Nick's Record
Accomplished & Award Winning Businessman
Accomplished & Award Winning Businessman
- In 2024 Nick's company, Nick's On-Site Detailing Inc. was named BEST of Business 2024 by voters.
- In 2023 Nick Established the Millbury Small Business Coalition to promote local businesses.
- In 2022 Nick was named a Fellow at Boston College's Carroll School of Management, where he is earning his MBA.
- In 2023 Nick's business is rated an A by the Better Business Bureau of Worcester.
- In 2022 Nick won FIRST place in the Holy Cross Ciocca Business Center's Annual Shark Tank competition - Earning investments from Venture Capitalists.
- In 2022 Nick was named Worcester Business Journal's Youngest 40 Under 40 Awardees for his excellence in business.
- In 2022 Nick was named Pulse Magazine's 'People to Watch' 2022 for his political advocacy.
2-Term Millbury School Committee Member
2-Term Millbury School Committee Member
- In 2020 Nick was unanimously appointed to the Millbury School Committee by the Board of Selectman of Millbury.
- Many praised his work as an Eagle Scout, college student, and previous experience on the committee as a student observer.
- In 2020 he then pulled papers to run for the seat in June and won.
- In 2022 Nick also ran contested, becoming the top vote-getter, and earning a second term. Nick was unanimously named Chairman of the policy committee by his colleagues.
School Safety
School Safety
- Voted for the renovation of Elmwood Street School's front door reconstruction for parent drop-off and pickup.
- Voted to increase our school resource officer presence in schools to allow students to build positive community relationships with our police officers.
- Advocated for keeping our students in school and learning during (2020-2021) and (2021-2022).
- Advocated for school safety meetings and parents meeting following dangerous TikTok Trends.
Curricular Reforms
Curricular Reforms
- Voted to re-evaluate curriculum standards for the 2021-2022 school year through an auditing process with a 3rd party.
- Ensured students had access to AP courses designed for college readiness.
- Advocated for alternatives to traditional curriculum, such as trade programs and math that is applicable to such trades. (Innovation Pathways)
- Improved graduation attainment rate in the district.
Mental Health Reforms
Mental Health Reforms
- Voted to accept additional counseling support from Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services to support our students' social and emotional needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Advocated for student mental wellness days to educate and promote mental health.
- Supported and amended stronger anti-bullying policies through anti-racism/bias seminars.
- Advocated for an end to high-stakes testing that does not measure students' growth nor progress.
Budgetary Victories
Budgetary Victories
- Over 8 years experience with budget both as a student and as a committee member.
- Success in negotiating with the SEIU and MTA contracts.
- Advocated for workers' rights, when negotiating with SEIU and MTA with regard to optional vaccination or testing protocols.
- Promoted and supported our educator's right to a fair and livable wage.
- Advocated for children's education because it is an investment into a better society and a better future for us all.
Inclusion
Inclusion
- Added equity goals for the 2020-2021 school year for the school committee and superintendent.
- Participated in a book talk with school leadership, and regularly attended professional development at the College of the Holy Cross.
- Initiated conversations for college and career readiness.
Athletics & School Activities
Athletics & School Activities
- For the prosperity of our afterschool programs, I advocated to prevent Athletic Fees and ALL activity fees for school clubs.
- Promoted the Alumni Stadium project, ensuring that it was on time, under budget, and also delivered revenues.
- Supported implementing a sports season during the pandemic to ensure our children could remain healthy and safe.
- Advocated for drug addiction education on the use of steroids and other substances for athletes.
Completion of the Shaw School Building Project
Completion of the Shaw School Building Project
Completed during the entirety of Nick's 2 terms in office, this new school had been under his purview, where he worked to secure more than $25 million in state funding. Working closely with the building committee and administration this project was a complete success, completed on time and under budget despite COVID-19 related supply chain issues.
Completed during the entirety of Nick's 2 terms in office, this new school had been under his purview, where he worked to secure more than $25 million in state funding. Working closely with the building committee and administration this project was a complete success, completed on time and under budget despite COVID-19 related supply chain issues.
Completion of Alumni Field and Stadium
Completion of Alumni Field and Stadium
While serving on the School Committee, Nick oversaw the completion of Alumni Field. He has played an instrumental role with his colleague Committee Member Wilbur to ensure that we properly charge outside organizations a competitive rate to create a stream of passive income for our schools. Nick's business acumen truly shines through policy-making for field use and field charges.
Free Vocational Training Programs
Free Vocational Training Programs
Nick has been a proponent of vocational education. He voted to support an agreement between Millbury Public Schools and the New England Carpenters Training Center. This agreement will allow Millbury’s High School students an opportunity to receive training from certified instructors in the areas of general carpentry. There will be NO charge to students for vocational training. Nick believes that students who would like to seek vocational training for skilled work deserve a chance to learn and make a good living for themselves.
