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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
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
Publisher’s Note: In keeping with Gardner’s status as the “Model City for America”, Gardner would be the first City to approve the recognition of license plates honoring fallen police officers. It was recommended by the Finance Committee at this meeting and goes to the full City Council for their firstContinue Reading
The Real Reasons Behind the Morning Scramble – A Gardner Magazine Report Why are we late to work? Gardner Magazine explores the subject in detail. The Chair Man and the Chair Lady discuss why we are always late for work and Max and Maxine Rogers debate the Billion Dollar LatenessContinue Reading
The Gardner Finance Committee met on July 24, 2026. The Infographics below provide: Left below: Summary of the Finance Committee meeting Center Below: Strategic Oversight Report on Waterford Community Center Center Right: Hidden Layers of History – the Unknowns in City Renovations. For details on the Asbestos Report, view thisContinue Reading
NO Sales Tax Weekend is Saturday August 8th and Sunday August 8th in Massachusetts. Most single items under $2500 are tax FREE. MA “NO Sales Tax” Weekend 2026 The Chair Man and the Chair Lady discuss the upcoming Massachusetts Sales Tax Weekend, slated for Saturday, August 8, 2026 and SundayContinue Reading
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
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
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