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Hotline Radio 5-30-26
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Update with Gardner Michael Nicholson: Kitchen opens in Emergency Operations Center at Gardner Police Station, built by Monty-Tech students — A discussion of admission policies at Monty-Tech — MWCC partnership with Gardner Public Schools offering Early Collage program – Waterford Street School update – GETV will be moving there —- Summer Recreation Program —- Greenwood Pool opens on the last day of school. Will be open 6 days a week and possibly 7 days a week in July. – Discussion of scholarships and graduation in Gardner.
Coverage of the dedication of kitchen facility at the Gardner Police Station. Gardner Police Chief Eric McAvene, Mayor Nicholson, and Monty Tech officials speak about the kitchen.
Memorial Day Ceremony Gardner MA – Excerpts featuring State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik, an invocation, and Mayor Michael Nicholson.
Interview with State Representative Candidate Nathan Boudreau – Will not appear on the ballot due to insufficient signatures, but fully plans to continue with a write-in campaign. Will qualify for General Election if he receives at least 150 write-in votes and if he receives the most votes in the September primary. Website: BoudreauforRep.org
Mental Health Commentary and Report with Werner Poegel – Details on what’s going on in the United States and local resources.
Westminster Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen speaks with Health Director Abigail Conlin about PFAS and an upcoming June 1st session in the town.
Hotline Radio 5-23-26
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Mayor Nicholson – Chapter 70 and 90 Funding. Senate voted on budget this week. Numbers were higher than those of the House. Conference Committee will need to iron out. — There are challenges in the School Budget – was approved uanimously by the School Committee and was part of the budget the Mayor submitted to the City Council this past week. “We are not going for a Proposition 2 ½ override.” —- A discussion of there being no fireworks at the PACC this year…Wendell asked the Mayor if the City has any plans for fireworks. Mayor said he recently learned that the Kendall Pond Betterment Association would not be having fireworks this year due to the high costs. No plans have been finalized yet for the 250th celebration and no funding has so far been allocated. — The Mayor thanked Council President Tyros for his efforts an having an earlier review of the budget. —–The Greenwood Memorial Pool and Summer Recreation — Memorial Day Parade is Monday with a ceremony Monday at Monument Park at 10am. If there’s rain, there will be an indoor event at Perry Auditorium.
Steve Wendell spoke about a power outage which occurred and damaged a computer which was subsequently fixed.
Jim Benton Interview – Vice President of the Vietnam Veterans of America State Council – Sunday May 24th Memorial Ride.
Werner Poegel Special Report on Memorial Day – The History of Memorial Day and its emergence as a Monday Holiday.
Steve Wendell spoke of playing the National Anthem every day on WGAW at 6:06am and said he will keep playing it until he dies.
Steve Wendell spoke of the young whippersnappers who are dumbasses and played the “You’re a dumbass song”
Mike Urban on Mass Dot in the News. — The report documents employees putting in for overtime they are not actually working.
Steve Wendell spoke about the audits sought by the State Auditor and being blocked by the legislature and the Governor.
Highlights from the Town Crier podcast #26 hosted by Westminster Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen. – Lahtinen speaks about heading in to summer safety and making sure residents have information about the June 1st PFAS meeting.
Hotline Radio 5-16-26
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First up: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson’s FULL May Update –
“The Dump” – Commentary by Werner Poegel featuring the $10 sticker deal going on right now through the end of June and a complete report on the Gardner Landfill and how it all works.
—Community Event Announcement with Steve Wendell
Host Steve Wendell interviewed Steve Schultze from the Berkshire Veterans Outreach Center, Schultz is a retired marine who served from 1997 to 2019 and then retired. Upon retirement, Schultze founded the Berkshire Veterans Outreach Center. Website, CLICK HERE.
Mike Urban Commentary on the State Audit Issue
An Interview with Mayor Michael Nicholson from the May 9th Show.
Mike Urban on Overrides from past show.
Hotline Radio 5-9-26
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First up on the show: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. Topics covered: School Budget is finalized, public hearing Monday 6pm in City Council Chambers. The Mayor noted that Gardner has a single tax rate for residential, business, and industrial property to encourage business to come to Gardner. —-The electric rate in Gardner — A discussion of energy including nuclear and nuclear fusion — Status of the Landfill — Safety Action Plan to Reduce Traffic Fatalities — Gardner Senior Center — Gardner Youth Center – Gardner Recreation Program — Concerts at Monument Park — National Day of Prayer — Light the Town Purple Event – Gardner Relay for Life — Music Boosters Theme Basket Day — Water Ban Issued Yesterday
Mike Urban – Overrides in Massachusetts and Proposition 2 ½ Law
Werner Poegel Report and Commentary: Templeton and Winchendon Budget Decision Time – Override and Debt Exclusion Discussion.
Update: Investigation continuing re Urban Terrorists who attacked WGAW and resulted in the FM signal being off the air for about 3 days – $20,000 Reward leading to arrest and conviction.
