The News, Interviews, Reports, and Commentaries: History in the Making with WGAW Hotline Radio
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WGAW Hotline Host Steve Wendell interviewed Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson who spoke about the Gardner School Budget and reflected on the purpose and function of Gardner Academy which now serves about 30 students and is moving from the Elm Street location to Gardner High school in the fall. There was discussion about the use of the Gardner Elementary School surplus , the Gardner Airport and easements, the Gardner Senior Center and the senior work-off program, the Water Enterprise fund and the lack of PFAS pollution in Gardner.
Werner Poegel provided a complete report on D-Day which was followed up by Steve Wendell’s heartwarming and emotional anecdote about his father who participated in D-Day and another operation “Tiger”. Wendell, who is a navy veteran, also spoke about his personal service in the U.S. Navy.
Steve Wendell interviewed Marcia Sharkey regarding the Greater Gardner Relay for Life. Sharp outlined all of the activities slated to occur beginning Friday June 12th at 6pm and continuing overnight through Saturday June 13th.
There are almost 70 teams who are raising money for the American Cancer Society. Goal is to fund the cure for cancer and save lives.
Marcia Sharkey chronicled her own story of having breast cancer and is 28 years cancer free and spoke of other family members with cancer. Easy link to Website: RelayforLifeGG.org As of Saturday, June 6th, half the goal of $170,000 has been raised.
Steve Wendell spoke about sheriffs departments across Massachusetts allegedly laundering millions of dollars of unspent money rather than giving it back to the State. This is excess money that they don’t spend. This is based on an Inspector General’s report. Wendell then spoke of the ballot question approved by 74% of the voters regarding a state audit.
A Commentary with Steve Urban focused on audits of State Government and comments from the State Auditor. Urban says, “Don’t be a sucker.”
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