WGAW Hotline Radio Show Focuses on Politics on Saturday April 18, 2026 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on Hotline Radio: Gardner Mayor Nicholson explained his reason for choosing to run for State Representative given Jon Zlotnik’s decision not to run again. – DiscussionContinue Reading

Area 4-1-1 on April 11th: WGAW Hotline Radio The WGAW Hotline Radio Show on April 11, 2026 provided listeners with the 4-11 (a play on the date) , details on area goings on. Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Nicholson was first up onContinue Reading

Gardner City Leaders Headline Hotline Radio Show of April 4, 2026 Both Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson and City Council President George Tyros appeared on the program. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on Hotline – Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson – Safe Roads and Streets The Mayor spoke ofContinue Reading

WGAW Hotline Radio airs Saturdays from noon to 2pm on AM 1340, 98.1FM, or streaming anywhere. Hotline Radio: Gardner Budget – No Kings Rally and Relay for Life – Police Safety – Westminster Town Hall Listen to the entire WGAW Hotline Radio show from March 28, 2026 on any device,Continue Reading

WGAW Hotline Radio 3-21-26 Listen to the entire broadcast on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson kicked off the broadcast with a cautious “Vision for the Future” because “this is going to be a rough budget year for us in the City.” Mayor Nicholson explained that healthcare costsContinue Reading

WGAW Hotline Radio – Daylight Savings Time Edition Spring officially begins on Friday, March 20th at 10:46am. This is the first Hotline Radio Show with Daylight Savings Time for 2026. Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson was up first on the showContinue Reading

In the last show with Standard Time this year, WGAW Hotline Radio features Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik, Werner Poegel, Mike Urban, and a report on Daylight Savings Time. Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on the show: Gardner Mayor MichaelContinue Reading

WGAW Hotline Radio Show – Updates – Safety – Scams- Upcoming Season Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. Hour# 1: First up on Hotline Radio: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. The Sludge Landfill was discussed. “What do we do when the Sludge Landfill reaches capacity. We needContinue Reading

On the WGAW Hotline Radio Valentine’s Day Show of 2026: Listen to the entire show on any device: CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke about the fleet of snow plow trucks stating “We have a great mechanic team at DPW”. Further discussion focused on the cost of various equipmentContinue Reading

Storm, Cold, Super Bowl, Trees, Illegal Immigration, Buffalo Wings, Winter Safety, and Fraud Topics of WGAW Hotline Radio on Saturday 2-7-26 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. Starting off the show: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke about the parking ban in effect , DPW crews plowingContinue Reading

Both Mayor Michael Nicholson and Council President George Tyros appear on WGAW Hotline Radio Listen to the entire show on any device. CLICK PLAY. First up on the WGAW Hotline Radio Show of January 31, 2026 was the Mayor of Gardner, Michael Nicholson who spoke about DPW’s effort in keepingContinue Reading

Hotline Demonstrates “The Art of Radio” on 4th Show of January 2026 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. Hotline Host Steve Wendell Lit up the radio with his commentary and interview style showcasing “The Art of Radio” on Saturday, January 26, 2026. On this date, theContinue Reading

Storm – Emergency Planning – City Government – MBTA Act – Westminster Podcast Focus of Hotline Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. On the WGAW Hotline Radio Show of January 17, 2026: Host Steve Wendell informed listeners that an on-street parking ban was in effect inContinue Reading

On WGAW Hotline Radio Saturday, January 10, 2026 – Updates, Daycare Fraud, the “Z-Man”, and Inauguration Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. Steve Wendell commented that today was the kickoff of the Greater Gardner Relay for Life with an event taking place at MWCC, the firstContinue Reading

First Hotline Radio Show of 2026 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on the WGAW Hotline Radio Show of January 3, 2026 is Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson who highlights 2025 with a review of successful projects and grants, advancements in education, the movie inContinue Reading

Greater Gardner Radio Station Achieving Major Milestone Since taking over WGAW over a decade ago, Owner, Newsman, and Host Steve Wendell has made quality programming a priority. During the past several months, Wendell has been working on starting off the 80th year with a bang and it appears he hasContinue Reading

WGAW Hotline Radio Year-End Show Features Updates, Segments on Politics, and a Year in a Review Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY City of Gardner Update, Report, and Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson. Gardner Mayor Nicholson thanked everyone who participated in the Caroling with theContinue Reading

In last show before Christmas WGAW Hotline Radio features some Holiday Themes and Reflections Along with Gardner Updates Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. First up on Hotline Radio December 20, 2025: In last show before Christmas WGAW Hotline Radio features some Holiday Themes and ReflectionsContinue Reading

Holidays – Gardner Projects – Resolutions – Energy, and a bit of comedic relief on Hotline Radio for December 13, 2025 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. The WGAW Hotline Radio Show of December 13th kicked off with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson who spoke about codeREDContinue Reading

Holidays – Events – Spirit of Giving – AI, Topics of Hotline Radio Show of December 6, 2025 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY Highlights of the program included: Michael Nicholson – Topics: Caroling with the Mayor on December 22nd 4-5pm, 5-7pm FREE Carriage Rides —Continue Reading

Government, Holidays, Social Media, and Heywood Hospital Subject of Hotline Radio Show of Saturday November 29, 2025 Listen to the entire show on any device, CLICK PLAY. Here’s what in the jam-packed show: First up on Hotline Radio: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson – Small Business Saturday – The Mayor emphasizedContinue Reading

WGAW Hotline Radio Show of Saturday, November 22, 2025 Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY. 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’sContinue Reading

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 wasContinue Reading