Note: AM signal and live streaming still available during that time.
Stephanie Lahtinen, Westminster Budget and Town Meeting Takeaways, Town Crier Episode 25 Lahtinen gave a full recap of Town Meeting and covered municipal items and upcoming town events.
WGAW Hotline Radio 5-2-26
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First up on WGAW Hotline Radio: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson – the Budget including passage of the State budget by the MA House. — A discussion of how the School budget is funded, majority is through Chapter 70 from the State. School Dept. Budget hearing is May 11th. —- The Mayor gave “kudos to Council President George Tyros and Anne Hurst” for the new arrangement in City Council Chambers seating — City Clerk Titi Siriphan is leaving at the end of this Fiscal year. — Steve Wendell asked the Mayor about Maki Park and it is ADA compliant. — A discussion of the eventual pedestrian and bike bridge over Route 140 which will link the various trails — A discussion of the Mayor’s campaign for the position of State Representative. The Mayor went over his qualifications and vision to help each community in the District. — the MBTA and other transportation services. Regarding the campaign contact the Mayor at: NicholsonforRep@gmail.com The Mayor congratulated the Gardner Muncipal Golf Course on celebrating its 90th anniversary. Nicholson hit a golf ball this morning at 9:15am just like Mayor Timpany did 90 years ago.
Steve Wendell provided a comprehensive Community Calendar of Events
Werner Poegel Comprehensive Report: Parks, Recreation, Open Spaces. About 2 dozen locations in the City of Gardner are available for people of every age.
Update: Urban Terrorist Attack on WGAW – Gardner Police and FBI are investigating to try and track down the perpetrators. Wendell states members of the Transgender and LGBTQ community have been going around to advertisers and trying to convince them to go off the station.
A conversation with Gardner City Council President George Tyros – Tyros went over the approval of the salary scale which is now structured and more transparent. It is better for City employees, helps retain talent, and aids in recruitment. “We have a competitive pay ordinance now.” —- Upgrade to signage ordinance to make it easier for businesses to put up signs. “We want to encourage small businesses to come to town.” — Appointments – Monument Park – City council chamber layout- the upcoming budget season ‘It’s going to be a tough year.”— The resignation of City Clerk Titi Siriphan and the creation of a search committee.—- Budget Beacon Hill —- The City’s new Youth Center has been popular with monthly numbers increasing. “I thank director Hughey for his hard work.”
Steve Wendell commented on the listeners who tune in on the live stream for various countries throughout the world.
Mike Urban: Budget on Beacon Hill- Urban discusses the cost of the Medicaid program in Massachusetts – program is getting eaten alive by adults capable of working. “not for people who are abusing these programs” — Urban says there’s waste with 31 dead people getting Telehealth services.
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- Virtual Design Public Hearing - North Central Pathway Extension Project
on June 4, 2026 at 6:00 pmDate: Tuesday, June 16 Time: 6PM Location: Virtual
- City of Gardner 9th Annual Food Truck Festivalon June 4, 2026 at 5:57 pm
Saturday July 11th at noon, Gardner City Hall. Food trucks, carnival games, vendors, artists, beer and wine, live entertainment!
- Gardner Farmers Market - Est. 2024on May 28, 2026 at 2:35 pm
Join us for the highly anticipated June Gardner Farmer's Market! Local produce from amazing farmers; handcrafted artisan goods from talented makers; Live music to enjoy while you shop; Free MART transportation!
- City Hall Closed Thursday in Observance of Federal Holiday Juneteenthon May 28, 2026 at 2:13 pm
City Hall will be closed on Friday, June 19th in Observance of the Juneteenth Federal Holiday. We will reopen on Monday, June 22nd at 8:00 a.m.
- Yard Waste Pickup Juneon May 27, 2026 at 4:48 pm
June Yard Waste Pickup will be the week of June 2-5 for Gardner residents on their regular trash pickup day.
- Important Announcement from National Grid Regarding Trail Closureson May 15, 2026 at 4:09 pm
National Grid will be closing the right-of-way and the rail trail located within it beginning Monday, May 18, 2026. The closure is expected to remain in effect through Spring 2027.
- City of Gardner Announces Water Ban Currently In Effecton May 11, 2026 at 4:35 pm
Banning: Nonessential Outdoor Water use from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sprinklers, Automatic Lawn Sprinklers Washing Vehicles Washing of Buildings, Driveways, Parking Lots etc.
- Yoga in the Parkon May 8, 2026 at 1:46 pm
Join us beginning on Monday, June 1st @ 6pm and every Monday through August at the Park Street Park for our outdoor summer yoga series. Must bring your own yoga mat and props. Weather permitting.
- Last Day of School - 2025-2026on May 6, 2026 at 7:04 pm
The last day of school will be Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
- 2026-2027 School Year Calendaron May 6, 2026 at 7:01 pm
The School Committee approved the 2026-2027 School Year calendar, starting school on Monday, August 31, 2026.
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