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April 12, 2024
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City with Congratulations and Event Reminders
April 5, 2024
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City After April Storm
March 29, 2024
In the Update of Updates, Gardner Mayor Nicholson Showcases a Crazy Amount of Work
March 22, 2024
Mayor Nicholson Addresses the Chair City with a “Jam-Packed” Update
March 15, 2024
With Event Fliers on Display and Sporting St. Patrick’s Day Attire, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City
March 8, 2024
Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City on March 8, 2024
March 1, 2024
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson with his First Update of March 2024
February 23, 2024 –
There was no official Mayor’s Update this week
February 16, 2024
Gardner Mayor Nicholson Updates the Chair City on February 16, 2024
No Mayor’s Update
February 9, 2024
February 2, 2024
January 26, 2024
January 19, 2024
Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Delivers Update from Downtown Gardner Successful Project
January 12, 2024
January 4, 2024 Inaugural Speech
Inauguration Ceremony Held in Gardner MA – Complete Coverage
December 29, 2023
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Ends Year with Update from City Council Chamber
December 22, 2023
Gardner Mayor Nicholson with a Christmas Wish and an Update for the Chair City
December 15, 2023
Gardner MA Mayor Flies to D.C. for Private Meeting with the President
December 9, 2023
Hotline RADIO Update segment with Mayor Highlights Quality of Hit WGAW Program
December 1, 2023
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson with first update of December 2023
November 24, 2023
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City
November 17, 2023
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City
November 10, 2023
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City
November 3, 2023
Gardner MA Executive Aide Colin Smith Updates the Chair City – concludes with warm sentiment
October 27, 2023
Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Updates the Chair City of Gardner
October 20, 2023
From Opening a Kitchen, to Open Dialog, to the Budget, Varied Topics in Mayor’s Update
October 13, 2023 Update released on Monday, October 16, 2023
Worth the Wait… Mayor’s Update is INFOPACKED on Monday October 16, 2023
Thursday, October 5, 2023
MA Governor Maura Healey visits Gardner MA to Highlight Tax Cuts – was presented instead of regular update
September 29, 2023
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City on Various Topics and Events
September, 22, 2023
MA Governor Maura Healey visits Gardner MA to Highlight Tax Cuts
September 15, 2023
A Proud Moment for Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson in advance of Centennial Parade
September 8, 2023
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City on 9-8-23
September 1, 2023
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City on September 1, 2023
August 25, 2023
Progress and Development Focus of Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson’s Update from Greenwood Site
August 11, 2023
Gardner MA Events and Clearing Up Confusion Regarding Route 140 Land and Processes
August 4, 2023
A Gardner MA Update from the Site of National Night Out
July 28, 2023
Gardner MA Executive Aide Colin Smith Delivers Weekly Update Report to Chair City
July 21, 2023
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Focuses on Gardner Events, Amenities, and Public Input in Update
July 14, 2023
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Does Weekly Update from Park Street Park
July, 7, 2023
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson in First Update of New Fiscal Year
June 16, 2023
An Update with Gardner Magazine’s Toby White and Sarah Lepley for Gardner MA
June 9, 2023
Completion – Gardner MA Mayor’s Update of June 9, 2023
June 2, 2023
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City on June 2, 2023
May 26, 2023
“Jam-Packed” Gardner MA Mayor’s Update of May 26, 2023
May 12, 2023
Progress in Gardner MA Continues as Mayor Delivers Update of May 12, 2023
| Highlight of Topics Covered |
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| Congresswoman Trahan Visit |
| Construction in Downtown |
| Congratulations to MWCC Graduating Class |
| Gardner Public Schools Events |
| Chamber of Commerce Community Awards |
May 5, 2023
On-The-Scene Update with Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Covers Much in 6 Minute Report
| Highlight of Topics Covered |
|---|
| National Day of Prayer |
| Relay for Life |
| Downtown Improvement Project |
| A Group of Events |
April 28, 2023
Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson on What’s Going On in the Chair City
| Highlight of Topics Covered |
|---|
| Thanks to those involved in litter cleanup |
| Various Community Events |
| Visits to City Hall |
| Mayors’ Conference |
April 21, 2023
Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson in “tion” Update of April 21, 2023
| Highlight of Topics Covered |
|---|
| Recognition |
| Celebration of Flashback Dance |
| Beautification Efforts in the City |
| Appreciation for Paving Work |
| Construction Projects in Progress |
| Explanation of Events |
April 14, 2023 (released 4-15)
Mid – April Update with Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson
| Highlight of Topics Covered |
|---|
| Holy Family Academy Government Week |
| Mayor on Vet Tech Advisory Board |
| Mack Prototype Visit |
| Upcoming Municipal Election |
| RFP Process and Results |
| Events in the Chair City |
April 7, 2023
Various Milestones in Gardner MA Mayor’s Update of April 7, 2023
| Highlight of Topics Covered |
|---|
| Topping off Ceremony at Heywood Hospital |
| Gardner Middle School Musical |
| Heywood Commons resident 100th Birthday |
| Various Local Events |
| Zoning |
March 31, 2023
Mayor’s Update on last day of March 2023 packed with Important Information
| Highlight of Topics Covered |
|---|
| Zoning and Properties |
| Public Safety |
| Public Input |
| Local Events |
March 24, 2023
Spring Happenings Focus of Gardner MA Mayor’s Update of March 24, 2023
| Highlight of Topics Covered |
|---|
| Veterans |
| Spring Events |
| MART Survey |
| Sponsorships |
| Business Openings |
March 17, 2023
Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Updates the Chair City with 3 R’s: Recapping, Reminding, and Recruiting.
