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Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Reports on “Crazy Week Here in Gardner” in Weekly Update
In an update jam-packed with valuable information, the Chair City Mayor thanked the first responders who skillfully handled the small electrical fire at Elm Street School. While the situation did affect classes at Gardner Academy and the after-school program of the Boys and Girls Club, local officials, the Building Department and Inspectors immediately assessed the situation. Mayor Nicholson stated, “I want to thank everyone for their patience and the effective manner in which everything that was handled was done that day . So thank you very much to everyone who was involved in that and for keeping the community safe.”
FREE Meals and Dinner Kits
Mayor Nicholson reminded Gardner residents that Gardner Public Schools is doing free meals this year and added that FREE DINNER KITS are now being offered. For more information, Website, CLICK HERE, or Facebook page, CLICK HERE.
Annunciation Parish Event
Mayor Nicholson spoke of the Annual Fall Bazaar coming up October 14, 15, and 16 at Holy Family Academy and Annunciation Parish stating, “It really is a great community event that we can anticipate every fall here in Gardner.” The Mayor thanked those at Holy Family Academy and Annunciation Parish “for continuing that tradition here in Gardner.” Image CLICK HERE —- Printable pdf, CLICK HERE
Gardner MA will soon fill the position of Deputy Chief of Police as the pool of candidates is narrowed to final candidates.
Police Department News
The Mayor welcomed new Chair City Police Officer Angel Estrada who is getting a temporary appointment while he attends the Police Academy and then will get a full permanent appointment to be confirmed by the City Council. He also had news about the Deputy Chief’s position which has had 8 to 10 applicants, 4 of which will be interviewed next week by the Committee, followed by a final selection.
Mayor Nicholson thanked those involved in putting on the recent Health Fair at Waterford Street School which had over 100 vendors and went over the announcement that Waterford Street School is slated to become the new community center by next summer benefitting several organizations. View video Press Release.
In other good news, the Mayor stated that Congresswoman Lori Trahan personally delivered a check for $500,000 to Heywood Hospital to go towards the new Surgical Pavilion. He mentioned the just under 3 million dollar loan just received by Mass Ave Rentals to finish the project at 42-52 Parker Street and the other projects to be going on at the former Gardner News building and former Bank of America building.
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