First Hotline Radio Show of 2026 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on the WGAW Hotline Radio Show of January 3, 2026 is Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson who highlights 2025 with a review of successful projects and grants, advancements in education, the movie inContinue Reading
This Week’s Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday, January 2, 2026 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s edition: Upcoming City Council and School Committee reorganization meetings – City Council Rules – 5Continue Reading
In this “Year Ahead 2026” Interview, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson outlines an ambitious agenda for building on a big year of progress in 2025. The interview itself and the infographic below demonstrate the specifics. A Forward- Looking Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson – The Year Ahead 2026 Listen toContinue Reading
WGAW Hotline Radio Year-End Show Features Updates, Segments on Politics, and a Year in a Review Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY City of Gardner Update, Report, and Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. Gardner Mayor Nicholson thanked everyone who participated in the Caroling with theContinue Reading
Note to readers: Gardner Magazine has put up its 2026 Events Calendar at the right side of the home page. Get your event on this 2026 Events calendar. Email News@GardnerMagazine.com or leave a voicemail at (978) 632-6324. We will provide a link to your details such as a website, image,Continue Reading
Poedm.net provides AUDIO commentary, podcasts, DEEP DIVES, and DEBATES which cuts through partisanship, presents solutions with simple common sense, and preserves the dignity of all people. Our National Podcast Site, Poedm.net Gets an Upgrade Poedm.net was launched in 2024. Recently, the site was upgraded to include podcasts, Deep Dives, andContinue Reading
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson reviews holiday schedules: City Hall closed at noon on December 24th and closed Christmas Day and December 26th, closed at noon on December 31st and closed New Year’s Day and January 2nd. See infographic below for more information. A Pre-Christmas Update from Gardner Mayor Michael NicholsonContinue Reading
In last show before Christmas WGAW Hotline Radio features some Holiday Themes and Reflections Along with Gardner Updates Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on Hotline Radio December 20, 2025: In last show before Christmas WGAW Hotline Radio features some Holiday Themes and ReflectionsContinue Reading
This Week’s Expanded Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday, December 19, 2025 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s Edition: Upcoming Christmas Holiday, Flowerpot Sponsorships, Fish Contamination, Busy Senior Center, MWCC Child Watch,Continue Reading
Don’t Eat the Fish – Gardner Health Department Health Advisory The Gardner Health Department has advised that there is a Public Health Advisory related to Kendall Pond and fish contaminated with mercury. You can learn more here at the City of Gardner website, CLICK HERE. See the letter from theContinue Reading
The Gardner MA City Council meeting of December 15, 2025 is the last City Council meeting of the year. View the infographic for this meeting below. CLICK IMAGE for larger view. Gardner City Council Meets for the Last Time in 2025 Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICKContinue Reading
Greater Gardner Community Choir Performs Handel’s Messiah The Greater Gardner Community Choir delighted the audience at Perry Auditorium on December 14, 2025 with selections from Handel’s Messiah. (UPDATE: 12-21-25 AUDIO now includes complete performance) Listen to the AUDIO on any device in full STEREO, CLICK PLAY. From the Greater GardnerContinue Reading
Resolutions – Commentary Listen to the Resolutions Commentary on any device, CLICK PLAY. This is Werner Poegel of Gardner Magazine dot com. Is it time to make some resolutions and when did the tradition of resolutions start? Well I would argue that the custom started with our very first documentContinue Reading
The extensive infographic below illustrates the key decisions from the Finance Committee meeting of December 10th. Municipal Finance Actions Focus of December Finance Committee Meeting. The Gardner City Council Finance Committee meeting held on December 10, 2025 concerned a vote to approve a transfer of funds to contract with anContinue Reading
This Gardner Magazine Report concerns the Maki Park Project. It is intended to provide a factually accurate basis for discussion and evaluation. The Gardner City Council will decide at its next meeting whether Maki Park has been completed to its satisfaction. The Question of Maki Park Accessibility and ADA ComplianceContinue Reading
Think you would be great at this job? Here’s your chance. The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for its 65th Basic Recruit Training Academy, beginning in Spring 2026. More information is available at this link, CLICK HERE Winchendon Man Sworn in as Correctional Officer for Worcester County.Continue Reading
Gardner MA School Committee Holds Last Meeting of 2025 The Gardner School Committee Meeting on December 8, 2025 opened with recognitions for 53 recipients of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship and the acceptance of a $2,500 donation from Yen Yen Restaurant for school food programs. Subcommittee reports were heardContinue Reading
Athol Hospital of Heywood Healthcare Recognized for Excellence by Chartis Center Athol Hospital has been recognized by the Chartis Center for Rural Health for Performance Leadership. Of the 100 hospitals on the list for 2025, CLICK HERE, Athol Memorial Hospital is the only hospital in Massachusetts on the Performance LeadershipContinue Reading
City Council Addresses Critical Legislative, Administrative, and Infrastructure Matters Complete Agenda and packet, CLICK HERE. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Public hearings were held to advance two related National Grid utility projects, installing underground conduits and transformers as part of the broader Rear Main StreetContinue Reading
Administrative and Construction Updates Topic of Gardner Redevelopment Authority November meeting Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. A significant step forward was announced for the Rear Main Project North, which finally received approval from National Grid, allowing the contractor to complete subsurface electrical work and maintainContinue Reading
A Commentary Advocating for, and commenting on, Civics in our Schools Listen to the commentary on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Government, Holidays, Social Media, and Heywood Hospital Subject of Hotline Radio Show of Saturday November 29, 2025 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. Here’s what in the jam-packed show: First up on Hotline Radio: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson – Small Business Saturday – The Mayor emphasizedContinue Reading
Environmental Challenges and Modernization Topics at Conservation Commission Listen to the entire meeting of November 24, 2025 on any device, CLICK PLAY. Discussions revolved around several environmental and administrative issues. Key points include a citizen’s request to keep an enforcement order open and continue monitoring the Gardner Sludge Landfill, citingContinue Reading
Winchendon Calls Special Town Meeting for December 1st The Town of Winchendon Special Town Meeting to consider 2 articles will be held Monday, December 1, 2025 at 7pm (Doors open at 6pm) Location is Murdock High School Gymnasium, 3 Memorial Drive, Winchendon. Article 1 proposes the adoption of a localContinue Reading
Gardner MA Holiday Events Guide A Gardner Holiday Events Guide This is a guide to Holiday Events of note in Gardner MA. Day/Date/Time Description Wednesday, November 26th – City Hall closes at noon Thanksgiving Eve – Last minute grocery shopping Thursday, November 27th – City Hall closed. Transfer station closed.Continue Reading
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