Gardner School Committee adopted six policies for the 2026-2027 school year. The body voted unanimously to approve standards for physical restraint, personnel records, drug-free workplace compliance, tutoring for pay, school day scheduling, and parent advisory councils. Superintendent Dr. Mark
The Gardner Conservation Commission ratified an emergency certification for beaver dam breaches on LaChance Street and Mahoney Brook and approved a Notice of Intent for duplex construction on Conant Street. Conservation Agent Justin Enright reported that beavers at the site remain active and may be
Gardner City Council reviewed Mayor Michael Nicholson's $96.4 million fiscal year 2027 budget. The budget includes salary and labor appropriations of $15.1 million, expenses of $31.3 million, and school appropriations of $38.1 million, alongside cable and enterprise fund appropriations. Mayor
GARDNER -- June 8, 2026, Gardner City Council opens FY 2027 budget review, flags transposition errors and presses for new oversight controls. The council met Monday as a committee of the whole to conduct its
Gardner School Committee closes school year with unanimous votes on policies, superintendent raise, and a family donation.
Gardner Finance Sub-Committee approves $30,000 in emergency plumbing repairs at Gardner High School. The Finance Sub-Committee met June 3 with members Mr. LaFreniere, Mrs. Pelavin, and Mr. Swartz. Director of Finance and Operations Mark Hawke reported that plumbing repairs totaling just over
Facility Sub-Committee approves district maintenance and capital projects. Chairman Robert J. Swartz and member John LaFrenniere reviewed updates from Wayne Anderson on work across Gardner's four main schools, including a $100,000 high school elevator repair chosen over a $1 million full
Historical Commission's MACRIS Working Group approves database entries for two properties. Chair Chris Pera led the group in voting to create forms for the Ezra Moore House at 3-5 Clark Street and the property at 121 Edgell Street under the Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System. Marcia
The Gardner Golf Commission approved fiscal year 2026 financials and noted rising tournament participation. Chair Jeff Gallant oversaw the financial review, which included a recommendation for mayoral transfers to cover deficits. Pro Manager Dan Berry reported approximately 700 registered members
Council on Aging outlined major Waterford facility improvements and reviewed year-end finances. The board unanimously approved the May treasurer's report, with Mayor Michael Nicholson attending to announce that the City Council has funded exterior concrete replacements, parking-lot expansion, and