• Hotline 12-6-25 (12/6/2025)
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    Holidays – Events – Spirit of Giving – AI, Topics of Hotline Radio Show of December 6, 2025

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    WGAW Hotline Radio Show 12-6-25

    Highlights of the program included: Michael Nicholson – Topics: Caroling with the Mayor on December 22nd 4-5pm, 5-7pm FREE Carriage Rides — Snow Readiness – Salt fully loaded in new Salt Shed and using up salt in old salt shed. – Parking Meters not enforced in month of December – Status of Code Red: back up and running. Steve Wendell discussed the new Code Red System with the Mayor and the various initial glitches in extra calls which have been resolved. — Baptist Church Lunch – Christmas Toy Drive by Gardner CAC and Food Drive by MVOC – Last Day of Festival of Trees – Monday Christmas Sing-a-long at Gardner Senior Center. The Mayor went over other Christmas events “A month of giving for us here”.

    The Mayor thanked departing City Auditor John Richard for his exceptional service to the City of Gardner. He also thanked the other members of the financial staff at Gardner City Hall for upholding the fiduciary responsibility to the taxpayers – Job openings in the City of Gardner –

    Other Hotline Segments in the first hour: A Special Report: AI Julia McCoy – AI Fundamental Shift — St. Nicholas Day Commentary with Werner Poegel — 2nd Hour: Paul Topolski – Gardner Emergency Management on Winter Preparation and Advice – a discussion of the Amateur Radio hobby — Mike Urban: Auditing of Massachusetts Legislature – Julie Mehan of the Gardner CAC on the Christmas Toy Drive.(deadline is December 15th)

  • Hotline 11-29-25 (11/29/2025)
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    Government, Holidays, Social Media, and Heywood Hospital Subject of Hotline Radio Show of Saturday November 29, 2025

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    Here’s what in the jam-packed show: First up on Hotline Radio: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson – Small Business Saturday – The Mayor emphasized how local small businesses support the community – Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting – Gardner CAC and MVOC Support (500 families are signed up this year) – The concept of “giving” during the Holiday season, refocusing the reason behind the season. – Holiday events rundown – Review of paving work completed – Code Red Status – Winter Parking Ban – ==== Commentary: Steve Wendell – Civics Education in our School Systems – Commentary: Werner Poegel on Civics – Commentary segment with the late Paul Harvey – 2nd Hour: – GAAMHA Christmas Tree Lot – Shawn Hayden – and Jim Hunt about the Christmas Tree Lot — ABC Report: Foreign Influence on Social Media — Monthly Update with Mayor Nicholson featuring Special Guest Dr. Frank Sweeney from Heywood Hospital.

  • Hotline 11-22-25 (11/22/2025)
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    WGAW Hotline Radio Show of Saturday, November 22, 2025

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    First up was Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson who gave updates and discussed the following topics: Snow Removal Readiness – Code Red Update – Gardner 911 System – Cybersecurity and Director O’Keefe’s Recognition – Maki Park – Greenwood Pavilion – Farmers Market – Paving and Road Repair – Bridges – Washington D.C. Visit regarding Grants – 20 or 30 grant applications are currently pending, most are infrastructure based. The City applies for everything it can. The Mayor stated “We always shoot for the stars and hope we reach the moon in between.” – Holiday Season Events – Donation bins are set up in Gardner City Hall for unwrapped new toys for the Gardner CAC – about 500 families have signed up for the program. There’s also a donation bin for food for the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center, especially needed are canned goods, dry goods, and spices.

    —– A Thanksgiving Commentary with Werner Poegel – Steve Wendell had a Commentary on what he called a scam by Kimberly Blake focusing on a current effort under something called the “Army of Angels” to collect items for an entity which Wendell states is not a non-profit. Wendell suggested donations to the Gardner CAC as a better alternative – ABC Report on Food Consumption including Ultra-Processed Foods – Gut Check the Foods we Eat – Mike Urban on Taxes in MA – Interview: —Steve Wendell speaks with GAAMHA CEO Shawn Hayden on Christmas Trees. Sales start on Black Friday, the Friday after Thanksgiving and the lot will be open 7 days a week. Santa Claus will be there on November 30th and people can sign up to have pictures with Santa.

  • Hotline 11-15-25 (11/15/2025)
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    THANKSGIVING Turkey Trot with Candy Graves and Winter Preparation with Gardner Civil Defense Director Paul Topolski on WGAW Hotline Radio of November 15, 2025

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    The WGAW Hotline Radio Show of November 15th featured an ABC Report on the Government Shutdown with a focus on SNAP Benefits. Steve Wendell interviewed Candy Graves on the 46th Annual Turkey Trot Race taking place on November 27th. The fundraiser for track and field groups starts at Gardner City Hall. There was an ABC Report on weight loss drugs. Paul Topolski spoke with Steve Wendell about Winter Preparation. Mike Urban had a report on Home Energy prices. Werner Poegel had a commentary on National Philanthropy Day.

  • Hotline 11-8-25 (11/8/2025)
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    An Extended Interview with the Mayor – Veterans – Projects – Taxes – WGAW Hotline Radio of November 8, 2025

    First up is Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson who was reelected this week to another term. Host Steve Wendell interviewed the Mayor a little longer than usual and the conversation was packed with information. Listen to the entire broadcast on any device, CLICK PLAY.

