Gardner City Council reviewed Mayor Michael Nicholson's $96.4 million fiscal year 2027 budget. The budget includes salary and labor appropriations of $15.1 million, expenses of $31.3 million, and school appropriations of $38.1 million, alongside cable and enterprise fund appropriations. Mayor
Gardner Finance Sub-Committee approves $30,000 in emergency plumbing repairs at Gardner High School. The Finance Sub-Committee met June 3 with members Mr. LaFreniere, Mrs. Pelavin, and Mr. Swartz. Director of Finance and Operations Mark Hawke reported that plumbing repairs totaling just over
Facility Sub-Committee approves district maintenance and capital projects. Chairman Robert J. Swartz and member John LaFrenniere reviewed updates from Wayne Anderson on work across Gardner's four main schools, including a $100,000 high school elevator repair chosen over a $1 million full
Historical Commission's MACRIS Working Group approves database entries for two properties. Chair Chris Pera led the group in voting to create forms for the Ezra Moore House at 3-5 Clark Street and the property at 121 Edgell Street under the Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System. Marcia
The Gardner Golf Commission approved fiscal year 2026 financials and noted rising tournament participation. Chair Jeff Gallant oversaw the financial review, which included a recommendation for mayoral transfers to cover deficits. Pro Manager Dan Berry reported approximately 700 registered members
Council on Aging outlined major Waterford facility improvements and reviewed year-end finances. The board unanimously approved the May treasurer's report, with Mayor Michael Nicholson attending to announce that the City Council has funded exterior concrete replacements, parking-lot expansion, and
The Gardner City Council approved six business licenses on voice votes at its June 1 meeting, including permits for a bowling alley and five secondhand goods dealers across the city. Councillor Paul Tassone reported the Safety Committee's favorable recommendations. The Council also authorized an
Gardner Redevelopment Authority referred the Route 2 Welcome to Gardner Sign to the Mayor and Chamber of Commerce, shifting maintenance responsibility. The damaged sign sits in Massachusetts DOT right-of-way rather than Authority land.
The Gardner Finance Committee recommended the Mayor's FY2027 budget to the full City Council on May 26, 2026, with Executive Department amendments. By unanimous vote, the Committee reduced the Executive Aide salary to the prior-year level and zeroed the Executive Department's professional
Gardner City Council met in an informal session devoted to union negotiations discussion. President George C. Tyros convened all 11 council members and called a vote to enter Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Teamsters representing department heads. The motion
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