Gardner Board of Health upholds $2,000 fine and seven-day suspension for A1 Mart tobacco sale to minor
Gardner Board of Health votes to uphold $2,000 fine and seven-day tobacco permit suspension against A1 Mart.
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Gardner Board of Health Approves River Road Septic Upgrade, Elects Vice Chair
GARDNER -- May 11, 2026, Gardner Board of Health approves Title V septic upgrade and elects its first vice chair in several meetings. The board voted unanimously Monday to grant a local upgrade approval for 350 River Road, allowing installation of a Presby advanced septic system with a three-foot groundwater
Board of Health appoints Lauren Saunders as health director
The Gardner Board of Health appointed Lauren Saunders as health director at its Monday meeting. Saunders, formerly the board's agent, was approved unanimously. The board heard reports on infrastructure repairs at the landfill, housing emergencies including a fire-displaced family on Emerald Street
Board of Health fills four staffing vacancies and continues Chaitin as chair
Gardner Board of Health fills four staffing positions during March meeting. The department promoted Brian Harris to Transfer Station Supervisor and hired Elliot Gould as Transfer Station Attendant, Jen Barnes as Administrative Assistant, and Beth Bettez as Administrative Co-Ordinator. Board Chair
Board of Health formalizes response to Open Meeting Law complaint
Gardner Board of Health responds to Open Meeting Law complaint on executive session hiring interviews. The Board unanimously adopted the City Solicitor's advisory letter as its official response to a December 2025 complaint regarding executive sessions held November 12 and 19. Interim Chairperson