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    The Mayor stated “I am really honored to continue serving the citizens of Gardner.” – Mayor Nicholson spoke of various City projects – Steve Wendell commented on the numerous false allegations. — The Mayor stated: “We’re going to get to work and get the job done…we’re focusing on not just one section of the City, we’re focusing on Gardner as a whole.” Mayor Nicholson commented that his campaign will always rise about it and be about why people should vote for him and not why they shouldn’t vote for his opponent

    Mayor Nicholson also covered: Preview of Holiday events including Tree Lighting and Carriage Rides – Community Food Drive – Gardner CAC – Road Repair Updates -Pearl Street will be paved on Saturday, November 15th. — Greenwood Building down and Pavilion to be constructed – Design Grant for Bridge over 140 with 2027 construction date – Middle School Roof Replacement Project – Waterford update: Work ongoing and location is safe – New Salt Shed is done. Salt in old shed will be used first. Mayor: “We’re really lucky for the DPW Team we have….they are really dedicated to the community”. — Grants Update “a lot of work being done behind the scenes.” — update on Board of Health — Veterans Day – ceremony 11am on November 11th in Perry Auditorium at Gardner City Hall. — Civic Education is required at Gardner Public Schools.

    Steve Wendell urged people to go out and vote: The show paused as Wendell made his way to Studio B. —- Veterans Day and Original Song with Werner Poegel — 2nd Hour: Steve Wendell with an update on some local events going on. — Steve Wendell Interview with Stephanie Marchetti of the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center (MVOC) – Marchetti spoke of various Veterans needs and issues. — Mike Urban and Massachusetts Taxes — Councilor Elizabeth Kazinskas with a comprehensive Development Update covering various City projects. — Nicholson Monthly Update

  • Hotline 11-1-25 (11/1/2025)
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    City Projects, Politics, Voting, Programming, and SNAP focus of Hotline Radio Show of November 1, 2025

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    First up on Hotline was Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson who spoke of being positive during the campaign rather than resorting to the tactics of his opponent. The Mayor spoke on various projects and grants in the City including the GMS Roof Replacement, Greenwood Demolition and Pavilion Construction, Route 140 Bridge design, South Gardner MassWorks putting utility wires underground. Mayor Nicholson spoke of holiday including Veterans Day and the upcoming holiday season including Christmas Tree Lighting.

    Steve Wendell and Werner Poegel spoke on the election with various interviews and commentaries. Wendell also spoke on new CBS programs and features. Mike Urban had a commentary on SNAP Benefits.

  • Hotline 10-25-25 (10/25/2025)
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    During the WGAW Hotline Radio Show of October 25, 2025, Steve Wendell announced that WGAW has become an affiliate of CBS. The station will be featuring CBS News at the top of every hour and some of the popular CBS programs such as 60 minutes. Here is the WGAW website, CLICK HERE

    WGAW Hotline Radio: A jam-packed, highly engaging, interesting program for Saturday, October 25, 2025

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    First up: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. 5K at Heywood Hospital – Importance of Heywood Hospital to the City of Gardner – Cybersecurity Issue at Heywood – Mayoral Debate – Upcoming Election – New Salt Shed is just about done and has 3x the capacity – Gardner Square Two – Christmas Lights at Monument Park – Growing Places Ribbon Cutting – Christmas Tree Lighting

    Steve Wendell on an event at the Winchendon History and Cultural Center – Commentary on what Steve calls a disgusting event as it features serial killers. It is billed as a psychological thriller with rotting smells. Wendell calls for the resignation of all of the Board Members. Steve Wendell announces expansion of news. Affiliation with CBS News will include a radio broadcast of 60 minutes every Sunday night at 7pm. Also will have a World Week in Review and a new Veterans Program. Plus other features to be announced.

    Report from ABC: Illegal Gambling in Professional Sports – There were about 3 dozen arrests made by the FBI after a 2 year investigation. —- Steve Wendell Interview – Heywood 5K Run —– Werner Poegel on National First Responders Day. —- Mike Urban on Food, Gas, and Rent Costs . Urban states that Governor Healey is directly responsible for high energy costs in Massachusetts —- Steve Wendell spoke on doing interviews and providing Public Service Announcements for non-profit organizations. Email News@WGAW1340.com or call (978) 632-1340. Report: Illegal Cannabis in Maine – Over 200 Marijuana Growing Farms in Maine owned by Chinese Communist Operatives. The problem: The Black Market Marijuana makes it to Massachusetts.

  • Hotline 10-18-25 (10/18/2025)
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    Updates, City and Town Finances, Paul Topolski, and Dana Heath – Hotline Radio for Saturday, October 18, 2025

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    First up: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. Farmers Market being held today – Annunciation Parish Bazaar going on today and tomorrow – Domestic Violence Grant – Various endorsements received – The Chamber Debate – Upcoming Election – Paving update – upcoming Winter – Housing ordinance

    Report on the 50 towns in Massachusetts struggling to balance their budgets with Mike Urban

    Preparing for Winter: An interview with Gardner’s Emergency Management Director Paul Topolski –

    Interview with Ward 2 Councilor Dana Heath