Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Does Update Outside of Dilapidated DPW Salt Shed
Mayor Nicholson’s Update on January 26, 2024 included him pointing right at the DPW’s Salt Shed which is almost falling down. The Mayor explained, “We have a lot of issues with this building. Not only can you see that the walls are quite literally being propped up and are still falling apart, what you can’t see is the several holes that are also in the roof. And when it rains outside, as you can imagine, water and salt don’t mix well with each other, and we actually sometimes have to take equipment to break the salt up because it hardens together after it rains.” A proposal for a new salt shed will be going before the City Council. Projected cost is $625k. Listen to the update on any device. CLICK PLAY.
The Dam: The Mayor spoke about work on the Dam and held up a flyer. The Wayside Dam Replacement Project will have a public comment period before the dam is repaired in conjunction with the Army Corps of Engineers. Mayor Nicholson stated, “Rob Oliva, our city engineer, will be happy to talk to you about any of the aspects of why this dam needs to be repaired, what this dam controls,…”
Trahan Visit: Mayor Nicholson spoke about Congresswoman Trahan’s visit to Gardner this week during which she saw the Community Health Center facility, the automotive campus of MWCC located on Linus Allain Avenue, and the Gardner Municipal Airport. A ribbon was cut at the airport to celebrate the completion of the runway and taxiway, and the administration building.
Voting: The Mayor spoke about early voting and voting by mail and outlined some dates which are on the City of Gardner website.
Gardner MA Events: Music Man at MWCC on February 23 and 24th, March 1st and 2nd at 7:30pm and March 3rd at 2pm. —– Sunday, February 18th, the PACC is hosting a full Polish meal from 11am to 2pm, price is $15. — Gardner Fire Department is holding a fundraiser for Henry, a child undergoing chemo treatments. (See separate article). —- Vigil for Brianna Pennington, murder victim, to take place on Wednesday February 21st at 6pm in Perry Auditorium at Gardner City Hall — Sunday, January 28th, Mass for City and local elected officials, at Holy Spirit Church of Annunciation Parish in South Gardner at 4pm
UPDATE: Due to the snow on January 28th, the Mass scheduled for City and local elected officials has been rescheduled for Sunday, February 4th, 2024 at 4pm at Holy Spirit Chapel at 50 Metcalf St in South Gardner.