Gardner retirement board tabled a decision on easing pension-funding increases after actuarial gains trimmed unfunded liabilities. Pension consultant Colin Edgar of Stone Consulting presented a January 1, 2026 valuation showing $4.4 million in asset gains and unfunded liabilities of $24.2 million,
Conservation Commission closed enforcement orders at two properties and lifted one as members resolved vegetation-compliance cases. The 36 Nicole Terrace order closed after 35 of 40 replanted trees succeeded, with agreement that no trees would be cut within 30 feet of wetland; the 282 Brookside
Gardner City Council approved FY2027 budgets totaling $97.1 million, including the full $38.1 million school budget after rejecting a $1 million reduction. Councillor Calvin Brooks' amendment to cut school spending failed 6-2-1, with Councillors Kazinskas and Mack warning against relying on future
Gardner Historical Commission reviewed historic preservation questions from property owners and a church. Chair Chris Pera advised property owners at 56 and 68 Pearl Street to maintain or restore the building colors to their original characteristics, while Ronaldo Negrini, representative of
Gardner City Council elected Jennifer Pelavin as City Clerk by 9-0 vote for a three-year term beginning July 6, and approved sending a 15 percent water rate increase to final printing for Fiscal Year 2027, raising the rate from $6.50 to $7.48 per 100 cubic feet. The Council also unanimously
The Gardner Redevelopment Authority failed to achieve quorum at its June 9 meeting. Only Jon Zlotnik and Judy Mack attended; Tim Horrigan and Magnus Carlberg were absent, preventing discussion of Executive Session items.
Gardner Traffic Commission voted to advance safer-streets grant demonstration and trial three-way stop. The commission voted unanimously to implement a grant-funded project placing speed cushions designed to allow emergency vehicles passage at two locations on Pine Street, one on Nichols Street,
Finance Committee approved two strategic planning measures and $230,470 in enterprise transfers. The Committee voted to advance the Housing Production Plan and Municipal Surplus Property Plan to the full City Council; the housing plan identifies a benchmark of 47 to 94 residential units annually
Gardner School Committee adopted six policies for the 2026-2027 school year. The body voted unanimously to approve standards for physical restraint, personnel records, drug-free workplace compliance, tutoring for pay, school day scheduling, and parent advisory councils. Superintendent Dr. Mark
The Gardner Conservation Commission ratified an emergency certification for beaver dam breaches on LaChance Street and Mahoney Brook and approved a Notice of Intent for duplex construction on Conant Street. Conservation Agent Justin Enright reported that beavers at the site remain active and may be
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