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Top of graphic is actual photo. Bottom shows AI added parking spaces which only approximates part of the finished look. CLICK IMAGE for a larger view. Rear Main Street Project Gets a Well-Deserved Paving Gardner’s Rear Main Street Project has made progress once again with its first coat of pavement.

Westminster Community Events and Details on Upcoming Special Town Meeting Listen to the Town Crier Podcast Episode 30 with Westminster Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Special Town Meeting of August 4, 2026 (6:30pm at the Westminster Elementary School) was triggered by a citizens petition. The

NO Sales Tax Weekend is Saturday August 8th and Sunday August 8th in Massachusetts. Most single items under $2500 are tax FREE. MA “NO Sales Tax” Weekend 2026 The Chair Man and the Chair Lady discuss the upcoming Massachusetts Sales Tax Weekend, slated for Saturday, August 8, 2026 and Sunday

August 2026 Activities and Programs at the Gardner Senior Center The Gardner Senior Center’s slogan is “Connection and Purpose” and August 2026 is no exception. We have two podcasts for you, the first going over every detail of the August 2026 newsletter and the second shorter one focusing on events

Gardner Magazine Weekly Briefing – July 19, 2026 The Chair Man and the Chair Lady have a complete weekly briefing in this podcast. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The week of July 19, 2026, has served as a grueling “stress test” for North Central Massachusetts. A convergence of environmental

Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson commented: “Congratulations to all of the graduate’s of this year’s newly renamed Rock Barrieau Junior Police Academy at the Gardner Police Department. With its largest class yet at 27 cadets, these students had a great week and learned a lot about how our local police department

Updates, Scams, Citizens’ Petitions, and Election Integrity Topics on WGAW Hotline Radio Listen to the July 18, 2026 complete broadcast of the WGAW Hotline Radio show on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke about the Junior Police Academy, the Farmer’s Market, updates regarding the Waterford Community Center,

Postponed: Due to the storms forecast for the afternoon of July 18th, the Monument Park Concert in Gardner MA has been postponed until Sunday July 19th at 2pm. The concert will feature the Traveling Homebodies with folk, classic rock and country. Concerts in other area communities are expected to be

Greater Gardner MA Air Quality Projected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Category on Saturday July 18th with a projected reading of about 130. Some sections of Connecticut and New York State are projected to be in the Unhealthy Category with readings above 150. The Western New York

President Donald Trump Gives Speech on Election Integrity – DHS Director Follows Up On July 16, 2026, President Donald Trump gave a speech from the White House in which he identified substantial issues with U.S. elections and urged the Justice Department to prosecute any individuals responsible for illegal activity and

Firefighters Put Out Quarter Acre Brush Fire on Island in Lake Wampanoag – Twice From the Gardner Fire Department: “Yesterday evening firefighters responded to a reported brush on an island at Lake Wampanoag. Firefighters extinguished an approximate quarter acre brush Fire on one of the islands. Gardner firefighters received mutual

View the Complete Press Release from Heywood Healthcare, CLICK HERE. View the Complete Press Release from the State of Massachusetts, CLICK HERE. North Central MA Childcare Gets a Boost – Groundbreaking Pilot Funding Childcare in North Central MA is getting a boost. We have combined two short “Deep Dives” covering

Air Quality in Greater Gardner MA Impacted by Northern Wildfires Air quality in Greater Gardner MA today is being significantly impacted by thick smoke plumes originating from Canadian and northern Minnesota wildfires. This wildfire smoke has lofted into the jet stream and mixed down to the surface, causing a milky,

Inside Gardner Magazine; The infographics below provide more information including: Rewriting the Rules of Digital Journalism, a Gardner Magazine Overview, and two on the Future of Reading. “Over the years, Gardner Magazine has evolved from using shared hosting when most of the area still used dialup to the robust Dedicated

The Town of Westminster MA has a website replete with information, CLICK HERE. Westminster Town Crier Episode 29 Celebrates America 250 and provides a COOL UPDATE on Resident Communication. In this podcast episode released on July 2nd before the July 4th Holiday, Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen provides several key administrative

The Community Foundation of North Central MA was founded in 2001 and serves 33 communities from Erving to Littleton. Visit the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts website, CLICK HERE. $750,000 Donated Anonymously Aiding 16 Organizations in North Central Massachusetts The Chair Man and the Chair Lady discuss the grants

City of Gardner Activates Cooling Centers – Even the Pool is FREE! Gardner City Hall put out the following message: Due to the extreme temperatures expected Tuesday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 15, Mayor Nicholson is activating Cooling Centers at Levi Heywood Memorial Library and Greenwood Memorial Pool. The pool

NEW Tech available at Levi Heywood Memorial Library in Gardner PRESS RELEASE from the Levi Heywood Memorial Library on July 13, 2026: If you’ve been looking for some help with technology, a quiet place to work, or somewhere to make a private call, come by the Levi Heywood Memorial Library

For questions about the Monty Tech Summer Carnival, the operator can be reached via email carnivalinfo@fanelliamusements.com or by phone at (603) 878-3535. Monty Tech Summer Carnival 2026 The Monty Tech Summer Carnival, is Wednesday July 15th through Saturday July 18th at Monty Tech Regional Vocational School in Fitchburg. The Summer Carnival

Advisory: Greenwood Pool is closed today Monday, July 13th for maintenance mandated by State Law. GOOD NEWS: Greenwood Pool will be open EXTENDED HOURS until 7pm on Tuesday July 14th due to the anticipated heat advisory. For more information call (978) 632-0678 or email BHughey@gardner-ma.gov