Commission confronts governance crisis over expired appointments
Gardner Airport Commission confronts governance crisis. Two commissioners with expired terms (James and Phil Morrissey) have voted on Commission business for 12 months without reappointment, according to documentation obtained by Commissioner Al Cosentino and confirmed by Manager Isabel Davis. The
Airport Commission · Meeting of May 6, 2026
Gardner Airport Commission confronts governance crisis. Two commissioners with expired terms (James and Phil Morrissey) have voted on Commission business for 12 months without reappointment, according to documentation obtained by Commissioner Al Cosentino and confirmed by Manager Isabel Davis. The discovery questions the validity of recent Commission votes, including a February chairmanship election that ended in a tie.
Cosentino bid for the Chairmanship, criticizing Commission operations as a "good old boys' club." Chairman James Wood said the matter must be brought before the Mayor.
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Source: the Airport Commission meeting of May 6, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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