Finance Committee approves $1.125 million in capital project reappropriation
Gardner Finance Committee unanimously reappropriated $1.125 million in unexpended elementary school bond proceeds to four capital improvements. The allocation includes $675,000 for Gardner Middle School roof replacement, $200,000 for City Hall entryway and ramp improvements, $200,000 for community
Finance Committee · Meeting of May 12, 2026
Gardner Finance Committee unanimously reappropriated $1.125 million in unexpended elementary school bond proceeds to four capital improvements. The allocation includes $675,000 for Gardner Middle School roof replacement, $200,000 for City Hall entryway and ramp improvements, $200,000 for community center concrete replacement, and $50,000 for Gardner Educational Television relocation build-out. All projects were certified by bond counsel as meeting the 30-year useful-life requirement.
The Committee also unanimously approved payment of a $5,345.40 prior-year ACA compliance bill from vendor Channel Bound LLC. Health insurance, salt shed repayment, and water rate matters remain under Committee review.
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Source: the Finance Committee meeting of May 12, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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