The Gardner Historical Commission's MACRIS Working Group met to outline a process for updating the town's Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System database. Chair Chris Pera, joined by Commissioners Ottavio Canu, Linda Rice, Marcia White, and Alan Agnelli, identified the Ezra Moore House
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 Council on Aging approves treasurer's report with unanimous vote. Treasurer Terri Hillman reported the General Fund nearing fiscal year completion with outstanding purchase orders for food services and a generator purchase of $1,692, noting supplemental city appropriations will be necessary
Gardner City Council votes to remove Teamsters letter from calendar as labor concerns deepen.
Golf Commission voted to seek Mayor review of Golf Admin position compensation and title. The commission voted unanimously on May 11 to request the Mayor review the position's compensation and title via letter, per a motion by Alek Dernalowicz seconded by Paul Cormier.
Gardner Public Schools Policy Subcommittee voted unanimously to advance six revised or new policies for May first read before the full School Committee. Mrs. Anne Hurst, Chair, with members Mrs. Rachel Cormier and Mr. Paul Cormier, approved sending Policy GBEC (Drug Free Workplace), Policy GBJ
Gardner seeks expanded slum and blight inventory for CDBG funding. The Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee discussed expanding the city's slum and blight inventory area, set to expire June 30, as Gardner's low- and moderate-income population fell to 47.3 percent, below the 51
Finance Committee voted LifeLine program report forward to City Council. Senior Center Director Michael Ellis reported the medical alert program, transitioned to city management in January 2026, had grown to 69 active subscribers and was projected to generate approximately 6,000 dollars in annual
Gardner Board of Assessors approved minutes and reviewed tax exemptions in executive session. Paulette Burns and Christine Kumar, the City Assessor, voted 2-0 to accept March 24 minutes, with Charles LeBlanc absent. Kumar reported the Assessor's office was omitted from the city's online permit
Gardner Conservation Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Compliance for a sewer connection project at 43 Watkins Road, DEP File No. 160-0356, finding complete compliance based on limited jurisdictional scope and current site conditions. The commission scheduled enforcement order
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