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Michael Joseph Nicholson sworn in as Gardner mayor, pledges housing and infrastructure push
Summary
At an inaugural ceremony in Gardner, Michael Joseph Nicholson was sworn in as mayor and outlined priorities including zoning changes that allow tiny homes, a South Gardner infrastructure project, expanded school investments and $150,000 in CDBG funding for local food pantries.
Michael Joseph Nicholson took the oath of office and delivered his inaugural address at a ceremony in Gardner, pledging to push housing reforms, finish downtown and neighborhood infrastructure work and continue investments in schools and public safety.
In his address, Mayor Michael Joseph Nicholson highlighted recent local policy changes, calling the HOME Act “a step” toward easing housing shortages and saying, “we now allow tiny homes in all residential districts.” He said the city has increased multifamily zoning and reduced parking and lot‑size requirements to encourage development.
Nicholson cited investments in education and workforce partnerships as examples of the administration’s priorities. He highlighted the Monachusett Vocational Partnership Academy, a…
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