Gardner Morning Brief, Nov. 5: Nicholson wins state House seat

From Gardner News

• Assessors weigh single tax rate before council hearing Gardner's Board of Assessors took up what residential factor to recommend to the City Council ahead of its November 2 classification hearing, a choice that shapes how homeowners and businesses are taxed.Gardner News
• Council president briefs commission on budget deficit Gardner's Conservation Commission heard City Council President George Tyros describe a $350,000 citywide deficit and what it could mean for the shared conservation and planning agent position, along with questions about a 2018 salary split.Gardner News
• CDBG panel revisits senior center asbestos funding Gardner's CDBG Steering Committee returned to a public hearing on redirecting $122,000 to asbestos abatement at the Waterford Street senior center, a move tied to unresolved state questions about the building's habitability timeline.Gardner News
• Gardner Farmer's Market returns Nov. 21 at Perry Auditorium The Town of Gardner's November Farmer's Market runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 21 at Perry Auditorium, with produce, baked goods, artisan wares and live music.Gardner News
• Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting set for Sunday after Thanksgiving The Town of Gardner's annual Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place on the Sunday following Thanksgiving.Gardner News

Happening Thu, Nov 5

• 8:15 a.m.: Public Service Committee meets at 95 Pleasant Street The Public Service Committee holds its meeting at 8:15 a.m. at 95 Pleasant Street.Town of Gardner
• 10:00 a.m.: Community Transit grant-partner kickoff meeting in Fitchburg A Community Transit Grant-Partner Kick-Off Meeting takes place at 10 a.m. at 1427 Water Street in Fitchburg.Town of Gardner
• 5:30 p.m.: Historical Commission holds public hearing and special meeting The Gardner Historical Commission holds a public hearing and special meeting at 5:30 p.m. at 95 Pleasant Street.Town of Gardner

Yesterday in Gardner (Wed, Nov 4)

• Gardner's mayor moving on to state rep after Election Day victory Mayor Michael Nicholson, a Democrat, won the state representative seat covering Gardner, Ashburnham, Templeton and parts of Winchendon, according to The Gardner News.The Gardner News

Coming up

• Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 a.m.: Regional household hazardous waste collection Saturday The regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day runs 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 744 West Street.Town of Gardner
• Sat, Nov 7, 6:05 p.m.: Worcester Railers Gardner Town Takeover Day The Worcester Railers hold Gardner Town Takeover Day on Saturday, with the event listed for 6:05 p.m.Town of Gardner
• Mon, Nov 9, 6:00 p.m.: School Committee regular meeting Monday The School Committee holds its regular meeting at 6 p.m. at 95 Pleasant Street.Town of Gardner
• Tue, Nov 10, 10:00 a.m.: Gardner Museum presents Music and Memory The Gardner Museum hosts its Music and Memory program at 10 a.m. at 28 Pearl Street.Town of Gardner
• Tue, Nov 10, 4:30 p.m.: License Commission regular meeting The License Commission holds its regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. at 115 Pleasant Street.Town of Gardner
• Wed, Nov 11, 11:00 a.m.: Veterans Day exercises at City Hall Perry Auditorium The City of Gardner holds its Veterans Day exercises at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 in Perry Auditorium at City Hall.Town of Gardner
• Wed, Nov 11, 1:00 p.m.: Gardner Museum 21st Festival of Trees opens The Gardner Museum's 21st Festival of Trees runs 1 to 4 p.m. at 28 Pearl Street. No reservation is required.Town of Gardner
• Tue, Dec 15: Deadline for Chamber's Memorial Lights Drive donations The Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce asks for donations to its 25th annual Memorial Lights Drive before Dec. 15. A $10 gift buys one light.Town of Gardner

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