Storm, Cold, Super Bowl, Trees, Illegal Immigration, Buffalo Wings, Winter Safety, and Fraud Topics of WGAW Hotline Radio on Saturday 2-7-26
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Starting off the show: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke about the parking ban in effect , DPW crews plowing the streets with 30 plow trucks. Host Steve Wendell and the Mayor discussed the amount of snow received in the last storm and the clearing of snow which made it easier for this storm. “They did a great job at it.” — City salt shed is filled up, “We are blessed to have come up with that idea when we did.” “We’re spending more on salt this year than any time in the past 20 years.”
The Mayor spoke on the budget process for snow removal and plowing. Usually budget is set lower and the deficit is made up with free cash later in the year. — Wendell asked about the move to Waterford with the Mayor stating; “I’m very happy with the work.” A lot of work is happening behind the scenes including a new fire alarm system. A sprinkler system is planned over the next couple of years. —– Both Helen Mae Sauter and the Garbose sites have sales in process with closings anticipated soon. —- Grants: “We’re always looking for grants…lucky if we get 5 of the 40 we applied for.” The Mayor wished Team USA and the Patriots good luck.
Steve Wendell spoke about the pesky field mice which have infiltrated the studio. “They are smart, very smart field mice.” Report: 84 Trees in Templeton MA about an upcoming tree hearing. —————–Report: Seaman Paper and the Super Bowl. Seaman Paper supplies the confetti. —-Paul Topolski on Buffalo Wings preparation for the Super Bowl and Winter safety such as with snow blowers. Discussion about other safety concerns this time of year. —– Werner Poegel: Commentary on Illegal Immigration and Kindness Towards Each Other —- Cash Jordan: Commentary on Illegal Somalis and Fraud in Maine. Also features some Fox News personalities including Brian Kilmeade.