Veterans Day is Monday November 11, 2024. Area communities have events starting as early as Thursday, November 7th. Veterans Day 2024 is Monday November 11th It is a day we honor men and women who have served in the United States military and thank them for preserving the freedoms weContinue Reading
Note from Publisher: With most stories we like to publish original source material whenever we can such as Press Releases, Agendas/Packets, and AUDIO. With a sensitive subject such as this, we included a considerable amount of material in an effort to demonstrate thoroughness and to provide our readers with first-handContinue Reading
WGAW Hotline Pre-Election Show ELECTION COVERAGE: Host Steve Wendell reminded the audience that WGAW Election Night Coverage with ABC News and correspondents throughout the country begins at 7pm on November 5th. On AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and streaming LIVE HERE. Listen to the 11-2-24 Hotline Show on any device, CLICKContinue Reading
Overnight Parking of RV’s and Campers Addressed by Proposed Ordinance The Gardner Public Safety Committee met on Friday, November 1, 2024 to consider a “Mobile Homes and Trailers” ordinance which according to Mayor Nicholson in a letter to the entire City Council “addresses the recent concerns regarding the increase inContinue Reading
Gardner Mayor Nicholson with first update of November 2024 and last before Election Gardner Mayor Nicholson opened with a description of various project announcements which we cover in separate articles on this page. The Mayor also went over polling locations in detail for the election on November 5th. Polls openContinue Reading
Susan Avallone and Dr. Molakatalla speak on Liver Health Awareness Month Gardner’s Prevention Coordinator Veronika Patty had both Avallone and Molakatalla as guests during a segment aired on a local Gardner cable show. Listen to the AUDIO on any device, CLICK PLAY. SAVE A LIFE – READ THIS ARTICLE andContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine is publishing text of all comments in their entirety. Formal Phase 3 Announcement for Rear Main Street Project Representative Jonathan Zlotnik announced the $3.5 million State Grant last week in a Press Release. On October 28th it was a big event with local leaders, officials, and business leadersContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine Releases an Original Christmas Song Publisher Werner Poegel wrote “A Chair City Christmas” to share what is truly special about the City of Gardner at Christmas. There are 3 versions: Traditional, Soft-Rock, and Country EZ below and other 15 versions on the Chair City Christmas page.. Listen onContinue Reading
Officials and Candidates on WGAW Hotline Radio of October 26, 2024 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. Hour 1: Mayor Michael Nicholson on Good news and some events in Gardner —- Dawn Casavant of Heywood Healthcare 12th annual Healthy Harvest 5k Walk —– Jonathan Zlotnik onContinue Reading
City Council Agenda and Packet, CLICK HERE. City Council says NO to NO Parking on Edgell and Takes Up Agenda At many a meeting, many of the votes are unanimously YES. However, at the Gardner City Council meeting of October 21, 2024, this vote was different. After a review byContinue Reading
Bruce Chester in his own words – voters concerns become apparent The Graphic shows a communication regarding payments Bruce Chester is/was making regarding having to reimburse his campaign committee from his own paycheck. We prepared a report detailing various Voter concerns relating to various subjects and the details are inContinue Reading
WGAW Hotline Radio 10-19-24 Hour 1: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson with Updates about the Chair City: Rear Main Street Project will add 125 or more parking spaces, the Bike Path, Business News, Holiday Festivities, the Mayor said the Facebook posting regarding 2000 additional migrants is FALSE. —- Host Steve WendellContinue Reading
Rear Main Street Project Breaks Ground on Phase 2 At a ceremony held in Gardner on October 17, 2024 various officials and business leaders gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of Rear Main Street Phase 2. Construction is expected to last at least until the summer of 2025. Official Press Release,Continue Reading
Gardner MA School Committee Holds October Meeting Meeting focused on the first reading of some school policies and the second reading of others. Other topics included the Superintendent Goals, District Improvement Plan, and various updates. See the complete agenda and packet for details and supporting information. CLICK HERE. Listen toContinue Reading
Publisher’s Note: While the event was obviously disrupted as documented by the AUDIO we present here, the Mayor graciously diffused the situation in a calm manner. In the state of Massachusetts, the penalty for disrupting a public event in this manner is first offense: a fine of up to $150,Continue Reading
Gardner Mayor Honored by U-Mass Amherst Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has received the 2024 “Young Alumni Award” from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. It is one of six different honors were given out this year to recognize members of the UMass Alumni Community on their various outstanding achievements in theirContinue Reading
Running on His Record – Interview with Jonathan Zlotnik Gardner Magazine spoke with State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik about his record. Listen to the entire interview on any device, CLICK PLAY. Zlotnik describes how he has put working families first. He speaks about fighting for the wallets of his constituents. ZlotnikContinue Reading
New Christmas Tree replacing the former tree also damaged in a windstorm. Christmas Tree Lighting will be Sunday December 1st either in Lafayette Square or Monument Park. Video is embedded here if you’d like to see Santa Claus. Gardner Mayor Gets Visit from Santa Claus during Weekly Update Gardner MayorContinue Reading
Editorial: Heywood Healthcare on its way towards Positive 200th anniversary In just 83 years, Heywood Hospital will have been in Gardner 200 years. It is likely the future will include building modifications to reflect the advances of the time. An exterior with rounded corners utilizing fusion energy for lighting. OperatingContinue Reading
Special WGAW Hotline Radio Show on day of Festivities in Gardner MA Radio listeners were treated to WGAW Hotline Host Steve Wendell and various guests on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Broadcast began at noon and continued past 2pm with a LIVE BROADCAST of the Chair Luge. Listen on any device,Continue Reading
A Commentary – Short Documentary on GAAMHA – Service to the Community Commentary and information on this beloved non-profit. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Community Based Day Services…. Employment Services…. Substance Use Disorder Residential Services… Transitional Supporting Housing…. Permanent Housing…. Community Support Services …. Recovering Coaching… Transportation Services GAAMHAContinue Reading
2nd Worcester District – Consisting of the town of Ashburnham, the city of Gardner, and the towns of Templeton and Precincts 2, and 3, of the town of Winchendon, all in the county of Worcester. “I’d say the top-driving thing that got me into public office all those years ago wasContinue Reading
For more information from the Massachusetts Legislature official site, CLICK HERE. The History of Changing Waterford to General Municipal Use The City of Gardner was formally authorized in July 2024 to move forward with its Waterford Community Center plans when the Governor signed a bill submitted in April by StateContinue Reading
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson with Weekly Update Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY. Recognition: Adult Day Care Week Events: Monday September 16th: Project Redemption Photography Exhibit with a speaking portion at 6:30pm —- September 17 from 6pm to 7:30pm: Gardner High School Open House —- September 19thContinue Reading
Dr. Catherine Goguen Reports on the District Improvement Plan for Gardner Public Schools Dr. Catherine Goguen stated that the District Improvement Plan has been updated for the next three years. It was presented to the School Committee for the first time at its meeting of September 9, 2024. Listen toContinue Reading
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