WGAW Hotline Radio 3-21-26
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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 costs have skyrocketed with almost a total of a 50% increase in just a couple of years. Other items discussed included accessory dwelling units, Gardner’s investment in the water and sewer infrastructure which will help the City keep up with future growth, and various Spring Projects.
Host Steve Wendell related the “Banana Incident” in which 2 punk kids threw a banana at a woman in a local supermarket. Werner Poegel had a commentary and report on Gardner Parks, Recreation, and open spaces. Mike Urban had a commentary in which he spoke of the possible indictment of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey. A portion of the Westminster Town Crier podcast #21 was aired in which Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen gave timely municipal updates. Steve Wendell commented on people leaving the state of Massachusetts and he highlighted podcaster Dave Rubin who incorporated the words of New York Governor Kathy Hochul on how that state’s tax base has been eroded due to departing rich residents.