Michael J. Nicholson

Michael Nicholson currently serves as the Mayor of Gardner, MA, a position held since July 2020, overseeing daily operations and directing the city's administrative structure. Previously, Michael was the Town Administrator for Rutland from January 2019 to July 2020, and also contributed as a member and chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Williams-Rockwell Educational Gift Fund. Additional experiences include serving as Executive Aide to the Mayor of Gardner, various legislative internships, and participation in search committees at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Michael earned a Doctor of Law degree from Suffolk University Law School and holds Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Public Policy, History, and Political Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.