Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City
Fresh off an election win, Mayor Nicholson stated, “I want to start off by thanking everyone who worked at our election this past week…” Listen to the Update on any device. CLICK PLAY.
Mayor Nicholson noted that the Charter Ballot question did pass, the City Council will review and make final vote as to whether or not to send to the State Legislature. Also on November 20th, City Council will have tax classification hearing. A single tax rate has ben recommended once again.
The Mayor spoke of Veterans Day commemorations and that he has submitted a proposal to the City Council to fully waive 100 percent of real estate taxes for parents or guardians of a military member deemed missing in action and presumed dead or killed in service.
Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting will take place on November 26th. 18th Annual Festival of Trees is taking place at the Gardner Museum. Caroling with the Mayor is coming back to Gardner – date to be announced soon. Winter Gala Ball will take place on December 30th. And the Mayor reminded citizens to sign up for Code Red so they are informed of parking bans etc. Code Red signup link, CLICK HERE.