Gardner's Finance Committee cleared a dozen items in a single session Wednesday, sending FY2026 year-end closeout transfers and a slate of other measures to the full council.
Gardner retirement board unanimously voted to appeal a disability benefits denial decision at the state administrative level. Chairperson Denise Merriam and members Robert Newton, David Walsh, Jacob Cormier, and Karen Butler voted to appeal a Division of Administrative Law Appeals decision by
Gardner Conservation Commission continues two wetland hearings and approves up to $400 in MACC dues.
Gardner Board of Health votes to uphold $2,000 fine and seven-day tobacco permit suspension against A1 Mart.
Gardner Finance Committee advances $925,000 Waterford Street asbestos abatement in marathon July 24 session. Mayor Michael J.
Gardner's Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a special permit and a fall-zone variance for a multi-carrier cell tower at 677 Templeton Boulevard, clearing the final regulatory hurdles for an AT&T-anchored structure at the rear of the Walmart property.
The Gardner Redevelopment Authority reorganized and discussed property matters. Judy Mack was elected Chairperson, Magnus Carlberg as Vice Chair, Jon Zlotnik as Treasurer, and Stacey Kazinskas as Vice Treasurer, with all positions approved unanimously by the three members present.
The Conservation Commission continued two major permit hearings and approved annual membership dues. The board voted 4-0 to continue the Wetlands Resource Development Area hearing from resident Ayman Ibrahim at 282 Brookside Drive, where he seeks permission to remove trees; commissioners requested
The Gardner Historical Commission established focus on four historic properties for documentation in the Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System. Chair Chris Pera and Commissioners Linda Rice, Marcia White, and Alan Agnelli led the working group, which included participant Heather Mount,
Gardner City Council approved a $205,127.08 salary transfer on July 6 to implement compensation updates. Finance Committee Chair Alek Dernalowicz reported the council voted 9-0 to move funds from the Mayor's Unclassified Salary Reserve to support non-union compensation schedule changes, including a
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