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Council approves six business licenses, extends Chief of Staff review

The Gardner City Council approved six business licenses on voice votes at its June 1 meeting, including permits for a bowling alley and five secondhand goods dealers across the city. Councillor Paul Tassone reported the Safety Committee's favorable recommendations. The Council also authorized an

City Council · Meeting of June 1, 2026

GARDNER — The Gardner City Council approved six business licenses on voice votes at its June 1 meeting, including permits for a bowling alley and five secondhand goods dealers across the city. Councillor Paul Tassone reported the Safety Committee's favorable recommendations. The Council also authorized an amendment to the lease agreement between the City and Growing Places, LLC for additional office space at the Waterford Community Center.

A proposed Chief of Staff ordinance was postponed until June 15 pending completion of the fiscal year budget, while a Youth Center positions ordinance was corrected and sent to First Printing by voice vote. The Council granted additional time for water rate and prior year billing matters.

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Source: the City Council meeting of June 1, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.

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