Gardner development committee reviews quarterly progress on major infrastructure. Mayor Michael Nicholson reported ongoing Waterford Community Center renovation with plumbing and electrical work advancing; the city is exploring 91,000 dollar in parking lot resurfacing and ramp funding. Economic and
Gardner Planning Board approved two major applications unanimously. The board approved a special permit for The Heady Co. to operate a marijuana retail establishment at 4 LaChance Street, with support from the Gardner Police Chief for Cannabis Control Commission compliance. The board also accepted
The Gardner Redevelopment Authority voted to fund environmental requirements for property sale. The board approved 3-0 spending up to $5,000 on an active use limitation requirement, a mandate under the property's temporary cap, according to Jason Stevens, the city's Planning Executive Director. Tim
Gardner redirects $140K in CDBG funds to garden expansion, cuts Laundry Love. The Community Development Steering Committee voted unanimously to reallocate $140,000 in FY2025 Community Development Block Grant funds and $9,000 from FY2022-23 based on guidance from the Massachusetts Executive Office
Gardner Planning Board advances a 46-unit Pearl Street subdivision and approves a cannabis delivery permit in the same session.
Gardner School Committee unanimously approves GHS Quebec City trip for April. Anne Hurst moved approval of the two-night excursion for 26 students and three adult chaperones scheduled April 10-12, 2026, with Rachel Cormier seconding. Mayor Michael Nicholson abstained. The trip is framed as a French
Gardner Policy Subcommittee advances eleven policies toward adoption. Chair Anne Hurst and members Rachel Cormier and Paul Cormier unanimously approved ten policies for first read at the April full School Committee meeting, including new MASC model policies on school nutrition meal modifications
Zoning Board upholds permit extension, defers three major applications. The board unanimously extended Nanda Patil's special permit application for 69 Oak Street to the April meeting and granted continuances to Stephen Seney (0 Emerald Street, six-unit residential project requesting 10 variances)
Historical Commission affirms three new members after council confirmation. The Gardner Historical Commission approved the appointment of Ottavio Canu, Linda Rice, and Marcia White following City Council confirmation, with Canu and White administered oaths of office. Chair Chris Pera's commission
Gardner City Council confirmed multiple appointees and accepted a sweeping capital plan. The Council confirmed Building Commissioner Melissa MacDonald and four police appointees including Christopher J. Black, Michael King, Derek Wight as officers and Ryan Coates as sergeant, plus Duncan Burns to