Government · Select Board
Gardner Council Keeps Teamsters Charter Dispute on Agenda, Demands Mayor Respond in Writing
Gardner City Council keeps Teamsters charter dispute alive and demands a written mayoral statement.
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Government · Airport Commission
Airport Commission approves fuel price at $6.50 per gallon.
The Gardner Airport Commission set fuel pricing and rejected Robert's Rules of Order. Chairman James A. Wood and Commissioners Andy Guertin, James Morrissey, David Urquhart, Al Consentino, and Phil Morrissey voted 2-3 against adopting Robert's Rules. Manager Isabel Davis reported spring cleanup
Government · Gardner Redevelopment Authority
Authority Enters Executive Session on Land Transaction
Gardner Redevelopment Authority entered executive session to discuss potential land sale or purchase at its March 31 meeting. Chair Tim Horrigan convened the session with members Judy Mack and Jon Zlotnik present; Magnus Carlberg was absent. The board unanimously approved prior minutes from
Government · Finance Committee
Finance Committee approves Rear Main Street electrical cost overrun
Gardner Finance Committee approved redeployment of Rear Main Street project funds to cover National Grid's $922,357.33 electrical work overrun. The panel voted 2 to 0, with one abstention, to redirect savings from completed subsurface remediation and $449,412.82 in unexpended Wilkens Road funds
Government · Retirement Board
Gardner Retirement Board approves $974,450 warrant and 3% COLA increase
Gardner Retirement Board approves $974,450 warrant and 3% cost-of-living adjustment. Chairperson Denise M. Merriam, Board Members Robert W. Newton, David Walsh, and Karen Butler unanimously approved the payroll warrant for March 31, 2026, which included $524,340.37 in pension payments and
Government · Economic and Community Development Committee
Committee approves prior minutes, reviews park and pathway updates.
Gardner development committee reviews quarterly progress on major infrastructure. Mayor Michael Nicholson reported ongoing Waterford Community Center renovation with plumbing and electrical work advancing; the city is exploring 91,000 dollar in parking lot resurfacing and ramp funding. Economic and
Government · Planning Board
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
Government · Gardner Redevelopment Authority
Authority approves $5,000 for environmental requirement on land sale
The Gardner Redevelopment Authority voted to fund environmental requirements for property sale. The board approved 3-0 spending up to $5,000 on an active use limitation requirement, a mandate under the property's temporary cap, according to Jason Stevens, the city's Planning Executive Director. Tim
Government · Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee
Community board reallocates $140,000, eliminates Laundry Love project
Gardner redirects $140K in CDBG funds to garden expansion, cuts Laundry Love. The Community Development Steering Committee voted unanimously to reallocate $140,000 in FY2025 Community Development Block Grant funds and $9,000 from FY2022-23 based on guidance from the Massachusetts Executive Office
Government · Planning Board
Gardner Planning Board Approves Pearl Street Subdivision, Grants Cannabis Delivery Permit
Gardner Planning Board advances a 46-unit Pearl Street subdivision and approves a cannabis delivery permit in the same session.
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