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on Politics: Nicholson for State Rep signs are out there, website is being updated. — State Primary is Tuesday, September 1^st 7am to 8pm. — “Respecting people is how you get the better ideas.” — Nicholson said the key issue is working better with our cities and towns. — The Mayor wished everyone well who are returning to school this coming week.

Other Show segments: Politics behind the politics – Steve Wendell spoke about the Facebook nonsense.

The Governor’s race – interview with Brian Shortsleeve, Republican Candidate for MA Governor.

Commentary with Werner Poegel – What I Think is a Lemon.

2^nd Hour: Mike Urban interview with Michael Minogue, Republican Candidate for MA Governor.

Westminster Town Crier Episode 32

Steve Wendell presented a short segment on Time Traveling to the 1950’s.

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Measure	Current Restrictions	Potential Stringent Measures
Watering Hours	Prohibited between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.	Total bans during peak evaporation hours.
Residential Scheduling	Voluntary compliance based on time of day.	Mandatory Odd/Even watering based on house number.
Status Basis	Triggered by Miller’s River water marks.	Triggered by emergency reservoir depletion levels.

Infrastructure Investment The administration has executed a $13 million strategic pipe replacement project over the last six years. By replacing infrastructure that, in some cases, dated back to the Civil War (1863), the city has achieved a documented savings of 93 million gallons of water annually. This modernization effectively adds 45 days of supply to the reservoir by eliminating systemic leakage.

Public Utility Safety The Mayor addressed recent water billing anomalies, citing input errors following a transition to a new billing system. Corrections and credits will be processed in the upcoming cycle. Regarding water quality, an algae bloom in Crystal Lake—exacerbated by heat and carbon dioxide from regional wildfires—has caused “pondy” odors. The city is utilizing permanganate treatments, a chemical common in dental hygiene, to neutralize the bloom. Both the DEP and DPH have cleared the water for consumption, confirming the absence of PFAS (“forever chemicals”) in the system.

Energy and Market Regulation Municipal electricity aggregation has yielded $4.6 million in community savings since 2020. The Mayor cautioned against “predatory” third-party suppliers who utilize deceptive marketing to lure residents into sub-optimal rates, advocating for state-level legislative reform to protect consumers.

Economic Development On the industrial front, the transition toward nuclear fusion energy at Devens (Commonwealth Fusion) is characterized as a safer, hydrogen-based alternative to traditional fission. Locally, the marijuana market has reached a point of “free market” stabilization; despite zoning that allows for more expansion, the market currently sustains three retail locations, preventing the oversaturation often seen in other municipalities.

Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) Status

WGAW serves as a critical node in regional safety. Following two recent instances of signal sabotage, federal and local authorities, including the FBI, have launched a formal investigation. WGAW is a designated EBS entity for North Central Massachusetts, and any interference with its broadcast signal constitutes a direct threat to public safety during regional emergencies.

Another Bathroom Incident

Mike Urban, a frequent commentator featured on Hotline Radio analyzed a Title IX civil rights complaint originating from Rochester Memorial School. The incident involving a third-grade student has exposed a “democratic deficit” regarding how educational policy is established in the Commonwealth.

• The DESE Directive: In February 2013, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) issued an 11-page administrative directive regarding bathroom access and gender identity. This was an administrative action that bypassed the traditional legislative process and public vote.
• Legislative Excision: While Chapter 76, Section 5 of state law covers non-discrimination, the legislature explicitly engaged in the “legislative excision” of specific language regarding bathrooms to avoid radioactive public debate, leaving the policy to be defined by unelected bureaucrats.

New MA Abortion Law

Host Steve Wendell criticized Governor Maura Healey’s signature of a expansive abortion bill, noting a perceived absence of religious and political opposition. He characterized the lack of public dissent from the Commonwealth’s religious leadership—including bishops and pastors—as a significant shift in the region’s political landscape.

National Relaxation Day – Commentary and Report by Werner Poegel

In recognition of “National Relaxation Day,” founded by nine-year-old Shaun Mueller in 1985, the segment detailed a protocol for a strategic reset. Mueller’s vision—that excessive labor is a biological deficit—highlights the need for intentional recuperation to avoid immune suppression and chronic stress.

Strategic Reset Checklist

• [ ] Digital Detox: Sever ties with electronic devices and social media algorithms to reclaim cognitive bandwidth.
• [ ] Nature Immersion: Spend 30–60 minutes in a quiet park or by a lake to lower baseline stress.
• [ ] Passive Hobbies: Engage in activities with zero “material value,” such as reading or a warm bath, to clear internal “cache.”
• [ ] Strict Boundaries: Actively block the calendar to prevent goal-oriented analytical thinking.

Public Health Warnings

The program issued a warning regarding chemical exposures: thermal receipts from retailers utilize a heat-based printing process that produces BPA/BP, a cancer-causing chemical absorbed through the skin. Furthermore, the use of plastic cutting boards was discouraged due to microplastic shedding. The broadcast recommended titanium or bamboo alternatives for food preparation.

Massachusetts Historical Foundation

Before the arrival of Europeans, Massachusetts was home to organized indigenous societies with sophisticated political leadership and trade routes. These nations maintained a deep ecological balance with the environment that was fundamentally disrupted by European disease and expansion. Listen to the show for this expansive segment on the history of the Commonwealth.

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Steve Wendell emphasized that any official political candidate can get FREE airtime. Just contact him at (978) 632-1340.

National Night Out was a great success. Steve Wendell interviewed Veronica Patty at the National Night Out which took place on August 6th. Wendell noted that the National Anthem was wonderful.

Report on the Protect Act. Governor Maura Healey signed the Protect Act to shield illegals from ICE. Wendell commented on illegals having grocery carts filled to the brim in contrast to local seniors who are struggling.

Commentary – Werner Poegel – Tongue-in-cheek commentary on Wendell’s candidacy for Benevolent Dictator of the Commonwealth where everything is FREE and everyone gets taxed to the max.

Mike Urban – Jillian Michaels on American Muslims in Massachusetts. About a commission built around a single religion.

Steve Wendell stated that we should have a block on immigration for about 40 years so people can actually assimilate.

Dr. William Li with an update on Curing Cancer

Mike Urban interview with candidate for Governor Michael Minogue. MonogueforMA.com

A Extensive Hotline Special Report on Cape Cod covering the land and its history.

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