Two Local Communities Honored by Executive Office of Technology Services and Security On September 18, 2025, the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security held the 31st annual Digital Government Summit in Boston. City of Gardner IT Chief Bob O’Keefe got the Cybersecurity and Risk Management Award. O’Keefe is knownContinue Reading
WGAW Hotline Radio for Saturday, September 20, 2025 Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson was the first guest. The Mayor was over at the Gardner Farmers Market where he noticed alpacas were visiting from Plainview Farm. The Mayor discussed the fixes whichContinue Reading
Governor Healey in Gardner for Chapter 90 Signing Ceremony Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, and various State and local officials were on hand for a ceremonial Chapter 90 Bill Signing. Listen to the speakers on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Chapter 90 bill is a significant $1.2 billionContinue Reading
Gardner Preliminary Election Results 2025 Preliminary Election for Gardner Mayor. Candidates are Kimberly Blake, Ann DeBarros, and Michael Nicholson. The 2 candidates with the highest number of votes will advance to the regular election in November. Unofficial Results from City Clerk on pdf, CLICK HERE Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson wasContinue Reading
The Election Commentary from today’s Hotline Radio Show can be found separately on our Editorials and Commentary page, CLICK HERE. Hotline Radio with Various Updates, Commentary, Segments, and Interviews heard on September 13, 2025 Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson speaks aboutContinue Reading
Complete Agenda and Packet, CLICK HERE. Gardner Finance Committee Hears from City Treasurer on Various Matters Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Finance Committee heard from City Treasurer – Collector Jennifer Dymek who provided an update on tax collections, including real estate, personal property,Continue Reading
Gardner Preliminary Election Has 3 Candidates On the ballot for the Preliminary Election on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 are the choices for Mayor. Candidates are incumbent Mayor Michael Nicholson, and challengers Ann Debarros and Kimberly Blake. Top 2 vote getters will face off in November. Polling Places are: Ward 1AContinue Reading
Front of City Hall to be Fixed – Mayor Describes Length & Scope of Work In order to prevent the loss of integrity to the tall pillars at the front of Gardner City Hall, the front entrance to the building will be closed for approximately 8 weeks beginning in October.Continue Reading
The Hotline Show included an extended version of the original Radio Play Lab of Lies. There’s an update on the status of the 2 nefarious characters in Antarctica and then a political commentary with Werner Poegel following. The AUDIO below includes the entire package. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Levi Heywood to Offer Unique Ayurveda Workshop – A FREE Event The Levi Heywood Memorial Library has a unique program exploring Ayurveda, the 5000 year old alternative medicine practice from India. The meaning of the word is “science of life”. Gardner Magazine has a “Deep Dive” on the Fall AyurvedaContinue Reading
Listen to the entire City Council meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY Gardner City Council Holds September 2nd Meeting The Gardner City Council meeting on September 2nd, 2025, primarily focused on approving various city appointments and advancing an important ordinance regarding non-union employee compensation. Key decisions included confirming appointments toContinue Reading
WGAW Hotline Radio Show of August 30, 2025 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. The show opens up with a discussion with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about community events, Wood’s Ambulance and that all services are continuing, crime is down by almost half in Gardner sinceContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine Releases a Radio Play “The Evil Lab – the Lab of Lies” Listen to the original Radio Play on any device, CLICK PLAY. Our fictional characters “Our Lady the Flake” and the “Evil Dr. Mayo” are at it again cooking up lies on Facebook. With support in anContinue Reading
Levi Heywood Memorial Library has a Strategic Plan The Levi Heywood Memorial Library has been working diligently over the past few years on expanding services and expanding hours to serve the community even better. The working blueprint has been its Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year 2026 through Fiscal Year 2030.Continue Reading
Massachusetts School Bus Law – PAY ATTENTION Gardner starts school on Tuesday, September 2nd which means school buses will be everywhere. The Gardner Police Department posted, “School is here for some and just around the corner for others! Let’s keep our kids safe at the bus stop by following safetyContinue Reading
Conservation Commission Addresses Environmental and Land Use Matters The Gardner Conservation Commission met on August 25, 2025 to address various local environmental and land use concerns. Three members of the public spoke at the beginning of the meeting highlighting issues relating to the sludge landfill, observations about the condition ofContinue Reading
Top left to right: Assistant Director Amy Yuhasz, Councilor Elizabeth Kazinskas, and Director Jason Stevens. Bottom left to right: Director Jason Stevens, Council President George Tyros, and Mayor Michael Nicholson The Community Development and Planning Department has direct phone lines for each of its staff members: Director Jason Stevens –Continue Reading
Gardner Police Department Efforts are Paying Off with less CRIME Overall crime in Gardner since Mayor Michael Nicholson took office is down by almost half, 44.6% in 2024 vs. 2020. Our chart shows the overall crime rate per 100,000 people (the manner in which stats are quoted) See 2024 StatsContinue 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
Gardner Magazine releases “Social Media Ditch” an original song about falling for lies The original song “Social Media Ditch” features some really great piano and saxophone sections. Just for fun, there’s 4 different versions: Pop Rock, Pop Funk, Rock, and Modern Jazz. Enjoy any or all on any device, CLICKContinue 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
Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Procedural Goof-up taints Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting on August 19, 2025 The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals is composed of 5 members with a majority vote of 4 needed to approve an item. (3 does not meet 2/3Continue Reading
North Star Family Services has a website, CLICK HERE. — Brochure, CLICK HERE. — One-sheet on Endowment Campaign, CLICK HERE. For those who want to help there is a wish list, CLICK HERE. There’s a donation page with a secure donation link and a mailing address, CLICK HERE. Helping HomelessContinue Reading
Updates – Research – Tech – Creative Ideas at Gardner Airport There’s so much more than you might expect going on at the Gardner Airport. Gardner Magazine has a “Deep Dive” with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady pulling back the curtain on the Gardner Airport. Listen on anyContinue Reading
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