The text of Councilor Brad Heglin’s investigation into the financial security incident is contained in the City Council Agenda and Packet CLICK HERE.
Joint Meeting and Regular Meeting of Gardner City Council
In a Joint Convention of the Gardner City Council and School Committee, Veronica Guay was elected to the vacant School Committee slot. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
The Regular Gardner City Council meeting followed. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
The Gardner City Council meeting held on September 8, 2026, focused on critical updates regarding municipal financial security, administrative oversight, and community-wide commemorations. A central highlight of the session was the presentation of an investigative report by Council Brad Heglin into a “sophisticated fraud scheme” involving vendor payments. Due to the rapid, coordinated response of city departments, nearly all stolen funds were recovered, and the council is now moving toward implementing stricter independent verification protocols.
The Gardner City Council advanced several ordinances aimed at increasing transparency in professional development spending and parking fee exemptions for veterans. Significant community support was evidenced by the acceptance of multiple donations for the police department, including a vehicle for the K9 unit. The session concluded with reflections on community health initiatives and the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
