A Mid-October WGAW Hotline Radio Program
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First up on the show was an uplifting song: Yankee Doodle Dandy.
First guest was Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. Host Steve Wendell asked the Mayor about the upcoming winter: Gardner’s vehicle fleet is in good shape, but Gardner is still looking for some more on-call plowing contractors. Other matters discussed included the retirement of the Sealer of Weights and Measures Steve Hirons whose son is the new appointee, a discussion of various matters involving Gardner Public Schools. The Annunciation Parish and Holy Family Bazaar is taking place this weekend. Grandma K’s Daycare is having a ribbon cutting today.
Other Show topics: School Biz Commentary with Werner Poegel – about the various issues raised during the last School Committee meeting.
Steve Wendell spoke with Chris Turcotte about the ongoing Mason Pumpkin Sale on Elm Street near the Big Chair.
An interview with State Senator Peter Durant: The Senator is working on the issue homeowners are having with concrete. Some homes built in the 80s and 90s have a mineral in the concrete which causes the concrete to disintegrate decades later. The Senator spoke about State funding for repairs.
The Final Debate between Governor Maura Healey and Challenger Michael Minogue