Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Updates the Chair City of Gardner
Mayor Nicholson took several minutes at the beginning of the update to speak about the tragedy which occurred in the City in the last week which left a mother dead, 4 children without parents, and a father on the run. He indicated more information would be disseminated once it is appropriate as investigation is ongoing. Listen to the Update on any device. CLICK PLAY
Events: Heywood Healthcare 5k – October 28, vendor tables open at 8am, race kicks off at 9am at the Heywood Hospital campus. —- Trick or Treat – October 31 from 5 to 7pm —- Municipal Election November 7th —-Regional Household Hazardous Waste Day is Saturday November 11th from 9 to noon at the Gardner Landfill and Transfer Station on West Street —- Veterans’ Day Exercises on November 11th at 11am at Perry Auditorium at Gardner City Hall.
Reminders: 2nd quarter tax bills are due November 1st. —- Unpaid excise taxes should be paid to avoid additional fees. —- Water, sewer, trash bills are coming out
Projects: Work has begun on the Uptown Rotary – it’s an 18 month project – drainage and utility work is beginning now. Elsewhere in the City: Various paving gets started on October 30th. See other article detailing streets.
Grants: Funding for development in the Downtown and for a new Master Plan for the City.