Veterans Tax Workoff Program Announcement For over 10 years, Senior Citizens have been able to work money off their taxes. Now, veterans of any age are able to participate in the program announced formally at the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center in Gardner. Speakers included Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, State RepresentativeContinue Reading
Varied Topics at City Council Meeting of December 16, 2024 Listen to the entire City Council meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner City Council approved $800k from sewer retained earnings to sewer leachate project and $150k from water retained earnings for the valves project. City has 1000 waterContinue Reading
Written Report, CLICK HERE. Councilor Tyros Finds Fault with Development and Planning Department in Report to Council Councilor Tyros concluded an almost 3 month investigation into why Maki Park ended up not being ADA compliant. In a short, special meeting of the Gardner City Council on September 9, 2024, CouncilorContinue Reading
News from WGAW Hotline Radio Show on December 14, 2024 Hotline featured: The weekly update of Mayor Nicholson – an ABC Report on Biden Pardons – Various speakers at the One-Stop Grant Announcements – City Council President Kazinskas about the upcoming Monday December 16th meeting – Wreaths Across America speakersContinue Reading
State Chooses City of Gardner as Location to Announce Grants State and local officials including Secretary Yvonne Hao of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development were on hand for an awards ceremony held at Gardner’s Perry Auditorium on December 13, 2024. According to Mayor Michael Nicholson, “Gardner did notContinue Reading
Finance Committee Hears About Gardner Fire Department Budget and DPW Improvements Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. A report and discussion regarding the Fire Department budget took up most of the meeting. Fire Chief Gregory Lagoy informed the members about staffing levels, overtime expenses, and the possibleContinue Reading
“M” and “BOA” Building Owners Praised for the Look There’s heaps of praise online for the owners of Empire Management who have spruced up the building housing their company, decorate the BOA building they purchased and will rent out at some point, and who have announced plans to repair theContinue Reading
Board of Health to Coordinate Joint Meeting Regarding Landfill Director Micah Blondeau stated he will be scheduling a meeting between Health, DPW, and Conservation departments to compare notes on the landfill. He also stated that mitigating the landfill erosion is projected to cost over $173k with the work to beContinue Reading
WGAW Has Busy Hotline Radio Show on December 7, 2024 Host Steve Wendell spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about some Holiday events. Mayor Nicholson confirmed that the City does not know of a specific location of a new homeless shelter, but has heard of Facebook posts. The Mayor explainedContinue Reading
Public Safety Meeting Reveals Number of Auto Dealers in Gardner Gardner may only have one dealer in NEW vehicles, but it has over a dozen businesses who sell vehicles in the City to include: (Website Link is included where available) AC Auto Clinic, 411 Parker Street —- Brian’s Auto Sales,Continue Reading
WGAW Hotline Show with Split Themes Hour 1: Holidays, and Hour 2: Various Reports WGAW Hotline Host Steve Wendell runs down some Holiday Events. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson speaks about Holiday events in Gardner including the Holiday Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 1st which starts with lining up at GardnerContinue Reading
The Joy of a Christmas Tree Found at the GAAMHA Lot on Route 140 For the 2nd year in a row, GAAMHA is operating a popular Christmas Tree Lot at the farm on Route 140. With attractive trees, easy parking, and cordial help and assistance, GAAMHA says it’s the NumberContinue Reading
Gardner Golf Commission Meets Before Thanksgiving The Gardner Golf Commission Met on November 25, 2024. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. Discussion revolved around the success of this year and some plans for next season. Current surplus at this time is about $227,000 with approximately 50 new members this yearContinue Reading
Holiday Happenings abound in the Greater Gardner MA area. Holiday Tree Lighting in Gardner is Sunday December 1st. Holiday Happenings in the Greater Gardner MA area Thanksgiving Week Events Date Event Details Thurs. Nov. 28th Macy’s Parade – Gardnerites- Em Shouse, Olivia Charette, Alexia Minkin, Ellen Brooks, and Jonathan HastingsContinue Reading
News was Flowing out of the Radio on the WGAW Hotline Show just before Thanksgiving WGAW Host Steve Wendell had a jam-packed program on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Mayor Michael Nicholson with an Update, Civil Defense Director Paul Topolski on the continued Fire Danger,Continue Reading
Gardner Mayor Nicholson with a Holiday-Themed Update Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Updated the Chair City on November 22, 2024. Listen to the update on any device, CLICK PLAY. UPDATE: in the Mayor’s Update, the wrong date is given for the wrapping station at the library. The correct date is SaturdayContinue Reading
ZBA hears both a Special Permit request and a Variance for a single family The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals met on November 19, 2024 to hear two matters. Listen to the meeting on any device. 75 Oak Street: Change a 2 family to a 3 family dwelling – AttorneyContinue Reading
Gardner City Council Meets in Both Informal and Formal Sessions on November 18, 2024 Informal Meeting: Regarding Administrative Legislation and Rules of the City Council . Agenda and Packet, CLICK HERE Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Formal Meeting: Regarding Various Matters. Agenda and Packet, CLICK HERE. Listen on anyContinue Reading
Graphic shows screenshot of Go Fund Me which was launched by Olivia Coleman. Gardner Facebook Admin Starts Go Fund Me for Alleged Victims of DeMeo and Others A Gardner Facebook Admin has launched a go fund me releasing the following statement “A number of people have suggested a gofundme forContinue Reading
News from Hotline Radio November 16, 2024 Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson and Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas gave updates. The Veterans Ceremony was aired in two parts. Listen to the complete program on any device. CLICK PLAY. At the beginning of the show, Mayor Nicholson describes his notification from the CityContinue Reading
Fire Danger Very Serious in Greater Gardner MA The Gardner Fire Department posted a very serious message on November 16, 2024: “Sadly, we are still continuing to respond to people illegally burning in their yards on a daily bases. We thank all the citizens who have called these fires inContinue Reading
Finance Committee has Honor of Hearing from Assistant Director Evan Cudmore All were impressed as Assistant Director of Community Development and Planning Evan Cudmore updated the Gardner MA Finance Committee on various projects and grants. Mayor Nicholson also added some information, but Cudmore was thorough. Cudmore has been with theContinue Reading
Gardner Planning Board Reviews Proposed new Compass Lane subdivision on Templeton Line The Board Viewed plans and heard a presentation from Mr. Fletcher from PrivateOversight, LLC. 16 Duplexes are now proposed for a total of 32 units on a 900 foot cul-de-sac roadway and a new traffic plan was presentedContinue Reading
Original Music page, CLICK HERE. including “Veterans of Service” Gardner Magazine Presents – Original Music Here’s the page, CLICK HERE. “Who Started Goofy with a Huge Screw Loose”, the “Rockin’ Gardner City Council”, “Election Day”, “Chair City of Heart”, “To Grow A Valentine”, “WGAW, One Station on the Dial”, “Gardner,Continue Reading
WGAW has “Hot” Hotline Radio Show on Saturday November 9, 2024 Hot Announcements with Mayor Michael Nicholson on Gardner CAC Lease, RFP’s on Community Center Leases, Waiting on GES Audit and $8 million remaining from School loan, and Veterans Day. Hot Warnings about Fire from EMD Paul Topolski and HotContinue Reading
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