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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 The Fire Chief Search The Orange Selectboard has withdrawn all current job offers and restarted the search committee process for aContinue Reading
The Helipad is officially commissioned at Heywood Hospital in Gardner MA. View complete Press Release, CLICK HERE. Helipad Formally Commissioned at Heywood Hospital in Gardner MA View complete Press Release, CLICK HERE. Listen to the Chair Man and the Chair Lady discuss this news in a podcast. CLICK PLAY. OnContinue Reading
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
Westminster Update – June 2026 Listen to the June Town Crier Broadcast (edited so only current and future events are included) Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. View the South St. Sentinel June 2026 edition on PDF, CLICK HERE. Central themes of the Town Crier podcast include the critical roleContinue Reading
The agenda and packet for this meeting is 927 pages. CLICK HERE for pdf. (It’s a huge file.) New City Clerk Sworn In, Appointments Approved, and 3 Investigations Begun at lively City Council Meeting Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has issued a response to the City Council’s actions of last night.Continue Reading
Hotline Radio – Relay for Life Edition Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on Hotline Radio: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson who spoke about the Greater Gardner Relay for Life. “We still work for hope, we still work to fight cancer.” — The Mayor spokeContinue Reading
Gardner City Council 6-8-26 Agenda and Packet, CLICK HERE. Gardner School Committee 6-8-26 Agenda and Packet, CLICK HERE. Monday June 8th is Double Meeting Day in Gardner MA On Monday June 8, 2026, The Gardner School Committee meets at 6pm and the Gardner City Council meets at 7:30pm. As usual,Continue Reading
Saturday June 13, 2026 and Saturday November 7, 2026, the City of Gardner MA will hold Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days at the Gardner Landfill. Printable version of above, CLICK HERE. Printable Version in portrait mode of the infographic below, CLICK HERE. City of Gardner to hold 2 Hazardous WasteContinue Reading
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
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
Memorial Day 2026 was observed in Perry Auditorium at Gardner City Hall on Monday, May 25, 2026. Speakers highlighted the city’s historical connection to Colonel Thomas Gardner, a Revolutionary War hero, and reflected on the deep cost of maintaining American liberty. The event featured a variety of ceremonial traditions, includingContinue Reading
We are looking at a masterclass in community curation. Here is why the upcoming PACC season is the biggest—and most welcome—surprise of the year. PACC Friday Night Bands Begin Friday May 22nd with Ben Cote Once again the Polish American Citizens Club at 171 Kendall Pond Road in Gardner hasContinue Reading
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
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
More details on the Town Crier Episodes 23, 24, and 25 plus the Westminster Town Meeting of May 2, 2026 are provided in the infographics below. CLICK on either image for a larger view. Westminster Update: Town Meeting Results, Town Crier Episodes 23, 24, and 25. Listen to the episodesContinue Reading
Transitions, Planning, and Oversight Focus of Gardner City Council The Gardner City Council met on May 4, 2026. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner City Council meeting held on May 4, 2026, focused on critical administrative transitions, budgetary planning for Fiscal Year 2027, andContinue Reading
Gardner’s Model City Distinction Going Global It was only a matter of time when search engines across the globe would pick up on the City of Gardner’s “Model City for America” status. Gardner Magazine has previously outlined via the Fiscal6.com Project, CLICK HERE, the various strategic initiatives put forth byContinue Reading
The Tale of Two Overrides – The Challenges of Templeton MA and Winchendon MA – Complete Analysis Residents in Templeton and Winchendon are currently navigating critical financial decisions to sustain municipal operations and infrastructure. Max and Maxine Rogers debate the options. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Templeton voters areContinue Reading
Updates, Challenges, Costs, and Negotiations Discussed at Finance Committee Meeting Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Finance Committee met on April 27, 2026, to discuss various municipal updates, starting with the City Clerk’s positive report on the successful implementation of electronic poll pads duringContinue Reading
Printable letter size version of above 2026 Williams-Rockwell Gift Awards, CLICK HERE Awards sorted by amount, Word Doc CLICK HERE,,—PDF CLICK HERE. — Spreadsheet CLICK HERE Williams-Rockwell 2026 Education Gift Awards Detailed On April 21, 2026, the City of Gardner announced the distribution of $240,331.62 in grants from the Williams-RockwellContinue Reading
Terrorist Attack on WGAW – Update with the Mayor – DEA Drug Takeback – MVOC’s Marchetti – WBI’s Carlberg – Fitzgerald on Energy The WGAW Hotline Radio program on April 25, 2026 started off with an ominous story by Steve Wendell of an Urban Terrorist Attack on the radio stationContinue Reading
Development, Discipline, and Dimensional Variances Subject of Lively Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) meeting on April 22, 2026, focused on a diverse range of applications, including residential renovations, telecommunications infrastructure, and dimensional variances. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. KeyContinue Reading
Real People – Real Stories – The Greater Gardner Relay for Life At a recent Team meeting, Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel spoke with some real people who had real stories about why they are involved with the Greater Gardner Relay for Life. Listen to our report on any device,Continue Reading
World News Week of 4-19-26 As of April 19, 2026, major global news is dominated by the escalating Iran-U.S. conflict, with Iran re-closing the Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. threats of military action against infrastructure while negotiations move to Pakistan. Other top stories include ongoing, fragile ceasefires in Lebanon, aContinue Reading
Top U.S. National News Stories Week of April 19, 2026 As of April 19, 2026, top U.S. national news is dominated by President Trump sending negotiators to Pakistan for talks with Iran amid a precarious ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz blockade. Other major stories include Blue Origin’s successful first landingContinue Reading
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