A limited number of interview slots are available on Hotline Radio each week. Please contact Host Steve Wendell at (978) 632-1340 or email SteveWendell@wgaw1340.com. Wendell also tells us that the station provides slots for FREE Public Service Announcements to promote community organizations. News from the HIT Hotline Radio Show onContinue Reading
Downtown Gardner is undergoing a period of positive transformation as a number of buildings are being renovated including the historic Garbose Building and the Bullnose Building. Work on the former Bank of America building and the Gardner News building is expected in the near future. 29 New Housing Units OfficiallyContinue Reading
Council on Aging members were praised by the Mayor, Senior Center Director, and City Councilors. Gardner Appointments Committee – Council on Aging Members Doing Terrific Job Taking up appointments and re-appointments to the Council on Aging at its meeting of February 9, 2024, the Appointments Committee heard praises from allContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel launches POEDM.net. Visit the website, CLICK HERE. Gardner Magazine Publisher Launches POEDM.net, Online AUDIO Commentary and Cool Art This is a website in which I’ll feature AUDIO commentary which cuts through partisanship, presents solutions with simple common sense, and preserves the dignity of all people.Continue Reading
View Complete Meeting Agenda and Packet, CLICK HERE. Gardner MA City Council Meets on February 5, 2024 The Gardner City Council paid tribute to long-time Councilor Ronald F. Cormier who recently had passed away. At the beginning of the meeting. some firefighters were sworn in and it was noted thatContinue Reading
City of Gardner MA Recreation Announces Registration Open for Summer Program The City of Gardner Recreation Department has announced that registration is now open for the 2024 Summer Program. This year, the program will be using Gardner Elementary School and Gardner Middle School. Gardner High School will not be used.Continue Reading
Gardner City Hall posted, “On behalf of all of us at Gardner City Hall, we wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family of City Councillor Ronald Cormier who passed away this weekend. Mayor Nicholson has directed that the Flag of the City of Gardner, located Downtown, be loweredContinue Reading
Senator Peter Durant is having office hours at the Phillipston Town Hall on Monday, February 12th starting at 10am. From town of Phillipston website: “MA Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) is inviting the public to a virtual informational meeting on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 7:30PM to 8:10 PM, which will be held via ZoomContinue Reading
Gardner MA Fire Department congratulates Newest Firefighters On January 27, 2024, Gardner Fire Department posted, “Congratulations to two of our newest Firefighters . Richard Belanger and Jacob Logan who both completed and graduated from the Massachusetts Fire Academy this past Friday. We wish them a long and healthy career hereContinue Reading
Interesting Board of Health Meeting Reveals New Septic System Technology The Gardner MA Board of Health met on January 22, 2024. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Much of the initial discussion revolved around Local Upgrade Approval for a Septic System and Well at 128 Wampanoag South.Continue Reading
Reminders: 3rd quarter real estate tax bills due February 1st. —- Dog licenses need to be renewed by March 1st. —- Route 3 new MART bus route begins and will cut loop time in half. —Tuesday, Jan. 23rd, Congresswoman Lori Trahan will tour automotive facilities at MWCC. — Also, Tuesday,Continue Reading
DeMeo Wrong – Gardner MA City Councilors Speak Out Paul DeMeo appeared at a joint hearing of the City Council and Planning Board, alleging that the 2 zoning articles(re Sports Betting and Marijuana) were illegal. He also stated that Gardner is limited to only one pot dispensary. However, the recordContinue Reading
Still Searching for a Permanent Home, GALA plans events for 2024 The Gardner Area League of Artists has been storing items in the Helen Mae Sauter School building since last Fall. According to GALA President Deb Giordano, due to a badly leaking roof, the group has been asked to moveContinue Reading
Host Steve Wendell announced that WGAW will have 3 hours of LIVE Coverage during the Iowa Caucus night on Monday, January 15, 2024. WGAW’s Hotline Radio is heard Saturdays from 12:10 to 2pm on AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and ive from anywhere in the world via live stream. News fromContinue Reading
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson with Thanks and Updates Listen to the Update on any device. CLICK PLAY Mayor Nicholson thanked all involved with the recent Inauguration Ceremonies. New Businesses: In coming weeks, Aldi, Chipotle, Five Below, Diamond Heart Studio, and Jersey Mike’s. Events and Dates: Catholic Mass for the City,Continue Reading
Various School Districts Having Morning Storm Delays The following School Districts are having a 2 hour delay on Monday, January 8, 2024: Ashburnham-Westminster, Athol-Royalston, Fitchburg, Gardner, Leominster, Lunenburg, Montachusett Regional Voc. Tech, Narragansett Regional, Quabbin Regional, The Village School – Royalston, Wachusett Regional, and Winchendon- If your community is notContinue Reading
Inauguration Ceremony Held in Gardner MA – Complete Coverage With pomp and circumstance, Gardner held its Inauguration at Perry Auditorium beginning at 6:30pm on January 4, 2024. Listen to the entire event on any device. CLICK PLAY Dr. Stephanie Marchetti, the Executive Director of the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center didContinue Reading
Gardner MA Hospital Identifies First Baby of the Year In a Press Release, Heywood Hospital stated, “An Athol couple celebrated the start of the New Year by welcoming a healthy and happy baby girl to the world, at Heywood Hospital’s LaChance Maternity Center. Katelyn and Tim Nault were the firstContinue Reading
Master Plan Draft Chapters 1-3 How Things are Flying at the Gardner Municipal Airport The Gardner Airport Commission met in an information-packed meeting on January 3, 2024. Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Airport Commission heard a Runway Update Report from a representative of GaleContinue Reading
First Snow of Year May Appear Saturday into Sunday All of the forecast sources at the Gardner Magazine Weather Center show the strong possibility of snow from late Saturday into Sunday. Up to 8 inches of snow is possible. However, we caution our readers as the forecast for the firstContinue Reading
Rise in Respiratory Cases Across Massachusetts Forces ER restrictions There’s a rise in respiratory illness cases across the State of Massachusetts. Included is Covid, RSV, and the Flu. For example, the percentage of emergency department visits related to acute respiratory diseases was just over 8 percent in early July 2023Continue Reading
Fictional Story of Cars Introduced 500 Years Ago – Renaissance Cars of the 1500’s What would have happened if people of the 1500’s became car dealers? That is the ridiculous premise of this fictional story. Here’s what happened. Human space aliens piloted a Spaceship which looked appealing to the peopleContinue Reading
Organizational Meetings and Public Hearings Start off New Year in Gardner MA The Gardner City Council meeting of January 2, 2024 begins with the election of the City Council President. Complete Agenda, CLICK HERE. New Councilor at large Carolyn Kamuda will be at her first meeting as will new WardContinue Reading
Community Name links to official dog license page when available. If your community does not have current information available online, call the town office for latest info. Dog License Information for Greater Gardner MA Communities Once again it is Dog License time in area communities. In Gardner, those over 70Continue Reading
Gardner Magazine Releases – Year in Review 2023 The 36 minute program covers what happened in Gardner during 2023. We cover it all. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. We cover Public Safety, Politics, Government, Education, Health, Downtown, City projects, Finances, the Environment, Events, Parks and Recreation, People Topics, Technology,Continue Reading
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