The Gardner Redevelopment Authority voted unanimously to appoint Stacey Kazinskas as Clerk, a position required to certify all property sales. Chairperson Judy Mack presided, with Vice Chair Magnus Carlberg nominating Kazinskas and Treasurer Jon Zlotnik seconding.
A community vigil against domestic violence is scheduled for Oct. 5 on Cottage Street. Also in today's brief (11 items): Public Service Committee meets Oct. 1; Redevelopment Authority meets Oct. 1; Zoning board holds two sessions this week; Gardner Museum hosts silver spoon demonstration.
Gardner Finance Committee advances capital project oversight ordinance, stalls $1.3 million sewer loan.
Gardner's Conservation Commission presses on with permit votes as a citywide hiring freeze stalls its search for a dedicated agent.
Gardner conservation board delays Brookside Drive tree removal over missing arborist credential. From our own coverage: Conservation board delays Brookside tree removal. Also in today's brief (14 items): Traffic Commission meets at 200 Main Street; Finance Committee convenes at City Hal…
This week's obituary column carries notices for two Gardner-resident deaths: Kelley, Susan (Desautels), 72, of South Gardner, formerly of Princeton and Orleans, who died September 20, 2026, at Heywood Hospital in Gardner; and Voisine, Denise, 64, of Gardner, who died September 22, 2026,…
Gardner logs 17 property transfers as most sale prices await registry posting. From our own coverage: Gardner logs 17 property transfers this week. Also in today's brief (12 items): Housing Authority meets today on Church Street; Conservation Commission holds hearing tonight; Traffic Co…
Gardner recorded 17 property transfers in the Worcester County Registry of Deeds from Aug. 28 to Sept. 26, 2026, but only three carried a recorded sale price, ranging from $36,108 to $58,100, with a median of $52,975.
The Gardner Retirement Board approved makeup creditable service for three members and granted superannuation benefits.
Gardner zoning board weighs first-ever historic preservation bid for 1860s Central Street mansion. From our own coverage: Zoning board weighs historic church's cafe bid; Finance Committee raises golf assistant pay to $1,000. Also in today's brief (11 items): Moose wanders through downto…