Racetrack Vote: Gardner City Council votes 11 to 0 against the Racetrack. The City Council discussed the issue prior to the vote. After the vote, the Host Community Agreement was taken off the calendar as it was now moot. WGAW carried the discussion and vote LIVE. Listen to the AUDIO on any device.
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Hotline Radio Show: August 24, 2024
Program Featured Segments |
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Update with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson |
GAMMHA President/CEO Shawn Hayden on the Night of Hope and other Topics |
Commentary from Werner Poegel |
City Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas on upcoming matters |
Hubbardston MA Town Meeting Results and Project Discussion with Administrator Nathan Boudreau |
Cornelius Shea – Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives running against James McGovern for the 2nd Congressional District. |
Listen to the program on any device, CLICK PLAY
To learn more about the Congressional Candidates in the 2nd District:
Shea for Congress, CLICK HERE.
McGovern for Congress, CLICK HERE.
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Hotline Community Progress Show August 17,2024
Host Steve Wendell and his guests highlight events, progress, and plans in the Greater Gardner area. Featuring Gardner Mayor Nicholson, Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas, a group from MWCC and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Nathan Boudreau and others from Hubbardston. Showing the best of the community. Hotline Radio.
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Hotline Radio Show of August 10, 2024
Special Hotline Radio Show of August 3, 2024. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY
Included: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, Veronica Patty regarding National Night Out, an interview with John Stefanini, commentary, and various phone calls from the public
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Hotline Radio Show of July 26, 2024. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
Hotline Radio has a special program planned for Saturday, August 3, 2024. The phone lines will be open in the 2nd hour of the program to anyone wishing to call in and express a viewpoint. The telephone number to call that day is (978) 958-0833
Gardner City Council Public Hearing Regarding the Racetrack on July 23, 2024. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY
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Hotline Radio July 20, 2024
With Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, U.S. Senator Edward Markey, Candy Graves on the Wildcat 5, Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas, Commentary with Werner Poegel, Steve Wendell on Facebook inaccuracies, and Jack McGrath of the Gardner Fish and Gun Club
Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY
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A Special Hotline Radio Presentation: July 13, 2024
Listen to the entire expanded show on any device. CLICK PLAY.
Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke LIVE from the Gardner Food Truck Festival and also on the subject of proposed Racetrack. Host Steve Wendell spoke with John Stefanini of BayState Racing LLC. Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas spoke about the upcoming informal meeting featuring a presentation by Baystate and the Public Hearing on July 23rd. Carolyn Kamuda spoke about the Racetrack proposal. Werner Poegel provided a commentary on the Racetrack proposal. Hotline ran overtime because the show was so busy and ended with an interview with Candy Graves regarding the Wildcat 5K.
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Hotline Radio Show of July 6, 2024: Interviews with Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas, Mayor Michael Nicholson, GAAMHA President/CEO Shawn Hayden, Highlights of Bay State Racing June 27th Presentation, and highlights of July 1st City Council meeting. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
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WGAW Announces a New Feature and Page
Political Shorts Uncovered with Steve Wendell CLICK HERE
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