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

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

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

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

Overall, the Gardner Inauguration Ceremony on January 8, 2026 projected a vision of a city focused on pragmatic problem-solving, strategic investment, and regional leadership. Speakers consistently praised Gardner’s momentum, attributing its success to a results-oriented approach that prioritizes progress over political division. FULL COVERAGE: – Gardner MA 2026 Inauguration GardnerContinue Reading

Gardner Board of Health Meets Regarding Alleged Open Meeting Law Violations The Gardner Board of Health met on January 8, 2026, primarily to address a formal Open Meeting Law complaint. The board discussed an advisory from the city solicitor regarding executive sessions used for health director interviews, which were allegedlyContinue Reading

Organizational Restructuring and Financial Oversight Focus of Council on Aging Meeting The Gardner Council on Aging met on January 5, 2026. The current Chair Ron Dameka, Vice Chair Paul Leone, Treasurer Terri Hillman, and Secretary Kathy O’Brien were reelected. Financial reports were a major component of the discussion, with officialsContinue Reading