Planning Board Meets Regarding 52 Unit Multi-Family Development – Applicant to Revise Plan PrivateOversight LLC has proposed a 52 Unit Multi-Family Development on West Broadway in Gardner at the Gardner- Templeton line. Listen to the entire meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Considerable discussion revolved around whether or not itContinue Reading
Nate Boudreau Speaks About Budget, Town Meeting Review, and Upcoming Town Meeting. We spoke with Hubbardston Town Administrator Nate Boudreau on April 11, 2024, regarding the 2024 Hybrid Annual Town Meeting Review and Public Hearing April 16, 2024 at 6:30pm and the upcoming Town Meeting which will occur on JuneContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine downloaded the Budget Hearing notice and Meeting Agenda last night about 10:30pm. At that hour, the complete packet had not been posted. We thank Gardner Mayor Nicholson for getting the packet posted today. We post the complete agendas and packets as a public service to keep you betterContinue Reading
Visit the Town of Winchendon Website, CLICK HERE More on the Winchendon Community Park and the Renaissance Fair spoken of in the interview, CLICK HERE. An Interview with Winchendon Town Manager Bill McKinney – Budget, Business, and the Basics about the Toytown. We had the honor of speaking with WinchendonContinue Reading
For a complete listing of 2024 Events, visit our 2024 Greater Gardner MA Events page, CLICK HERE. As the weather gets better, the number of Greater Gardner MA events grows every day. Make sure your event gets maximum exposure to our 20,000+ unique circulation. Send us details. News@GardnerMagazine.com Have anContinue Reading
Gardner’s Decades-old tree was damaged during the storm. Mayor Nicholson stated, “If anyone has seen any of these updates in the past four years, you all know Christmas is my favorite holiday, so I’m sure we’re going to have something in place there too. It is sad to see thatContinue Reading
Aldi Opens in Gardner – Mayor Michael Nicholson Shares Photos Despite stormy weather, Grocery store Aldi opened in Gardner’s Timpany Plaza to an enthusiastic public on April 4, 2024. Mayor Nicholson congratulated the store on its official grand opening and ribbon cutting stating, “Even with the weather, the line wasContinue Reading
Complete Roundabout Rendering, CLICK HERE. Town Administrator Adam Lamontagne urges residents, both current and prospective, to email him via ALamontagne@templetonma.gov or via phone at (978) 894-2778 Town of Templeton Website “Moving Mountains In Templeton” – An Interview with Adam Lamontagne We spoke with Templeton Town Administrator Adam Lamontagne on AprilContinue Reading
In the Update of Updates, Gardner Mayor Nicholson Showcases a Crazy Amount of Work In his Weekly Update of March 29, 2024, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson speaks first of events, but then gives a heads up on some things going before the Gardner City Council on April 1, 2024. AndContinue Reading
Ashburnham is conducting a Downtown Inititiative: Wayfinding and Branding Survey The Town of Ashburnham with the assistance of the Massachusetts Downtown Initiative (MDI), is working on branding the Downtown and creating a distinct visual identity for Main Street and the Village Center. These design elements will be incorporated into aContinue Reading
Various Properties Focus of Conservation Commission in Gardner MA The Gardner Conservation Commission Took up Various Matters on March 25, 2024. Complete Agenda, CLICK HERE. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Matters concerned vegetation management on Kendall Pond, property located on Wampanoag Road South, 130 CrystalContinue Reading
Council President Kazinskas stated, “The Community Development Block Grant, or CDBG Program, provides funding and technical support for projects that achieve the city’s development objectives while principally benefiting low- and moderate-income persons and or addressing slum and blight conditions. Funding for the CDBG Program is provided by the U.S. DepartmentContinue Reading
Gardner MA Public Service Committee Gains Intel on City Progress Chair Councilor Paul Tassone along with Councilor George Tyros and Councilor Thibeault-Munoz met on March 25, 2024. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Chair Paul Tassone recounted a Zoning problem and is asking that a committee orContinue Reading
Paul Topolski on Hotline Radio – We’re Getting Back 336 grand Gardner Emergency Management Director Paul Topolski appeared on WGAW’s Hotline Radio on Saturday, March 23, 2024 for an interview with host Steve Wendell. He announced that FEMA has approved a $336,000 reimbursement to the City for expenses incurred duringContinue Reading
View Printable pdf of Press Release, CLICK HERE. Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Recent Phone Scam Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis is issuing a warning to residents regarding a recent phone scam involving the Sheriff’s Office. The phone scammer poses as an employee of the Sheriff’s Office and informsContinue Reading
Mayor Nicholson Addresses the Chair City with a “Jam-Packed” Update Listen to the Update on any device, CLICK PLAY Correction: Mayor Nicholson accidentally gave out incorrect yard waste info last week. Here’s the correct information – Yard Waste collection takes place the first full week of the month from AprilContinue Reading
Wood You Build It has a website. CLICK HERE. Positive on Business – Interview with Jonathan Zlotnik State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik is Positive on Business in general, and especially positive on Gardner’s newest furniture factory, Wood You Build It. Listen to the Interview on any device, CLICK PLAY Jon ZlotnikContinue Reading
A wonderful human lesson shared by City Councilor Paul Tassone You are all special. Listen to this short story passed along on Facebook by Gardner MA City Councilor Paul Tassone. Listen on any Device. CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Listen to the Transformer Special Report on any device. CLICK PLAY. The “Shocking” Story of the Transformer Shortage in Greater Gardner MA and the United States Publisher Werner Poegel speaks to our AI, Charles Henry Allen Irwin Rogers about various reports on this issue. Listen to the report on anyContinue Reading
Progress in Downtown Gardner – Interview with Jon Bombaci on March 18, 2024 We had the honor of speaking with Jon Bombaci of Candor Realty on March 18, 2024. The reason was some big news happening in the Bull Nose Building at 25 Main Street, the arrival this summer orContinue Reading
Listen to the explanation Council President Kazinskas gave on WGAW Hotline Radio on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. WGAW Hotline Radio is heard every Saturday from 12:10 to 2pm on AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and live streamed to anywhere in the world. CLICK HERE forContinue Reading
Public Safety Update on Police – Fire- Traffic – Building – Health in Gardner MA The Committee met with various individuals of the following departments. Note that the recording started with Chief McAvene already in progress, so our AUDIO starts similarly. Access on any device. CLICK PLAY Councilors Dana Heath,Continue Reading
To be a guest on Hotline email SteveWendell@WGAW1340.com or call (978) 632-1340. It’s beamed to planet EARTH! WGAW HOTLINE RADIO brings local guests to planet March 9, 2024 Steve Wendell hosts Hotline Radio, Saturdays from noon to 2pm on AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and streaming to anywhere on planet earth.Continue Reading
Proclamation pictured is for Sudden Unexplained Death in Children Awareness Month. Here is information at sudc.org, CLICK HERE. Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City on March 8, 2024 The Mayor reminded listeners about various events. Daily Savings Time starts on Sunday, March 10th and the Fire Department recommends checkingContinue Reading
Williams -Rockwell Educational Gift Fund Providing $82,831.60 in grants to applicants The Committee finalized the grants to 15 different items of applicants from the Gardner Public School System on March 7, 2024. View the complete Press Release containing comments from officials and recipients and more detail, CLICK HERE. Background: TheContinue Reading
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