Infrastructure, Regulatory Updates, Grant-Funded Projects Among Topics at Lengthy Economic Development Committee Meeting.
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Gardner Economic and Community Development Committee met on Friday, February 13, 2026 and focused on municipal infrastructure and regulatory updates. Officials discussed several state and federally funded projects, including utility upgrades in South Gardner, the construction of the Greenwood Memorial Pavilion, and ongoing developments at Maki Park. A significant portion of the meeting addressed the City of Gardner Master Plan and various grant applications aimed at improving downtown mobility and pedestrian safety. Additionally, the committee considered a proposal to move signage regulations from zoning to general ordinances to reduce “red tape” for local businesses. The session emphasizes the city’s strategic efforts to utilize outside funding for community growth while streamlining administrative processes for developers.