Gardner Mayor Nicholson using new role to Advocate for Greater Gardner area residents
Gardner residents have expressed frustration with high electricity and gas bills and Mayor Michael Nicholson is taking the fight to Boston. As President of the Massachusetts Mayors Association, Nicholson signed a letter on February 28, 2025 which expresses “deep concern regarding increased energy costs experienced throughout the state”
The letter continues, “All across Massachusetts, working families struggle to balance the rising costs of basic needs including housing, food, and transportation. Now, our residents face exorbitant energy utility costs far beyond what they typically budget for each month. …. We strongly urge the Department to use every tool available to immediately reduce energy costs beyond the baseline 5% reduction and establish reasonable rates that can be maintained within a sensible range in the coming years.” The letter bears the names of 2 dozen Massachusetts Mayors. See complete letter on pdf, CLICK HERE.
Gardner Mayor Nicholson has expressed a desire to use his roles on various Boards, Commissions, and Associations to further the interests of Gardner. For example, as Chair of MART for 2 years, the Mayor was instrumental in bringing increased stops to Gardner and increasing the level of service by adding routes. (And this Press Release regarding energy was sent to us at 8:38am on a Saturday.)