Gardner Golf Commission approves 2026 budget and reorganizes leadership. The five-member Commission voted unanimously to reelect Jeff Gallant as Chair, with Alek Dernalowicz as Financial Officer and Mike Budwick as Secretary. Course Pro Manager Dan Berry reported a new website launch and updated
Council on Aging approves minutes and treasurer report. The Board unanimously accepted the Treasurer's Report for January 31, 2026, revealing General Fund year-to-date spending of $119,932.10 with a remaining balance of $92,453.11. Director Michael Ellis reported continued Waterford Street
Gardner Conservation Commission extends Sludge Landfill enforcement and advances Walmart fuel station review. The commission unanimously voted to continue its enforcement order for the Sludge Landfill to March 9 after resident Alan Rousseau raised concerns about snow storage capacity and potential
Gardner City Council approves nine motor vehicle dealer licenses. The council unanimously granted Class I, II, and III dealer licenses to nine businesses, including Salvadore Chevrolet at multiple locations, Blake Motors, JPJ Automotive LLC, Brian's Auto Sales, and Osagi Enterprise LLC. Mayor
Gardner Redevelopment Authority unanimously elected officers and confirmed Jason Stevens as executive director. Tim Horrigan takes the chair, with Judy Mack as vice-chair, Magnus Carlberg as clerk, and Jon Zlotnik as treasurer. The Authority advanced the Rear Main Project North toward its May 31
Gardner Finance Committee approves $10,643.67 DPW gift to Community Action food pantry. The Committee voted unanimously to recommend confirmation of scrap metal proceeds collected over three years by Public Works employees. Mayor Michael Nicholson acknowledged that procedures for future donations
Appointments Committee confirms three Conservation Commission members, new Zoning Board appointee. The Committee reappointed Greg Dumas, David Orwig, and Duncan Burns to the Conservation Commission for terms expiring August 21, 2028; Dumas receives a $1,000 annual Chair stipend while Orwig and
Gardner Contributory Retirement Board approves 3 percent fiscal 2027 COLA above Social Security increase. Board Chairperson Denise Merriam and members Robert Newton, David Walsh, Jacob Cormier, and Jacqueline Leger unanimously voted the adjustment, exceeding the 2.8 percent Social Security increase
Gardner Board of Assessors elects LeBlanc as chair. Members Paulette Burns and City Assessor Christine Kumar voted unanimously, 2-0, at the board's first 2026 meeting to elect Charles LeBlanc as Chairperson, despite his absence from the 10:16 AM session at City Hall. The Board then entered
Gardner auditor search committee votes to interview six candidates. The City Council Special Search Committee for the City Auditor, chaired by Councillor Aleksander Dernalowicz, approved a motion to contact candidates CA1, CA2, CA11, CA16, CA17, and CA version 2-1 to request interviews and