By Dave Watkins in News — 07 Oct 2026

Board of Health cracks down on illegal tattooing

Gardner panel advances capital oversight ordinance. Gardner's Finance Committee took up a rewritten capital-planning ordinance requiring mayoral project plans and a public advisory committee on major projects, while also weighing a sewer loan toward a wastewater aeration upgrade driven by tightened EPA nitrogen rules.Gardner News
Board of Health approves septic hardship waiver. Gardner's Board of Health took up a sewage hookup waiver for a new Fleming Street house, a deadline for removing hazardous trees on Waterford Street, and a cease and desist order against an unlicensed home tattoo operation on Pleasant Street after a client was infected.Gardner News

District switching busing app ahead of Oct. 13 launch. Gardner Public Schools is moving its busing app to the Beacon Connect Family App starting October 13 and is asking families to download it this weekend so they do not miss bus notifications.Town of Gardner
West Nile virus found in Gardner mosquito. A mosquito trapped in Gardner tested positive for West Nile virus for the first time this year, and health officials continue urging precautions against bites.The Gardner News
GHS grad named to state policy fellowship. 2025 Gardner High School graduate Emma McNamara was chosen as one of 10 students statewide for the Massachusetts Early College Policy Fellowship.Town of Gardner
Town seeks public input on Safety Action Plan. Gardner is compiling a townwide Safety Action Plan throughout 2026 and is asking residents to learn more and share input.Town of Gardner

Fri, Oct 9, 11:00 a.m.: Finance Committee holds regular meeting Oct. 9. Gardner's Finance Committee meets October 9 at 11 a.m. at 95 Pleasant Street.Town of Gardner
Fri, Oct 9, 7:30 p.m.: Theater at the Mount stages Murder on Orient Express. Theater at the Mount presents Murder on the Orient Express October 9 through 11 at 444 Green Street, with evening performances Oct. 9 and 10 and a 2 p.m. matinee Oct. 11.Town of Gardner
Tue, Oct 13, 8:00 a.m.: Historical Commission holds special meeting Oct. 13. Gardner's Historical Commission holds a special meeting October 13 at 8 a.m. at 28 Pearl Street.Town of Gardner
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00 p.m.: School Committee holds regular meeting Oct. 13. Gardner's School Committee meets October 13 at 6 p.m. at 95 Pleasant Street.Town of Gardner

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