Six Layoffs Announced at City of Gardner Appointments Committee Meeting
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As part of broader budget cuts presented to the Finance Committee to place the city on a more stable financial trajectory, layoff notices were issued during the week prior to November 10 to six municipal employees. All impacted staff were notified in advance of a formal layoff date set for December 31. Positions Affected by Layoffs:
- Assistant City Solicitor
- Administrative Assistant – Assessing Department (elected an early departure date of November 20)
- Systems Manager – Information Technology (IT) Department
- Airport Manager (elected an early departure via immediate resignation)
- Administrative Assistant – Planning / Community Development Department
- Animal Control Officer (one officer position)
Mayor Nicholson spoke on various appointments which were given additional time because none of the appointees under consideration were present: Fire Chief Greg Lagoy, Senior Center Director Michael Ellis, Alternate Building Commissioner Jeffrey Cook, and Youth Commission member Mariel Vega.
Resignations announced were Duncan Burns from the Conservation Commission, Tina Sobrega from the Rockwell Trustees, and Golf Commission Administrative Assistant Amy Levasseur.
The City’s general hiring freeze has been slightly modified to allow recruitment under strict executive or legislative oversight. Open positions include Golf Commission Administrative Assistant and a 32 hour transfer station supervisor position. Visit the City of Gardner Jobs Page, CLICK HERE.