| Highlight of Topics Covered |
|---|
| Recap of Major Storm |
| Reminding various dates |
| Recruiting citizens to clear fire hydrants |
| Recruiting sponsors for flower pots and banners |
March 10, 2023
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Focuses on FUN and more FUN in Weekly Update
| Highlight of Topics Covered |
|---|
| Various Performances at the Schools |
| Flashback Dance for Gardner Centennial |
| Health Fair |
| Setting Clocks Forward |
| Holy Spirit Fish Fry |
March 3, 2023
Colin Smith Updates Gardner MA with Congrats, Facts, and Dates
| Highlight of Topics Covered |
|---|
| Congrats to Mayor and Gardner Sports Teams and other individuals |
| Facts on salt and summer camp |
| Various Important Dates |
February 24, 2023
Check Your Dates – Weekly Update with Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson
| Highlight of Topics Covered |
|---|
| Library Book Sale |
| Excise Taxes and Dog Licenses |
| Charter Review Committee |
| Domestic Violence Event |
| Basketball and Ice Hockey Awaiting State Playoffs |
| Black History Month Proclamation |
February 17, 2023
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Recognizes Progress in Weekly Update
Highlight of Topics Covered:
| Progress of Students |
| Progress of Summer Camp Program |
| Progress with Properties |
| Progress with City Charter Review |
February 10, 2023
Looking Forward, Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Updates the Chair City in Optimistic Message
Highlight of Topics Covered:
| Forward with People |
| Forward with Zoning |
| Forwarding Success |
| Future Events |
February 3, 2023
Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Delivers Warm Message on Cold Day –“Stay Warm Everyone”
January 27, 2023
After the Storm – Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City and has various reminders.
Highlight of Topics Covered:
| Review of Storms and power outages |
| Reminder Regarding Ward 3 Vacant Seat |
| Reminder Re Taxes, Census Forms, and Dog Licenses |
| Reminder re Multi-family inspections |
January 20, 2023
Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson with 20 Minute Important Update on 20th of January, 2023
Highlight of Topics Covered:
| Thanks Re: State of the City Address |
| Congratulations to City Employees on Achievements, Gardner resident on award, congratulations to new officers of Gardner Golden Age Club, Congratulations to Centennial Committee on event, and congratulations to new Crown Chicken franchisee. |
| News on various grants. |
| News on number of business openings |
| News on 2024 Budget |
| News on updates of Property Cards |
| Multi-family property inspections |
January 13, 2023
The Update was actually early this week with a State of the City Address on January 10, 2023.
January 6, 2023
Pointing to the Official Document Creating the “City” of Gardner MA, Mayor Michael Nicholson delivers 1st Update of 2023.
