For more information on what’s Going Great in Gardner here are some resources on Gardner Magazine: Gardner Going Great Interview with Mayor Michael Nicholson —– Great Schools Interview with Superintendent Mark Pellegrino —- and a list of dozens of accomplishments for the world to see at Accomplished.us.
City of Gardner MA Rolls Out Welcome Mat to Highlight Downtown Progress
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson is rolling out the welcome mat to State and Local Leaders and Congresswoman Lori Trahan for a tour of Downtown Gardner on Monday, May 8th. Gardner leaders are proud to show off Gardner as an attractive place to live, do business, and bring industry.
On the tour will be the Mayor, Trahan, State Rep. Zlotnik, State Senator Gobi, Council President Kazinskas and other City Councilors, CDPT Director Beauregard, and GEDC Coordinator DeRoy. Also expected, Gary Lorden of Mass Ave Rentals which is renovating 42-52 Parker Street, Jonathan Bombaci whose company purchased 25 Main Street and recently the Garbose Building, Tony Molina of the Molina Realty Group which purchased the Gardner News and Bank of America Buildings and most recently was awarded the old Prospect Street School for Condominium Development, Jenna Hartman of Empire Management which purchased their building, and various other Downtown business owners. Progress of various improvements will be showcased.
Gardner received $6.1 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, using $2.6 million of the funds directly for Economic Development and Infrastructure Improvement Projects ranging from small commercial sign grants to larger long-term investment projects. 17 buildings in Downtown Gardner have changed hands in the past year with many slated to undergo extensive renovation and beautification. (And last year, a total of 33 businesses opened their doors in Gardner.)
The event is a way for the leaders to walk in the Downtown and hear from local business leaders about the positive changes over the past couple of years and to demonstrate that provided funding is making a noticeable difference.