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
Gardner City Council approves six business licenses and advances an emergency personnel ordinance fix ahead of a June 30 deadline.
Gardner Redevelopment Authority referred the Route 2 Welcome to Gardner Sign to the Mayor and Chamber of Commerce, shifting maintenance responsibility. The damaged sign sits in Massachusetts DOT right-of-way rather than Authority land.
The Gardner Finance Committee recommended the Mayor's FY2027 budget to the full City Council on May 26, 2026, with Executive Department amendments. By unanimous vote, the Committee reduced the Executive Aide salary to the prior-year level and zeroed the Executive Department's professional
Gardner City Council met in an informal session devoted to union negotiations discussion. President George C. Tyros convened all 11 council members and called a vote to enter Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Teamsters representing department heads. The motion
Gardner Contributory Retirement Board approves Stone Consulting actuarial contract and pension buyback. Chairperson Denise M. Merriam and the five-member board voted unanimously to award a seven-year actuarial services agreement to Stone Consulting Inc. at $110,250 total through December 31, 2032,
Gardner Community Development Steering Committee advances pavilion bid and downtown improvements. The committee heard updates from Director Jason Stevens and Assistant Director Amy Yuhasz on multiple CDBG initiatives. Greenwood Pool demolition is nearing completion requiring a drainage-work change
Gardner Finance Committee advances mayor's chief of staff proposal on a 2-1 vote. The three-member Finance Committee of the Gardner City Council voted 2-1 Tuesday to recommend that the full council accept a new chief of staff position for Mayor Michael J.
Gardner Redevelopment Authority reviewed updates on Rear Main projects and industrial park maintenance costs. City Planning Executive Director Jason Stevens reported that Rear Main Project North work is underway with a partial road closure to reroute a water main at a cost of $18,984.54.
Gardner Historical Commission approves prior meeting minutes, discusses funding for Old Burying Ground gravestone restoration. Chair Chris Pera and Commissioner Alan Agnelli reported that DPW Director Dane Arnold suggested splitting the project into two segments under $50,000 to streamline the bid