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Full Staffing Achieved: The Economic Development department has achieved full staffing with the appointment of a new Assistant Director and Conservation Agent, ending a period of vacancies. Critical infrastructure milestones and Administrative Updates Focus of the Gardner Economic and Community Development Committee. Listen to the entire meeting on any device.Continue Reading

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North Central MA News – Regional Briefing – August 16, 2026 Listen to the North Central MA Regional Briefing podcast for August 16, 2026 on any device, CLICK PLAY. The second week of August 2026 in North Central Massachusetts was characterized by a complex interplay of infrastructure modernization, municipal policyContinue Reading

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Various infographics are provided to further illustrate and expand upon the themes discussed during this August 14, 2026 interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. Gardner’s “Success Architect” is running for State Representative of the 2nd Worcester District. Municipal Leadership and Regional Strategy Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Gardner MagazineContinue Reading

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Top U.S. National News – Week of August 9, 2026 Listen to this Deep Dive National News Briefing on any device, CLICK PLAY. As of August 9, 2026, the United States is navigating a period of intense domestic political friction and significant international military strain. The executive branch has securedContinue Reading

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North Central MA News – Weekly of August 9, 2026 Listen to a Deep Dive update on any device, CLICK PLAY. The first week of August 2026 in North Central Massachusetts was defined by a jarring meteorological pivot that tested the limits of regional infrastructure. For weeks, the area hadContinue Reading

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Inside Gardner Magazine; The infographics below provide more information including: Rewriting the Rules of Digital Journalism, a Gardner Magazine Overview, and two on the Future of Reading. “Over the years, Gardner Magazine has evolved from using shared hosting when most of the area still used dialup to the robust DedicatedContinue Reading

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Orange MA – June 2026 News Orange is hitting the “reset” button on its fire department leadership while touting the efficacy of its local law enforcement and community policing. The Fire Chief Search The Orange Selectboard has withdrawn all current job offers and restarted the search committee process for aContinue Reading

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Gardner City Council Passes FY27 Budget with Numerous Reductions AUDIO of meeting presented here has the silence of the recess periods edited out. That’s is why the length differs considerably from the video which will be presented on the City’s YouTube channel. Listen to the entire meeting on any device.Continue Reading

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Hardwick MA – May 2026 The top news stories in Hardwick, MA this month are dominated by local election results, upcoming municipal budget preparations, and zoning modifications as the town prepares for its high-stakes Annual Town Meeting. 2026 Annual Town Election Results The Hardwick Town Election took place on MayContinue Reading

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Athol MA – May 2026 The top news stories in Athol, MA, this month are dominated by local governance updates, downtown renewal efforts, and sudden weather adjustments to major town traditions. FY2027 Deficit-Reducing Budget Approved The Athol Selectboard officially approved a deficit-reducing fiscal year 2027 budget. Despite facing public pushbackContinue Reading

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Update 5-20-26: This is the link to the Gardner Safety Action Plan page. It is loaded with information and Gardner Magazine highly recommends viewing it, CLICK HERE. Also, here is the form to sign up for the Mailing List, CLICK HERE. Committee Transitions from Data Analysis to Identification of SafetyContinue Reading

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Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Finance Committee Meets on Budget Matters The Gardner Finance Committee meeting held on May 12, 2026 primarily focused on reviewing departmental budget proposals for fiscal year 2027. City leadership, including the Mayor and various Department Heads including Director of PurchasingContinue Reading