Highlight of Topics Covered:
| Dog Licensing Time and Third Quarter Tax Bills. |
| Ward 3 City Council position vacant |
| City Centennial kickoff event announcement |
2022 Updates
December 30, 2022 – Gardner Magazine did an update due to unavailability of Nicholson Update (he was ill) Article Link
December 23, 2022 – Gardner MA Michael Nicholson with a Christmas Wish – Article Link
December 16, 2022 – Festive and full of Holiday Fervor, Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Updates the Chair City – Article Link
December 9, 2022 – Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson announces Single Tax Rate, Lower Tax Bills and Study of City Charter to Commence – Article Link
December 2, 2022 – Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson on Lower Tax Rate in Weekly Update – Article Link
November 25, 2022 – With a Grateful Spirit, Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Both Thanks and Updates the Chair City – Article Link
November 18, 2022 – Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson speaks with Heart from the Vault – Article Link
November 11, 2002 – Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson thanks voters – “A government of the people and for the people” —- Article Link
November 4, 2022 – Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson speaks of Appointments, Budgets, Grants, and Leaves in Weekly Update — Article Link
October 28, 2022 – Smiling from Ear to Ear, Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Treats Chair City to Great News in Weekly Update — Article Link
October 21, 2022 – Infrastructure, Gardner PD, Electricity, and Voting Focus of Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Update of October 21, 2022 Article Link
October 14, 2022 – Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Speaks of Voting, Expansion, Manufacturing Program, and Events in Interesting Update Article Link
October 7, 2022 – Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Reports on “Crazy Week Here in Gardner” in Weekly Update –Article Link
October 3, 2022 – Gardner MA Michael Nicholson Announces Waterford Street School Redevelopment – Article Link
September 30, 2022 – Mayor Nicholson Shares Various News in Weekly Update of 9-30-22 – Article Link
September 23, 2022 – A Celebratory Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Addresses the Chair City – Article Link
September 16, 2022 – Enthusiastic Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson speaks from Gardner Elementary School library. Article Link
September 9, 2022 – Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson speaks of Moving On, Moving In, and Moving Forward in Weekly Update Article Link
September 2, 2022 –A thoughtful Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates Chair City 9-2-22 Article Link
August 26, 2022 – Speaking with Vim and Vigor, Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the City of Gardner Article Link
August 19, 2022 – Mayor Nicholson did not release an update this week. However Gardner Magazine did. Article Link
August 12, 2022 – In a witty weekly update Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Focuses on “Time.” 8-12-22 Article Link
August 5, 2022 – Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson updates the City. Article Link
July 29, 2022 – Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Speaks Paw -sitively about the Chair City from Gardner Dog Park Article Link
July 22, 2022 – Gardner MA Mayor speaks of Issues, Voting, Events, and Applicants in Info-packed Update. Article Link
July 15, 2022 – Gardner MA Michael Nicholson Reveals Community Super Heroes in Weekly Update July 15, 2022 Article Link
July 8, 2022 – Upbeat Summer Message Focuses on Food Truck Festival, Senior Center, Anniversaries, Promo Videos, Veterans, and a flyer about Taxes. Article Link
July 1, 2022 – Tax Bills Focus of Gardner MA Michael Nicholson Update Article Link
June 24, 2022 – Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson focuses on Budget and various items approved by Gardner City Council and Paving Projects. Article Link
June 17, 2022 – Gardner MA Mayor’s Update with Colin Smith 6-17-22 Article Link
June 10, 2022 – Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Delivers 27 Minute Address in Weekly Update – Article Link
June 3, 2022 – Gardner MA Michael Nicholson offers Reverence to Gardner Veterans, Inspiration to Gardner Students, Exciting Anticipation of June 25, 2022 Events, and Review of Gardner’s Fiscal 2023 Budget. Article Link
May 27, 2022 – Gardner MA Michael Nicholson Focuses on Events and Progress – Alerts Citizens to Effects of Inflation on City Costs. Article Link
May 20, 2022 – Executive Aide Colin Smith filled in for Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Friday May 20, 2022 Article Link
May 13, 2022 – Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates City with either Secret Service Detail OR Attentive Aide. Article Link
May 6, 2022 – With the City Seal behind him, Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson updated the Chair City on May 6, 2022. Article Link
April 29, 2022 – Gardner MA Finances Get a Perfect Score, First time at least in Decades Article Link
April 22, 2022 and Trahan Grant Announcement – Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson updates City from Grant Event Article Link
April 15, 2022 – Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Updates City, Police Report not addressed Article Link
April 8, 2022 – While Mr. Nicholson goes to Washington, *Mr. Smith Fills in for Gardner MA Weekly Update Article Link
April 1, 2022- No word on Gardner MA Police, Good news on construction and Grants Article Link
March 25, 2022 – Paving, Property, and Pedaling Posited in Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson’s Update Article Link
March 18, 2022- Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson update on 4 Furry Legs Article Link
March 11, 2022- Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Shares the Chair, Highlights Gardner Manufacturing, Focuses on Improvements, and Channels Gardner Culture. Article Link
March 4, 2022 – Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson provides unusually short weekly update Article Link
February 25, 2022- Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson comments on Review/Investigation of Gardner Police Department. Article Link
February 18, 2022 – Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson releases weekly update Article Link
February 11, 2022 – Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Delivers List of Reminders This Week Article Link
February 4, 2022- Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson personally observes “Shovel Rage” and ADA violations Article Link
January 28, 2022- FREE Covid Test Distribution at Gardner MA PACC Mon. Jan. 31. Article Link
January 21, 2022 – Current Covid Storm Affected Winter Storm Response in City of Gardner MA Article Link
January 14, 2022- Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Delivers First Update of 2022 (January 7 audio is Inauguration Ceremonies) Article Link
January 7, 2022 Ceremonial Inauguration and Legal Swearing In Ceremonies Article Link Video Link with Audio:
December 31, 2021 – Last Gardner Mayor’s Update of the Year Article Link
December 24, 2021- ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas with Mayor Nicholson Article Link