Gardner School Committee reorganizes officers and welcomes new member. Mayor Michael Nicholson led the unanimous election of Rachel Cormier as Vice Chair, John LaFreniere as Finance Officer, Jennifer Pelavin and Robert Swartz as Alternate Finance Officers, and Anne Hurst as Secretary. Paul Cormier
Gardner Council on Aging unanimously re-elects four officers during January reorganization meeting. Chair Ronald Darmetka, Vice Chair Paul Leone, Treasurer Terri Hillman, and Secretary Kathy O'Brien were re-elected, along with Michael Ellis as CEO of the Board. The Council approved the year-end
Gardner City Council organizes; investigates downtown park cost overruns. The Council elected Councillor George C. Tyros as president with eight votes in favor, after Tyros recused himself from voting at the State Ethics Commission's direction. The Council unanimously placed on file an
Gardner's Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a special permit for a Walmart fueling station at 677 Tiffany Boulevard at its December 16 meeting.
The Gardner City Council approved an $10,867.80 salary transfer to fund up to six weeks of temporary auditing services at its December 15 meeting, with the auditor position remaining vacant.
Gardner School Committee approves six policies, honors 56 Adams Scholarship earners, and bids farewell to member Shannon Ward.
Gardner City Council moves winter parking ban and non-union pay overhaul toward final votes.
Gardner Planning Board unanimously recommends approval of a proposed amendment loosening who may occupy accessory dwelling units.