WGAW Hotline Show Highlights Community Progress on Saturday August 17, 2024
WGAW Hotline Radio Host Steve Wendell and his guests highlight events, progress, and plans in the Greater Gardner area. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
WGAW Hotline Radio is heard Saturdays noon to 2pm on AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and streaming to anywhere in the world.
Hotline featured Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson who reminded residents about the weed removal taking place in the Downtown area and upcoming street sweeping. The Mayor spoke about the progress of the monthly Farmers Market which had 850 attend last month and took place again on August 17th. Nicholson spoke of various events and openings. The Mayor was on live with remarks about services for the Reverend David Cote who served the City for decades.
Steve Wendell Commented Regarding Hotline and Today’s Show, thanking guests and listeners.
Hotline featured progress on the educational front with a segment outlining the agreement between Mount Wachusett Community College and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Mount students can transfer to WPI. Hotline featured various individuals including administrators, educators, and students.
Hotline featured progress in the Chair City during a discussion with City Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas. Kazinskas reminded all that this is the first year that ARPA funding is gone but also stated, “We’ve done really well financially in the City, and we’re very lucky….People are looking at Gardner and say, well, they’ve managed their money well, so let’s give them a grant….in Gardner, we do a lot of grant work, we get a lot of grant money. It’s because we apply for it, we seek it out, and when we find something that’s a good fit, we pursue it responsibly…”
Hotline featured progress in the town of Hubbardston with a discussion concerning the proposal for purchasing 48 Gardner Road for eventual use as town offices, police, and fire. On the Hotline: Hubbardston Town Administrator Nathan Boudreau, Kari Sacramone, chair of the Public Safety Committe, and Selectboard Chair Jeff Williams.
Hotline featured a commentary by Werner Poegel who spoke about politics today turning good people into purveyors of nonsense and urged civil discussion.