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Finance Committee recommends five major expenditures and contract authorizations.

Gardner Finance Committee recommends $236,200 in free cash appropriations for public safety. The committee unanimously voted to recommend $35,200 for the Fire Department's federal grant match on portable radio replacement and $201,000 for three new police vehicles to the full Council. Mayor Michael

Committee Recommends Three Appointees for Gardner Boards and Commissions

Gardner Appointments Committee recommends confirmation of three city board appointees, updates appointment procedures. Chair Dana Heath led the Committee in unanimously recommending Greg Dumas for reappointment to the Conservation Commission, David Orwig for reappointment to the Conservation

Gardner Conservation Commission continues three hearings, enforcement orders

The Conservation Commission continued three major wetland hearings and enforcement cases Monday evening, deferring all new determinations to future dates. A carport project at 31 Travers Street moved to March 9; a Walmart-backed fuel station and convenience store proposal at 677 Timpany Boulevard,

Airport Commission approves fence plan, advances environmental review

Airport Commission unanimously approves fence plan for Gales Associates environmental project. The revised plan, reoriented to avoid a dirt road and glider setup area, now moves to the Massachusetts Historical Commission as part of a Categorical Exclusion assessment. Manager Isabel Davis reported

Finance Sub-Committee approves prior minutes, reviews expense data and $2M budget gap

Gardner Public Schools Finance Sub-Committee reviews $2M deficit and rising special education costs. Mr. Mark Hawke, Director of Finance and Operations, presented a preliminary budget preview with an anticipated $2 million deficit requiring resolution. Ms. Joyce West, Director of Pupil Personnel