WGAW Radio Columbus Day Weekend Hotline Radio Show
On the Columbus Day Weekend Hotline Radio Show on WGAW which aired on October 10, 2026, Gardner Mayor Nicholson provided an extensive update, Werner Poegel provided a commentary and report on Columbus Day, and the audience heard the entire Healey-Minogue Debate. Listen to the show on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Host Steve Wendell opened the program with a reflection on the changing Fall weather and an encouragement for everyone to get out and have a great time in the U.S. and Worcester County. The audience was then treated to a beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson was interviewed. The Mayor spoke about the City Council Food Drive taking place on November 14th. See our other article, CLICK HERE.
The Mayor spoke about the City’s hiring freeze and its impact on the hiring of a Conservation Agent, the rising costs of insurance including the City’s health insurance, improvements to the Wastewater Treatment Plan, a number of grants received in the past week, the Mayor’s continued support of a single tax rate, the heating assistance program for middle income families, reasons for signing up for Code Red, and politics.
Werner Poegel had an extensive commentary and report on Columbus Day.
Host Steve Wendell spoke with Chris Turcotte on the Masons’ Pumpkin Sale taking place in front of the Big Chair on Elm Street in Gardner.
The 2nd Hour of the program featured the October 8, 2026 debate between Maura Healey and Challenger Mike Minogue.