Hotline Radio on WGAW draws Captive Gardner MA Audience on Snowy Day 3-4-23
Heard on WGAW at AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and from anywhere with an Internet connection, Listen Live, Hotline Radio airs Saturdays from noon to 2pm and is hosted by Steve Wendell. Wendell frequently has a number of interesting guests.
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson appeared at the beginning of the program as usual. The Mayor recently received a Music Advocate Award and spoke of his work promoting music programs in Gardner Public Schools. There are now 200 students in Elementary Band, “looking forward to seeing how this plays out in the next decade”. The Mayor also told the audience of the new Music Technology and Music Production classes. “We’re blessed to have the support of the community as a whole.” He also stated, “There’s a lot that we have going on in Gardner and I can’t wait to show it off.” Nicholson also spoke of increased funding in the Fiscal Year 2024 proposed State Budget. He also spoke of his strategy in getting policy makers to Gardner to aid in getting funding for various City needs.
Hotline Radio airs Saturdays from Noon to 2pm on WGAW, a radio station which has served Gardner since 1946. Interviews vary each week.
City Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas was scheduled to appear, but was unavailable. Host Steve Wendell said it was because cell service was down due to the weather. An ABC special on the Alek Murdaugh Trial was aired instead.
Host Steve Wendell also spoke with Heather Romanoff of NEADS, World Class Service Dogs. Website, CLICK HERE.
Another guest was Hubbardston Town Manager, Nathan Boudreau. “Transparency in communications…a big priority in this role…I want Hubbardston residents to understand that they can come to me directly with an issue…” Boudreau stated he would be making his first budget presentation on March 20th. Town of Hubbardson website, CLICK HERE.
Another guest was Dave Manca, nephew of former Mayor Charlie Manca, Dave is fundraising for the Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation. Website for the Foundation, CLICK HERE.