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At least 3 candidates for the open Gardner City Auditor position will be interviewed this week with the Committee and Gardner HR Director Amanda Morse anticipated to be in attendance. Auditor Search Progresses – 3 Interviews Scheduled The Auditor Search Committee consisting of Councilors Heglin, Dernalowicz, Mack, Heath, and KazinskasContinue Reading
Hearing in Templeton to Decide Fate of 84 Trees in 3 different areas The Town of Templeton will have a public hearing on February 19, 2026 at 16 Senior Drive on Bridge Street, for the purpose of discussing 84+ trees slated for removal. Species of the trees are diverseincluding Oak,Continue Reading
Two councilors had interesting things to say during Councilor Comments: Dana Heath spoke on Black History Month and Judy Mack spoke about DPW and the requirement of business owners to clear in front of their stores. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. City Council Topics Include Municipal Compensation, Business Licensing,Continue Reading
For more information about this iconic Gardner company, Seaman Paper, visit their website, CLICK HERE. Something Special from Gardner Going to Santa Clara When the New England Patriots play against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl 60 on February 8th in Santa Clara California, something special from Gardner will beContinue Reading
For the complete page of reports on the History of Inflation in the United States, CLICK HERE. Gardner Magazine Reports – The History of Inflation in the U.S. In this comprehensive group of reports, Gardner Magazine reports on the complex history of inflation in the United States from the 23.7%Continue Reading
Finance Committee Discusses Spending for Essential City Services. The Gardner Finance Committee met on January 28, 2026. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Reviewed was a request from the Gardner Fire Department for $35,200 to match a Federal grant of $330,000 for badly needed radios. AlsoContinue Reading
Both Mayor Michael Nicholson and Council President George Tyros appear on WGAW Hotline Radio Listen to the entire show on any device. CLICK PLAY. First up on the WGAW Hotline Radio Show of January 31, 2026 was the Mayor of Gardner, Michael Nicholson who spoke about DPW’s effort in keepingContinue Reading
This Week’s Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” covering Gardner for Friday, January 30, 2026 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s edition: Senior Moments, The Storm and the Cold, Meetings at the PD, BoilerContinue Reading
Gardner Mayor Nicholson and Executive Aide Ryan Egan Appear on Senior Moments with Mike Ellis Senior Center Director Mike Ellis has a cable show which runs on Cable Channel 8 and reaches those who have cable service in Gardner. Gardner Magazine is making the AUDIO of the interview available toContinue Reading
This explainer video summarizes the key takeaways in about 5 minutes. Watch right out of the page. Council President George Tyros Issues First Monthly Review – FULL COVERAGE Gardner City Council President George Tyros issued his first monthly review at the end of January 2026. Complete text on PDF, CLICKContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine releases the original song “Writing for the Public” The song is being released in a number of versions. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading
Gardner Community Youth Center Releases February Schedule The Gardner Community Youth Center located at the former Elm Street School in Gardner MA at 160 Elm Street, Gardner, provides a FREE after-school environment for local students in Grades 7 through 12. Regular Hours are 2pm to 6pm weekdays. The facility offersContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine Reports: Human Trafficking The U.S. Justice Department has released a report on the decade between 2013 and 2023 showing an increase in prosecutions for crimes relating to commercial sex acts and involuntary servitude. Here is the official report from the U.S. Department of Justice on PDF, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson provides information relating to the Storm Here is the Mayor’s statement from just before noon on Sunday January 25, 2026 – Note that while the Mayor describes a possible 4 inch per hour rate, the National Weather Service official prediction is for ½ inch per hour.Continue Reading
Hotline Demonstrates “The Art of Radio” on 4th Show of January 2026 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. Hotline Host Steve Wendell Lit up the radio with his commentary and interview style showcasing “The Art of Radio” on Saturday, January 26, 2026. On this date, theContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine also has a “Deep Dive” on Property taxes in the area and a discussion of MA property tax extremes. Listen on any device. The “DEBATE” on area property taxes with Max and Maxine Rogers is very interesting. Listen on any device, CLICK HERE. For data from the StateContinue Reading
Phillipston MA Profile and History page Gardner Magazine has created a complete Phillipston History page with a large amount of information, infographics, and a “Deep Dive” View the complete page, CLICK HERE.Continue Reading
Storm – Emergency Planning – City Government – MBTA Act – Westminster Podcast Focus of Hotline Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. On the WGAW Hotline Radio Show of January 17, 2026: Host Steve Wendell informed listeners that an on-street parking ban was in effect inContinue Reading
SPECIAL REPORT: The History of Winchendon MA Gardner Magazine is publishing a special page focusing on the history of Winchendon, Massachusetts. The page contains various narratives, exploring the history of Winchendon from different perspectives and about different subjects. For the History of Winchendon page, CLICK HERE. Listen to a “DeepContinue Reading
This Week’s Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” covering Gardner for Friday, January 16, 2026 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s edition: MWCC Excellence Lists, Precipitation needed due to drought, Gardner Finances, Planning BoardContinue Reading
Town of Westminster Releases Town Crier Episode 17 In this podcast episode, Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen launches the 2026 season of The Town Crier by reflecting on the program’s inaugural year and outlining future municipal goals for Westminster, Massachusetts. The podcast has been utilized to provide information on local governmentContinue Reading
Greater Gardner MA is now in Moderate Drought or Level 2, Significant Drought depending on whether you use the Federal or State terms. Bottom line: Precipitation is needed. Precipitation Needed in Greater Gardner MA and State of MA due to Various Levels of Drought Our graphic shows 2 maps fromContinue Reading
Operational Concerns, Internet Outages, Council Rules Topics of Finance Meeting The Gardner Finance Committee met on January 14, 2026. Gardner Mayor Nicholson and Councilors Alek Dernalowicz and Council President George Tyros addressed several municipal fiscal and operational concerns. A significant portion of the discussion centered on the repayment plan forContinue Reading
Planning Board Focuses on 3 Projects at January Meeting The Gardner Planning Board meeting of January 13, 2026 focused on three primary development projects, starting with the final approval of a site plan for 827 Green Street involving a new farm building and parking. The board then addressed a pondContinue Reading
Heywood Healthcare Flips Switch on Long-Awaited Solar Panels Heywood Healthcare stated: “In partnership with National Grid, RER Energy Group, and GES, we are harnessing clean energy to reduce our carbon footprint and lower costs. This project creates a sustainable pathway to reinvest in local care and economic growth. As anContinue Reading
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