City of
Gardner
Massachusetts
Phone: 978-632-1900
Mayor:
Michael NicholsonSelect Board:
Municipal Election:
November 4, 2025Nov., 1st Tuesday following 1st Monday (odd years)
City Council:
Calvin Brooks
Craig Cormier
Aleksander Dernalowicz
Dana Heath
Brad Heglin
Elizabeth J. Kazinskas
Judy Mack
Paul Tassone
David Thibault-Munoz
George Tyros
Demographics
| Population | 21,191 | |
| Population Density | 960 | |
| Registered Voters | 13,150 | |
| Income Per Capita | $24,122 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $81,262 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 57.7% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $243,900 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,041 | |
| Total Households | 8,872 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $16.13 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $16.13 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $46,244,624 | |
| Total Expenditures | $54,538,006 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $31,523,739 | |
| State Aid | $29,832,375 | |
| Local Receipts | $5,523,901 |
City Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Once known as “The Chair City,” Gardner has produced furniture used the world over. Today, our industry is more diverse, but our people embody the same legacy of ingenuity and resilience as generations past.
Governance
| Form of Government | Mayor – Council | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,785 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Mayor | |
| Legislative Body | City Council | |
| Size of Council | 11 | |
| Length of Mayoral Term (years) | 2 |
Geography
| County | Worcester | |
| Area | 22.1 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 118.1 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Montachusett Regional Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Lori Trahan
Mass. Senate
Peter J. Durant
Mass. House
Jonathan Zlotnik