Exciting Board of Assessors Meeting Has Assessor Smiling over DOR Approval Beaming from ear to ear, Gardner MA Assessor Christine Kumar reported that the Department of Revenue did not have a single question on the values submitted – Values and New growth were approved. In the words of one ofContinue Reading
Single Decision of Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson has potential to save households Millions The electric contract Mayor Nicholson signed on May 1, 2023 (known as Municipal Electric Aggregation) at a rate of just over 14 cents per kilowatt hour goes into effect on November 1, 2023 and goes through OctoberContinue Reading
Gardner MA Finance Committee Meets on October 2, 2023 The Mayor spoke to the Finance Committee regarding the recent certification by the State of Free Cash and retained earnings of Enterprise Funds. He detailed the various accounts and amounts. Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Passage ofContinue Reading
Gardner Mayor Nicholson has been called one of America’s most effective Small City Mayors, even being invited to the White House to speak about Gardner’s success. We asked him about everything in detail. We came away from the interview realizing that it was hard to document all that has beenContinue Reading
City of Gardner negotiated Electric Rate drops to 14.18 as of November 1, 2023. Options for Electric Rates in Gardner MA As of November 1, 2023, the new negotiated rate drops to 14.18 per kWH. See letter from Mayor Michael Nicholson to Gardner City Council, CLICK HERE. The City ofContinue Reading
Sales Tax Holiday in Greater Gardner MA 2023 On the weekend of Saturday August 12, 2023 and Sunday August 13, 2023, individuals will skip the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax on items for personal use priced less than $2500. For Complete details from the State of MA, CLICK HERE. All retailersContinue Reading
Gardner MA Fall City Wide Yard Sale to be Saturday September 23, 2023 The Gardner Massachusetts Fall City Wide Yard Sale date has been announced as the first Saturday of Fall, September 23, 2023. That day is in fact the first day of Fall this year! This event will beContinue Reading
Impact of Minimum Wage in Massachusetts – 4th Highest in U.S. A decade ago in 2013, the Federal Minimum Wage was $7.25, having been raised in 2009. As of 2023, it is still $7.25. In 2013, it was $8 in Massachusetts. Today in 2023, it’s $15. Graphic shows every StateContinue Reading
USPS Might as well call it Route 66 in Greater Gardner MA First-class mail goes up to 66 cents on Sunday July 9, 2023 from the current 63 cents. The United States Postal Service, like many private companies, has had rising costs due to inflation. Other USPS prices are alsoContinue Reading
Summer Eats Program Underway in Greater Gardner MA Project Bread offers free breakfast at 8:45am – 9:15am weekdays and free lunch from noon to 1pm weekdays at Gardner High School and Gardner Elementary School. Also lunch at Old English Village from 1pm to 1:45pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Free mealsContinue Reading
Gardner MA City Council Unanimously Approves Fiscal Year 2024 Budget The Fiscal Year 2024 Budget approved covers the period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 and includes both Municipal and School Budgets. An informal meeting was held first. Listen here on any device. CLICK PLAY. Following the informalContinue Reading
8 Areas Focus of Public Service Committee in Gardner MA Listen to the entire meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Inflation is still impacting the budget for the City of Gardner. However, many areas are being level-funded and non-union salaries are being increased by 2 percent. The Public Service CommitteeContinue Reading
The Interview you’ll want to explore: Accomplished in Gardner MA Much has been accomplished in Gardner Massachusetts. We cover 2 dozen categories of success concerning the Chair City of Gardner MA. Mayor Michael Nicholson became Mayor in 2020 after a Special Election. He was reelected in 2021 and will beContinue Reading
824 Jobs are listed within 5 miles of Gardner MA on April 14, 2023. The graphic at right shows a sampling: Search for your own Jobs Available in the City of Gardner MAContinue Reading
Acccomplished.us Launches to Showcase Accomplishments of City of Gardner MA It’s now there for all in the nation to see, the accomplishments of Gardner, Massachusetts in 24 different categories including Aesthetic Improvements, Alert Service, Amenities Betterment, Benefitting Arts, Blight to Promise, Boosting Athletics, Business Growth, City Transparency, Community Events, EasyContinue Reading
Average Gas Prices Greater Gardner MA The average price of gas in Greater Gardner MA on March 18, 2023 is $3.21, down over a dollar from $4.26 1 year ago. 3 years ago the price was around $2.00. Data from Gas Buddy. Fuel Oil prices 1 year ago were overContinue Reading
March to Success – Projects and Progress Interview with Mayor Michael Nicholson With so much happening in the Chair City, sometimes it’s hard to keep track of it all. Fortunately, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson agreed to help us out. This interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson is March to SuccessContinue Reading
Aldi Food Store Coming to Timpany Plaza in Gardner MA Aldi has reportedly signed a lease to move in to the remainder of the old Stop and Shop space at the Timpany Plaza in Gardner. An opening date has not yet been announced. Aldi has currently has stores within theContinue Reading
Proposed State Budget Contains Huge Increase in Aid to Gardner MA Public Schools In a departure from past practice, the Healey – Driscoll Administration has released proposed numbers in advance of the full Fiscal Year 2024 budget. According to Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, “Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor KimContinue Reading
Excise Taxes Due in Greater Gardner MA Check your bills. Your Excise tax bill might be due today, depending on your town in Greater Gardner. City of Gardner Excise tax bills are due by Thursday, March 2, 2023. Note, that if your City or Town does not have your correctContinue Reading
We spoke with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson about this Winning Strategy – Listen and learn why many consider Gardner a great employer. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Gardner MA Winning Strategy to Attract Employees Listen to the Win Win Promo created by Gardner Magazine on any device. CLICKContinue Reading
Gardner MA Hiring for Summer Program – 16 Year Olds Can Apply and Learn Leadership This year’s Summer Recreation Program in Gardner (see previous article and interview) is expanding and Gardner is hiring. You must be 16 years of age or older with a “strong ability, patience, and desire toContinue Reading
Listen on any device. Click Play. Lessons About Gardner History – An Interview with Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson In a revealing interview, we interview Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson to learn more Lessons About Gardner History, how we can learn from the past to have more successes in the presentContinue Reading
View the Mayor’s Update on our Mayor’s Update page or listen here on any device. CLICK Play. Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson with 20 Minute Important Update on 20th of January, 2023 This week Mayor Nicholson’s update is filled to the brim with useful information for all citizens of Gardner Massachusetts.Continue Reading
Electric Bill High in Greater Gardner MA? There may be something cheaper… EnergySwitchMA.gov allows you to shop for an electric supplier for your home or business. You put in your zip code and a list of suppliers and rates pops out. Electric Angst in the Toytown of Winchendon For example,Continue Reading
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