First Fall 2026 WGAW Hotline Radio Show
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Interview and update with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson – A discussion abut the Gardner Oktoberfest with the Chair Luge canceled for this year due to weather and safety concerns re wet pavement — The Keyes Road culvert work begins in the Spring and is completely grant funded. — A discussion of underground streams in Gardner with Pond Brook actually running under Rear Main Street. “We just have to deal with how nature flows” – Today, the Mayor stated he is concerned abou the wind from today’s storm. — A discussion of the expansion of the bike trail — A discussion of the electrical upgrades, upgrades to the front of Gardner City Hall, and the window upgrades to Perry Auditorium — National Grid to be out in Gardner on Monday to put in the transformers at the Rear Main Street project —
A discussion of safety updates to City streets — Regarding winter parking, it’s the same as last year so it’s important that people sign up for Code Red notifications, parking ban is issued on an on-call basis. — RFP is open right now for contractors interested in plowing for the city this year. — The Mayor explained how the City bulk orders salt to save money. — Mayor Nicholson spoke about a Winchendon campaign event which took place on Thursday at the Murdock-Whitney House. — Mayor Nicholson stated that the state needs to work better with cities and towns.
Werner Poegel’s Templeton Override Interview with Templeton Town Administrator James Ryan and Templeton Police Chief Michael Bennett. The Templeton Special Town Election is Monday, September 28th.
Westminster Town Crier Episode 34 with Westminster Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen who interviews the Community Services Director.