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Gardner Finance Committee Advances Year-End Transfers and Blue Star Parking Waiver

Gardner's Finance Committee cleared a dozen items in a single session Wednesday, sending FY2026 year-end closeout transfers and a slate of other measures to the full council.

Gardner Conservation Commission Continues Wetland Well Siting Hearing Pending City Engineer Review

Gardner Conservation Commission continues two wetland hearings and approves up to $400 in MACC dues.

Gardner Board of Health upholds $2,000 fine and seven-day suspension for A1 Mart tobacco sale to minor

Gardner Board of Health votes to uphold $2,000 fine and seven-day tobacco permit suspension against A1 Mart.

Gardner deed prices span $1,449 to $398,860 amid scarce disclosure

Ten property deeds were recorded in Gardner between June 26 and July 25, but only two disclosed a sale price, ranging from $1,449 to $398,860, with a median of $200,154. The month's top disclosed sale was 171 Sherman St. at $398,860, transferred from Miriam Machado Gonzalez and Amitael …

Gardner Finance Committee advances $925,000 Waterford asbestos cleanup and capital oversight reform

Gardner Finance Committee advances $925,000 Waterford Street asbestos abatement in marathon July 24 session. Mayor Michael J.

Gardner ZBA Unanimously Approves Cell Tower Special Permit and Variance for Templeton Boulevard

Gardner's Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a special permit and a fall-zone variance for a multi-carrier cell tower at 677 Templeton Boulevard, clearing the final regulatory hurdles for an AT&T-anchored structure at the rear of the Walmart property.

Obituary notices, week of July 13, 2026 through July 19, 2026

Four Gardner-resident obituaries were posted by area funeral homes this week: Canning, James A. II (89); Khane, William (93); LaFreniere, Linda (84); and Meehan, Claire H (97). LaFreniere's arrangements are being handled by Lavery Chartrand Alario Funeral Home, Inc. of Fitchburg; Cannin…

Just three of 13 Gardner property sales disclose prices this month

Gardner recorded 13 property transfers from June 19 to July 18, but only three deeds disclosed a sale price, ranging from $4,780 to $441,195, with a median of $50,000. The period's top disclosed sale, $441,195, involved a property listed only as "Gardner, MA," with Salem Five Mortgage C…

Historic Rome Furniture Headquarters Listed for Sale in Gardner

Gardner's historic Rome Furniture headquarters is now on the market, opening the door to major downtown redevelopment. The 60,000-square-foot property at 562 Main Street, longtime home to Rome Furniture's headquarters, was listed for sale this week, with the listing citing housing as on…

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