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Nicholson Update 3 15 24 1

With Event Fliers on Display and Sporting St. Patrick’s Day Attire, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City


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Mayors Update March 1 2024

Gardner 2 23 24 Update Werner Poegel

Mayors Update on February 16 2024

February 16, 2024


No Mayor’s Update


Mayors Update 2 2 24 Reflecting on Councilor Cormier

Nicholson Update revised image 1 26 24

Mayors Update 1 19 24

Mayors Update 1 12 24

Inauguration Collage 1 4 24

January 4, 2024 Inaugural Speech

Mayor Nicholson Speech
Complete Inauguration Ceremony 1-4-24

Mayors Update 12 29 23

Mayors Update 12 22 23 with Tree

Mayors Update re Hotline Radio 12 15 23

Hotline Radio 12 9 23 Nicholson rev

Mayors Update December 1 2023

Mayors Update 11 24 23 1

Mayors update 11 17 23 1200

November 17, 2023


Mayors Update 11 10 23

Colin Smith Update 11 3 23

Mayors Update 10 27 23

Mayors update Collage 10 20 23

Mayors Update 10 13 23 released 10 16 23

Tax Cuts Visit Governor Maura Healey with Nicholson and Zlotnik

The Mayors Update September 29 2023 Topics and Events

September 29, 2023

Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City on Various Topics and Events


Mayors Update from Orpheum Park 9 22 23

September, 22, 2023


Mayors Update 9 15 23 Collage rev 21

September 15, 2023


Mayors Update September 8 2023

September 8, 2023

Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City on 9-8-23


Gardner Mayors Update September 1 2023

September 1, 2023

Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City on September 1, 2023


Gardner Mayors Update August 25 2023

August 25, 2023

Progress and Development Focus of Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson’s Update from Greenwood Site


Mayors Update August 18 2023

August 18, 2023

Gardner MA Mayor Focuses on Housing and Some Events


Mayors Update 8 11 23 1

August 11, 2023

Gardner MA Events and Clearing Up Confusion Regarding Route 140 Land and Processes


Mayors Update for August 4 2023

August 4, 2023

A Gardner MA Update from the Site of National Night Out


Smith Report 7 28 23

July 28, 2023

Gardner MA Executive Aide Colin Smith Delivers Weekly Update Report to Chair City


Mayors Update July 21 2023

July 21, 2023

Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Focuses on Gardner Events, Amenities, and Public Input in Update


Mayors Update July 14 2023 rev

July 14, 2023

Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Does Weekly Update from Park Street Park


Mayors Update 7 7 23 Graphic

July, 7, 2023

Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson in First Update of New Fiscal Year


Update June 16 2023 Gardner Magazine

June 16, 2023

An Update with Gardner Magazine’s Toby White and Sarah Lepley for Gardner MA


Completion Mayors Update 6 9 23

June 9, 2023

Completion – Gardner MA Mayor’s Update of June 9, 2023


Remembrance and Celebration 6 2 23 Mayors Update

June 2, 2023

Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Updates the Chair City on June 2, 2023


Jam Packed Update 5 26 23

May 26, 2023

“Jam-Packed” Gardner MA Mayor’s Update of May 26, 2023


Mayors Update 5 12 23 Progress Continues

May 12, 2023

Progress in Gardner MA Continues as Mayor Delivers Update of May 12, 2023

Highlight of Topics Covered
Congresswoman Trahan Visit
Construction in Downtown
Congratulations to MWCC Graduating Class
Gardner Public Schools Events
Chamber of Commerce Community Awards

Mayors Update 5 5 23 rev

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

Mayors Update 4 28 23

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

The tion update April 21 2023 Michael Nicholson

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

Mayors Update 4 15 23

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

Milestones Mayors Update April 7 2023 rev

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

Mayors Update 3 31 23

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

Gardner Mayors Update 3 24 23

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

Update Mayor Michael Nicholson 3 17 23
Mayor’s Update 3-17-23

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

Update of Fun 3 10 23 1
Mayor’s Update 3-10-23

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

Colin Smith Report 3 3 23 rev2
Update 3-3-23

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

Mayors Update 2 24 23
Mayor’s Update 2-24-23

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
Mayors Update 2 17 23 Recognizing Progress
Mayor’s Update 2-17-23

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

Looking Forward Mayors Update 2 10 23
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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

Mayor Nicholson Update 2 3 23

February 3, 2023

Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Delivers Warm Message on Cold Day –“Stay Warm Everyone”

Highlight of Topics Covered:

Warm Thanks
Warm Wishes
Warm Welcome
Warm Reminders

After the Storm Mayors Update 1 27 23

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


Mayors Update 1 20 23 long

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

Nicholson State of the City January 10 2023

January 13, 2023

The Update was actually early this week with a State of the City Address on January 10, 2023.

State of the City Mayor Nicholson 1 10 23
State of the City 1-10-23

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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 WishArticle Link

December 16, 2022 – Festive and full of Holiday Fervor, Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Updates the Chair CityArticle Link

December 9, 2022 – Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson announces Single Tax Rate, Lower Tax Bills and Study of City Charter to CommenceArticle Link

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December 2, 2022 – Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson on Lower Tax Rate in Weekly UpdateArticle Link

November 25, 2022 – With a Grateful Spirit, Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Both Thanks and Updates the Chair CityArticle Link

November 18, 2022 – Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson speaks with Heart from the VaultArticle 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 UpdateArticle 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 UpdateArticle Link

October 3, 2022 – Gardner MA Michael Nicholson Announces Waterford Street School RedevelopmentArticle Link

September 30, 2022 – Mayor Nicholson Shares Various News in Weekly Update of 9-30-22Article Link

September 23, 2022 – A Celebratory Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Addresses the Chair CityArticle 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