Hotline Radio January 4, 2025
Commentary on Faith in Crisis, Satire with Steve Wendell on Student Behavior, an interview with author Chris Daly, and the “Deep Dive’ with Jack and Jill
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End of Year Hotline Special: Hotline Radio 12-28-24
1st hour: Gardner Mayor Nicholson recaps 2024 in Gardner and speaks about various projects which have been completed and which are ongoing. The Mayor gives some projections for 2025. MVOC Director Stephanie Marchetti speaks about Veterans Resources including housing. “The Year Ahead 2025” in Gardner with Werner Poegel.
2nd Hour:Caroling with the Mayor 2024 featuring Songs of the Season from the community. A heartwarming program
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Hotline Radio 12-21-24
A show full of resources. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke about what’s happening in Gardner, the tax workoff program for seniors and veterans, and interacting with City Departments. State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik spoke about initiatives, challenges, and topics for the New Year. Werner Poegel with Homeless Resources. Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center announcement including Nicholson, Director Marchetti, and Jonathan Zlotnik on Veterans. Domestic Violence Resources with Bernie Richards and the Domestic Violence Coordinator.
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Hotline Radio 12-14-24
Mayor Nicholson Update – ABC Report on Biden Pardons – One-Stop Grant Announcements – City Council President Kazinskas – Wreaths Across America – Dump the Grump Commentary
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Hotline 12-7-24
Mayor Nicholson on events and State – Local Role re Homeless Shelters, Steve Wendell at the Festival of Trees, Poegel Commentary on “Peace Through Strength”, Wendell PSA re Unlicensed Homeless Shelters, Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas, ABC on Pearl Harbor, Gardner Tree Lighting with Santa Claus and “Twas the Night Before Christmas”, Waste Plastics Moratorium in Templeton.
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Hotline Radio 11-30-24
Holidays: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson speaks about the holidays.— Stephanie Marchetti, MVOC speaks about a Holiday Gift Award and help for veterans. — Holiday Events Rundown with Steve Wendell
Reports: Stephanie Young on the Levi Heywood Memorial Library — Thanks for the Presidents Report by Werner Poegel —-Tree Health and the effect of the recent drought with M.L. Altobelli from Good Earth Farm and Garden Center
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Hotline Radio 11-23-24
Mayor Michael Nicholson with an Update, Civil Defense Director Paul Topolski on the continued Fire Danger, Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas on Council Rules and other matters, Commentary with Werner Poegel who has a dream about cleaning closets at the White House, Scott Huntoon on the Festival of Trees at the Gardner Museum, and Stephanie Marchetti from the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center.
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WGAW Hotline Radio Show of 11-16-24 features Mayor Michael Nicholson, Council President Kazinskas, and the Veterans Day Ceremony with a number of speakers.
Listen to WGAW Hotline Radio Show of November 9, 2024
Hot Announcements with Mayor Michael Nicholson on Gardner CAC Lease, RFP’s on Community Center Leases, Waiting on GES Audit and $8 million remaining from School loan, and Veterans Day. Hot Warnings about Fire from EMD Paul Topolski and Hot News about the Gardner PD Kitchen. Scott Huntoon on the Hot Excitement about the Popular Festival of Trees at the Gardner Museum. ABC on Hot Election Results and Hot Stock Market. Hot Interview and Hot Topics with Congressional Candidate Cornelius Shea. Hot ABC Election Analysis. Hot AI Song Report and original Chair City Christmas Tunes with Werner Poegel.
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Hotline Radio 11-2-24
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 —- Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson on Water and the Water Main, various projects in the City, Memorial Christmas Lights —Highlights Rear Main Street and Water Main News Conference, Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas explains upcoming items, Werner Poegel Commentary on Election with detail on Electoral College history over past 40 years. Congressional Candidate Cornelius Shea is interviewed in detail by Steve Wendell.
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