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The Z-Man – A Commentary on the Works of Jonathan Zlotnik Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel recently did an interview with State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik entitled: “The Year Ahead” – CLICK HERE for article. Today’s commentary focuses on a man who some call the “Z-Man”, a sort of local Super

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 an

Short But Significant License Commission Meeting ends with Pyrotechnics Safety Advisory The Gardner License Commission Meeting on January 13, 2026 was mostly routine and involved voting on formal leadership and administrative tasks and an update on a pending license transfer for a local restaurant. However, the commission confirmed that updated

CLICK HERE for our HUGE Resource page on Gardner, Model City for America with podcasts, video, infographics, and lots of history to read, CLICK HERE. An Introduction to the Resource page on Gardner MA “Model City for America” Gardner Magazine has coined the term “Model City for America” for the

Conservation Commission Met on Various Issues The Gardner Conservation Commission met on January 12, 2026 and members addressed various local environmental and land-use issues. The board begins by approving certificates of compliance for residential properties, resolving long-standing title issues caused by developer oversights. A significant portion of the session focuses

For more information about the Town of Hubbardston, please visit the website,, CLICK HERE Hubbardston Chooses Interim Town Administrator The Select Board vote is in and so is Sean Fitzgerald as the Interim Town Administrator for the Town of Hubbardston. At its first January meeting, the board voted unanimously to

On WGAW Hotline Radio Saturday, January 10, 2026 – Updates, Daycare Fraud, the “Z-Man”, and Inauguration Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. Steve Wendell commented that today was the kickoff of the Greater Gardner Relay for Life with an event taking place at MWCC, the first

It’s Dog License Renewal Time Once Again in Greater Gardner MA Greater Gardner communities are once again reminding dog owners that it’s “Dog License Time 2026”. There’s time to do it, but there’s no better time than now. Many communities allow residents to renew online. In the City of Gardner,

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 Gardner

This Week’s Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday, January 9, 2026 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s edition: Gardner City Council and Gardner School Committee meetings – The Icy Weather – Interview

The Year Ahead –2026 – A Comprehensive Interview with Jonathan Zlotnik Gardner Magazine spoke with State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik on January 8, 2026. We review 2025 and we speak about the year ahead, 2026. Listen to the entire interview on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel and

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 allegedly

Gardner School Committee Holds First Meeting of the Year The Gardner MA School Committee met on January 6, 2026 and reelected Rachael Cormier as Vice Chair. The School Committee also selected other administrative officers and welcomed newly elected member Paul Cormier who won his seat in the November election (Shannon

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 officials

Here is the official 2025 Activity Report from the Gardner Fire Department, CLICK HERE. GFD Handles Record of 6,324 Calls in 2025 – Infographic, DEEP DIVE, and DEBATE. The 2025 Activity Report for the Gardner Fire Department details a historic peak in local emergency operations within the city of Gardner,

In Last Meeting of 2025, the Gardner Board of Health Addressed Leadership Transitions and Staffing Vacancies A top candidate for the vacant Health Director role has withdrawn from the process. The Chair of the Board of Health, Susan Avalone has resigned after 17 years in the post. Other staffing vacancies

Gardner City Council Organizes for New Year and Closes Out Maki Park Project The Gardner City Council met on January 5, 2026 and unanimously reelected George Tyros as Council President. A significant portion of the session focused on a detailed report and presentation by Director of Community Development and Planning

Heywood Hospital Reveals First Baby Born in the New Year! Heywood Hospital of Gardner MA has revealed the first baby born in 2026 and it’s a healthy baby girl born to parents from Fitchburg. Heywood Hospital stated: “Welcome baby Scarlett, Heywood Hospital’s first baby of 2026! Born January 2 at

Throughout the year, Gardner Magazine will cover all of the celebration and events related to the 250th Birthday of the United States. We present an Extended Deep Dive and Debate on this page. Our full page has so much more. View the special page, CLICK HERE. An American Milestone –

Radio Station WGAW is celebrating 80 years on-the-air. (1946-2026) Featured in the commentary are segments of the original song: “On The Radio, WGAW” Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. WGAW On-Air Hosts – Report and Commentary Listen to the Report and commentary on the occasion of WGAW’s 80th Anniversary on