Progress and Development Focus of Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson’s Update from Greenwood Site
The Mayor’s Update of August 25, 2023 is filled with good news of the Chair City from progress, development, new business and exciting events. Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY.
Mayor Nicholson thanked a number of people involved in various activities in the City. And, the Mayor says the revitalized interest coming through the City right now is really refreshing to see.
New Gardner Businesses in 2022: 33
New Gardner Businesses so far in 2023: 15
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| Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals fully approved Aldi’s application for their new location in the Timpany Plaza. Projected opening January or sooner. |
| Another 4 to 5 businesses have also shown an interest in Timpany Plaza |
| The Mayor welcomed Golf RX to the old Wheelen Supply Building. It is set to open December 1st. And the Flicker Hill Farmhouse which sells online or through Farmer’s Markets in the area. |
| Maki Park construction with a 3 tiered approach will take place after the Oktoberfest and feature cornhole facilities and an outdoor stage. |
| Uptown Rotary Project work will take place after the Centennial Parade in September. The Mayor also spoke of other sidewalks and crossing ramps being fully installed and paved. The work on the outer side of the Gardner Municipal Golf Course connecting Park Street to Green Street. |
| A chapter 90 reimbursement request was put in to the Commonwealth for the work done over on Partridge Street and South Gardner. |
| Keys Road is the next stop on the paving program for this year. |
| Intersection of Elm Street and Cross Street is getting drainage repairs. |
| DPW will start line painting in the City which has been delayed due to a shortage in the paint supply. |
| Groundbreaking occurred for the new runway at the Gardner Municipal Airport. |
| Spray park functions at Greenwood Pool, but will reopen next year. |
Upcoming Events: Thursday, August 31st is the Overdose Awareness Vigil at Monument Park. —- Citywide Yard Sale is Saturday, September 23rd. —- The Centennial Parade on Sunday September 17th will begin at the Big Chair at 1pm with over 100 acts ending with the UMASS Marching Band of 350 people. After the parade, there will be a 3pm show at Gardner High School. —–The Mayor spoke of the upcoming demolition of the Indoor Greenwood Pool Building — Note: Community Development Block Grant Awards and City Share totaled $1.8 million – City is fortunate to be receiving $1.65 million towards that total. (About 92% State Funding, 8% City Funding)