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“Town Meeting 101” Guide incorporated in the Westminster Town Crier Episode 23 Listen to the podcast on any device, CLICK PLAY. Westminster Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen provides a comprehensive municipal update regarding upcoming community events and local governance. The discussion highlights springtime activities such as the farmers market, town cleanup

Gardner Fire Department Provides Mutual Aid to Hubbardston Brush Fire – Highlights High Fire Risk Gardner’s Truck 5, Truck 10, and C1 responded to the Town of Hubbardston on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The firefighters were there to put out a brush fire. GFD posted: “Please use extreme caution when

For a printable letter-size version of above, CLICK HERE to download. Mount Wachusett Community College Releases Year-End Celebration Schedule All events will be held on the Gardner campus at 444 Green Street, Gardner, MA 01440. Details, live streams, and programs will be posted at mwcc.edu/celebrate. The 61st Commencement Ceremonies are May

Area 4-1-1 on April 11th: WGAW Hotline Radio The WGAW Hotline Radio Show on April 11, 2026 provided listeners with the 4-11 (a play on the date) , details on area goings on. Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Nicholson was first up on

Listen to this short “Deep Dive” about National Pet Day. The Chair Man and the Chair Man suggest doctors prescribe a shelter pet. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. National Pet Day is Saturday, April 11, 2026 in Greater Gardner MA Why National Pet Day is More Than Just a

Golf Course is Open for the Season The Gardner Municipal Golf Course has opened for the season. Golf carts are allowed, but attention needs to be paid to the ropes, stakes, and arrows identifying wet areas. Course will be open daily after 5am when play can safety begin without the

Publisher’s Note: We have elevated this to a front-page story rather than just having it appear on the Athol page because it is a case study which could very well be replicated in the region as other decisions are made. Athol’s Recent Election and Ramifications Recent election results in Athol

Communities throughout North Central Massachusetts and the Greater Gardner MA area are facing budget challenges for their upcoming Fiscal 2027 budgets. Social media is loaded with posts from residents of various communities expressing concerns about any tax increases so any proposed overrides which might be brought to voters are expected

Gardner City Council Gets Visit from State Representative Zlotnik Featured at the Gardner City Council meeting of April 6, 2026 was a comprehensive district update from State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik. Zlotnik details critical shifts in state funding formulas, noting a significant increase in road maintenance aid and the final implementation

Joint Public Hearing Focuses on Signs The Gardner City Council and Planning Board held a joint public hearing on April 6, 2026 to discuss moving the city’s signage regulations from the zoning code to the general ordinances. Officials argue that the current zoning requirements are too restrictive and time-consuming, citing

Council on Aging – Complete Briefing The Gardner Council on Aging (COA) meeting on April 6, 2026, focused on a critical assessment of the fiscal year-end projections, operational challenges, and upcoming transitions. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. Despite successful programming and high volunteer engagement, the

Short Board of Health Meeting Addresses a Number of Topics There was a rather short Gardner Board of Health meeting on April 6, 2026 at which Lauren Saunders was introduced at the newly appointed Health Director. This is Saunders second time in the position. You may recall Health Director Saunders

Vision Zero Action Committee Developing Comprehensive Roadway Safety Plan. The Vision Zero Action Committee for the City of Gardner had its first meeting on March 31, 2026. The goal is to develop a comprehensive roadway safety plan. City officials and consultants from Kimley Horn discuss a federal grant-funded initiative to

Gardner Senior Center Programming and Services for the month of April 2026 Listen to this “Deep Dive” podcast covering all the programming and services for April 2026 on any device, CLICK PLAY. The entire newsletter is available on PDF, CLICK HERE. This video covers the April 2026 programming and services.

Gardner Magazine has prepared a series of reports on this topic including explanations on strategic deployment, how it is possible to bring to Gardner, the strategic framework, implementation strategy, a technological primer, and the concept of passive safety allaying those “meltdown” concerns. For the complete page, CLICK HERE. The City

Special Easter Edition: This Week in the Chair City for April 5, 2026 Listen to our AUDIO news magazine, “This Week in the Chair City” on any device, CLICK PLAY. In this week’s program: A comprehensive update on recent developments in Gardner, highlighting both Mayor Nicholson and George Tyros regarding

Gardner City Leaders Headline Hotline Radio Show of April 4, 2026 Both Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson and City Council President George Tyros appeared on the program. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on Hotline – Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson – Safe Roads and Streets The Mayor spoke of

To view the infographic below in greater clarity, click the IMAGE for a larger view. Gardner Community Youth Center Success Focus of Public Welfare Committee Meeting The Gardner Public Welfare Committee meeting on April 3, 2026 revealed a successful Gardner Youth Center. Director Brandon Hughey reviewed the progress of the

To view the infographic below with clarity, click the image for a larger view. Airport Commission Chair Widely Criticized at April 1st Meeting. Gardner Massachusetts has a full-time Airport Manager in Isabelle Davis and Airport Commission members heavily criticized Airport Commission Chair James Woods for what they felt was not

Is the Second time a Charm? Lauren Saunders is Director of Public Health in Gardner Lauren Saunders has been chosen as the Director of Public Health in Gardner. It had come down to two candidates who were interviewed at a March 12th meeting, Saunders and Assistant Director Angelia DiPrima. Saunders’