On WGAW Hotline Radio Saturday, January 10, 2026 – Updates, Daycare Fraud, the “Z-Man”, and Inauguration
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Steve Wendell commented that today was the kickoff of the Greater Gardner Relay for Life with an event taking place at MWCC, the first Lap of 2026.
First guest on the show was Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson who spoke about the ceremonial Inauguration on January 8th and noted that Foreign dignitaries came to the event — The Mayor reviewed accomplishments of 2025 and explored 2026 including the Master Plan, continuation of the Rear Main Street Project, breaking Ground on the South Gardner Project, and planning for projects as far out as 2029 and 2030. “2026 will be a very busy year in a good way” – Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson.
Mike Urban: A Commentary on Daycare Problem Fraud in Massachusetts. Urban is very critical of many of the journalists who won’t report on the fraud which is occurring. Urban states many day cares are gaming the system by pretending to be something they are not. In some cases, payments are made, but no children actually attended. Government programs are “robbing people to pay Paul.” People just on the cusp of making it are getting screwed due to some daycares being subsidized.
Werner Poegel: A Commentary on the Z-Man, State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik. Poegel speaks on Zlotnik’s various initiatives and his sometimes “magical” approach to solving problems.
2nd Hour: The Complete Gardner Inauguration Ceremony of January 8th