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Planning Board approves marijuana retail permit and Pearl Street development

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

Planning Board · Meeting of March 24, 2026

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 FWP Realty Partners' preliminary site plan for a Pearl Street subdivision proposing 12 lots with 46 dwelling units across 54.82 acres in open space residential design.

Two matters were continued to April 14: Steven Seney's site plan modification request at 0 Emerald Street and a Walmart fueling station definitive review at 677 Timpany Boulevard.

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Source: the Planning Board meeting of March 24, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.

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