Gardner MA Public Safety Committee Talks GPD, GFD, Health, Building and Meters
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It was an interesting meeting to be sure as both Police Chief Eric McAvene, Fire Chief Lagoy, and Mayor Michael Nicholson went over both departments. Chief McAvene would like to eventually restore staffing levels to what they were 20 years ago when layoffs occurred plus more to meet FBI statistical recommendations. Mayor Nicholson is working on a new plan for parking meters as the old vendor (who was fired) didn’t keep the meters in good repair. Until a new plan and new meters are in place, the City is utilizing working meters in the most used areas. In the meeting, the Mayor described some possible meter ideas.
Outgoing Health Director Lauren Saunders spoke about the Health Budget and new Building Commissioner Thomas Zuppa spoke briefly on some items. Zuppa started 2 weeks ago.
The Public Safety Committee is chaired by Councilor Craig Cormier. The other 2 members are Councilors Karen Hardern and Paul Tassone.