Gardner City Council voted unanimously to enter Executive Session for labor and litigation discussions. The eight members present voted on a motion by Councillor Alek Dernalowicz, seconded by Councillor Dana Heath, to proceed under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Exemptions #2 and #3.
Gardner City Council confirmed Paulette Burns to the Board of Assessors for a three-year term expiring August 21, 2028. The Appointments Committee unanimously recommended Burns, a lifelong Gardner resident with more than a decade of assessor experience, citing her fair administration of property
Gardner City Council confirmed four members to the Council on Aging and ratified salary steps for department heads. The council unanimously confirmed Stanley Luczko as a full member and Kristy Livingston, Cheryl Howes, and Mary Schaffer as associate members. The council voted 8-0, with President
Gardner City Council proposes relocating sign regulations from zoning code to general ordinances. Mayor Michael Nicholson and Councillor Judy Mack, co-sponsor of the ordinance, cited business feedback on costly zoning approvals, pointing to delays at Timpany Crossroads, a Bank of America kiosk at
Gardner Council reallocates $800K after National Grid electrical costs surge. On a 9-1 vote with one recusal, the Council approved redeploying $800,000 in bond funds to cover electrical utility work on the Rear Main Street project after National Grid estimated costs at $922,357.33, versus the
Gardner City Council confirmed multiple appointees and accepted a sweeping capital plan. The Council confirmed Building Commissioner Melissa MacDonald and four police appointees including Christopher J. Black, Michael King, Derek Wight as officers and Ryan Coates as sergeant, plus Duncan Burns to
City Council sends salary ordinance to first printing after contentious vote. Councillor Aleksander Dernalowicz advanced an ordinance moving five department heads—the Veteran's Director, Council on Aging Director, Purchasing Agent/Civil Enforcement Director, City Auditor, and Director of Community
Gardner City Council elects Karen Butler as City Auditor; approves $236,200 in free cash. The special search committee co-chaired by Councillor Aleksander Dernalowicz unanimously recommended Butler after interviewing three candidates; all 10 present Councillors and President George Tyros voted in
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 appoints Eric Commodore to regional vocational board. The City Council and School Committee, in joint convention on January 20, unanimously appointed Eric Commodore as Gardner's representative to the Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School District Committee. Councillor Aleksander
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