Gardner City Council Holds 2 meetings – Budget Major Topic
The informal meeting of May 19, 2025 was convened to hear a School Budget presentation. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
At the regular meeting of May 19, 2025, the budget items were referred to appropriate sub-committees for further review. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
The 1 year appointment of Jason Stevens to the position of Director of Economic Development and Planning was approved. In addition, the Director’s request to increase the salary to be offered to a combined management position in the amount of $85,000 was approved. Councilor Elizabeth Kazinskas explained Council actions and discussion from 3 years ago regarding salaries in a statement near the beginning of the meeting. State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik made a guest appearance to brief the City Council on state budget matters. Zlotnik explained that Massachusetts has the 3rd highest stabilization fund in the country.
The Gardner Master Plan community meeting is May 22, 2025 5:30PM at Perry Auditorium -Gardner City Hall. More details and link to community survey, CLICK HERE.