Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson explains the tax classification process and the single rate approved by the City Council as well as how the tax rate is calculated. Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY.
City Council Approvals: Mayor Nicholson explained that funding was approved for a new ladder truck for the Fire Department – lead time is 4-5 years. —-New sidearm firearms for the Police Department to replace those purchased in 2011 via a grant. City last funded sidearms in 1989 when City stopped using revolvers. —-Property taxes 100% waived for Goldstar families. —- The Charter revision is now on to the State House. —- A Committee assigned to review Parking meter situation Downtown. Advisory adhoc committee will make recommendations to the Mayor.
Events: Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Stroll Sunday November 26, 2023. – — Christmas Caroling with the Mayor under production. —-Thursday, December 21st, Carriage rides throughout Downtown Gardner for a Christmas Light Tour.—- Centennial Winter Ball Saturday December 30th 6-10pm tickets $30 each