Organizational Meetings and Public Hearings Start off New Year in Gardner MA
The Gardner City Council meeting of January 2, 2024 begins with the election of the City Council President. Complete Agenda, CLICK HERE. New Councilor at large Carolyn Kamuda will be at her first meeting as will new Ward 1 Councilor David Thibault-Munoz
The Gardner School Committee meeting of January 2, 2024 begins with reorganization of officers including Vice Chair, Finance Officer, Alternate Finance Officers, and Secretary. Complete Agenda, CLICK HERE. Note that the election of a Chair is not needed as the Mayor of Gardner is the Chairman of the School Committee per the City Charter.
The City of Gardner Planning Board will hold a Public Informational Meeting and Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 6:30pm at the Hubbard Conference Room in the Second Floor of the City Hall Annex at 115 Pleasant Street, Gardner to consider the Definitive Site Plan etc. regarding Chipotle Mexican Grill for a restaurant drive-through to be located at Timpany Plaza. Meeting notice, CLICK HERE.
A joint public hearing has been scheduled with the City Council and Planning Board on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 6:45pm regarding the two zoning articles regarding adding Sports Betting to the Table of Uses and Increasing the quota of marijuana establishments. Information packet and agenda, CLICK HERE. The Mayor’s original letter on the matters was dated almost 10 months ago: March 15, 2023 .
A Joint Convention of the City Council and Gardner School Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 6:25pm to appoint a Gardner resident to serve on the Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School District Committee for four years. Meeting Notice, CLICK HERE.
Various elected officials were scheduled to be sworn in on New Year’s Day. The Inauguration Ceremony will be held at Perry Auditorium on Thursday January 4, 2024 beginning at 6:30pm. Event open to public.