sporting Events , both on a 154-1 vote. Now on to the MA Senate. State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik Announces the House Passage of Bills Regarding Apprenticeships in Public Construction and Heart Health at Sporting Events PressContinue Reading

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A FUN Project – The History of American Art – Gardner Magazine Reports From the Dawn of our Nation, art has been part of the culture and it has changed over time. Gardner Magazine has a complete page with a number of reports, infographics, 2 videos, a “Deep Dive” andContinue Reading

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Success of Gardner Public Schools Highlight of February School Committee Meeting The Gardner School Committee met on February 9, 2026. While Massachusetts may be tops in the nation as far as education, Gardner Public Schools shines in many areas. Listen to the entire meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. TheContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Reports on the Massachusetts Miracle – Why the State is Tops in Education A very special report on why Massachusetts is America’s Education Leader. View the complete page, CLICK HERE. Jump to a report section: Why Massachusetts is Tops in Education —– Beyond the Zip Code: Decoding the “Massachusetts Miracle” andContinue Reading

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Finance Committee: Fiscal Transparency, Non-Union Compensation, Salt Shed Repayment Meeting Focus Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner City Council Finance Committee meeting on February 10, 2026, centered on fiscal transparency, the rectification of non-union compensation schedules, and the ongoing management of the Salt ShedContinue Reading

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Mystery of “Man Behind the Laptop” at Conservation Commission Meeting The Gardner Conservation Commission met on February 9, 2026 and we believe the hidden individual is Chair Greg Dumas. Just for fun, Gardner Magazine utilized various AI tools to unearth the mystery and we ended up with in one caseContinue Reading

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SPECIAL REPORT: Top Environmental Issues in the U.S. Gardner Magazine has a page of several reports, infographics, podcasts, and a video on the very serious subject of environmental issues in the United States. View the complete page, CLICK HERE. Listen to an interesting “DEBATE” on the Environmental Issues on anyContinue Reading

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From Gardner Mayor Nicholson: The following message was just issued via the City’s CodeRED system:This is a message from the City of Gardner. Due to the predicted inclement weather, there will be an on-street parking ban this evening, Tuesday, February 10, 2026, beginning at 4:00pm, expiring at 6:00am tomorrow, Wednesday,Continue Reading

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Presidents’ Day is Monday, February 16th in Greater Gardner MA That’s what we call it, but officially in Massachusetts the actual name of the holiday is Washington’s Birthday. Listen to a “Deep Dive” podcast on the holiday on any device, CLICK PLAY. Local, state, and federal government offices are closed.Continue Reading

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Westminster Releases Town Crier Episode 18 Westminster Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen speaks about the January Storm, has some winter safety suggestions, and speaks about the upcoming budget process in the latest edition of the town’s podcast. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Lahtinen recaps the last major winter storm, reportingContinue Reading

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With so many historic sites, Massachusetts has so many choices when you plan an engaging and fun day trip with your family this coming season. CLICK for the complete page. Planning Spring Trips – Your Guide to Massachusetts Historic Landmarks Gardner Magazine has a page dedicated to the Historic LandmarksContinue Reading

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Gardner Public Welfare Committee Hears about Library, Cable, and Senior Center At the Gardner Public Welfare Committee meeting of February 6, 2026, member Councilors Cormier, Brooks, and Hardern heard from Library Director Marita Klementz, Cable Commission’s Tim Josti, and Senior Center Director Mike Ellis. Listen to the entire meeting onContinue Reading

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Here’s the actual vote: Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Butler explained her auditing approach emphasizing “professional skepticism” and independence. Butler advocates for transparency and “no surprises”, citing instances where she reported internal policy bypasses (e.g. shipping items without production orders.) City Auditor Search Committee to Make Recommendation to GardnerContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Reports: Healthcare Breakthroughs – The Future of Innovation The future of Healthcare in the United States is promising and our series of Gardner Magazine Reports covers it all. Go the complete page, CLICK HERE. Jump to a specific report: The $1 Trillion Transformation: 10 Medical Breakthroughs Redefining LifeContinue Reading

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Storm, Cold, Super Bowl, Trees, Illegal Immigration, Buffalo Wings, Winter Safety, and Fraud Topics of WGAW Hotline Radio on Saturday 2-7-26 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. Starting off the show: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke about the parking ban in effect , DPW crews plowingContinue Reading

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Pesky White Stuff Infiltrates Security and Falls in Greater Gardner Region On February 7, 2026, snow was falling in Greater Gardner and by mid morning a few inches had already fallen in some places. Public and Private plowing teams were already committed to a mission of ridding the roads ofContinue Reading

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Complete page many reports, infographics, video, and podcasts relating to American Infrastructure. View the complete page, CLICK HERE. An Ambitious Gardner Magazine Report Project: Infrastructure Evolution of the U.S. Gardner Magazine has prepared a page with many reports from different perspectives and topics relating to American Infrastructure. View the completeContinue Reading